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The Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) is a free service designed to help SMEs based in Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall or Wolverhampton, to save energy, reduce production costs and lower carbon emissions.
Register for a free BEAS energy assessment and receive a bespoke report following an on-site audit. The report will highlight practical opportunities to improve your business's energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions
Even if your business has previously received a BEAS grant or energy audit, you may still be eligible for further support through the programme.
Whether you're thinking about starting a business, looking to grow an existing company, or exploring funding opportunities, the Coventry Local Enterprise Service is here to help.
Our team of experienced Business Advisors provide free, confidential, impartial ongoing support tailored to your business needs.
We offer free one-to-one drop-in clinics at One Friargate on the first Wednesday of every month, 10am to midday, where we can provide advice and support.
We also offer a free Business Diagnostic session, where you can speak directly to an advisor about your challenges, opportunities and growth plans to receive tailored advice and guidance on things like:
- understanding grants and finance options
- accessing employment and skills support
- providing advice on your marketing and digital presence
- free commercial property search
- links to join webinars and learning sessions covering finance, grants, energy support and environmental compliance
- connect you with local networks and peer groups such as our CW Food and Drink Producers Network and West Midlands and Warwickshire Green Business Network
- improve energy efficiency
- navigate environmental requirements
- signposting to ongoing business support where appropriate
- access to our Digital Resource Library with tools, templates and guidance
As a valued local business in the city, we are excited to share that we are launching a new Go CV website in 2027.
Our goal is to create a platform that delivers even greater value to local businesses, and your insights will help us ensure it meets your needs. To help us improve, we would welcome your input in a quick 3-minute survey.
As a thank you for your time, every business that completes the survey will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a FREE advert placement in our October Go CV newsletter promoting your business to thousands of Coventry residents.
Please submit your responses by 16 October to be in with a chance at winning the advert placement.
In this survey, we would love to know:
- What’s working well? What do you like most about advertising or partnering with Go CV?
- Where we can improve? What could be enhanced or done better?
- What you’d like to see? What new features, support, or marketing opportunities would best support your business?
Your honest feedback will directly shape our upcoming advertising packages and support initiatives for local businesses.
Thank you for your time and for being a key part of our Coventry business community.
Monday 9 to Friday 13 November will see International Trade Week taking place, connecting UK businesses with global opportunities.
From first-time exporters to established global traders, ITW 2026 brings together businesses of every size and sector. Join industry leaders, trade experts and peers for 5 days of insight, inspiration and meaningful connections, empowering you to build new partnerships, reach new markets and accelerate growth. It is led by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) and sponsored by Santander UK.
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Webinars, networking events or industry expert workshops. Find all the latest business related events across Coventry.
Thursday 15 October 2026, 10am - 11am
Talking about suicide can be difficult, but it's one of the most important conversations we can have.
We're pleased to invite you to our upcoming Workplace Wellbeing Award webinar with Jane Hannah from MHIB
Understanding suicide: opening up the conversation
This evidence-based session, grounded in the latest guidance and suicide research, will explore how we can all play a part in creating suicide-safer workplaces and communities. Attendees will gain practical knowledge, build confidence, and leave with a powerful message of hope: recovery is possible, and every conversation has the potential to save a life.
During this session, you'll learn how to:
- Understand the impact of suicide
- Challenge common myths and misconceptions about suicide
- Explore how thoughts and beliefs can contribute to stigma
- Recognise some of the signs and risk factors of suicide
- Develop the knowledge and confidence to respond to someone experiencing thoughts of suicide
- Help create supportive workplaces where people feel able to speak openly and seek help when they need it
Together, we can help break down stigma, encourage meaningful conversations, and create environments where people feel seen, heard and supported.
Register your place on the webinar.
Investing in Coventry opens your business to bespoke support including:
- Commercial property searches and location advice
- Planning advice and business rates information
- Local intelligence demographics, sector analysis and more
- Introductions to local networks and organisations
- Information on funding and innovation support
- Recruitment and skills development support
- Help with PR and promotion
- Export support
📧Email: Enquiry form
💻Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/investincoventry
⌨LinkedIn: Invest Coventry
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