Business Link: the premier destination for the Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality sector

At a time of new challenges and opportunities for the Sports and Active Leisure industry, we’re focusing our efforts to deliver even higher levels of support. 

Tailored support – every step of the way

In the West Midlands region, sport generates £3billion in annual turnover and £1billion in annual value added*. As people continue to invest their time and money participating in a wide range of sporting activities to improve their physical and mental fitness, we’re determined to help businesses provide the outstanding experience that their customers demand.

At Business Link in the West Midlands, we are driven by being the first and best source of focused support for the Sport and Leisure industry. Our team of specialist business advisers continue to support employers and groups in the sector to develop and grow successfully, with services including:

• Free guidance and support for new and/or growing businesses
• Access to specialist advisers and consultants
• Free access to a comprehensive library of information and fact sheets 
• Relevant sector events and workshops across the region
• Specialist IT advice and support
• Access to finance which can secure the right finance needed to grow businesses

Additionally, we have a dedicated skills team on hand to help you to identify the areas of skills development that will make a real difference to your business, help you put in place an action plan, identify training solutions and helping to choose high-quality providers.

For more information on our support for sports and active leisure business and organisations please contact Business Link on 0845 241 8269.

* Source: SkillsActive