Fierce competition for commercial lots reflected in high prices achieved

Bond Wolfe broke its record for the most lots sold in a single day during its July livestreamed auction, with 222 lots sold of the 231 offered for a success rate of 97%. First under the hammer were a series of commercial ground rents being sold on behalf of Birmingham City Council. These included 86 Lord Street in Duddeston which sold for £110,000, 160 Hockley Hill in Lozells - £190,000, 70...

Sigma Connected grows leadership team through energy expert appointment

An award-winning business outsourcing provider has announced the appointment of a new director who will support the firm’s new and existing clients in the energy sector. Worcestershire firm Sigma Connected, which offers expertise in customer contact, collections and sales across the energy, water, retail, financial services and telecommunications sectors, has appointed Rob Sawle as its new...

Just two weeks left to submit Black Country Business Festival events

Businesses who would like to host an event at the Black Country Business Festival are being urged to hurry as the application process closes soon. The 2021 BCBF is taking place from October 4-15. Between 50 and 100 events are expected to form part of the programme, covering a wide range of topics and themes from inclusivity and innovation to business growth and regeneration. Events can be...

Funded training launched to help Black Country people at risk of or recently made redundant

People who are at risk of redundancy or have been made redundant in the past three months can access funded training through the Skills Support for Redundancy programme to help them upskill or retrain. In-Comm Training, one of the expert training providers chosen to carry out the programme in the Black Country, supports more than 2,500 individuals every year to access apprenticeships and...

Lotus targets £250m private sector investment with major new appointment

One of the fastest instigators of change in helping to eradicate homelessness has made a significant new appointment to support plans to reach 2,000 bed spaces by the end of the year. Wolverhampton-based Lotus Sanctuary, which provides homes and wraparound support to people who are homeless or in danger of becoming so, has welcomed investment specialist Chris Roberts to its senior management...