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Growth Hub
support resources
Hiring staff is costly, but some help is available.
By Tony Cross, Berkshire Growth Hub Business Adviser.
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How Masterclasses Can Help Small Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, with 99.45% of businesses having less than 50 employees but, as we know, they also face many challenges in their growth journeys.
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Business Team Collaboration
Often, a business owner wants to replicate themselves. Anything less, and they feel they can’t achieve what they want to – being able to get on with growing the business, away from delivery.
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7 Essential Marketing Tips to Boost Your Start-up in 2026
By Lesley McKie, Berkshire Growth Hub Business Adviser
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SMEs Four Essential Credit Control Steps
Discover four essential steps to protect your business from late or non-payment and maintain financial stability in challenging economic times.
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Sustainable Practices
The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility is not only a global concernbut also a vital consideration for businesses of all sizes.
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Epic Student Entrepreneurship Berkshire
Epic helps young people between the ages of 16 – 25 who come from a disadvantaged background or have faced adversity in the formative years of their lives start their own businesses through our very focused yet personalised business enterprise programme.
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CODE RED Berkshire
A new business resilience and continuity trial scheme will back businesses to remain up and running when major threats and emergencies occur.
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Top 10 AI Tools for SMEs
As we step into 2026, the landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is increasingly influenced by the innovative capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Business Networking Tips: Does Your Networking Work?
Whether you’re an old hand at networking, or just dipping your toe in the water, you’ll want a good return on investment from your endeavours.
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REPF business grants West Berkshire
The Rural Fund supports the aims of the government's Levelling Up White Paper and Future Farming Programme. It funds capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure.
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REPF grants West Berkshire
British Business Bank's "Making business finance work for you" guide is designed to help you make an informed choice about accessing the right type of finance for your business.
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Growth Hub events
11-18
Mar
Sessions
LAUNCH into business March 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 11 and 18 March (Exclusive to Berkshire Businesses) Please note: This start up programme is split into two parts – you must be able to attend both. If you cannot attend part 2, alternative dates may be availabl...
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Mar
12:30
Instagram for Business: Simple, Sustainable Strategies That Work
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Boost your brand’s visibility with Softly Social's “Instagram for Business” workshop, designed to help you apply simple, sustainable strategies for your Instagram.
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Mar
12:30
Mindfulness for the Self-Employed: Practical Tools to Stay Grounded When Business Gets Busy
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
This one‑hour session gives small business owners practical, science‑backed mindfulness tools to stay focused, calm, and resilient when pressure peaks.
Find out more 15-22
Apr
Sessions
LAUNCH into business April 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 15 and 22 April (Exclusive to Berkshire Businesses) Please note: This start up programme is split into two parts – you must be able to attend both. If you cannot attend part 2, alternative dates may be availabl...
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Apr
14:00
Slough Launchpad Start-up Festival 2026
In-person
Join us to learn, network, and contribute to the thriving entrepreneurial spirit in Slough. Let’s shape the future together!
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Apr
12:30
How to leverage LinkedIn for success
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Learn how to optimise your LinkedIn profile, build your personal brand, and use the platform strategically to grow your career or business. Join this practical session to unlock LinkedIn success.
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