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Why Your Business Value Proposition Is Vital
One of the most common mistakes businesses make is talking about themselves instead of focusing on their customers. It’s easy to tell people how long you’ve been in business, the awards you’ve won or how committed you are to great customer service. While those things can help build credibility, they don’t answer the question every potential customer is really asking: Why should I choose you? That’s exactly what a value proposition is designed to answer.
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Networking gets a refresh!
Networking is evolving and with more options than ever available across Berkshire, it’s never been easier to find opportunities that genuinely support your business goals.
By Sara Charlesworth, Berkshire Growth Hub Business Adviser
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How Berkshire Small Businesses can build resilience in 2026
In 2026, resilience for Berkshire small businesses means taking practical steps to manage rising costs, strengthen operations and stay adaptable in an uncertain environment.
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Making Tax Digital – Do you know what it means for you?
"Making Tax Digital – Do you know what it means for you" by Tony Cross.
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Hiring staff is costly, but some help is available.
By Tony Cross, Berkshire Growth Hub Business Adviser.
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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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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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Growth Hub events
9-16
Sep
Sessions
LAUNCH into business September 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 9 and 16 September (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 avail...
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Sep
12:30
Free PR tips to get your business seen in the press
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Learn free PR tips to get your business featured in local newspapers, radio and trade press. Join former national journalist David Bullock and boost your visibility
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Oct
12:30
People Power – Recruit, Manage and Lead with Confidence Under the New Unfair Dismissal Rules
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Learn how new unfair dismissal rules impact recruitment and people management. Practical HR advice for Berkshire SMEs.
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Oct
Sessions
LAUNCH into business October 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 7 and 14 October (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 availab...
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Oct
12:30
Align Your Message, Amplify Your Impact
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Free workshop for Berkshire SMEs’. Gain expert strategic communications advice, refine your messaging, and strengthen audience engagement.
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Nov
Sessions
LAUNCH into business November 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 18 and 25 November (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 avail...
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