Business support when you need it
Whether you’re starting, running or growing your business, we can provide information and resources to help – fully funded.
1328
Businesses
Supported in 2024/2025
Who we are
Berkshire Growth Hub is a government-funded programme offering impartial advice and support to help your business grow, access funding, find expertise, and navigate the complex business support landscape. We are here to offer local support to businesses of all sizes and types at any stage, including high streets, mutuals and cooperatives.
Growth Hubs provide access to the knowledge, expertise, specialist resources and inspiration required to help businesses start, grow and scale, and to realise their true potential. Berkshire Growth Hub is funded by the Department for Business and Trade via the accountable body, Wokingham Council, and is part of The Skills and Business Hub, a business-led body working to maintain the status of Berkshire as the engine of the UK economy.
Extensive 1-2-1 support for your business
The 1-2-1 service from Berkshire Growth Hub is personal and connects you to Business Advisers who have spent their careers starting, growing and working in businesses. Business Advisers will review your business needs and direct you to possible solutions from the range of support available from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors.
Testimonials
“As a newer manager, I received great feedback and advice on to better manage members of my team, helping me to improve my confidence and leadership skills.”
Resource Productions
"Hard to praise the support highly enough. It was exactly what I was seeking when I first contacted the Growth Hub. Every meeting was well structured, I felt we covered a lot of ground, and importantly felt that Tony made a huge effort to understand my business."
FX Effects Ltd
“I approached the Growth Hub during the early stages of seeking external investment to help grow our business. I had a really good discussion with Tony, one of their business advisers. The discussion included some guidance and also an introduction to other business that might be able to help. The meeting was exactly what I was hoping for.”
Primo Engineering Limited
“At the first meeting we already felt the support and understanding from Sara. Being a small business it’s refreshing to have a company and advisor who understands your needs and who is willing to progress the business further.”
Jill Harmer, Director / Principal, Dani Harmer Academy Ltd
“To have a service like this available to me, for free, still amazes me. Sara offers genuine, tailored, practicable advice and holds me accountable as I struggle with managing my time & priorities. My 1-2-1s have really made a difference as well as the learning sessions available via the hub.”
Nicola Hobbs - Founder - Later Life Consultancy
"So very thankful to everyone at the Growth hub. It has helped me immensely and I am now a proud owner of a clinic which was just a distant dream until 6 months ago. It was everything I needed in my journey- support, guidance, network and much needed sense of community of like minded individuals. So grateful!"
Health Grove clinic
"Fantastic 1:1 session with Sara who covered with me all the different forms of marketing I could be using to promote my business and trigger interest from potential customers. It's been valuable that she's had a previous experience in the same field. I can't recommend enough."
Anonymous client
"The support I’ve received from the Growth Hub has been absolutely vital. The advice has been clear, practical, and completely tailored to my business. It’s made a real difference to my confidence and direction. I’d highly recommend the Growth Hub to any growing business looking for down-to-earth, actionable support."
Adelie Creative
"Tony has always been 100% there for us as a small business whenever we have needed advice on how best to raise funds to scale the business. His knowledge, experience, insight and network of useful contacts are incredibly valuable...
Little Dower House Events Ltd
Launch
You’ve got a great idea or you’ve just started and need some support. Our information will help your business get off to the right start.
Resources
Your business is up and running and you need guidance to overcome day to day challenges. Support guides and targeted information can get your business running smoothly.
Grow and Scale
Your business is established and you want to accelerate your sustainable growth. Our guidance and 1-2-1 support from the Business Adviser team is available.
Funding
The Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator is a £11.3m initiative funded by The Skills and Business Hub.
Changes to Employment rights are coming.
Are you ready?
Important changes within the Employment Rights Act and wider changes to employment laws will begin to take effect in the coming months, with additional changes coming into effect in a phased approach later in 2026 and 2027.
Guidance and support is available to help understand what applies to your business. Click below to discover what you need to do as a business to get ready.
Business Booster Sessions
19
Mar
12:30
Instagram for Business: Simple, Sustainable Strategies That Work
24
Mar
12:30
Mindfulness for the Self-Employed: Practical Tools to Stay Grounded When Business Gets Busy
28
Apr
12:30
How to leverage LinkedIn for success
5
May
12:30
Storytelling That Converts: How SMEs Can Turn Real Stories into Real Growth
21
May
12:30
Different Minds at Work: Understanding Neurodiversity
Your Journey, Our Support.
Empowering Entrepreneurs and Encouraging Enterprise
To inspire entrepreneurship and drive economic growth, we offer a comprehensive start-up course designed to give new founders the tools and confidence to start their business venture with confidence. The LAUNCH programme is designed for Berkshire-based start-ups with a firm idea for a business.
Extensive 1-2-1 Support For Your Business
The 1-2-1 service from Berkshire Growth Hub is personal and connects you to Business Advisers who have spent their careers starting, growing and working in businesses. Business Advisers will review your business needs and direct you to possible solutions from the range of support available from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors. Need some guidance to overcome day to day challenges? The 1-2-1 confidential and bespoke business support in our GROW AND SCALE programme aims to get your business running smoothly so that you have the confidence to grow, scale and succeed.
FREE Business Booster Sessions.
Complementing our programmes is a range of engaging online Business Booster Sessions. These one-hour sessions provide practical insights on specific business topics to help owners strengthen and grow their enterprises. If you would like us to put on a Business Booster session on a topic, or to answer a question for you, get in touch at [email protected]
Growth Hub events
11-18
Mar
Sessions
LAUNCH into business March 2026
19
Mar
12:30
Instagram for Business: Simple, Sustainable Strategies That Work
24
Mar
12:30
Mindfulness for the Self-Employed: Practical Tools to Stay Grounded When Business Gets Busy
15-22
Apr
Sessions
LAUNCH into business April 2026
22
Apr
14:00
Slough Launchpad Start-up Festival 2026
28
Apr
12:30
How to leverage LinkedIn for success
Growth Hub
support resources
Hiring staff is costly, but some help is available.
Top 10 AI Tools for SMEs
Understanding Business Tax in 2026
FAQ
Got a question? One of our advisers would be happy to help.
Get in touch via email at [email protected]
What is Berkshire Growth Hub?
We are a team of experienced professionals with a wealth of knowledge in business support and skills development. We work with businesses across Berkshire to help them identify the right support, training, and funding to start or grow their business.
Want to find out more?
Check out the About Us section on this website, fill in the Contact Us form, or call 0118 209 0000.
You can also meet the team behind the Growth Hub on our Meet The Team page.
How can the Growth Hub help me?
If you have a new or established business, are based in Berkshire, and have ambitions to grow or improve efficiency, we’re here to support you.
Step One Complete the Contact Us form, and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours (weekdays).
Step Two One of our advisers will contact you to arrange a 1:1 meeting, where you’ll receive tailored advice and signposting to other relevant organisations.
Step Three See your business grow and prosper—with the right support behind you.
What else does the Growth Hub offer?
By registering on our website, you gain access to:
· A wide range of business information
· Your own profile and marketplace directory listing
· Invitations to workshops, webinars, and networking events
It all starts with registration. You have nothing to lose—so do it now!
Who can access the Growth Hub services?
We support startups, SMEs, sole traders, and social enterprises across Berkshire.
There is no cost to access our services, and the support is free and impartial.
Simply fill out the Contact Us form or call us directly to register or request a consultation.
Can you help with Business Development?
Yes. Our advisors can guide you through business planning, strategy, and scaling.
We host free online Business Booster Sessions on topics like marketing, finance, and leadership.
What about Funding and Finance?
We can help you explore local and national funding schemes and guide you through the application process.
Our advisers offer support with financial planning and readiness for investment or loan applications.