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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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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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Growth Hub events
13-20
May
Sessions
LAUNCH into business May 2026
Growth HubOnline
Join our Launch Into Business workshop in May to learn essential steps for starting your business, building confidence.
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May
12:30
Different Minds at Work: Understanding Neurodiversity
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Discover the fundamentals of neurodiversity in the workplace. Learn about autism, ADHD and other profiles, gain real-world insights, and explore practical, low‑cost ways to create inclusive environments where neurodivergent employees can thrive.
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Jun
12:30
What Business Owners really need to Succeed: Coaching Insights from the Inside.
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Join executive coach Julie Williams to discover what business owners really gain from coaching, with practical insights and a success checklist you can use now
Find out more 17-24
Jun
Sessions
LAUNCH into business June 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 17 and 24 June (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 available...
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Jul
Sessions
LAUNCH into business July 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 15 and 22 July (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 available...
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