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Networking gets a refresh!
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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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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Growth Hub events
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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Jun
12:30
ADHD and Running Your Business
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Learn how to run a business with ADHD, understand executive function, and discover strengths-based strategies with ADHD coach Chris Fraser.
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Jun
12:30
The Power of Personal Style in Business
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
In this insightful session, personal stylist Tracey Marshall reveals how your style choices can build trust and boost confidence.
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Jul
12:30
Using AI for effective content marketing
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Discover practical AI tips for small businesses. Learn how to create engaging content, social posts, and images using free tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
Find out more 15-22
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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Jul
12:30
The Unfair Advantage: How SMEs Can Outrun the Big Girls and Boys
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Discover how SMEs can outpace larger competitors using speed, storytelling and data in this keynote by Martin Spiller on building lasting competitive advantage.
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