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Explore practical guides, expert insights, and tailored support to help your business thrive. Berkshire Growth Hub’s resources are designed to make your next step clearer, easier, and more impactful.
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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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UKCA and CE Marking Great Britain
The UK government has confirmed an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. From the end of next year, certain products sold in Great Britain were due to have a new UK safety mark (UKCA). However, an announcement from t...
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Climate Hub for SMEs
The UK Business Climate Hub provides net zero advice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.
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Digital Growth Grant
Through a £12m Government grant Barclays Eagle Labs is boosting the growth of UK tech startups and scaleups for the next two years. Tap into an ecosystem connecting you to business growth experts through dedicated programmes, mentoring and much more.
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Growth Hub webinars
The South Central Cluster of Growth Hubs are holding a series of three 20-minute webinars to help businesses during these financially challenging times.
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Understanding Business Tax in 2026
Running a business requires you to know about tax - find out the different types and what you might have to pay.
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Business Budget Management
Consider the key aspects of budgeting and accounting for your business.
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Growth Hub events
9-16
Sep
Sessions
LAUNCH into business September 2026
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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
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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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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