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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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Market Research Methods
It is important to establish who will buy your product before launching into the market. Undertake market research to help identify gaps in the market and business opportunities.
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10 ways to generate more sales leads
To increase sales in your business, generating more leads is key. This guide shows you how to drum up more sales leads for your business.
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Create a marketing plan
Not sure how to write your marketing plan, or even where to start? This marketing plan template guides you through the key aspects you need to cover
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Selling to the public sector
Around £300 billion is spent on public sector procurement each year - is this a sales opportunity for your business?
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Top 10 tips for credit control
Getting invoices paid on time is crucial for your business. Consider these tips to help you manage your cashflow.
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Types of Finance and Funding
Find out the range of finance options available for growing businesses..
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Innovate UK business support
Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency supporting innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions.
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Trade finance for UK exporters
Find our how UK Export Finance can help you win contracts, fulfil orders and get paid.
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Find out the support provided by each of the six local authorities in Berkshire for businesses.
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UK manufacturing support
Practical support and industry insight for manufacturing businesses.
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Cyber Security Basics
It is important that businesses reduce the risk of cyber attack. Find out how with these useful links.
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Growth Hub events
11-18
Mar
Sessions
LAUNCH into business March 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 11 and 18 March (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 availabl...
Find out more 19
Mar
12:30
Instagram for Business: Simple, Sustainable Strategies That Work
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Boost your brand’s visibility with Softly Social's “Instagram for Business” workshop, designed to help you apply simple, sustainable strategies for your Instagram.
Find out more 24
Mar
12:30
Mindfulness for the Self-Employed: Practical Tools to Stay Grounded When Business Gets Busy
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
This one‑hour session gives small business owners practical, science‑backed mindfulness tools to stay focused, calm, and resilient when pressure peaks.
Find out more 15-22
Apr
Sessions
LAUNCH into business April 2026
Growth HubOnline
LAUNCH into Business – 15 and 22 April (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 availabl...
Find out more 22
Apr
14:00
Slough Launchpad Start-up Festival 2026
In-person
Join us to learn, network, and contribute to the thriving entrepreneurial spirit in Slough. Let’s shape the future together!
Find out more 28
Apr
12:30
How to leverage LinkedIn for success
Business Booster SessionGrowth HubOnline
Learn how to optimise your LinkedIn profile, build your personal brand, and use the platform strategically to grow your career or business. Join this practical session to unlock LinkedIn success.
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