Business support, when you need it.
Whether you’re starting, running or growing your business, we can provide information and resources to help.
We help businesses
The Berkshire Growth Hub delivers the government funded business advice service and supports small and medium sized enterprises in Berkshire to achieve sustainable business growth.
The Berkshire Growth Hub is part of The Berkshire LEP, a government funded, business led body, working to maintain the status of Berkshire as the engine of the UK economy.
Starting your business
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.
Running your business
Your business is up and running and you need guidance to overcome day to day challenges. Our support and targeted information can get your business running smoothly.
Growing your business
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.
Access your support
Business is easier when you have help. Our guides and resources cover key aspects of starting, running and growing a business. We’re funded by Government and work in Berkshire, so have knowledge of local and national offers that can support you.
Create your profile
Creating a profile gives you direct access to our support guides, tailored resources, Marketplace listing and more.
Browse our support guides
Offering you concise, up to date information, supporting you at any business stage.
Access tailored resources
Providing you full access to our detailed resources that our tailored to your business needs.
The Marketplace
Berkshire’s own business and supplier directory. Whatever business service you need, find a supplier in the Marketplace or create your own listing for other businesses to see.
Business success stories
Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Berkshire.
Producer of Specialist Fresh Food Receives Funding to Grow
A company supplying fresh produce to the hospitality industry receives £150,000 expansion loan allowing the business to increase capacity and meet growing demand. Read more
Disability Access Company Secures Loan to Open a New Centre to Showcase Products
Newbury Mobility Ltd receives £75,000 to support the opening of a new disability centre Read more
LEDs light up the path to sustainability
Berkshire label company took another step in its environmental vision by implementing a very popular energy-efficient product - LED lighting. Read more
Do you face numeracy blocks from your employees? The government are soon launching a programme to help those who don't have a GCSE in Maths, obtain a qualification. But first, we need your input! Please take 5 minutes to give us your thoughts on numeracy: https://t.co/MaH6LzoDvQ Read More
@LangleyAcademy is running an apprenticeship fair on 23 September 2022, 8am - 4pm If you would like to have a stall at this event to promote your apprenticeship opportunities, please enquire via the below: Keroneque.Henry@langleyacademy.org Read More
New funding opportunity available: Providing eligible companies with funding for activities that will deliver high-growth and employment opportunities across Berkshire. Find out more: Read More
A new law will enable businesses to hire agency workers to fill roles with temporary staff in the event of industrial action. Find out more here: Read More
A £30m fund that is expected to attract some 2000-3000 jobs in heat pump manufacturing and the supply chain is soon available to apply for. Register for the event being hosted to answer any queries about this fund here: #funding Read More
Business Owners - we need your input! New programme 'Multiply' will help adults gain a maths qualification who dont currently have a GCSE or equivalent Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey, this will help us to shape this programme for businesses Read More
Have you got 5 minutes? We would appreciate you giving us your thoughts on numeracy in the workplace. Your feedback will help make a difference & shape this government funded programme 'Multiply' #funding #businesssuport Read More
New guidance published by the government aims to provide businesses and workers with greater clarity over employment status and the rights and employment protections people are entitled to at work, including pay, leave and working conditions. Read more: Read More