Business support, when you need it.
Whether you’re starting, running or growing your business, we can provide information and resources to help – fully funded.
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.
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Masterclass webinars
Masterclass: Digital Marketing
Event date - 16 October 2024
Event time - 13:00 pm
Cost of event - Free
Location - Online
FREE & ONLINE: This Masterclass will help you to understand digital marketing, demystify the terminology, and learn the tricks of the trade. More info
5 Ways to Create Time For Your Growing Business
Event date - 17 October 2024
Event time - 08:00 am
Cost of event - Free
Location - Online
There is no silver bullet to create time for busy business owners. However, if you can find a way to carve out 60 minutes from your schedule to join this webinar, you may just learn one thing that helps you to change everything about how you face this problem. More info
What the budget means to your business with Nicky Larkin MD of Goringe Accountants
Event date - 31 October 2024
Event time - 12:30 pm
Cost of event - Free
Location - Online
We will discuss what the new Labour budget means to businesses and how it will affect you. More info
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 business led body working to maintain the status of Berkshire as the engine of the UK economy.
Business Support Programmes
We have designed two new programmes to help take your business to the next level.
Start-up programme
Our information packed workshops and coaching sessions are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to launch your business successfully.
High Growth programme
Tailored support, a dedicated business adviser and access to 1-1 sessions with sector specialists, the High Growth programme can help you supercharge your business.
We’re here for you.
Are you a business in Berkshire looking for support? Get in touch with our Business Advisers:
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.
CODE RED Scheme announced
A new business resilience and continuity trial scheme will back businesses to remain up and running when major threats and emergencies occur.
Berkshire Growth Hub is at Reading Expo in April!
Get ready with us and plan your day at the Reading Business Expo in April
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