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.
Tailored support for your business
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. We offer a range of services from our valuable support guides to our business support tool which can give you access to tailored business resources.
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We can help your business
Explore our support guides for helpful information or create a profile for full access to our support guides and our detailed resources that our tailored to your business needs.
The 1-2-1 service is personal and connects you to Business Advisers who have spent their careers starting, growing and working in businesses. Business Advisers will review your business needs and direct you to possible solutions from the range of support available from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors.
We’re here for you.
Are you a business in Berkshire looking for support? Get in touch with our Business Advisers:
Support guides
We’ve got lots of useful guides to help you get your new business off on the right foot.
Our support guides and resources cover everything you’ll need to know – sales & marketing, people, finance & funding and lots more. Register now to access it all.
The Finance Hub
Are you looking to grow your business? Understand the finance options for your business with the British Business Bank Finance Hub Read more
Thinking of trading overseas
The Export Support Service from the Department of International Trade will help with selling your product or service overseas. Read more
Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator
A range of finance options for established and scaling Berkshire businesses Read more
Training and employment schemes for your business
Consider the range of government programmes which are available when you are hiring employees, offering work experience or upskilling existing staff. Read more
Innovate UK
Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency supporting innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. Read more
5 key steps to an effective sales strategy
Explore the key 5 key steps to developing an effective sales strategy. Read more
Be the Business online support tools
Be The Business is a Government funded online service full of use tools, templates and resources to help your business grow and prosper Read more
Business Builder – Digital tool
Business Builder is a digital tool designed to give you the right support at the right time for you and your business. Read more
Energy Advice
Covering advice on how to pay for your businesses energy with the Energy Bill Relief Scheme Read more
Budgeting and Accounting
Consider the key aspects of budgeting and accounting for your business. Read more
Join Help To Grow: Management
Designed to fit alongside work commitments, this programme combines a practical curriculum, with one-to-one support from a leading business mentor and alumni networking sessions. Read more
New creative facility for renowned screen and performance sectors
AHRC is announcing a multimillion-pound investment to support the launch of CoSTAR, a new creative facility for the UK’s renowned screen and performance sectors. We’re calling on researchers, in collaboration with creative industries ... Read more
Business membership organisations
Each business membership organisation provides something different so it's important to review what you want and which will be best for you. Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
Business insurance
Find out what business insurance you might need to protect your company against financial loss. Read more
Employing staff
People are a great resource for your business. It is important to recruit the right staff and to understand your responsibilities as an employer. Read more
Enterprise Nation – support for small businesses
See the support available from Enterprise Nation for small businesses. Read more
GrantFinder
GrantFinder is the leading funding database in the UK covering local, national and international sources of funding Read more
How to start exporting?
Great.gov.uk provides support and resources to help businesses start exporting. Read more
Hiring an apprentice
There are many benefits to hiring an apprentice: Discover new talent Being involved with schools, colleges and universities is an opportunity to identify potential apprentices who are a good fit with your organisation. They can ... Read more
Further finance options for growing businesses
See what other finance options are available for growing businesses. Read more
Improve your marketing return on investment
See how you can get the best return on your investment for your marketing spend. Read more
Local authority support
Find out the support provided by each of the six local authorities in Berkshire for businesses. Read more
Making Tax Digital
Understand what you need to do to comply with the HMRC rules for Making Tax Digital for VAT and to find software. Read more
Marketing your business on social media
Review useful tips on how to market your business using social media. Read more
Professional membership organisations
A professional body is an organisation that comprises members who are professionals in a specific sector. Read more
Research & Development Tax Credits
Find out whether your business could benefit from R & D tax credits. Read more
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce – International Trade Services
Advice, resources, documentation, workshops and events for businesses looking to export goods and services Read more
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. Read more
Trade finance for UK exporters
Find our how UK Export Finance can help you win contracts, fulfil orders and get paid. Read more
Types of Finance and Funding
Find out the range of finance options available for growing businesses.. Read more
What is PR?
Find out how you can use PR and encourage customers and journalists to think and speak positively about your business. Read more
Green Skills Training in Berkshire
Free green skills construction courses from Langley College to employers in Berkshire to improve the skills of their workforce. Read more
The Education Landscape – Supporting pupils in local Schools & Colleges
Education Landscape's Guide for Employers will outline all the options you have for working with schools, colleges, universities and young people while providing the benefits of doing so. Read more
Manage your business dept, improve cash flow and get set for growth
Understand how to stabalise your business and move forward to growth and future success. Read more
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. Read more
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High Growth Programme
If your business is growing or feel that it has potential to grow then our High Growth programme is for you. With 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.
Business success stories
Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Berkshire.
HR Rewards & Recognition Platform secures £500,000 loan
Wokingham-based company secures a £500,000 growth loan to support continued software development and enable the recruitment of 7 local hires in 2023. Read more
Renewable energy powers HiFi Cinema showroom
A grant of £4,800 ensured that HiFi Cinema can generate renewable energy with a solar PV system, meaning, among other things, they can charge up two electric company vehicles. Read more
Organico Realfoods brighten their future with solar panel project
Organico Realfoods Ltd improves their business by installing solar panels to reduce their carbon footprint and save money! Read more
Low Carbon Workspace grant allows Yes Events to upgrade their heating
Yes Events in Wokingham were able to upgrade their heating and cooling systems with a Low Carbon Workspaces grant. Read more
Events
Events are a great opportunity to learn something new or network with like minded businesses.
Small Business Networking
Event date - 8 January 2024
Event time - 09:30 am
Event type - Networking
Location - Robyn's Nest Moss End, Maidenhead Road, Warfield, RG42 6EJ
Suitable for all local business owners. PAYG. Read more
Start Up Workshop: How to start a business in the right way
Event date - 9 January 2024
Event time - 09:30 am
Event type - Webinar
Location - Online
FREE AND ONLINE: How to start a business in the right way focuses on the best way to start trading including finding the correct market, competitor analysis and business planning. Read more
Masterclass: Leadership and your People
Event date - 11 January 2024
Event time - 09:30 am
Event type - Webinar
Location - Online
FREE & ONLINE: This Masterclass will provide an introduction to some of the fundamentals of leadership that will provide both insight and an opportunity for self-reflection Read more
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Business is easier when you have help. Our support 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.
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