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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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.
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SCALE Programme
If your business is growing or feel that it has potential to grow then our SCALE programme is for you. With tailored support, a dedicated Business Adviser and access to 1-1 sessions with sector specialists, the SCALE programme can help you supercharge your business.
Events
Events are a great opportunity to learn something new or network with like minded businesses.
Instagram for Business: Simple, Sustainable Strategies That Work
Event date - 19 June 2025
Event time - 12:30 pm
Event type - Webinar
Location - Online
In this relaxed, practical session, Instagram specialist Rebecca Bell will walk you through three simple steps to help you use Instagram more confidently, without the pressure to perform or post constantly. Grow your Instagram account in a way that works for your time and energy. Read more
IoD Surrey and Berkshire Quarterly Directors Business Book C
Event date - 20 June 2025
Event time - 19:30 pm
Event type - Event
Location - Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Camberley, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst GU15 4PQ
Join the Institute of Directors (IoD) Surrey and Berkshire Branches for an insightful evening with "The Leadership Book" author Neil Jurd OBE, for engaging discussion and a delicious dinner. The event is hosted by the Chair Jarmila Yu, Vice Chair Kate Davis and the Ambassador for D&I, NED & Trustees John Kerner of the IoD Surrey & Berkshire Branches. Read more
IoD Surrey and Berkshire Unlocking AI Potential Conference
Event date - 24 June 2025
Event time - 13:30 pm
Event type - Conference
Location - Schilling Building, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Surrey TW20 OEX
Join the Institute of Directors Surrey & Berkshire Branches at Royal Holloway for an insightful half day conference: Unlocking AI Potential for your business. Read more
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.
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
Why the Reading Business Expo is a Must-Attend Event for Local Businesses
Happening on Thursday 27 February 2025 at Green Park Conference Centre, Reading, this expo promises to deliver everything you need to take your business to new heights. Read more
Does your Networking Work? Our Top Tips
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. Read more
Adopting Sustainable Practices
By adopting sustainable practices, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Berkshire can not only reduce their environmental impact but also boost profitability and future-proof their operations. Read more
Making Business Finance Work For You
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. Read more
Berkshire Partnership Leads the Way with Launch of UK’s First Mini MBA in AI for Business
Business professionals across Berkshire are set to benefit from the UK’s first Mini MBA in AI for Business™. Read more
Top 10 AI Tools for SMEs in 2025
As we step into 2025, the landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is increasingly influenced by the innovative capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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
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
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
Further finance options for growing businesses
See what other finance options are available for growing businesses. Read more
Hiring an apprentice
Apprentices are aged 16 or over and combine working with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job. Find out what the benefits are and how to hire an apprentice. 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
Business success stories
Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Berkshire.
Berkshire Growth Hub Showcase
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: click to read our portfolio. Read more
M2M Pharmaceuticals – Driving Economic Growth and Job Creation with Berkshire Growth Hub
M2M Pharmaceuticals have rapidly gained a reputation for its cutting-edge research in developing life-saving medications. The company’s success, however, isn’t just confined to the lab. Read more
Support to Sales – AMiTEK
AMiTEK are an IT Managed Service Provider, taking care of IT support services and consultancy for businesses across the UK. ... Read more
“Just Do It!” – Eurasian Linguistic Services Ltd
Katerina Burgess, Director, set up Eurasian Linguistic Services Ltd in 2011 as a logical continuation of her previous business founded ... Read more
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