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. 

Launch 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.

 

Grow your business

Your business is up and running and you need guidance to overcome day to day challenges. Support and targeted information can get your business running smoothly.

Scale 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.

Fund your business

The Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator is a £11.3m initiative funded by The Skills and Business Hub.

What people say

Masterclass webinars

The Reading Tech Cluster Investment Summit 2025

Event date - 4 July 2025

Event time - 09:00 am

Cost of event - FREE

Location - ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading – Whiteknights Campus

The Reading Tech Cluster Investment Summit 2025, where top tech minds will gather to discuss and invest in the latest tech innovations More info

LAUNCH into Business – July

Event date - 16 July 2025

Event time - 09:30 am

Cost of event - FREE

Location - ONLINE

Two part series for individuals planning to start a business, or in the early stages of your journey. Each part is 2 hours long and online, and will include free resources, templates and workshop slides. More info

LAUNCH into Business – September

Event date - 10 September 2025

Event time - 09:30 am

Cost of event - FREE

Location - ONLINE

Two part series for individuals planning to start a business, or in the early stages of your journey. Each part is 2 hours long and online, and will include free resources, templates and workshop slides. 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.

Making Business Finance Work For You

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.

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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.

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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.

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