Business Improvement

If a business is looking for a professional, well-structured and secure website that complies with all the relevant legislation, it is worth investing...

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Start out with a business mentor

Maximise your potential by getting the right advice early on with a business mentor.

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Green Great Britain Week – simple steps you can take to reduce emissions

Find out how your business could reduce emissions and help to tackle climate change.

Growth Hub Governance Group - Invitation Open for New Members

The Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub is overseen by a Governance Group made up from public sector representatives, business support organisations and m...

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Environmental Regulations - A Guide

Understand environmental regulations and how to manage the impact of your business.

News

HR Dept expands into larger offices

Swindon-based HR provider the HR Dept has moved into bigger offices and grown its team by 50 per cen...

Deia White Published: 15/05/24

Vectura and Mundipharma to collaborate

Cambridge company Mundipharma and Wiltshire-based Vectura have announced plans to reformulate the fl...

Deia White Published: 2/05/24

Supply chain resliance

Following on from the impact on supply chains during the COVID pandemic and the follow on from the R...

Ian Lloyd Published: 28/11/22

Making our apprenticeship system simpler for emplo...

A number of improvements and simplifications to apprenticeships will come into force from August 202...

User Not Found Published: 30/05/22

Office Space available via The Enterprise Network

Creating and maintaining safe environments for new and growing businesses in Wiltshire

User Not Found Published: 17/11/21

National Highways’ congestion-busting scheme opens...

Multi-million pound scheme, which will tackle congestion and help unlock thousands of new homes in S...

User Not Found Published: 18/10/21

Chippenham office demand improves

Smaller office lettings increase

User Not Found Published: 15/10/21

Johnson Matthey sales soar up to 63%

Secures Oxis Energy, Oxford

User Not Found Published: 17/08/21

Invaluable Peer Network programme continues for SM...

We are delighted that Peer networks will be running for a second year!

Joseph Palmer Published: 20/04/21

Thousands of business advisers to offer free servi...

Thousands of expert professional and business services advisers have signed up to offer free online ...

Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/20

Flagship business support programme launches in Sw...

£2.4m business support programme launches

Tim Burghes Published: 6/07/20

Research to better understand cyber security guida...

An offer from the Behavioural Insights Team on behalf of the Economy & Society Engagement Team at th...

Tim Burghes Published: 9/03/20

Don't ignore Cyber Security and your business

Tell us about Cyber Security and your business.

Tim Burghes Published: 9/03/20

First cross-border ‘powerhouse’ the Western Gatewa...

The Western Gateway complements and develops the excellent work already taken place, supercharging t...

Tim Burghes Published: 26/02/20

Bath Spa University introduces an MSc in Cyber Sec...

This new course launches in September 2020.

Tim Burghes Published: 26/02/20

Wiltshire’s jewel in the crown given international...

Porton Science Park is awarded a coveted Life Sciences Opportunity Zone status.

Tim Burghes Published: 20/02/20

Highways England launch Business Survey - A303 Ame...

To help understand the needs of local companies a new survey has been launched.

Tim Burghes Published: 6/02/20

Launch of digital tools for traders

Two digital tools on gov.uk launched to provide information to businesses exporting goods in and out...

Tim Burghes Published: 3/02/20

Mintivo shortlisted in Investors in People Awards

Chippenham-based IT provider among nine nominees

Tim Burghes Published: 16/09/19

Community News

Trowbridge is in line for Government investment

Future High Streets Fund may boost the town

Tim Burghes Published: 4/09/19

Community News

Zurich Insurance UK shows enhanced earnings

First half revenue up 74 per cent

Tim Burghes Published: 4/09/19

Launch of £250,000 Broadband Competition for Event...

Tourism Minister Rebecca Pow has announced a competition to boost broadband facilities in conference...

Tim Burghes Published: 23/08/19

Launch of £3m Fund for Businesses Redistributing S...

Funding is available for UK food producers, offsetting the costs of sending quality unsold food to g...

Tim Burghes Published: 20/08/19

IUK’s £10 Million Innovation Loans for SMEs: July ...

Providing finance to businesses that is affordable, patient and flexible for projects that have a cl...

Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/19

IUK Announces Analysis for Innovators Round 5 Comp...

Help boost a company’s productivity or competitiveness

Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/19

Excalibur achieves best practice standard

Now a fully accredited ISO 27001 business

Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/19

Plans to transform Swindon Town Centre move a step...

Exciting plans to revitalise Fleming Way by creating a new bus interchange have received a significa...

Tim Burghes Published: 8/07/19

Pulse Power and Measurement expands at Shrivenham

Acquires 2,000 sq ft of additional offices

Tim Burghes Published: 8/07/19

Business confidence in the South West region incre...

The region moves ahead of national trends

Tim Burghes Published: 3/07/19

Community News

Water Reseach Academy (WRc) launches in Swindon

Many years of experience to support the water sector

Tim Burghes Published: 1/07/19

Community News

Wincanton launches Virtual Access to Storage and T...

Finding and selling warehouse space made quick and easy

Tim Burghes Published: 1/07/19

Business West offering business advice in Swindon

One-to-one mentoring sessions with a business adviser

Tim Burghes Published: 24/06/19

Innovate UK releases 2019-2020 Delivery Plan

Innovate UK sets out plan to drive sustainable economic growth through business-led innovation.

Tim Burghes Published: 11/06/19

Community News

Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub launches new comm...

Exclusive offers for businesses who join the Growth Hub

Tim Burghes Published: 24/05/19

Community News

Nationwide Building Society has received a £50m gr...

RBS bailout fund provides funding for development

Tim Burghes Published: 21/05/19

Community News

Catalent Pharma Solutions to invest £20m in Swindo...

Up to 100 new jobs expected to be created

Tim Burghes Published: 20/05/19

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Prosper with a business-academic partnership: appl...

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership could help you collaborate with a university, research organisation...

Tim Burghes Published: 8/05/19

Degree Apprenticeship funding for SMEs at UWE Bris...

Degree apprenticeships event at UWE Bristol for SMEs

Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19

Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund: for research a...

A fund to strengthen UK science and business innovation and take on the biggest challenges that soci...

Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19

Community News

Strong figures for Swindon-based Beard Group

Annual turnover rises to £150.2m

Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19

Community News

Conceptual Furniture expands at Shrivenham Hundred

Takes 3,500 sq ft of office and workshop space

Tim Burghes Published: 24/04/19

Businesses urged to pay suppliers on time or risk ...

Businesses have been warned by the government that they must pay their suppliers on time or face bei...

Tim Burghes Published: 8/04/19

Community News

Excalibur Communications hosts cyber crime worksho...

Over 40% of UK businesses experienced recent attack

Tim Burghes Published: 5/04/19

Creative Enterprise New Ideas Fund

Creative England is able to offer small seed funding to sole traders, start-ups and small businesses...

Tim Burghes Published: 1/04/19

Reuben Digital completes design project for sports...

One of the world's 100 biggest companies by revenue

Tim Burghes Published: 29/03/19

Next step in photonic technologies: apply for fund...

Organisations can apply for a share of £2 million to develop advanced photonic technologies in inter...

Tim Burghes Published: 27/03/19

Community News

Fast growing Wasdell Group invests in US facilitie...

Just the latest step in extending the companies global reach

Tim Burghes Published: 26/03/19

Community News

Wavin moves to fully renewable energy

Energy company Ørsted appointed for four sites

Tim Burghes Published: 19/02/19

Community News

Training success for young accountants

Accountants Daviod Owen announce the recent exam results of many of its employees.

Tim Burghes Published: 12/02/19

MJ Church sees a robust 2018 as a framework to bui...

MJ Church has seen a strong year of trading and is looking forward to a strong pipeline and further ...

Tim Burghes Published: 8/02/19

1000th Digital apprentice completes apprenticeship...

A software developer from Lloyds Banking Group is the 1000th digital apprentice to have successfully...

Tim Burghes Published: 8/02/19

New ministerial champion to back jobs, growth and ...

Lord Henley to provide local leaders with a single point of contact in the heart of government.

Tim Burghes Published: 8/02/19

New expert brought in to boost government’s relati...

New 'Small Business Crown Representative' will make sure government gets best value and small busine...

Tim Burghes Published: 5/02/19

Funding: Business Basics Programme

The Business Basics Programme is designed to test innovative ways of encouraging small and medium si...

Tim Burghes Published: 23/01/19

Take on the biggest healthcare challenges: apply f...

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop technologies, products and proce...

Tim Burghes Published: 17/01/19

Making sense of business regulations: apply for co...

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.25 million to help the government find innovative wa...

Tim Burghes Published: 9/01/19

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UK trade with Canada up 14% since new free trade a...

New statistics released last week reveal that British businesses are benefiting from the increased a...

Tim Burghes Published: 10/12/18

Google teams up with Near.St to give a boost to sm...

Google and Near.St to help customers see what is available in local shops in their search results.

Tim Burghes Published: 22/11/18

FTSE companies urged to appoint more women leaders

Figures published today in the Hampton-Alexander Review's 2018 report show a welcome increase in the...

Tim Burghes Published: 13/11/18

Community News

Businesses can Enjoy Discounts at Swindon’s Ground...

Trial the benefits and facilities Swindon's new work-space for entrepreneurs, pioneers and creative ...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/10/18

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Businesses in the South West warned to watch out f...

The CMA is calling for more whistle-blowers to expose business cartels with the launch of a national...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/10/18

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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme - Are you Ready?

Small to medium-sized businesses can claim up to £2,500 against the cost of connection either indivi...

Tim Burghes Published: 23/10/18

Boots UK pharmacy in Amesbury has been cleared as ...

Wiltshire Council working with Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) has confir...

Tim Burghes Published: 12/10/18

Over half a million small businesses helped by Gro...

Growth Hubs are having significant positive impact on the take-up of national support programmes, an...

Tim Burghes Published: 8/01/18

Events

Community Events ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership & Wellbeing Management 7 Oct 2021 at 9am - 28 Oct 2021 at 9am

Online event FREE Hosted by Serco

Conflict Resolution - 'play' to your strengths 26 Jan 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event Free

The Power of Purpose and Meaning 2 Feb 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event Free

How to attract the next generation into your business sector 8 Feb 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event Free

Expansion comes from action and investment 9 Feb 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event Free

How an Apprentice could fill your skills gap 9 Feb 2022, 3pm - 4pm

Online event Free

Utilising apprenticeships to upskill and motivate staff whilst preparing your business for the future 10 Feb 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event Free

Resilience moving through and NOT bouncing back 16 Feb 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event Free

Webinar Step by step guide to automating your KPIs using Power BI 23 Aug 2022, 9:30am - 11am

Online event £15.00+VAT

Webinar Franchising your business – assessing if it’s right for you 12 Oct 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event FREE

Webinar Importing, exporting or domestic - how to protect your business with the UKCA mark 18 Oct 2022, 10am - 11am

Online event FREE

Growth Hub Plus business networking breakfast 29 Mar 2023, 8:30am - 10:30am

BCC, Chippenham £10.00 (£7 for Growth Hub Plus members)

Growth Hub Plus business networking breakfast 28 Jun 2023, 8:30am - 10:30am

BCC, Chippenham £15.00 (£12 for Growth Hub Plus members)

Growth Hub Plus Business Networking Breakfast 7 Sep 2023, 8:30am - 10:30am

Chippenham £15.00 (£12 for Growth Hub Plus members)

Community Insights

Plan Ahead for Your Future Success

Beyond the devastating human cost of COVID-19, the pandemic has turned the business world on its head. The impact of social distancing is emphasising ...

I’M A BUSINESS MILLENNIAL - WE RESEARCH YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE COMMITTING TO...

In this third ‘Millennial Buying’ article series, the below important topic will be investigated: • The importance of ethics and brand to a Millenn...

I'm a business millennial - You need to know how to sell to me.

I’m Jamie Martin and I’m an experienced Sales Trainer. Even more importantly I’m a Business Millennial, born between 1980 and 1994 and I’m a thought l...