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Preparing Your Organisation For Growth
Companies that address their organizational weaknesses as they implement growth strategies give themselves an advantage.
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Apprenticeship Employer Case Study - Tim Burghes
We explore the advantages of taking on an apprentice with Digital Marketing Manager Tim Burghes.
Success Without Sacrifice
Lindsey Burden, an intuitive business coach based in Salisbury, shares her insights into why you need to consider your future business goals before ma...
My Kickstart Experience
An overview and personal point of view into the Kickstart scheme, giving a narrative of what the skills and knowledge I personally developed during th...
GH Webinar
Getting into Gear for business success
The Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub are delighted that Bill has agreed to present a series of webinars which have been designed to talk through some ...
Setting up and Running a Payroll System
A brief guide to payroll systems
Support for Businesses through Funding and Finance
A review of a few of the sources of Business Support and Funding
Community News
Is your business taking advantage of the latest technology?
Don't fall behind this fast moving industry.
Essential Information
Is your business ready to scale?
Is scaling-up the right strategy for you? Understanding how your business is currently performing is key to help you decide.
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University Level Learning in Wiltshire – An Evolution
The latest insight into the evolving Higher Education landscape across Swindon and Wiltshire and what is available to you as a business and as an indi...
Number of UK scaleups increases
The ScaleUp Institute reports that the UK’s total number of scaleup businesses has increased by nearly 12 per cent, according to the ScaleUp Institu...
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Opportunities to Grow your Business
Where can a business wanting to grow, find the most comprehensive source for up-to-date information on available funding or tendering opportunities?
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Marketing That Drives Sales
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Market Information and Statistics
This factsheet provides an overview of some of the main sources of market information and statistical data available and how to access them.
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The Importance of skills in the work place
Leadership and Management Skills amongst the most important for business success.
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What makes Wiltshire work?
Wiltshire-based startups seem to have a particularly strong chance of being a success.
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Business in Wiltshire
There are many advantages to starting up in the UK and locating your business in Swindon & Wiltshire gives you the best of both worlds.

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Protect Your Business from Cyber Risks this Black ...
Protect your business this Black Friday by securing your systems against spoofing, phishing, and hum...
Tim Burghes Published: 26/11/24
Boost for UK growth as start-up investment schemes...
EIS and VCT schemes have been extended by 10 years to April 2035. This provides much needed stabili...
Ian Lloyd Published: 6/09/24
Les Smith Haulage investing £4m
Ten fleet renewals and upgrades
Tim Burghes Published: 16/08/24
Swindon company AFL is acquired
Swindon telecommunications company AFL has been acquired by Italian company Tratos Cavi Spa but will...
Deia White Published: 29/07/24
M&A activity soars in South West by 760%
Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) activity in the South West has soared by 760 per cent in the first qua...
Deia White Published: 10/06/24
Agreement to refurbish Swindon’s Oasis
Swindon Borough Council has exchanged contracts with SevenCapital on a new development agreement for...
Deia White Published: 3/06/24
Natwest Accelerator programme open for application...
The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs and business owners to s...
Rob Creer Published: 30/05/24
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
Beard Group begins first RAAC project
Swindon-based Beard Group has started work on its first reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete RAAC ...
Deia White Published: 13/05/24
Plans made to upgrade former Renault building
Plans have been submitted to upgrade the listed former Renault Distribution Centre in Swindon to pre...
Deia White Published: 13/05/24
Lidl plans seven new stores in Wiltshire
Fast growing German-owned Lidl has announced plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country...
Deia White Published: 7/05/24
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
Good Energy sees sharp profits increase
Chippenham-based renewable energy supplier Good Energy said revenues were up 2.4 per cent last year....
Deia White Published: 2/04/24
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Breaking Into New Markets: A Guide for SMEs
While the challenges are real, expanding into new markets offers SMEs the potential for growth and d...
Tim Burghes Published: 26/03/24
Developing a Business Idea: A Blueprint for SME Gr...
Taking your first steps in developing a business idea
Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24
PM Rishi Sunak visits new Swindon hub
The Prime minister Rishi Sunak has visited the former Honda site in Swindon to officially break the ...
Deia White Published: 7/03/24
Prudence Trust Accepting Applications for New Fund...
Prudent Trust has launched a new funding round and is offering around five to eight grants of betwee...
Deia White Published: 5/02/24
Funding to Support UK and International Collaborat...
The British Council is offering grants of between £25,000 and £75,000 for arts and culture organisat...
Deia White Published: 5/02/24
Family firm John Williams Heating expands
New unit taken to cope with demand
Tim Burghes Published: 31/10/23
Furniturebox increases its revenue
The furniture retailer is now offering “super fast next day deliveries”
Laura Hutchings Published: 12/10/23
Law firm Buckles to open branch in Swindon
Extending reach in new growth strategy
Laura Hutchings Published: 12/10/23
EV charger company Simpson & Partners to expand
Strong growth experienced since start
User Not Found Published: 28/06/23
WH Smith sees significant recovery
150 new travel stores in the pipeline
User Not Found Published: 21/11/22
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub’s positive impact...
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub releases report into the impact of the Growth Hub and it's interact...
Tim Burghes Published: 21/10/22
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub exceeds expectati...
Wavehill's independent report outlines the valuable work that the Growth Hub delivers to the SME com...
Tim Burghes Published: 14/10/22
More than a million businesses now eligible for He...
Help to Grow: Digital Scheme eligibility expanded to businesses with at least one employee, meaning ...
User Not Found Published: 25/07/22
UWE Updates
UWE shares two exciting updates.
User Not Found Published: 26/05/22
Swindon ‘ahead on jobs growth’
Study paints optimistic picture.
User Not Found Published: 24/05/22
AB Dynamics expands to new premises
Engineering design centre opens
User Not Found Published: 9/05/22
Competition launched for £12 million grant to turb...
Successful bidder will accelerate the growth of tech start-ups and scale-ups across the UK
User Not Found Published: 11/04/22
Deliveroo to deliver for WH Smith
New agreement for both companies.
User Not Found Published: 5/04/22
Exyte sees new business soaring
Expansion following rising demand.
User Not Found Published: 8/02/22
Small businesses deliver a green Christmas this fe...
The UK’s small business community is seeing first-hand that taking action on climate change will not...
User Not Found Published: 22/12/21
Wincanton profits soar on new business
Revenue grows by nearly 30 per cent
User Not Found Published: 25/11/21
Exclusive Collection certifies as a B Corporation
Hotel collection commits to being a socially conscious business
User Not Found Published: 24/11/21
JM to exit battery materials business
Changing markets lead to decision.
User Not Found Published: 18/11/21
WH Smith reports business upturn
Good start to new financial year
User Not Found Published: 11/11/21
Half Moon Bay takes new premises
Lease for Melksham giftware company
User Not Found Published: 4/11/21
Help to Grow Management course available for Wilts...
The 12 week government-backed programme is launching locally, and will help business leaders to take...
User Not Found Published: 4/11/21
Aspen in WH Smith projects
New InMotion stores opened.
User Not Found Published: 29/10/21
Help to Grow: Management – Boost your Business
The 12-week programme includes 50 hours of in-depth training.
User Not Found Published: 22/10/21
Corporate Events expanding
Live events now returning .
User Not Found Published: 5/10/21
Wiltshire company raises £860,000
E-wallet platform plans launch
User Not Found Published: 27/09/21
Millions to be empowered by government plans to st...
Government announces plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right, as well as...
User Not Found Published: 23/09/21
Wincanton to acquire Cygnia Logistics
E-commerce capability to be strengthened
User Not Found Published: 15/09/21
Old Mill continues expansion
15 new starters join the firm.
User Not Found Published: 10/09/21
TechX Clean Energy Accelerator Opens to Applicatio...
The TechX Clean Energy Accelerator aims to help innovative clean energy start-ups develop their tech...
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
Business growth scheme open to next group of space...
A pioneering programme to help firms find their place in space is now on the search to find the next...
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
Planning for the road ahead – Covid, Furlough and ...
A fantastic webinar event to guide you through how to ensure a smooth transition into the future.
User Not Found Published: 18/08/21
Help to Grow your business
Help to Grow- a government backed programmed aimed to support businesses, a widely available resourc...
User Not Found Published: 18/08/21
Vysiion named as public service provider opens way...
Public service provider set to launch next July.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Gardner Leader merger finalised
Clark Holt joins extended firm, uniting the once separate companies.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Johnson Matthey sales soar up to 63%
Secures Oxis Energy, Oxford
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Groundworks company taken over by Midlands based c...
Flynn Group acquired by M&J Evans
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Swindon’s Honda site redevelopment promises thousa...
New developer Panattoni outlines plans for the renovation of Honda.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
AB Dynamics moving to new HQ
Follows delays due to pandemic
Tim Burghes Published: 15/06/21
Launch of £2.5m Fast Start Creative Industries Fun...
UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative sector can apply for a package of support t...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 18/05/21
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
Optimum takes over Stroud firm
Second move into Gloucestershire.
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Good Energy invests £1m in Zap-Map
Further support for EV mapping firm.
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Employing autistic people – a guide for employers
As an employer, you can help make the world a more autism-friendly place. We know that many of you a...
Joseph Palmer Published: 12/04/21
Johnson Matthey in 'green' fuel project
Wind-based ethanol plant in Chile.
Joseph Palmer Published: 9/04/21
£1.1m investment at MJ Church
Fleet of dumper trucks extended.
Joseph Palmer Published: 9/04/21
Johnson Matthey in metals partnership
Decarbonisation the target.
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/03/21
Strong performance from Beard Group
Full year sales of £136m despite crisis.
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/03/21
Wincanton starts 'dark store' operations
Waitrose customer fulfilment centre.
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/03/21
Management buy-out at Outsource
Specialist Swindon recruitment company.
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/03/21
How does a company win a Blue Peter Award?
We speak to the fabulous Green Machine about their recent award
Tim Burghes Published: 24/02/21
Calne web design company to expand
Black Nova Designs moves to new premises.
Joseph Palmer Published: 29/01/21
Clark Holt acts on Hollywood sale
Deluxe Media acquires Sundog Media Toolkit.
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/01/21
MAN Truck & Bus acquires HRVS Group
Five dealerships added to operations.
Joseph Palmer Published: 19/01/21
Nationwide to lead UK recovery group
To rebuild after Brexit and Covid-19.
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/01/21
E-commerce 'to drive packaging growth'
Seen as primary focus for 2021.
Joseph Palmer Published: 13/01/21
Campaign to save Swindon's Oasis
Council urged to take back ownership.
Joseph Palmer Published: 5/01/21
Optimum takes on new recruits
Professional services firm expands
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Wincanton wins Dobbies contract
Addition to eCommerce portfolio.
Joseph Palmer Published: 16/12/20
Swindon Council company in power deal
Links with energy storage company.
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/11/20
Women’s jobs revolution at Zurich
Flexible offer boosts applications.
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/11/20
Haines Watts acquires Nickson & Co
Expands accountancy services.
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/11/20
Wadworth sells 21 of its pubs
Purchaser is Liberation Group.
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/11/20
Secrets of Successful Sales: Growth Hub's new webi...
Join us for our next Growth Hub webinar mini series with Alison Edgar!
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/11/20
Pandemic Pricing: A pre-look at our new Secrets of...
Alison Edgar talks us through pandemic pricing in the lead up to our new Growth Hub mini-series.
Joseph Palmer Published: 13/11/20
Government gives us the green light to A303 Stoneh...
The Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has approved our Development Consent Order (DCO) a...
Joseph Palmer Published: 12/11/20
Conversion to create more housing
Swindon office block sale completed.
Joseph Palmer Published: 21/10/20
Beard Group in eco-build deal
Beard Group to form partnership with Green Unit.
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/10/20
BCS moves to Newbridge Square
Two new deals have been completed at Swindon's refurbished Newbridge Square.
Joseph Palmer Published: 24/09/20
Network Rail regains control of Signal Point
Iconic building to be renovated for Network Rail.
Joseph Palmer Published: 17/09/20
Green Light for Hob-creating distribution building
Proposals to develop a new distribution centre on an existing business park in Swindon have received...
Joseph Palmer Published: 24/08/20
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Build and Innovate: Swindon and Wiltshire LEP secu...
Funding will develop new projects that will bring public and private sector investment over the next...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/08/20
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
Community News
Transformational Contract Win for Wincanton
Wincanton turn bid around to win Waitrose Contract to develop and operate the customer fulfillment c...
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/06/20
Amazon to occupy major Swindon base
Amazon are believed to be the future occupants of a new building the size of six football pitches in...
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/06/20
DPD to create 6,000 Jobs and Invest £200m
DPD readies to upscale business in effort to be the leading parcel delivery company in the UK.
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/06/20
Wincanton wins new Wickes contract
Home deliveries to Devon and Cornwall as part of plan to upscale the business.
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/06/20
Stanley Security providing Covid-19 guidance
Opening offices and observing strict rules - how to adapt your business for reopening.
Joseph Palmer Published: 1/06/20
Future Fund Opens to Support High Growth Businesse...
The Government's £500 million Future Fund is now open for applications, with innovative and high-gro...
Tim Burghes Published: 22/05/20
Announcement of National Innovation Centre for Rur...
New centre to help unlock potential of the UK’s rural economies
Tim Burghes Published: 19/05/20
Multi-million pound investment at Wasdell
New packaging equipment to be acquired.
Joseph Palmer Published: 11/05/20
Porton Biopharma Limited licenses Erwinase® to Cli...
Porton Biopharma Limited (PBL) sign new contract with Clinigen Group plc to start in January 2021.
Joseph Palmer Published: 17/04/20
Connect Group to sell Tuffnells
Courier group part of disposal package.
Joseph Palmer Published: 16/04/20
Paper Bag Co responds to crisis
Encouraging delivery and takeaway food at a great price to help the community.
Joseph Palmer Published: 25/03/20
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
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
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
Community News
Buy-in at Optimum Professional Services
Management team made up of equal partners
Tim Burghes Published: 11/11/19
Launch of the 2020 Ashden Awards to Promote Sustai...
Launch of the 2020 Ashden Awards to Promote Sustainable Energy
Tim Burghes Published: 8/11/19
Business Basics Programme
The Business Basics Programme is designed to test innovative ways of encouraging small and medium si...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/11/19
Chippenham's BID to be scrapped after vote
Business Improvement District renewal rejected
Tim Burghes Published: 30/10/19
Local partners working behind the scenes to suppor...
Actions to help Honda-associated companies deliver a programme of welfare support for their Swindon ...
Tim Burghes Published: 29/10/19
Community News
Council considers development deal with Good Energ...
Proposal discussed at recent cabinet meeting
Tim Burghes Published: 22/10/19
Community News
WH Smith to acquire US group for $400m
Tim Burghes Published: 22/10/19
IUK Announces SME Support to Evaluate Innovative M...
Round 5 launches from Innovate UK (IUK)
Tim Burghes Published: 8/10/19
AB Dynamics opens office at Wixom near Detroit
Focus on centre of US motor industry
Tim Burghes Published: 11/09/19
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
Developing low carbon automotive capability: apply...
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million for UK-developed late stage R&D in advanced...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/08/19
Manufacturing made smarter: round 1
Up to £30 million is available for projects to transform the productivity and agility of UK manufact...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/08/19
RTS Group marks 30 years in business and opens a n...
The company now has more than 65 employees
Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/19
Excalibur achieves best practice standard
Now a fully accredited ISO 27001 business
Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/19
The Launchpad Competition is now open for applicat...
A budding engineering entrepreneur aged 18-25 could win £15k to start a business based on their engi...
Tim Burghes Published: 10/07/19
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Tata Varsity Pitch 2019 is now open!
The hunt is on for the best student and graduate business ideas.
Tim Burghes Published: 10/07/19
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
SMARTech energy plans for expansion this year
Celebrating five years of helping businesses cut energy costs
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
New funding stream for blue sky thinking
Up to £200k funding available for novel radar concepts and technologies
Tim Burghes Published: 28/05/19
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
Malmesbury steel distributor moves into manufactur...
Megasteel takes over Sweetnam & Bradley
Tim Burghes Published: 21/05/19
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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
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New investment to support early-stage immersive bu...
Innovate UK has partnered with 11 private investment firms to offer £2 million grant funding alongsi...
Tim Burghes Published: 7/05/19
The £2.4 million UK / South Korean 5G challenge
UK and South Korean businesses to pilot 5G technology on Seoul subways
Tim Burghes Published: 29/04/19
New Avon Rubber contract worth $16.6m
Wiltshire company wins third major contract this year
Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19
Community News
Wiltshire-based Evaporate moving to a new HQ
New office space enables business to grow
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
advice
Making Tax Digital becomes law
New digital tax system to give more than one million businesses more financial control.
Tim Burghes Published: 2/04/19
£60 million search begins for the next Peppa Pig, ...
Multimillion pound funds for UK radio and television now open and accepting funding applications
Tim Burghes Published: 2/04/19
Community News
Arkell’s Brewery to host recruitment event
An insight into what it takes to run a pub
Tim Burghes Published: 29/03/19
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
Wincanton renews Valero contract
New deal will run for five years
Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/19
Community News
Images show new Swindon Science Park
Oxford Architects and Architecture in Motion progressing on project
Tim Burghes Published: 15/03/19
featured
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub enters into colla...
The Growth Hub announces a partnership with Europe’s leading grants database.
Tim Burghes Published: 12/03/19
Community News
Ros Trotman to chair Women in Property South West
Associate solicitor and expert in planning matters at Thrings, has been appointed.
Tim Burghes Published: 6/03/19
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£1.6 billion Stronger Towns Fund launched
The government has launched a £1.6 billion fund to boost growth and give communities a greater say i...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/03/19
Designing new mobility traffic systems: Apply for ...
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £250,000 to develop a traffic management system that ca...
Tim Burghes Published: 25/02/19
Community News
WH Smith continues with investment abroad
Swindon company marks entry into the Netherlands at Airport Schiphol
Tim Burghes Published: 25/02/19
Community News
E Classic Mini produced by Swindon company
Zero-emission makeover creates new electric model
Tim Burghes Published: 21/02/19
Community News
Wavin moves to fully renewable energy
Energy company Ørsted appointed for four sites
Tim Burghes Published: 19/02/19
Good Energy to work with partner companies
Good Energy to engage with Belecxtric and Powerstar; both specialists in renewable energy engineerin...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/02/19
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
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
Tackling productivity problems in UK industry: app...
A share of £4 million is available for businesses to connect with the UK’s best scientists and facil...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/02/19
featured
Power Up with up-to £100k TDAP funding
Helping to Accelerate SME Innovations to Market
Tim Burghes Published: 6/12/18
5 tips to help you file your accounts on time
Companies House top tips for proper filing.
Tim Burghes Published: 4/12/18
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
20,000 business opportunities for UK exporters sho...
The enhanced Export Opportunities service for UK companies will be showcased on GREAT.gov.uk by Inte...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/11/18
featured
Design Council Launches Design Economy 2018 Report
The Design Economy 2018 highlights the substantial contribution design makes to the UK.
Tim Burghes Published: 6/07/18
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
Design Council - Got a bright idea worth £200k?
The Design Council have announced the next round of Design Council Spark
Kristina Angelova Published: 10/10/17
Porton Science Park - a focus for innovation
Porton Science Park is an exciting new addition to the established Porton Science Campus, home to th...
Kristina Angelova Published: 9/10/17
Ploughshare successes continue to support UK prosp...
Ploughshare Innovations announces that it has provided an increasing number of growth and economic b...
Kristina Angelova Published: 17/09/17

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