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Is your business taking advantage of the latest technology?

Don't fall behind this fast moving industry.

guide

An Introduction to Cyber Essentials Certification

Whats the purpose and benefits to Cyber Essentials, the government-backed cyber security certification scheme for small firms.

guide

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.

£80million fund to help SMEs engage in apprenticeships

A short article about the Chancellor's Spring Statement around funding for small and medium sized businesses to help them engage with apprenticeships.

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Wiltshire entrepreneur fills gap in niche fabric market

Helen Baker Fabric Design

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Ludgershall couple's double celebration – in love and in business!

Clearly Software

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Tax relief and incentives for businesses

As part of the overall funding landscape, there are plenty of government schemes and incentives available to businesses.

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Tax

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Hanging on the Telephone: 5 reasons Self Assessmen...

In the last 12 months HMRC have built and improved a number of digital services that will make it ea...

Rob Creer Published: 28/11/23

Apprentices – Know Your Minimum Wage Rights

If you are an apprentice, or about to start an apprenticeship, here’s some advice to help you make s...

Rob Creer Published: 27/09/23

Cyber Essentials can be funded for charities

Cyber Essentials certification is now funded for charities and law firms delivering legal aid.

Ian Lloyd Published: 22/12/22

Businesses in the South West urged to check out HM...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging business owners, employers and the self-employed in the...

User Not Found Published: 17/10/22

New Export Advice Service from Department for Inte...

The Department for International Trade has today launched a new Export Support Service, aimed at com...

User Not Found Published: 5/10/21

Vacancy: Skills Adviser – Swindon & Wiltshire Loca...

Do you want to be part of a team which supports our local business community to thrive?

User Not Found Published: 7/09/21

Clark Holt acts on client sale

Leading customer survey company.

Joseph Palmer Published: 23/02/21

Grants to help small and medium-sized businesses n...

The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice...

Joseph Palmer Published: 12/02/21

Getting help to apply for Universal Credit

Citizens Advice offer a free, confidential and independent service that can help you every step of t...

Joseph Palmer Published: 18/08/20

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

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What support is available for my small business?

Our modern Industrial Strategy is helping to support small businesses and improve productivity acros...

Tim Burghes Published: 19/03/19

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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

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One to one business advice

Tim Burghes Published: 11/01/19

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Terrorism insurers will have to play catch-up amid...

Call for 'Greater understanding needed about CBRN " after the Salisbury attack - Article from Insur...

Tim Burghes Published: 21/05/18

Higher Education Event Success and Free Skills Sup...

Read about the recent SWLEP Higher Education event which saw employers, providers and learners discu...

Tim Burghes Published: 19/04/18

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Salisbury Business - Free Advice Clinics

A Business Adviser will be available at Wiltshire Council's Enterprise Centre at 1 Salt Lane to help...

Tim Burghes Published: 4/04/18

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

UN Procurement Event 3 Nov 2021, 2pm - 4pm

Online event Free

Top tips for Exporting to Europe 5 Nov 2021 - 6 Nov 2021

Online event Free

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

90 Day Business Action Plan for Success 18 Jan 2023, 10am - 1pm

Online event FREE

LinkedIn Masterclass - making contacts count 8 Feb 2023, 10am - 1pm

Online event FREE

90 Day Business Action Plan for Success 22 Mar 2023, 10am - 1pm

Online event FREE

LinkedIn Workshop - Get yourself connected 26 Apr 2023, 10am - 1pm

Online event FREE

Community Insights

Four reasons customers leave you and how to prevent it

Customers are surrounded by options – even in the confines of their homes and offices. But they’ll only leave you if you make one of these mistakes.

Why good isn't good enough and how to get better

More than two-thirds of customers say their standards for the customer experience are higher than ever. Here’s what falls short and tips on how you ca...