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Why the face-off is Dead

Damon Oldcorn says the art of a successful business negotiation lies in the ability to focus on inte...

Damon Oldcorn Published: 27/01/26

WH Smith completes £76m high street stores deal

All shops to be renamed as TG Jones

Tim Burghes Published: 31/03/25

New Recycling Responsibilities for SMEs in England

New legislation comes into force 31st March

Tim Burghes Published: 24/03/25

Wessex Internet opens new base for South Wiltshire

Wessex Internet is opening a new base in Codford, between Warminster and Salisbury, as the company e...

User Not Found Published: 30/07/24

Wiltshire Council to take on business support func...

SWLEP functions currently cover both the Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council authority are...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24

Developing a Business Idea: A Blueprint for SME Gr...

Taking your first steps in developing a business idea

Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24

February business activity in SW slips

February saw a reduction in business activity across the South West for the first time in three mont...

User Not Found Published: 18/03/24

Demystifying AI: Your Essential Guide to Prompt En...

Get up to speed with the breaking technology everyone is talking about

Tim Burghes Published: 9/01/24

Pleural is UK James Dyson Award winner

Smart airway clearance device

Tim Burghes Published: 31/10/23

Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership...

Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) is excited to announce that Western Gatew...

User Not Found Published: 6/10/23

Wiltshire’s PCC: ‘We want our retail sector to fee...

Both the PCC and Wiltshire Police’s Chief Constable have responded to an open letter from the Associ...

Rob Creer Published: 22/09/23

Outstanding small businesses receive inaugural gov...

The Department for Business and Trade announces winners of the inaugural Made in the UK, Sold to the...

User Not Found Published: 17/05/23

CCm Technologies calls for action on fertilisers

Costs pushing up farmers’ bills

User Not Found Published: 16/03/23

Events

Wiltshire Council's 'Doing Business With Us' Events 20 Apr 2023, 10am - 12pm

Free

Swindon Business Expo 18 May 2023, 9am - 2pm

Swindon Free

Festival of Sustainable Business Exhibition 15 Jun 2023, 10am - 4pm

Bristol Free

'Doing business with us is easier than you think'- Wiltshire Council 18 Jul 2023, 10am - 12pm

Trowbridge Free

Growth Hub Plus Business Networking Breakfast in association with Thrings - Swindon 5 Oct 2023, 8:30am - 10:30am

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

Community Events The Swindon and Wiltshire Business Festival in Association with Western Gateway 15 Nov 2023, 9am - 4pm

Chippenham , United Kingdom Free

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

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

Growth Hub Plus: Business Networking Breakfast 10 Jan 2024, 8:30am - 10:30am

Chippenham £16.00 (£13 for Growth Hub Plus members)

Wellbeing for the Workplace - Getting Support with Smoking and Addiction 18 Jan 2024, 10am - 11:30am

Online event FREE

Wellbeing for the Workplace - Getting Support with Smoking and Addiction 25 Jan 2024, 1:30pm - 3pm

Online event FREE

Unlock the Full Potential of Microsoft Copilot 22 Feb 2024, 9am - 1pm

Yate Free

Wellbeing for the Workplace - Getting Support with Obesity and Diet 22 Feb 2024, 10am - 11:30am

Online event FREE

Growth Hub Plus: Business Networking Breakfast 5 Mar 2024, 8:30am - 10:30am

Chippenham £16.00 (£13 for Growth Hub Plus members)

Wellbeing for the Workplace - Getting Support with Period Dignity and Menopause 26 Mar 2024, 10am - 11:30am

Online event FREE

Wellbeing for the Workplace - Getting Support with Financial Wellbeing 2 Apr 2024, 10am - 11:30am

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Wellbeing for the Workplace - Getting Support with Self harm and Suicide 16 Apr 2024, 10am - 11:30am

Online event FREE

Wellbeing for the Workplace - Getting Support with Self Harm and Suicide 14 May 2024, 10am - 11:30am

Online event FREE

Roadshow Growth Hub Road Show Corsham 10 Jul 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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Growth Hub Road Show Swindon 18 Jul 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Swindon Free

Community Insights

The Rural Paradox: Why Your Business Geography Shouldn’t Define Your Reach

A fascinating 'Rural Paradox' that affects ambitious businesses far beyond the Cotswolds: How do you reach a customer 30 miles away who has never hear...

Business

Marketing Isn’t Just Activity. It’s How Businesses Grow.

Marketing is often misunderstood as a collection of tasks or channels. This article explains what marketing should be when it’s done well.

Stop Being Busy, Start Being Found: How to Shift from Marketing Noise to Strateg...

Stop the cycle of marketing burnout. In 2026, consistent business growth requires shifting from high-volume activity to strategic customer attraction....