by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Business Surrey, Funding, Skills & Employment, Surrey Business News, Training
The Help to Grow Management Course runs over 12 weeks and includes online and face-to-face sessions, 1-to-1 mentoring and peer networking. Whether you need to identify more efficient ways of working, target new markets, or create a plan to take your business and team...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Community, Member Spotlight, Offers
Most small businesses know video would help them stand out, but it can feel expensive andcomplicated, or just one more thing on the to-do list.Hythe Road Studio exists to make professional video simple for growing businesses.Founded by Sam Lawrie, the studio produces...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Awards, Charity, Funding, Grants, Local Business, Start up support
The Stephen Lloyd Awards support early-stage projects aiming to achieve social or environmental change in the UK. Successful applicants will receive at least £25,000 in funding, alongside pro bono support from social enterprise mentors. Shortlisted candidates will be...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Developments, Economy Growth, Finance, Funding, Grants, Local Business, Manufacturing, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
Made Smarter South East is a government-funded programme created to drive growth amongst the South East’s manufacturing SMEs and makers. The Made Smarter team will provide advice and support to manufacturers and makers to: help them switch to advanced and automated...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Business Surrey, Business Trends, Developments, Economy Growth, Local Business, Skills & Employment, Start up support, Surrey Business News
This 6 week programme for sole traders and micro businesses, concludes with a plan to support the next year of business growth. It will be delivered entirely online. What does the course include? Inclusion in an exclusive, supportive...