by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Local Business, Member Spotlight, Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News
Young footballers at Laleham Juniors FC are celebrating a winning partnership with local insurance broker Howden Staines-upon-Thames, whose support has gone far beyond the pitch. The partnership has involved sponsorship of team kits for two consecutive seasons, the...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business
On the evening of Tuesday 26 August, Councillor Joanne Sexton, Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, attended a meeting of the Stanwell Village Residents Group. During the meeting residents were provided with an update on the ongoing situation at the Stanwell Hotel. A...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News
The Government has pledged to cut administrative regulatory costs for Surrey SMEs by 25%, simplify licensing, and modernise corporate reporting requirements. But UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets says SMEs (small to medium enterprises) have heard similar promises...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News
A new southern regional director of payroll covering Surrey has been named by Azets, the UK’s specialist business advisor to SMEs. Chris Waterson, who has been with the UK top 10 accountancy firm for six years, has been promoted to the newly created role of Director...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Enterprise Nation, Events, Spelthorne Business
Google is coming to Crawley! Google Digital Garage trainers will be available to help you grow your business online and find new customers. Join in person for free workshops and mentoring sessions. What to expect on the day Enterprise Nation and Google...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Grants, Spelthorne Business, Start up support
We lend money exclusively to co-operatives. Our approach to lending is ethical, accessible and sympathetic to your co-op’s needs. Co-op Loan Fund is entirely funded and run by co-ops, so unlike many conventional lenders we truly understand and actively support...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Spelthorne Business
You have an idea, or you are already creating a positive social impact with your venture and are looking to develop. We combine funding and support specifically tailored to you. We’ll help get you started or to grow. Programmes Depending on your age, location,...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Grants, Spelthorne Business
Epic MegaGrants, is a program that invests in promising new projects from our community as they push real-time 3D development to new heights. If you’re curious about the program and what we look for before you apply, keep reading. Timeline Cycle 1: February 12 –...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Local Business, Spelthorne Business, Start up support
Budding entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Surrey are set to receive a major boost with the launch of the Start-Up Surrey programme. This is a dynamic new initiative funded by Surrey County Council’s Business Surrey service and delivered by leading...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Surrey, Local Business, Spelthorne Business
Companies House ID verification rollout will impact millions more people from mid-November. It’s all part of a crackdown on misuse of the UK companies register. Government says companies of all sizes will benefit from more accurate and trustworthy register data. Plus,...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Local Business, Spelthorne Business
The Small Business Plan promising SMEs the tools they need to grow has been published by government. This includes better access to finance and stronger powers on late payments. Small and medium sized firms employ 60% of the country’s workforce and generate £2.8...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
Britain is bracing for a fresh jobs crisis, with experts warning unemployment could soon climb to its highest level since the pandemic. New analysis from the Resolution Foundation suggests the jobless rate is set to hit five per cent in the three months to August...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Trends, Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
With over half of business owners planning to exit over the next decade, HR professionals must develop effective leadership pipelines, says Flora Hamilton Running a business comes with many challenges – from managing cash flow to juggling day-to-day operations....
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
The finer details of the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) are at long last beginning to take shape, with many suggesting the ERB will be given Royal Assent in late summer / early autumn. We know the implementation dates for the different rights are being staggered to help...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business
Spelthorne Borough Council remains resolute in its opposition to the Home Office’s recent decision to change the use of the Stanwell Hotel from housing families and single women to accommodating single adult males only. In response to this change, the Council acted...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Heathrow, Local Business, Spelthorne Business
Heathrow Airport Ltd is opening its doors to local suppliers and this could be your chance to get in front of one of the UK’s biggest and most influential business networks. The Heathrow Business Summit is designed to connect small and medium-sized enterprises with...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Finance, Spelthorne Business
According to recently released research, a sustained 1% annual productivity uplift across the UK’s 5.6 million SMEs would raise national output by £94bn UK small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) could unlock £94bn a year by tackling project inefficiencies,...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Business
Inspireful, led by veteran coach Hayley Watts, is all about turning overwhelm into clarity and everyday action into progress. Whether you’re leading a team or flying solo, Hayley gives you tools, coaching, and community to finally move forward. What Inspireful Offers:...
