Surrey’s business community asked to have their say on the impact of retail crime in new survey
Retail crime is on the rise, and its impact goes far beyond financial loss. It affects business owners, employees, and entire communities, creating...
Jobcentre Plus: Free Recruitment Support for Spelthorne Businesses
Are you looking to grow your team but struggling to find the right talent? Jobcentre Plus offers free recruitment services tailored to help...
Small firms welcome regulator’s promise to act on card payment fees
Responding to the Payment System Regulator’s final report from its market review of card scheme and processing fees, Tina McKenzie, Policy...
Missed opportunity to remove threats to jobs and growth from Employment Bill
Missed opportunity to remove threats to jobs and growth from Employment Bill Following the Government’s announcement of amendments to the...
Spelthorne Business Awards 2025
Back for its seventh consecutive year, the Spelthorne Business Awards showcase the very best of local businesses in the borough! The awards offer a...
Council’s Budget and Council Tax agreed
28 February 2025: Councillors agreed a balanced budget and Council Tax levels for 2025/26 at the Council meeting on Thursday 27 February The...
Stand out in construction
Enter the South East Construction Awards Winning or even being shortlisted in the South East Construction Awards 2025 is more than just a trophy....
Skills Bootcamp boosts sales for local business
MTEK Solutions, a local business co-owned by experienced electricians Michael Slatcher and Kieran Tuck, has taken full advantage of Skills...
GDP rise is welcomed, but small firms need long-lasting growth actions
GDP rise is welcomed, but small firms need long-lasting growth actions Responding to Office for National Statistics figures showing that...
Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2025
Are you a budding entrepreneur with dreams of starting your own business? The SBF (Spelthorne Business Forum) is excited to announce its takeover of...
Single Surrey unitary ruled out by council leaders
Council leaders across Surrey have agreed to rule out making a proposal to the government for a single unitary council for the county. The agreement...
Have Your Say on the Future of Ashford Town Centre!
Ashford town centre is at an exciting crossroads, and your voice matters in shaping its future! Spelthorne Borough Council has commissioned a...
Do you know a businesswoman deserving of recognition?
SHINNING A LIGHT ON REMARKABLE BUSINESSWOMEN IN THE SOUTH EAST The deadline to enter the highly anticipated 2025 Dynamic Awards, the South...
Free Product safety support
Does your business sell online products which are regulated for product safety? If the answer is yes – then we can offer a FREE business...
The patient cancer support group
Our welcoming support group meet on the second Tuesday of every month in Shepperton. The group was formed in 2018. It offers patients and carers a...
NEW: The Sunflower Cafe
Looking for a welcoming and friendly place to relax with a cuppa and biscuits? Come along to The Sunflower Cafe, specially designed for individuals...
Spelthorne Borough Council’s Bulletin magazine advertising deadline
The spring edition of Spelthorne Borough Council’s Bulletin magazine will be delivered to all homes in the borough week commencing 17 March. We are...
Inspire Surrey’s future workforce in 2025 as an Enterprise Adviser
Put your business experience to great use in 2025 by helping shape the futures of young people as an Enterprise Adviser. Surrey Careers Hub is...
Government announces plan to ‘turbocharge’ AI and drive economic growth
The government has launched a new plan aimed at using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to grow the economy, help businesses scale, deliver public...
Free business decarbonisation course
Have you considered how climate change might affect your business? Are you looking tobe more energy efficient? Do you know your business’ carbon...
The SBF is excited to announce its takeover of the Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2025!
Now in its 11th year, this competition has successfully launched numerous small businesses, many of which have continued to thrive. Originally...
2024 round-up: Celebrating 2024 success and exciting plans for 2025!
As we close out 2024, we’re celebrating a year of growth, connection, and success at the Spelthorne Business Forum (SBF). Together, we’ve achieved...
Gatwick Airport supplier opportunity for Surrey construction firms
Surrey-based construction firms have a unique opportunity to become part of the supply chain for London Gatwick, the UK’s second-largest airport,...
Join Reed’s Christmas Toy Drive: Make a Difference in Our Community This Festive Season
This Christmas, Reed is organizing a Toy Drive to bring holiday cheer to children and families who need it most. Partnering with White Lodge and...
Local Business Leaders Attend SBF Budget Breakfast to Understand Key Changes in Autumn Budget
Hosted at Sytner Jaguar Land Rover, 7 November 2024 Local business owners and entrepreneurs gathered at the Sytner Jaguar Land Rover showroom for a...
River Thames Scheme calls for case-studies from flood-affected businesses
The River Thames Scheme (RTS) is looking for case-studies to emphasise the real-life impact of past flooding on businesses along the Thames. These...
Develop your career
A new career development course starts on 19 September in Egham. If you're aged 45 year or older and struggling to get back into work, or you know...
Skills England must keep small firms’ needs and strengths in mind
Responding to the Government announcement about the creation of Skills England, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB),...
Maximise Efficiency and Minimise Costs with SustainSpelthorne
Business owners in Spelthorne seeking to reduce costs and enhance sustainability now have a valuable resource in the SustainSpelthorne programme....
Lunch and Learn: A founder’s guide to LinkedIn
In this Lunch and Learn, James Farnfield will show you how to leverage your LinkedIn profile to build awareness, authority and drive revenue from...
Staines-Upon-Thames prepares for summer of Outdoor Theatre
A summer of theatrics is set to arrive in Staines-Upon-Thames this August, featuring a variety of family friendly acts for school holiday...
Applications for the 2024 Spelthorne Business Awards are now open.
The Spelthorne Business Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the very best and brightest businesses in Spelthorne. There are 15 categories to...
Women in business awards
The Dynamic Awards recognise, reward and celebrate the remarkable achievements of businesswomen across the South-East. The must-attend event is made...