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Surrey Venture Studio Launches New Accelerator for Early-Stage Founders

by Jeev Sahoo | 20 May 2026 | Business Surrey, Featured, Funding, Surrey Business News | 0 Comments

A new business incubation programme aimed at supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and startup founders is preparing to launch in Surrey. Surrey Venture Studio has announced the rollout of its first six-month incubation accelerator programme, designed to help founders...

Local Businesses Invited to Join the Big Duck Race 2026 to Support Vulnerable People

by Jeev Sahoo | 17 May 2026 | Charity, Featured, Funding | 0 Comments

The much-loved Big Duck Race 2026 is back, and local businesses are once again being invited to take part in this fun and creative fundraising event supporting vulnerable people across the community. Organised by MidasPlus, the event raises vital funds to help local...

Business Academy Offers Free Expert-Led Support for UK Businesses

by Jeev Sahoo | 8 May 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments

Business Support Free Business Academy Helps UK Businesses Build Skills and Grow with Confidence UK businesses can now access free expert-led learning through Business.gov.uk’s Business Academy, designed to support growth, digital skills and international trade. In a...

Step8Up Bootcamp: Build Real Tech Skills That Move Your Business Forward

by Tracey Carter | 28 April 2026 | Featured, Funding, Local Business, Skills & Employment, Technology, Training | 0 Comments

Technology is evolving fast—and for small businesses, keeping up isn’t optional. It’s essential. The Step8Up Bootcamp is designed specifically for small business owners (or a member of your team) who want to develop practical, in-demand technical skills that can...

FSB Surrey Update

by Tracey Carter | 13 April 2026 | Featured, FSB News, Local Business, Local news | 0 Comments

Hello to all our brilliant Surrey businesses and partners, Spring is in full swing, and with the Easter holidays upon us, it’s a great moment to pause, reset, and look ahead to the opportunities the new season brings. Across Surrey, the energy in our business...

High Streets Support programme gathers pace – with online events now available

by Karen Porter | 20 March 2026 | Featured, Finance, High Street, Local Business, Local news, Retail, Spelthorne Business, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey Business News | 0 Comments

The High Streets Support and Innovation programme continues to be delivered across Surrey this spring. Nearly 140 businesses have registered so far – and online events are now available. The Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme is open to a wide range of...

Making Tax Digital – are you prepared?

by Karen Porter | 6 March 2026 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Featured, Finance, Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News | 0 Comments

From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment will change how self-employed individuals manage and report their finances, so now’s the time to prepare! The change means you will have to use digital software to manage your tax affairs. It will be...

Future Surrey – Surrey’s Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation

by Karen Porter | 4 March 2026 | Community, Developments, Featured, Local news, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business, Staines-upon-Thames | 0 Comments

Local government in Surrey is changing to make the system simpler, more connected, and better able to meet local needs. This is called Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. From April 2027, the existing county council and 11 district and borough councils...

Offer for SBF Members – New Patient Consultation for Spinal Health

by Karen Porter | 29 January 2026 | Featured, Health and Wellbeing, Local Business, Offers | 0 Comments

Understanding Balance Have you noticed feeling a little less steady lately? Whether it’s occasional unsteadiness, poor balance, or reduced confidence when moving, many people don’t realise how closely balance is linked to the spine and nervous...

FSB Surrey Events Update

by Tracey Carter | 14 January 2026 | Events, Featured, FSB News | 0 Comments

Hello to all our wonderful Surrey businesses and partners, I hope you have had a positive start to 2026 and found a moment to pause, reflect, and reset after the busy end of last year. A new year always brings fresh energy, and I’m really looking forward to what lies...

Spelthorne Business Plan Competition Winners

27 Jun, 2025 | Business plan competition, Spelthorne Business

Your Story Songbook Crowned Winner of the Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2025 The Spelthorne Business Forum, in partnership with Spelthorne...

Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Surrey

25 Jun, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business

Residents across Surrey are being urged to take part in a landmark Government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local...

New Industrial Strategy must spark growth and opportunity for small businesses

25 Jun, 2025 | FSB News, Spelthorne Business

Responding to the publication of the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair at the Federation of Small...

A stronger future for Surrey

25 Jun, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business

The government wants areas like Surrey to become Strategic Authorities — led by an elected Mayor. To do this, Surrey must first reorganise into...

Join the next Spelthorne Partnership Assembly meeting

25 Jun, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business

Open for all residents to attend, the next Spelthorne Partnership Assembly (SPA) meeting is on Monday 30 June, 6pm - 8.30pm at the Council Offices,...

Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Surrey

20 Jun, 2025 | Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business

Residents across Surrey are being urged to take part in a landmark Government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local...

Aspiring to Supply Surrey’s Public Sector? Your Step-by-Step Guide

20 Jun, 2025 | Local Business, Procurement, Spelthorne Business

Winning a public contract with Surrey County Council or one of its borough and district authorities can unlock long-term growth and stability for...

New Kids Club Launches in Spelthorne to Boost Confidence & Wellbeing Through Mindfulness

13 Jun, 2025 | Health and Wellbeing, Local news, Spelthorne Business

Looking for something calming, meaningful and screen-free for your child to do after school? Say hello to the brand new Kids Club from Magic...

New Series Helps SMEs Break Into Public Sector Supply Chains

13 Jun, 2025 | Economy Growth, Local Business, Procurement, Spelthorne Business

A new Lunch & Learn series is launching this spring at The Hub, Spelthorne, to helplocal businesses better understand and access public sector...

Turning Sunshine into Savings: A Local Business Case for Solar

13 Jun, 2025 | Community, Spelthorne Business, Sustainability

Small businesses all over the country are turning to solar power to lower their energy bills. Since2010, the cost of installing rooftop solar panels...