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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...

Inspire Surrey’s future workforce in 2025 as an Enterprise Adviser

14 Jan, 2025 | Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News

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

14 Jan, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business, Technology

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

13 Jan, 2025 | Local Business, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business, Sustainability

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!

9 Jan, 2025 | Spelthorne Business, Start up support

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!

19 Dec, 2024 | Local news, SBF News, Spelthorne Business

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...

Top 10 product tips for 2025: Simplifying journeys and empowering small businesses

13 Dec, 2024 | Spelthorne Business

Whether you’re holding a physical product in your hands, delivering exceptional services, or running a thriving marketplace, these tips are designed...

Get your free guide to hiring your first employee

3 Dec, 2024 | Local Business, Offers, Spelthorne Business, Start up support

Do you want to hire people to help grow your small business? The Talent Hub guide sets out the crucial steps to ensure your hiring process is...

Gatwick Airport supplier opportunity for Surrey construction firms

15 Nov, 2024 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business, Travel & Transport

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

15 Nov, 2024 | Charity, Spelthorne Business

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

11 Nov, 2024 | Local Business, Spelthorne Business

Hosted at Sytner Jaguar Land Rover, 7 November 2024 Local business owners and entrepreneurs gathered at the Sytner Jaguar Land Rover showroom for a...