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25th November 2020
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New business grant scheme for current lockdown now available
20th November 2020
You will be aware that the government has announced further measures to help businesses through the latest lockdown. 8 mins
Jobs, skills and business support portal launched for Gloucestershire
17th November 2020
A brand new Skills Portal, making it easier for those looking for a new job, to learn new skills or set up their own business has been launched today.
8 mins
Government launches Export Growth Plan to help businesses build back better
16th October 2020
A package of measures to help businesses in England build back better following the pandemic has been announced by the Government today. 9 mins
Check, Change, Go – Prepare your business for the end of the transition period
9th October 2020
The UK has left the EU and is leaving the EU single market and customs union. 5 mins
New programme launched to invest in the next generation of impact-driven start-ups
2nd October 2020
The University of Gloucestershire is delighted to be taking part in Ingenuity, a national programme looking to invest in the next generation of impact-driven start-ups that 5 mins
So you want to grow a social impact brand?
1st October 2020
This post was written by Janina Neumann. Janina is a bilingual graphic designer, intercultural management trainer, and business owner of
12 mins
Peer Networks launch in Gloucestershire
1st October 2020
Peer Networks is a peer-to-peer networking programme for SMEs that is delivered locally by the Growth Hub network across Gloucestershire. 5 mins
Growth Hub Starts First Round of SME Grant Application Reviews.
28th September 2020
On the 3rd of July, the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, Simon Clarke MP, announced that communities will have access to financial support as part of the e 8 mins
Gloucestershire Growth Hub Gears Up for SME Recovery Grants.
11th September 2020
The Gloucestershire Growth Hub, which has been established since 2014, is the leading, fully funded business support service available to all businesses across Gloucestershire. 5 mins
Business Recovery Toolkit
2nd September 2020
GFirst LEP decided to review the wealth of information being promoted during lockdown and, taking that as a base, develop a methodology that businesses of 5 mins