Updated 15.01 - Applications are now paused while the first 40 grant submissions are reviewed.
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Gloucestershire Growth Hub is set to open a second application window for SME business recovery grants.
11th January 2021
The applications for the SME Recovery & Kick Starting Tourism grants opened on the 28th September 2020 and to date, we have successfully allocated £363,000 to both 5 mins
Find out how three businesses pivoted, and how you can too.
14th December 2020
When the country was put into lockdown in March this year, many business owners were in a state of shock; not knowing when and how their businesses would be operational agai 15 mins
A Celebration of Gloucestershire Businesses in December #GroHoHo
4th December 2020
We’re proud of businesses across the county who have risen to the challenges of 2020. 5 mins
Companies House issue ‘don’t leave it until the last minute’ advice to businesses
3rd December 2020
Companies across the UK are being urged not to leave filing their annual accounts until the last minute and consider going paperless, as the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to
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A Stitch in Time. How The Boys Who Sew Navigated the Challenges of 2020.
27th November 2020
Curtain making duo, Ryan Whittaker and Pete Eastwood, started their business with a showroom on a Bristol high street where they built a loyal residential. 11 mins
From Market Stall to Retail Shelf. How Non Solo Pasta Adapted in Response to the Pandemic.
26th November 2020
Family run business, Non Solo Pasta was approached by Yesim Nic 12 mins
From Printing to PPE: The Incredible Response of Cotswold Printing Company
25th November 2020
In 2019 Adam Soble, MD and owner of Cotswold Printing Company, was signposted to the LEADER program by Growth Hub Navigator Ag 11 mins
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.
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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