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High-calibre Mentors already matched with high-calibre businesses
14th October 2019
HUB Mentors is now live following GFirst LEP’s Annual Review. 10 mins
Collaborate with the Next Generation of Creative Talent
14th October 2019
The Photography: Editorial and Advertising course offered by the University of Gloucestershire is a UK leading professionally-focused degree. 4 mins
Opportunities for UK Exporters: Emerging markets and the economic landscape in 2030
2nd October 2019
This post was written by Andrea Collins, Managing Director of The Export Department, who have exp
11 mins
How to prepare your automotive business for EU Exit
30th September 2019
To help you stay on the fast-track to success, we've gathered some resources to ensure you're prepared for EU Exit and what it means for your business.
6 mins
The Ministry of Defence is seeking innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK
30th September 2019
DASA, the Defence and Security Accelerator, has issued an Open Call inviting companies to subm 3 mins
More free help for local firms, as Gloucestershire businesses get access to FTSE500 mentors
30th September 2019
The Growth Hub has partnered with a national mentoring programme to give local businesses a chance to work with some of the biggest companies in the world.
5 mins
How to prepare your professional and business services business for EU Exit
19th September 2019
As a business providing expert advice to your clients, we know you need to be ahead of the game when it comes to preparing for EU Exit. 8 mins
How to prepare your consumer goods & retail business for EU Exit
15th September 2019
Having worked with over 3,000 Gloucestershire businesses, we know that consumer goods and the retail sector are thriving around the county. 10 mins
10 Actions To Take For EU Exit, Now.
12th September 2019
We're 49 days away from the EU Exit. Whilst we still don't know exactly what to expect, businesses are looking to 31 October with a wary eye.
15 mins
Eight essentials ways to prepare your business for EU Exit.
11th September 2019
With a wealth of information available on EU Exit, we understand that it can be hard to know where to 15 mins