Knowledge Centre | GrowthHub

Starting Up

The time is right to tap into a new pool of talent for Wiltshire employers.

Jobcentre Plus in Wiltshire is keen to work closely with employers of all sizes across the county.

Starting a business

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Business Opportunity Factsheets

Explore our A-Z business opportunity index covering a cross-section of industries.

Entrepreneurship

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An Introduction to Business Regulations when Starting Up

This guide identifies the major business regulations and obligations that will affect the start up of a new business.

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Selling Goods Online

In this guide, we outline the legal requirements for traders selling goods (products or digital content) online.

Scaling Up

Support for High Growth Business in Swindon & Wiltshire

One option If you are a growing business and looking for support and advice to aid your growth is Inspire, one of our local Chambers of Commerce organ...

Number of UK scaleups increases

The ScaleUp Institute reports that the UK’s total number of scaleup businesses has increased by nearly 12 per cent, according to the ScaleUp Institu...

Strategy and Planning

Skills

Higher Education Strategy

See the latest updates on the SWLEP Higher Education Strategy and access the downloads

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A brief guide to business continuity planning

In this short guide, we will explore how you can prepare for the unforeseen with focus on your IT and business-critical systems.

Business Planning

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Preparing Your Organisation For Growth

Companies that address their organizational weaknesses as they implement growth strategies give themselves an advantage.

Growing a Business

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Market Information and Statistics

This factsheet provides an overview of some of the main sources of market information and statistical data available and how to access them.

Marketing

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B2B Events - Enabling Business Growth or a Mercenary Marketing Tactic?

Engage with your clients and prospects whilst providing useful knowledge, information and access to new networks.

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Marketing That Drives Sales

Procol

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Developing a Marketing Plan

Developing a marketing plan is one of the most effective ways for a small business to survive and thrive, especially in increasingly competitive times...

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Selling Goods Online

In this guide, we outline the legal requirements for traders selling goods (products or digital content) online.

Sales and New Markets

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A Virtual Shop Front Door - Down Your Street

The Royal Mail has just announced that online shopping in the UK has risen by 9% in the last year. What do our 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses i...

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How to Forecast Sales - Guide

Sales forecasting is a crucial part of setting up and running a business and is essential for ongoing business planning. Forecasting the future is alw...

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Independent report - Made Smarter Review

An industry-led review exploring how UK manufacturing can maximise benefits of digital technology through a strong industry - government partnership.

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Preparing Your Organisation For Growth

Companies that address their organizational weaknesses as they implement growth strategies give themselves an advantage.

Growing a Business

Funding and Finance

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Plain Action and Vale Action Leader Programme

The Local Action Groups (LAGs) administered by Community First, provide grants to help to increase rural jobs, boost tourism, help businesses grow and...

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Opportunities to Grow your Business

Where can a business wanting to grow, find the most comprehensive source for up-to-date information on available funding or tendering opportunities?

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Can I apply for financial business support?

Guide to available business support funding for Salisbury businesses

Roads for the Future - Funding

A share of up to £200,000 is available for ideas to change road design to maximise the benefits of connected and autonomous vehicles.

People and Skills

The Apprenticeship Levy Across Swindon & Wiltshire – Beyond Year One

Looking at the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy in Swindon & Wiltshire.

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New opportunities for architects to grow their own talent

Architects can now offer progression opportunities to their existing workforce or employ new recruits via degree apprenticeships with funding from the...

Skills

Higher Education Strategy

See the latest updates on the SWLEP Higher Education Strategy and access the downloads

advice

Apprenticeships for Small Business

This guide provides an overview of apprenticeships for small business and describes the benefits to business and apprentices.

Regulation and Compliance

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An Introduction to Business Regulations when Starting Up

This guide identifies the major business regulations and obligations that will affect the start up of a new business.

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An Introduction to Health & Safety

Every employer must comply with health and safety regulations intended to protect people such as employees, customers or members of the public.

Regulation

Tax and Accounting

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Tax Deadlines in 2018

There are five main types of tax that are relevant to firms: income tax, corporation tax, National Insurance (NI), Value Added Tax (VAT) and Capital G...

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Business Finance Terminology - Glossary

When dealing with your accountant or bank the language used can sometimes sound unfamiliar, even to the most experienced business person. The followi...

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Tax relief and incentives for businesses

As part of the overall funding landscape, there are plenty of government schemes and incentives available to businesses.

Advice
Tax

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Introduction to Tax Self-Assessment

This guide describes the tax self-assessment process, who it applies to, and how to register for self-assessment. It also briefly explains the process...

New Product Development

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Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights

This guide provides brief descriptions of UK and European IP rights.

Intellectual Property

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Using Copyright to Protect Your Work

This introductory guide explains the principle of copyright and how you can use it to protect original work

Intellectual Property

Applying Technology

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A brief guide to business continuity planning

In this short guide, we will explore how you can prepare for the unforeseen with focus on your IT and business-critical systems.

Business Planning

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Independent report - Made Smarter Review

An industry-led review exploring how UK manufacturing can maximise benefits of digital technology through a strong industry - government partnership.

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Selling Goods Online

In this guide, we outline the legal requirements for traders selling goods (products or digital content) online.

Sustainable Business

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Green Great Britain Week – simple steps you can take to reduce emissions

Find out how your business could reduce emissions and help to tackle climate change.

Generating good energy in the area

The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP (SWLEP) is a member of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen initiative and believes it can make a significant contribution national...

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Why we need to provide the best business support to SME Builders

There are many reasons why we need to provide SME builders with all the business support we can.

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Environmental Protection Act 1990

A Guide to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the obligations of business owners.

Invest in Swindon & Wiltshire

Rural Economic Study for Swindon and Wiltshire

Swindon and Wiltshire LEP recognises that there are gaps in knowledge about the rural economy of the area. This Rural Economic Study has been develope...

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Growth Hub Governance Group - Invitation Open for New Members

The Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub is overseen by a Governance Group made up from public sector representatives, business support organisations and m...