How the Growth Hub can help you grow

1. Access to Impartial and Free Business Advice:

Our knowledgeable Advisory Team provide impartial and free business advice and guidance. Areas covered include your people, marketing and sales, finance, and operations.

2. Access to the Right Support at the Right Time:

Our network is far-reaching with local, regional and national connections. We can make introductions to help you to access support via our partners in areas including research and development, innovation, internationalisation, skills development, sustainability, compliance and regulation.

3. Funding and Finance Guidance:

We can work with you to help identify the most suitable funding and finance options available to your business for your needs.

4. Personal and Business Development Opportunities:

Our extensive event and workshop programme offers short webinars for you to join live or watch on- demand as well as in-depth bespoke in-person workshops. 

5. Help with Compliance and Regulatory Risk:

Whether you are a start-up or established business we can help you navigate the complexities of regulations and compliance relating to your business sector. 

6. Access to a Pool of Resources:

We provide you with access to resources such as market information, business guides, templates and tools. Our Team is on hand to help you identify the most appropriate ones for your business and when required can support you with using tools such as GrantFinder.

7. Help To Develop and Refine Your Strategy:

 We work with you to develop a robust business plan and strategy, enabling you to set and achieve realistic growth targets.

8. Local Opportunities and Knowledge:

Our experienced team has a deep understanding of the local business environment and can provide you with tailored support and advice that takes account of local factors, challenges and opportunities.

9. Assistance To Improve Your Business Efficiency:

We provide guidance and information to help improve operational efficiency through the adoption of technology in your business and by improving energy efficiency through the introduction of sustainable practices. 

10. Time to Focus on What you do Best:

We do the research on what government support is available for your business, leaving you with more time to run your business. 

Read how support from Hertfordshire Growth Hub helped Kent Brushes