Practical help tailored to your business. Learn from other businesses, find helpful webinars and see how others are thriving on the high street.
Support for high street businesses in Cornwall
Practical help tailored to your business.
Learn from peers, join our webinars and see how others are thriving on the high street.
Running a high street business isn’t easy – but you’re not alone.
The Growth Hub is here to help independent retailers, hospitality venues, and service providers across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We understand the challenges you face, from rising costs to changing customer habits. Our team offers guidance, resources, and connections to help you adapt, attract new customers, and build a resilient business for the future.
On this page, you’ll find inspiring stories from local businesses, practical advice from experts, and links to webinars designed to help you thrive. Whether you’re looking to boost footfall, diversify your offer, or simply find new ways to connect with your community, this is your starting point. Together, we can keep our high streets vibrant and successful.
What's in the news?
Some of the latest news stories that might be of interest to high street businesses...
Webinar recordings
If you missed these webinars - don't worry! You can watch back the recordings to get great tips on topics relevant to your business.
Employment Rights Act 2025: Build Your Compliance Roadmap
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the biggest shake-up of employment law in decades, with major changes taking effect from April 2026. This session will help you understand what is changing, when it is changing, and what you need to do now to stay compliant and reduce risk.
Watch on YouTubeEmployment Rights Act 2025: Future‑Proof Your Business
Following on from the April 2026 reforms, further significant employment law changes are planned for October 2026 and 2027. These reforms will have long-term implications for workforce planning, contracts, policies and risk management. This forward-looking webinar is designed to help you plan ahead with confidence.
Watch on YouTubeThings You Missed When You Took On That Commercial Lease webinar
Taking on a commercial lease was one of the biggest commitments you can make, but many only discovered the hidden pitfalls once the ink was dry. This webinar gives anyone considering leased premises a clear grounding in the legal essentials that could prevent stress, unexpected costs, and disputes.
Watch on YouTubeUseful help, guidance and information for your business...
New guide to help navigate insurance needs
A new guide from the ABI aims to help the UK’s SMEs better understand their insurance needs and address gaps in coverage.
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cyber Essentials
Protect your business against the most common cyber threats with free resources and sector specific guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre.
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British Business Bank Guidance
Discover how the British Business Bank can help you overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities in areas like finance, people and sustainability.
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Preparing for new changes to employee rights
Workplace rights are changing and are being introduced gradually, giving you time to prepare. Get some step-by-step guidance, practical tools and access to expert support to help your business get ready.
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Pre-recorded Top Tips Business webinars
Looking to boost your skills? Small Business Britain webinars cover a wide range of topics from marketing to financial planning, and you can replay previous sessions for free online.
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Neighbourhood Safety Training
Shoplifting offences have risen to a 20-year high, according to official figures. Neighbourhood Watch has developed Safety Training as part of their commitment to building communities where crime cannot thrive.
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Free training to provide key AI skills
Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work – as the joint government and industry programme sees a major expansion to upskill 10 million workers.
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Making Tax Digital - Simple Steps to Prepare
HMRC have a wide range of webinars and resources to help you understand Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and Self Assessment.
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Hear from high street businesses from across Cornwall about how the Growth Hub has helped them access support and training to grow their business.
All You Can Eco
Growth Hub
All You Can Eco sells a range of refillable store-cupboard essentials and hand-picked, locally made Cornish eco-conscious gifts.
A Gift From Cornwall
Growth Hub
Jackie Gibbon and husband Robert have made it their business to champion Cornwall’s small producers by stocking a diverse range of local products in their Falmouth shop.