Join 30,000 senior leaders taking part in a practical management training programme delivered by world-class business schools, accredited by the Small Business Charter.
Help to Grow: Management is delivered by leading small business and enterprise experts from Northumbria University, with the support of leading figures from industry and experienced entrepreneurs.
The programme supports senior managers of small and medium sized businesses to boost their business’s performance, resilience, and long-term growth. The 12-week programme is 90% funded by Government and the fee payable by participants is £750 and allows participants to complete it alongside full-time work.
By the end of the course, you will be able to take away a tailor-made plan and have the confidence in how to grow your business.
Cohort 18 at Newcastle Business School will start on 16th January 2024, for more information and to register for the cohort click here
Case Study – Joe Butler, Founder and Creative Director, Croglin Ltd.
Were you facing any challenges as an SME before you embarked on the Help to Grow programme?
Yes, lots. Like most SMEs, we faced a variety of problems – from cash flow management to recruiting the right people with the right level of skills.
What have been the key benefits for your personal development?
My understanding of the business plan is much better now, and that translates into better communication with the rest of the team so we can all head in the right direction.
When I started the programme, I knew quite a lot about business, but I didn’t have the theory behind it. In that way, it clarified and structured my practical knowledge, providing me with a valuable framework for my experiences.
What would you say to another business considering whether to sign up for Help to Grow?
I would certainly recommend the programme; especially to startups or businesses that want to pivot and approach things in a different light. If you are looking to do something new but you don’t know how to, taking this programme will really help you.
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