Is it time to grow your business?

Registration is now open for the next “Help to Grow” Management Course starting at Bangor Business School on 27th March.

This unique and valuable course is open to all small and medium sized enterprises, and is delivered by Bangor University Business School in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University.

What does the “Help to Grow” Management course consist of?

The “Help to Grow” Management Course consists of the following 12 modules, all of which have been designed around known drivers for business growth:

J Strategy & innovation

J Digital Adoption

J Internationalisation & Winning New Markets

J Vision, Mission, and Values

J Developing a Marketing Strategy

J Building a Brand

J Organisational Design

J Employee Engagement & Leading Change

J High Performance Workplace

J Efficient Operations

J Finance & Financial Management

J Implementing Growth Plans

What else is included on the “Help to Grow” Management Course?

J Together we’ll look at case studies of successful companies to find out how you can engage and motivate your staff and win new markets

J You’ll work on a Growth Action Plan

J You’ll benefit from 10 hours of business mentoring

J You’ll become part of a Peer Group, (meeting on-line in a group with around five participants from other businesses to discuss the topics covered in each of the on-line modules)

J You’ll receive a certificate upon completion of the course

J You’ll become part of a large network of like-minded businesspeople

J You’ll become a member of the “Help to Grow” Management Alumni

J You’ll receive exclusive invitations to “Help to Grow” Management Alumni events

How is the course delivered and when does it start?

The “Help to Grow” Management course is delivered on a hybrid basis, with eight sessions being delivered on-line via Zoom, and four face-to-face sessions at Bangor University. The course begins with a short introductory session on Monday 27th March 2023, this will be held on-line via Zoom between 10am and 11:30am.

Eligibility

Please note that the “Help To Grow” Management Course is only open to small and medium sized enterprises. All businesses must have been operating for at least one year, and must employ between 5 and 249 staff. All delegates must be senior decision makers. Only one person can participate per business, (unless your business employs more than ten staff, in which case two senior staff may participate, with the second person being eligible for a 50% discount).

Value and Cost

The “Help to Grow” Management course is valued at just over £7,000 and is 90% funded by HM Government. Therefore the total cost payable is £750 per person.

Expressions of interest

If you meet all of the eligibility requirements and you’d like to reserve a place on the upcoming “Help To Grow” Management Course, then you can register at: https://lnkd.in/eGghqMaQ

To request a copy of the “Help to Grow” Management timetable and information booklet please email n.sturrs@bangor.ac.uk or call 01248 383024. All applications for the next “Help to Grow” Management Course must be received by Friday 17th March 2023. For further information please visit: http://smallbusinesscharter.org/help-togrow-management