• The course offers the opportunity to stand back from the business to review the business strategies, build resilience and create a set of action plans.
• Improvement of your leadership skills to create a work environment which keeps your staff motivated in the midst of change.
• The opportunity to discuss and exchange information with other business participants and learn from your peers
• Access to a 1:1 mentor with whom to assist in tackling your key challenges.
• Maximise your marketing to create opportunities and new markets.
• Identify new technologies, tools, and digital approaches to become more innovative and productive.
• Improve operational efficiency to save time and money.
• 4 out of 12 modules are scheduled to be delivered face-to-face with the remaining 8 provided online, designed to allow you to complete the course alongside running your business.

Cost:

The course is 90% funded by the government*, businesses pay just £750 per participant. Eligibility criteria applies.

Programme Eligibility:

• Be a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) based in the United Kingdom
• Be from any industry sector, employing between 5 and 249 people
• Have been operational for at least one year
• Be a decision-maker or member of the senior management team within the business, such as Chief Executive, Finance Director, Operations Director etc.
• If your business employs between 10 and 249 people, you can send up to two participants on the course.

Dates:

The next cohort starts April 2023. See schedule attached for full dates.

Apply or Express Interest: www.aston.ac.uk/helptogrow