Help to Grow Management with Coventry University

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Thursday, 27 January, 2022 - 12:00 to 12:45

Help to Grow Management with Coventry University

Organiser

Join us for an informative session to explore the opportunities for West Midlands SMEs with between 5 and 249 staff to access the 90% government-funded Help 2 Grow: Management programme.

Event for small businesses in the West Midlands to understand and access the Help to Grow Management programme.  

The Help to Grow: Management programme is an Executive Development programme accredited by the Small Business Charter, with 1:1 business mentor support throughout. The 12-week practical curriculum has modules spanning financial management, strategies for growth and innovation, and approaches to digital adoption.

The course is 90% funded by the UK Government, and is aimed at supporting businesses to scale up as the country recovers from the pandemic.  If you have 5+ staff, you can take part at 90% government funded- £750 cost.

Eligibility for the programme is:

  • Been trading for over 1 year
  • Have 5-249 employees
  • Senior management with at least one direct reporting employee
  • Not a charity 

The Help to Grow: Management programme has been well received, and the FSB is asking Government to make it accessible to more small businesses (by decreasing the minimum number of staff and the cost to businesses from £750 to £250) as part of our latest report Open for Business. If you are interested but cannot currently access it, or want to find out more, please register for this informative session.

Speakers

This event will be hosted by FSB West Midlands Regional Chair Hollie Whittles and we will hear from Coventry University’s Help to Grow: Management project lead, FSB volunteer Ian O’Donnell who is involved in delivering the Coventry University course, and a small business leader who is currently taking part in the course.

The panel can answer your questions and give advice on how this could help you.

Event contact

For help and support regarding this event, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email csdeventsupport@fsb.org.uk.

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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