Growing a business is no easy task.  

From finance to marketing, sustainability to staff wellbeing, there are many plates to juggle – and lots of competing voices claiming to show you how to do it. 

Whether its online “gurus” or your friends and family, everyone has an opinion on what you should do next. 

But sometimes you just need something that cuts through the noise. A trusted voice, teaching you the basics, and helping you think through the next steps. 

That’s where Help to Grow: Management Essentials comes in. 

A free, online course, backed by some of the leading business schools and packed with tried and tested frameworks for growth, it will help you get clear on your direction of travel and provide the practical tools and tips needed to excel. 

Developed by the team at the Small Business Charter, and fully funded by the UK government, it’s packed with real-life stories from businesses like GymShark, Mackies and Ooni, who share what’s worked for them (and what hasn’t!), helping you avoid costly mistakes and grow with confidence. 

Aimed at SMEs who’ve had some initial success but are hungry for more, the course will help you explore how to think more strategically about your business, your target market and your go-to-market strategy. 

It takes only two hours to complete and has already helped hundreds of people unlock the true potential of their business. 

Babatunde Oladele

Lead Consultant at TRW Consult

Christopher Manson

General Manager, Jim's Garage

How does it work?

  • After completing a short online registration process you will have full access to all modules, to complete in your own time 

  • There are three modules, each containing bite-sized videos and resources to help you think about your business’s goals and future growth plans 

  • There are 17 videos in total, each lasting five to seven minutes. You can work through them in order, or pick the ones that interest you most 

  • As you work through the videos, you’re encouraged to complete tasks and make notes in a dedicated online space, helping to ensure you take action and put the tools you’ve been introduced to into place 

  • Upon completion of all modules of the course, you’ll receive a digital certificate and digital badge so you can share your achievements on social media.  

By the end of the course, you’ll have a clearer idea of your direction of travel, knowledge of a number of frameworks to help you order your thoughts, and the beginnings of a growth strategy. 
 
No more noise. Just simple, practical advice and knowledge to set you on the right track. 
 
Sign up for the course here

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