Help to Grow – the new support scheme from the government
The government is offering a new scheme called “Help to Grow” for SMEs.
The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
You could get:
– an Executive Development programme that could help you improve business performance and growth potential
– free online advice and money off software that could help you save time and cut costs through Help to Grow: Digital
The initiative is open to businesses with 5 to 249 employees who have been trading for more than 1 year. It consists of two strands outlined below:
1. Help to Grow: Digital
- Use technology to boost productivity and profits
- Access impartial advice through an online platform
- A discount of 50% on approved software worth up to £5,000 for each eligible business
- The software provided will help businesses build customer relationships and manage their accounts and finances digitally
- The business must be registered at Companies House, ie a company or LLP
2. Help to Grow: Management
- Improve business performance, leadership skills, and growth potential
- Receive 50 hours of ‘MBA’ style management training from leading business schools across 12 weeks
- One-to-one support from a business mentor
- The main modules will cover financial management, innovation, and digital adoption
- The programme is 90% subsidised by the government and will cost £750 to participants
- The participant should be a decision maker or member of the senior management team
If you are interested, take a look at the website: https://helptogrow.campaign.gov.uk/
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