Help to Grow Workshop

Could your business benefit from a better understanding of the support available from local universities?

Whether you're running a small business, a large organisation, or gearing up to launch a start-up, your local university has support ready and waiting.

Join us on 12 November to make new connections, ask questions, and discover the practical support available to you from the University of Leicester, De Montfort University (DMU), and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

What to Expect: Ian Harmer (University of Leicester School of Business) and Bobby Chotai (DMU Castle Business School) will introduce the UK government’s Help to Grow: Management Course alongside other key opportunities, including:

• Business-focussed events
• Executive education
• Internships and student placements
• Innovation support

Spotlight on Help to Grow: Management The Help to Grow: Management course supports SME leaders to innovate, build resilience and enhance performance leading to improved profitability and growth. Over 12,000 businesses have completed this course nationally, with 92% likely to recommend it to other business leaders.

You will learn how this 12-week course empowers business leaders to take a step back and make informed plans to accelerate growth and boost performance. Through expert-led training, personalised mentoring, and practical, actionable strategies, you'll discover how the course helps leaders gain the confidence and tools to scale, innovate, and build stronger organisations.

You will also have the opportunity to hear from Jennifer Thomas from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) about her experience of Help to Grow: Management and the benefits of becoming a member of the FSB.

Register today to find out how your local Universities and FSB can support you and your business. We look forward to meeting you!