Help to Grow: Management Course - Centre for Sustainable Innovation

Take your business to the next level with the 12 week Help to Grow Management Course. A 90% government-funded programme designed exclusively for senior decision-makers of small and medium-sized businesses to help you learn new skills, reach more customers and boost your profits for long-term growth.

Skills and strategies to boost your business’s growth

Are you ready to take your business to new heights? Introducing the 12-week Help to Grow Management course, a transformative experience brought to you by Salford Business School and accredited by the Small Business Charter. This unique opportunity is designed to empower entrepreneurs like you, providing the tools and support needed to drive significant growth.

Get in touch with our team to find out how this programme has helped over 150+ businesses in the Northwest grow. Dates for the next cohort of Help To Grow are yet to be announced. Please fill in an Expression of Interest form and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.

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About Help to Grow: Management Course

Why Choose Help to Grow?

Unlock the full potential of your business with our comprehensive 12-week programme. Here’s what sets us apart:

Expert Delivery: Delivered by Salford Business School, our programme blends practical learning with invaluable 1:1 support from experienced business mentors.
Holistic Curriculum: Our curriculum focuses on key modules such as financial management, innovation, and digital adoption, ensuring you develop essential strategic skills.
Flexible Learning: Designed to fit seamlessly into your full-time work schedule, the programme combines 75% online sessions led by Help to Grow facilitators and 25% hands-on case study workshops at Salford Business School.
Peer Learning and Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals through peer-learning sessions and join our exclusive alumni network, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth.

What to Expect

Embark on a journey of business transformation:

Strategic Skill Development: Hone your skills in financial management, innovation, and digital adoption.
Tailored Business Growth Plan: Craft a personalized plan to guide your business toward its full potential.
Fresh Perspectives: Gain new ideas, learn from diverse industries, and take a step back to identify impactful changes.

Invest in Your Future

The final cost of this transformative programme is £750* per participant, thanks to the 90% government funding support. Seize this opportunity to elevate your business without breaking the bank.

*Ask for bursaries and sponsorship opportunities after registration.

Programme Overview

Facilitated by Salford Business School, this practical programme takes place over 3 months and will include both online and face to face sessions, alongside peer support and mentoring.

The programme is built around a practical curriculum which features:

7 facilitated online 2-hour sessions
5 practical, face-to-face case study workshops
One-to-one support from a mentor, providing you with personalised support to develop your business growth plan
Peer networking, including peer group calls that give you the opportunity to share experiences with a small group of other small business leaders
Access to the Alumni Programme featuring events with inspirational speakers, business clinics and networking events

Hear what our alumni have to say about the Help to Grow: Management course.

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Claire Buckle Case Study

Claire Buckle, Director at Ability Consultancy NW Ltd describes how the Help to Grow program has helped to grow her business and allowed her to work on the business rather than in it.
Freeing up your capacity for development is crucial in delivering projects and expanding your business horizons. The CSI can help with long term planning and business strategy with our expert consultants and access to the very same resources used on the Help to Grow program.

Nick Bamber Case Study

Nick Bamber, MD at NTB Survey talks about his experience with the 12 Week Help to Grow program and how having access to so many resources has impacted his business and way of working for the better. The delivery of the hybrid online and in-person learning program, tailored by the University really helped keep things flexible and manageable.
Being flexible and adapting to how you work by delivering information in a way that works for you is part of our collaborative process at the CSI and key in achieving the results you want.

Emma Woan Case Study

Emma Woan, Director at Education Business Partners NW describes how the Help to Grow Management Course help provide her with clarity and vision, understanding her business better has been pivotal in moving forward to the next growth phase.
At the CSI we collaborate with our partners by providing vision and clarity from a digital and change perspective, helping them to achieve their next phase of growth.