Leadership and management
Help to Grow: Management
The Help to Grow: Management course supports managers of SMEs to boost their business’ performance, resilience and long-term growth.
The 12 week programme can be completed alongside full-time work and follows an in-depth curriculum that will help you build your skills in leadership, innovation, digital areas, employee engagement, marketing, responsible business and financial management. By the end of the course, you will have created a business growth plan to help you lead your business to release its full potential.
The cost to attend this course is 90% government funded.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Develop a Growth Action Plan uniquely tailored to helping you lead and grow your business.
- Develop your leadership and management skills, enhancing employee wellbeing and engagement in the process.
- Recognise what drives productivity and growth in your market.
- Learn how to drive responsible business practices, including creating an inclusive and greener workplace.
- Understand how to innovate your business model by investing in digital technology.
- Develop strategies to improve efficiency and save time and money.
For more information on these programmes, get in touch and we’ll connect you to the expertise and resources you need.
Articles
Business Essentials: What is a Tax Deductible Expense?
As a business owner, it can be daunting when you are trying to work out what you can and can’t claim as tax deductible expense. Other business owners will give you their opinion but is that the right advice for you and your business? You can search online, but this can be confusing and often contradictory. So, what can you claim?
Business Essentials Webinar Series: Learn, Grow, Succeed
These free online sessions cover fundamental aspects of running a business, from tax-deductible expenses to company structures and employing people. Each session is packed with everything you need to navigate the complexities of business management.
Making Values Pay: Webinar Series
Join us for our latest online workshop series Making Values Pay to see how embracing purpose-driven practices can help your business thrive. Explore how embedding good business practices can help you win work, tell your story, and build an engaged workforce.
Events
24th February 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Social Enterprise – Mentee/Mentor Training Session
This is an amazing opportunity to get dedicated, 121 support, often with amazing results. Working with the team at Coaching York, training and support will be provided.
26th February 20259:30 am - 4:30 pmFREE
Harrogate Project Management Masterclass – FOCUS
Unlock your team's potential with FOCUS, a transformative two-day workshop designed to elevate efficiency and collaboration. Join us to master essential skills like project management, time management, and creative thinking. Register now to build a stronger, more innovative team!
26th February 20254:00 pm - 5:30 pmFREE
Social Enterprise Support: Kick Off 2
Join us on Wed 26th Feb to explore your social entrepreneur ambitions. We will talk you through the different elements of this support programme, including free workshops, network sessions, peer support and chance to apply for £500 seed funding. Meet the team and hear from fellow entrepreneurs.
Resources
Webinar: Unlock the Power of Apprenticeships
Are you a business owner, or part of a business team looking to boost your workforce? Apprenticeships could be the game-changer you’re looking for, but there’s a lot of myths and misconceptions out there. Join our lunchtime webinar and get the facts you need to make an informed decision. Don’t let misconceptions hold you and your business back.
Webinar Recording: Financial Management – do you know your numbers?
Master the art of financial planning, track your key performance indicators with precision, and make smarter, real-time decisions to drive success.
Webinar: Owning a Business: an introduction to what you need to know
Owning a business comes with much responsibility and red tape. This workshop offers an insight into what these are and how you can best deal with them to avoid getting into trouble. This workshop is mostly aimed at the owners of Limited Companies, but much of the content is also relevant to other business formats too.
