Managing staff

You know you need to train your staff – but a lot of managers and leaders can forget that they need to keep developing and learning as well. In this section we have some practical resources that address some of the most common managerial challenges – holding honest conversations, managing conflict, building resilience and creating a happier workforce. You can also get started with accessing training in management and team leadership skills.

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Resources to develop management skills

Tips for creating a happier workforce

A happier workforce is often more productive, which is better for your business. This article sets out tips for how you can create a more productive and happier workforce.

Small and big things to make happier employees

Holding honest conversations

This webinar provides a structured approach to ensure you are thoroughly prepared emotionally to hold an honest conversation.

Take your first step in tackling honest conversations

Managing conflict

This webinar will support leaders in understanding why healthy conflict is important for creating high performing teams and how to manage it.

Manage conflict in a productive way

Building resilience and supporting team wellbeing

When it comes to enhancing wellbeing, building resilience will help a leader and their teams to flourish.

See how you can help your team become more resilient

Leadership and management skills

Develop the leadership and management skills you need to run your business effectively.

Find out what training is available

Developing team leadership skills

Create a culture in your business where leadership skills are acknowledged and rewarded.

Learn more about developing leaders

Articles

Strive Live Start-Up Incubator: October 2025 (BSL Interpreted)

Following ongoing high demand and supporting hundreds of entrepreneurs, the Growth Hub is planning to once again partner up with Enterprise Cube to deliver a cohort of the Strive Live Start-Up Incubator, scheduled for October 2025. Find out more about more about the programme below, and register your interest to secure the first places when dates are confirmed.

Events

04th September 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE

🟡 Webinar: Complete Web design for small businesses and start ups

This practical and engaging webinar is designed to empower small business owners, sole traders, and creatives to make informed decisions about building and maintaining their own websites. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your existing site, this session will provide clear, actionable guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

Resources

Business Basics Series Part 2: Webinar Recordings & Blogs

These resources provide a guide to key subjects such as tax, pricing and all things numbers. Jo Tomlinson is a qualified Management Accountant, certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor, Making Tax Digital ProAdvisor and 1 of only 11 Certified QuickBooks Trainers’ that work on behalf of QuickBooks, training accountants across the UK.