Business Growth Programme

The Business Growth programme helps small business owners take a step back from the day to day running of the business and look to the future.

The emphasis is on each participant thinking about their own business and ultimately:

• Define a vision for the future
• Understand their personal leadership style
• Set growth targets
• Create strategies for growth
• Develop an action plan

The programme consists of three afternoon workshops.

Only ONE business from each sector will be eligible for a place and numbers are limited to enable plenty of discussion and interaction with the coaches and participants.

Workshop 1 Tuesday 13 October

• Define your long term vision and goals
• Gain clarity about your current situation
• Explore the strategic options for growth
• Develop a robust strategy

Workshop 2 Tuesday 27 October

• Remind yourself why you started your business in the first place
• Understand the importance of strong leadership to take business forward
• Become more aware of your personal leadership style how you need to develop to support your strategies for growth

Workshop 3 Tuesday 10 November

• Turn your strategies into clear plans for action
• Create a personal development plan
• Define how you will evaluate progress
• Reflect on what you have learnt and consider how you can get the most out of the six month one-to-one coaching programme

The workshops are complemented by a six month one-to-one coaching programme that will support you in implementing the action plan and ensure you achieve the growth you desire.

Programme cost

• Workshop - £500 for those not eligible for funding or FREE to those who are eligible for funding

• Six hours of one-to-one coaching with a business coach - £500 for those not eligible for funding. £250 or FREE depending on your eligibility for one of two funding streams.

Funding Eligiblity

• Leadership and Management grant - If you have over 5 staff, you can attend the workshop programme for FREE and sign up for the 6-month coaching programme for HALF THE NORMAL price at £250.

• Liverpool Vision grant - If you aged between 18-30, running your own business, and living within the Liverpool Local Authority Boundaries you can participate in this programme for FREE.

REGISTER NOW

If you are interested in the programme register your interest by the 10th September and one of the business coaches will call you to discuss your requirements and tell you a bit more about the programme.