December 2022

We are teaming up with Enterprise Nation and the Association of Business Mentors to provide mentoring support for UK SME business leaders on the Help to Grow Management Programme. This programme will help to boost the performance and resilience of your business. Designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts, this leadership course will provide time away from the challenges of running a business to invest in your leadership and learn how to take your business to the next level. What is the Help to Grow: Management Course? The Help to Grow: Management Course runs over 12 weeks and includes online and face-to-face sessions, 1 to 1 mentoring, and peer networking. With just one session a week, it is designed to fit around existing work and personal commitments. You will finish the course ready to lead on the delivery of increased profitability, innovation, and growth. Business-focused learning Position your business for success with modules covering vision, mission and values, employee engagement, strategy and innovation and much more. Learn from your peers Share experiences and ideas while building a local network with up to 25 small business leaders. Tailored plan for your business Work with an experienced small business mentor to tackle your business challenges and develop a tailored growth action plan. Works around you Choose the Small Business Charter accredited business school closest to your home, or place of work. Who is the Help to Grow: Management Course for? Whether you need to identify more efficient ways of working, target new markets, or create a plan to take your business and your team, to the next level, the Help to Grow: Management Course will provide the knowledge and support you need. To join the Help to Grow: Management Course, you should: If you are interested in joining this programme, please visit the Small Business Charter website for more information.

Congratulations to the inspiring graduates of our My Life and Me workshops in partnership with Community Gateway. From picking up new skills for budgeting, benefits, and using the NHS to building self-esteem and understanding mental health challenges – they have taken a big step towards taking control of their future. A big well done to you all – it’s been a rewarding journey we have taken together over cups of tea, not forgetting all the celebration chocolates and cake along the way! Feedback from our graduates . . . “I’ve found Kerry and Lorna to be very welcoming, and the atmosphere was positive. I feel more confident, and I realise that I’m not as insecure as I thought I was. What I have enjoyed most about these workshops is getting to know people.” “The difference that I have noticed since day one is that I feel more confident, and I have enjoyed meeting new people.” “I am happy that I have attended and contributed to all the sessions. These groups are very friendly. I have now started taking baby steps toward getting a job.” At My Life and Me, we are passionate about providing our workshop attendees with meaningful experiences. If you’re interested in making a difference by attending or partnering with us for future sessions next year – please do contact us! We look forward to hearing from you soon.