The government is offering a new scheme called “Help to Grow” for SMEs. ⁠

The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.⁠
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You could get:⁠
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– an Executive Development programme that could help you improve business performance and growth potential ⁠
– free online advice and money off software that could help you save time and cut costs through Help to Grow: Digital⁠
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The initiative is open to businesses with 5 to 249 employees who have been trading for more than 1 year. It consists of two strands outlined below:⁠
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1. Help to Grow: Digital⁠

• Use technology to boost productivity and profits⁠
• Access impartial advice through an online platform⁠
• A discount of 50% on approved software worth up to £5,000 for each eligible business⁠
• The software provided will help businesses build customer relationships and manage their accounts and finances digitally⁠
• The business must be registered at Companies House, ie a company or LLP⁠

2. Help to Grow: Management⁠

• Improve business performance, leadership skills, and growth potential⁠
• Receive 50 hours of ‘MBA’ style management training from leading business schools across 12 weeks⁠
• One-to-one support from a business mentor⁠
• The main modules will cover financial management, innovation, and digital adoption⁠
• The programme is 90% subsidised by the government and will cost £750 to participants⁠
• The participant should be a decision maker or member of the senior management team⁠

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If you are interested, take a look at the website: https://helptogrow.campaign.gov.uk/⁠
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