Applications are now being invited for the September 2012 programme; be sure to register your interest!
The 10,000 Small Businesses programme will be of interest to ambitious North West business leaders who:
- run a business or commercially-focused social enterprise that has been trading for at least 12 months
- employ between five to 40 staff
- run a mission-driven business that is scalable and poised for growth.
10,000 Small Businesses is designed to unlock the economic and job creation potential of small businesses and social enterprises operating in the United Kingdom. The programme is based on the broadly held view of leading experts that greater access to a combination of education and business support services best address barriers to growth.
10,000 Small Businesses is targeted at small businesses and social enterprises with clear ambitions to expand. The goal of the programme is to equip participants with tools to help them overcome a range of obstacles and lay the foundation for long-term sustainable growth and job creation in their communities.
10,000 Small Businesses is funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation.
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Programme Details
Participants will:
- receive approximately 100 hours of high quality, practically-focused business and management curriculum, delivered over 12 sessions between September 2012 and February 2013 in Manchester.
- receive comprehensive, one-on-one business advisory services that help business owners develop and implement tailored growth plans.
- complete the programme with a personalised growth plan tailored to their business.
- be provided with access to technical assistance and mentors to help business owners focus on their most critical business issues and increase capacity.
Curriculum Sessions
10,000 Small Businesses is designed for leaders of established small businesses and social enterprises, who will benefit from targeted support and resources to help them define and achieve their business growth aspirations.
The following curriculum sessions are offered over the course of the programme:
- You and Your Business
- Growth and Opportunities
- Money and Metrics
- You are the Leader
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- It’s the People
- Marketing and Sales
- Strategic Growth Through Operations
- Finance for Growth
- Putting it all Together
For curriculum session dates and further information, please view our Applicant Information Brochure.
Application Date: 9 August is the final deadline for applications.