Grow your Business two-day course

Do you see your business through your customer's eyes?
Are you juggling all aspects of your business and need to know how to prioritise to move your business forward?
Do you have enough customers or would it be good to have some more?
Are you a great sales person and say the right thing every time or would you like to feel more confident?
Have you got plenty of money in your bank account or is it slipping through your fingers?
This free and practical course will give you the chance to take a magnifying glass to find clarity and purpose. You'll learn what you need to do to gain more customers and grow your business. The course allows you to practice in a safe environment and work with others to share ideas and experiences.

When is the course?

Friday 14th & Friday 21st September, 10:00am-4:30pm

Who is this course for?

*The Grow your Business course is for you if...

- You run a business that is less than 3 years old

- You’re based in Gloucestershire

- You are ambitious and have plans to grow

- You’re feeling a bit stuck in your business and need advice to move forward.

What will I do during the course?

Through a range of simple tried and tested techniques the course will take you through all aspects of your business to look at...

- Where you are now and where you want to be

- How you manage your time

- Your skills in strategy and finance

- Which customers matter most

- Your product or service – the customer perspective

- Sales and Marketing techniques and priorities

…and much more.

By the end of the course you will have:

• A growth plan

• Objectives and priorities

• Greater motivation and confidence.

All of this adds up to a road map to greater business success.

Who's taking this course?

Trainer Debbie Bird of AbleGrowth Ltd

Former National Sales Manager Debbie has extensive and varied experience from large corporations to her own shops in Cirencester and Hungerford.

For the last 4 years Debbie’s business AbleGrowth has been providing coaching and training support to SMEs in Gloucestershire to maximise the potential of her client’s business particularly focused on general business skills, simple techniques with numbers and sales activities.

Debbie delivers down to earth and sound advice which has a transforming positive impact on her clients. Her clients come from a wide range of sectors including engineering, food production, retail, recreation, construction, business services, clothing and digital. She has recently been elected chair of Stroud Business Women’s Network.

Debbie first visited Gloucestershire in 1983 and moved to the county in 1989. Having worked all over the UK she is confident that her chosen home is very special and that the county has plenty of potential to grow and develop for all generations in its very particular way.

Don’t take our word for it, here’s what previous delegates say:

"I have learnt so much from this course. Debbie was engaging, she gave her heart & soul and many useful tips to grow my businesses. I have came away with a new business idea and ways to improve my pricing system" - Nina.

"I got to communicate with so many like-minded people and I feel the impact this has had on me and my future as a potential entrepreneur is invaluable" - Annie.

Where is it held?

This event is held at The Growth Hub in Gloucester; a centre of support and learning for growing businesses. Lunch and refreshments are provided on both days, and parking is available on-site.

How do I sign up?

Visit: www.startandgrowenterprise.uk to complete our short Joining Form and you’ll then receive a link to book your place.

Spaces are limited on this free course, so book your place today!

*Some eligibility criteria apply – contact us to find out more.

Grow your Business courses are offered by Start and Grow Enterprise, a University of Gloucestershire project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Start and Grow Enterprise supports the growth of Gloucestershire-based entrepreneurs and start-ups (trading up to 3 years) through free training, events, networks and resources.