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BUNDLE: Help to grow management

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As the adage goes, 'people join companies but leave managers', so it's critical to equip those employees in senior positions with the skills they need to lead efficiently and effectively. The good news is your business may be eligible for the government-funded Help to Grow: Management course, which provides training for senior managers of small and medium sized businesses in a range of disciplines from strategy and innovation to employee engagement and finance management. To help you decide if the programme is right for you, here is the essential information you need to know, as well as supporting advice and resources around some of the key training areas.
What is people management and why is it important?
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A guide to people management
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What to include in a funding pitch
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Inspiration
ThinCats answers call for £7m funding package

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£5m funding boost for Manchester biotech start-up
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Funding extension for robotics research hub in Scotland
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UK tech scale-up Clear Review secures further £2.6m in funding
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Events and webinars
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready

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Mythbusting when starting a business
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WATCH: How to structure your grant application
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WATCH: A guide to business loans
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