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Hear our top recruitment and retention tips to sustain SME growth
We spoke to Help to Grow: Management alumnus Pete Shillito, Director of Shillito Executive Search and South Yorkshire Chair at the Institute of Directors to learn his top tips for supporting SMEs with staff recruitment and retention.
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“The first year after being on the Help to Grow programme, the business doubled its turnover.”
Discover how our Help to Grow: Management course is helping community interest company, YES Energy Solutions grow their business.
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“It's helped me network with a group of peers that I wouldn't ever have met beforehand.”
Lucy Prior is the Business Growth Director at Trough-Tec Systems which manufactures and supplies sustainable cable management systems, made entirely from recycled household waste.
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“After attending the Help to Grow: Management course, I've got more confidence to expand my brand”
Kelvin Quick owner of China Red and ALS Gongcha shares his experience of our Help to Grow: Management Course.
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“Completing Help to Grow has really refined my approach to leadership”
Jack Staniforth, Managing Director at Vanshades Ltd. and Adam Jackson, Head of Part Sales and Development at Leighton Vans share their experience of our Help to Grow: Management Course.
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“I feel more comfortable tackling current business challenges after the course.”
Georgina White and Mathew White are Sales Director and Operations Director at White’s Bakery, a specialist home-baking provider for the Education sector. Find out more about their experience of the Help to Grow: Management Course.
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“Growing an SME is challenging and having access to a course that covers such a breadth of topics in one package was ideal.”
Elliott Kerin is the senior account manager for ESC Global, an industrial and commercial water treatment, water hygiene and chemical supplier based in Doncaster. He is also a participant on the Help to Grow: Management course.
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“The mentoring was enlightening and inspiring. I really benefited from my mentor's insight and experience.”
Neda Arifi is a marketing specialist with Evident, a company that certifies the world’s clean economy, empowering businesses and governments to make climate claims with confidence.
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“The opportunity to discuss aspects of business with a network of peers has been invaluable and rewarding.”
Chris Millard is Managing Director of Emprise Group Limited, leading an ever-growing portfolio of global brands in sport, tourism and leisure which include the Barmy Army, Barmy Army Travel, The R66T Academy and Emprise Digital. Chris is a participant on the Help to Grow: Management Course.
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“Employee engagement and leading change was a stand-out topic for me.”
Lucy Dale is an Apparel Manager at Sheffield Motorcycle Centre, specialising in selling high-end new and used motorcycles, accessories and apparel. Lucy is a participant on the Help to Grow: Management Course.
