New Initiative Supports Indies
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Published: Monday, October 26, 2009
A new scheme aimed at offering small and medium-sized businesses the opportunity to gain an insight into the practices of some of the UK's largest and most successful companies is to launch this month.
The initiative – which has been developed by business advisory specialist, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) – will involve a number of Business Growth Clubs designed to educate independent retailers about how they can maintain, develop and nurture their growth over the next year.
The programme will roll out across the UK from October 2009 and include talks by a number of highly-established industry professionals, including BT, RBS, Natwest, Dell and the Design Council. The initiative will include workshops on everything from banking and motivating staff, to sales techniques and making the most of technology.
Commenting on the scheme, John Dunsmure, managing director of the BCC, says, “SMEs are operating in a fiercely competitive market and difficult economic conditions. It’s easy for them to become frustrated or bogged down in the day-to-day pressures. However, the current backdrop means it is even more important for them to stay focused, innovate and develop new skills to ensure they are fit for the future.
“That is what these Business Growth Clubs are all about. The fact that people will be able to learn from like-minded businessmen and women, and some of the biggest hitters in the industry will mean they stay ahead of the game and move up to the next level.”
The initiative – which has been developed by business advisory specialist, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) – will involve a number of Business Growth Clubs designed to educate independent retailers about how they can maintain, develop and nurture their growth over the next year.
The programme will roll out across the UK from October 2009 and include talks by a number of highly-established industry professionals, including BT, RBS, Natwest, Dell and the Design Council. The initiative will include workshops on everything from banking and motivating staff, to sales techniques and making the most of technology.
Commenting on the scheme, John Dunsmure, managing director of the BCC, says, “SMEs are operating in a fiercely competitive market and difficult economic conditions. It’s easy for them to become frustrated or bogged down in the day-to-day pressures. However, the current backdrop means it is even more important for them to stay focused, innovate and develop new skills to ensure they are fit for the future.
“That is what these Business Growth Clubs are all about. The fact that people will be able to learn from like-minded businessmen and women, and some of the biggest hitters in the industry will mean they stay ahead of the game and move up to the next level.”
