Learn new skills and grow your business with the Help to Grow scheme

10 Feb 2022

The government have introduced two programmes directly targeted at helping small to medium-sized businesses grow. The Help to Grow scheme comprises two courses targeting key business areas – Management and Digital.

Marie Garnett, Head of Education said,

“At the NAJ we welcome the Help to Grow scheme with open arms. Many in the sector will understand the benefits of JET and the additional short courses we offer, but these schemes give members additional support for the key people and systems in their business. We’d be very interested to hear from members who have enrolled on the scheme.”

 

Help to Grow: Management Course

Join 30,000 senior leaders in a practical management training programme, developed in collaboration with industry and delivered by world-class business schools accredited by the Small Business Charter.

The Help to Grow: Management Course supports senior managers of small and medium-sized businesses to boost their business’s performance, resilience, and long-term growth.

The 12-week programme is designed to be taken alongside full-time work through a combination of online sessions and face-to-face learning. The cost to attend is also 90% funded by the Government.

The in-depth, high-quality curriculum will support you to build your capabilities in leadership, innovation, digital adoption, employee engagement, marketing, responsible business, and financial management. By the end of the programme, you will develop a business growth plan to help you lead your business to release its potential.

Help to Grow - Management Course

Help to Grow: Digital

Receive guidance on taking your business digital. The pandemic has made digital technologies crucial for every business, whether developing an e-commerce business, keeping in contact with customers or working remotely with staff. The Help to Grow scheme provides free impartial support, and, if your business is eligible, you can also access a discount of up to 50% towards the costs of buying approved software, worth up to £5,000.

Help to Grow - Digital

JET Journeys to support your people

What element of your business has the most significant influence on customer satisfaction and loyalty? Your attention-grabbing marketing and visual merchandising may get people through the door, and your stunning jewellery offer will hopefully be cherished for generations, but if a superior in-store experience does not match these criteria, consumer satisfaction is always going to suffer. 

It’s a cliché for a good reason, but a business is only ever as good as its people, and, for the retail trade, the store manager may be one of the most important employees in the whole organisation.

Jeweller article - Putting your business in safe hands

For those in the jewellery trade looking to step up into a management role or looking for the foundational skills to flourish in the position, the JET Management Diploma is the perfect course for you.

JET Management Diploma

Source: National Association of Jewellers