New business generation gets set for a growth boost

Twenty six small businesses from across Nottingham have started on a programme which has been designed to help them create new jobs in the city. The businesses are all taking part in Growth 100, a Nottingham City Council initiative being delivered by The University of Nottingham. Growth 100 has been designed to help Nottingham based businesses develop the skills and knowledge that the owners and directors of businesses with growth potential require, in order to help them exploit their opportunities and lay the ground for future investment. The businesses that have been chosen for the first Growth 100 programme are from a range of industries, including construction, digital content, catering, food, recruitment and healthcare. Nottingham University Business School, supported by experienced business professionals, will be delivering this practically focused support for the directors and business owners participating in the Growth 100 programme. Each company will undertake a detailed business needs analysis to determine the kind of support they require. The programme covers all the key business areas such as leadership skills, finance, human resources, marketing, innovation, etc, with the content tailored to the needs of each business and business leader through the mentoring and peer learning process.