# Event Details - **Event Name**: Maximising Operational Efficiencies: Unlocking Smart Business Growth - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Are you an SME leader seeking to improve operational efficiency as a grow your business in a smarter, more sustainable way?About this EventAre you an SME leader seeking to improve operational efficiency as a grow your business in a smarter, more sustainable way?Join the University of Liverpool Management School for a free breakfast event designed for ambitious SME business leaders who want to strengthen their operations, improve efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for strategic growth.This practical 2.5 hour session will explore how growing businesses can build stronger foundations for scale by understanding what operational excellence looks like, where inefficiencies may be holding them back, and how to create the right conditions for long-term improvement.Through expert insight, practical discussion and peer-to-peer learning, the session will help you reflect on the systems, people, processes and technologies that underpin successful business growth.Whether you are preparing to scale, already managing growth, or looking to improve how your business performs day to day, this event will give you the space, tools and perspective to think strategically about your next stage of development.What you’ll gainDuring the session, you will:Explore the role of operations in supporting sustainable business growthUnderstand how your business creates and delivers value for customersIdentify opportunities to improve processes, responsiveness and efficiencyConsider how people, resources and culture can support operational excellenceReflect on the role of data, technology and innovation in improving performanceConnect with fellow SME leaders over breakfast and share common challengesLeave with practical ideas to support future growth and improvementWho should attend?This event is ideal for SME owners, founders, directors and senior managers who are responsible for business growth, operations, performance improvement or strategic decision-making.It will be particularly relevant if you are:Looking to scale your business sustainablyExperiencing operational challenges as your business growsSeeking ways to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costInterested in strengthening your processes, people and systemsKeen to learn from other SME leaders facing similar growth challengesSME Business owners and leaders responsible for business growthThis session is a taster of the content and learning available in the government-funded Help To Grow: Management programme.To be eligible for this event your business needs to meet the following criteria:5-249 employeesUK based businessOperating for 1 year minNot a charityWhy attend?Scaling a business is not just about increasing sales. To grow successfully, SMEs need the right operational foundations in place from efficient processes and strong teams to effective use of data, technology and innovation.This session will help you step back from the day-to-day, assess where your business is now, and consider what needs to change to support future growth.You will leave with a clearer understanding of how operational efficiency can contribute to competitive advantage, customer satisfaction and long-term business resilience.Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:55 AMBreakfast and Networking 🕑: 08:55 AM - 09:00 AMWelcome by University of Liverpool Management School🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:40 AMMaximising Operational Efficiencies with Professor Andrew Lyons🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AM Growth Stories: Help to Grow Alumni share their stories🕑: 10:15 AMClose - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/maximising-operational-efficiencies-unlocking-smart-business-growth/100001990972786199 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: One Fine Day & Little Leaf - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Liverpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: One Fine Day & Little Leaf - **lat**: 53.4089138 - **long**: -2.9934321 - **full address**: One Fine Day & Little Leaf, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Maximising Operational Efficiencies: Unlocking Smart Business Growth - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/22da7746b05f51a97fda85424f505a4021395524bea59ff409b8a977e4c86340-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1c1a33-gmir.jpg?v=1781528979 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Maximising Operational Efficiencies: Unlocking Smart Business Growth being held? - **A:** Maximising Operational Efficiencies: Unlocking Smart Business Growth takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am at One Fine Day & Little Leaf, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Maximising Operational Efficiencies: Unlocking Smart Business Growth? - **A:** Maximising Operational Efficiencies: Unlocking Smart Business Growth is organized by Executive Education Team, University of Liverpool. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Maximising Operational Efficiencies: Unlocking Smart Business Growth is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Liverpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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