# Event Details - **Event Name**: Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Boost your leadership skills and business growth through the Help to Grow: Management Programme, delivered by the University of Lancashire.About this EventProgramme OverviewThe cohort starts with a face-to-face session on Friday 9 January 2026 at our Preston campus. The programme runs over 12 weeks and includes:12 expert-led modules - 5 face-to-face and 7 online via Microsoft Teams (1 taught session per week).9 peer-to-peer group coaching calls to help you apply your learning practically10 hours of 1-2-1 mentoringAccess to recorded sessions, slides, and additional resources (face-to-face sessions are not recorded, but catch-up materials are provided)It’s designed to work flexibly around busy business leaders, with most sessions delivered online.Topics CoveredStrategy & InnovationLeading for High PerformanceGrowing National & International MarketsFinancial ManagementBuilding Brand and Customer ValueDigital AdoptionResponsible Business PracticesTeam EngagementWho is the programme for?Leaders or senior managers in UK-based SMEs with 5–249 employeesThose looking to scale their business, improve leadership skills, and drive team performanceSpecial Bursary Offer - Thanks to a limited bursary opportunity with businesses for 10 or more staff:Register one staff member for the September 2025 cohort at a discounted rate of £750 (90% government funded, normally £7,500)Receive a second free place for a colleague on the January 2026 cohortSpaces are limited, so early registration is advised. Businesses with 5-10 staff qualify for one place only.How to register: Why Help to Grow?Delivered by entrepreneurs and business school experts, the programme provides space to reflect, refine strategies, develop growth plans, and build leadership confidence. Over 11,000 leaders and managers across the UK have already graduated and joined the Help to Grow alumni network.If you’d like to discuss whether this is the right opportunity for you or your team, feel free to get in touch directly via HelptoGrow@uclan.ac.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/unlock-your-business-growth-potential-with-help-to-grow-january-start/100001407347707879 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Preston - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Creative Innovation Zone (ME414) - **lat**: 53.7636476 - **long**: -2.7096228000000337 - **full address**: Creative Innovation Zone (ME414), UCLan Media Factory, Preston, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/eed0a0769436a8ebbb4b7a8e08eda3750ae1a117b85440c6b86435948d8bc3b7-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1e1a32-gmir.jpg?v=1758629712 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start being held? - **A:** Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Creative Innovation Zone (ME414), UCLan Media Factory, Preston, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start? - **A:** Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start is organized by Centre for SME Development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start 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 Preston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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