10,000 small business leaders enrol in government-backed management training scheme

According to an independent review by Ipsos Mori, 91 percent of participants would recommend the scheme to other business leaders. Many reported improvements in leadership and management skills, with 62 percent saying it helped increase their revenues.

In her autumn budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves extended funding for Help to Grow: Management until the end of March 2026. The Treasury estimates that for every £1 spent, the scheme delivers £2.30 in value.

Emma Jones, founder and chief executive of the small business network Enterprise Nation, praised the initiative: "For ambitious business leaders who want to strengthen their leadership skills, Help to Grow: Management is an absolute no-brainer."

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