14/10/2016

Goldmas Sachs Launches New Programme To Help Small Businesses

Goldman Sachs have announced a new programme aimed at helping small businesses across the UK to access high-quality, practical education and business support.

The 10,000 Small Businesses programme aims to specifically address the support gap for small enterprises, helping them to unlock the economic and job creation potential of their businesses.

Participants will receive 100 hours of teaching designed by leading experts and delivered through online and residential sessions led by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, together with Aston University, University of Leeds and Manchester Metropolitan University.

The programme is fully funded for successful applicants and is due to begin in January 2017.

Additionally, participants will gain exposure to a network of professional experts through business coaching and one-to-one advice. Graduates will also join a highly active and unique group of small businesses who provide ongoing peer support to one another and frequently establish B2B trading.

Businesses can check their eligibility at the Saïd Business School website. The deadline for applications is Monday, 24 October 2016.

(MH/LM)

Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

08 November 2018
Public Urged To Support Small Businesses
The Lord Mayor welcomed the Small Business Saturday campaign bus to Belfast on Friday, 02 November, in the run up to 'Small Business Saturday' on 01 December. Councillor Deirdre Hargey joined the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and others to support the grassroots campaign which encourages people to support small businesses and shop local.
16 October 2018
Entries Open For FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has announced that entries are now open for the Celebrating Small Business Awards, showcasing the best small businesses from across the UK including local awards for Northern Ireland The FSB Awards recognise the best small businesses and the self-employed from right across the UK, from every sector and indus
20 September 2017
Council Launches New Small Business Support Programme
Belfast City Council has launched a new supportive programme for Belfast based micro, small businesses and social enterprises, called 'Think.Do.Be.'.
02 October 2012
UK Business Awards Launched
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Streamline has launched a new UK-wide business awards programme to promote and celebrate innovation and success in small businesses across the UK.
13 February 2014
Council Launches Programme To Support 500 Small Businesses
A new programme has been launched by Belfast City Council to offer support to nearly 500 small businesses in the city. 'Go for Growth' aims to provide small businesses and social enterprises with the practical skills and flexible support needed to expand their individual organisations.