Strategic Business Growth Program

Master proven techniques that drive sustainable expansion and financial performance through our comprehensive 12-month certification program launching October 2025

Track Record of Excellence

Since launching our business growth programs in 2018, we've built a reputation for delivering practical education that makes a real difference. Our approach combines academic rigor with hands-on experience from professionals who've actually scaled businesses.

The numbers tell part of our story, but what matters most is how our graduates apply these techniques in their own ventures. We're particularly proud that 73% of program completers report implementing at least three major strategic changes within six months of graduation.

847 Program Graduates
92% Completion Rate
4.8 Average Rating
18 Industry Awards
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Flexible Learning That Works With Your Schedule

Weekend Intensives

Saturday sessions every two weeks, perfect for busy executives who need concentrated learning blocks without weekday disruption.

Evening Programs

Tuesday and Thursday evening classes from 6:30-8:30 PM, designed for professionals juggling full-time commitments.

Hybrid Option

Combine in-person workshops with online modules, giving you maximum flexibility while maintaining peer interaction.

Personal Coaching

Monthly one-on-one sessions with industry mentors who help you apply concepts directly to your specific business challenges.

Marcus Richardson, lead business strategy instructor and former retail expansion director

Marcus Richardson

Lead Strategy Instructor

Former Regional Director at Tesco, MBA from Warwick Business School. 15 years scaling retail operations across the UK and Europe.

Real-World Expertise You Can Trust

Beyond Theory

Most business courses teach you what should work. We teach you what actually works because we've done it ourselves. Marcus spent eight years opening new locations across challenging markets, from rural Scotland to competitive London boroughs. He'll share the mistakes that cost him months and the breakthroughs that accelerated growth.

Current Market Realities

The business landscape changed dramatically between 2020 and 2024. Consumer behavior shifted, supply chains evolved, and digital integration became essential rather than optional. Our curriculum reflects these changes with modules on hybrid customer engagement and resilient operational models.

Practical Application Focus

Every concept comes with implementation frameworks you can use immediately. We're not interested in academic exercises. You'll leave each session with specific actions to test in your business, plus tools to measure their effectiveness.

12-Month Learning Journey

Months 1-3

Foundation & Assessment

We start by analyzing your current business model and identifying growth bottlenecks. You'll learn market analysis techniques and customer segmentation strategies while completing a comprehensive audit of your operations. This phase ends with your personalized growth roadmap.

Months 4-6

Strategic Planning

Dive deep into expansion strategies, financial modeling, and risk assessment. You'll develop multiple growth scenarios and learn to evaluate them using real market data. Guest speakers share case studies from successful UK businesses that scaled between 2022-2024.

Months 7-9

Implementation & Testing

Put your plans into action with guided pilot programs. Learn to measure results, adjust strategies, and scale successful initiatives. This phase includes intensive workshops on team building, process optimization, and technology integration.

Months 10-12

Scaling & Mastery

Focus on sustainable growth and long-term planning. Advanced modules cover market expansion, partnership strategies, and exit planning. You'll present your growth case study to a panel of industry experts and receive certification upon successful completion.

October 2025 Cohort Now Accepting Applications

Limited to 24 participants to ensure personalized attention and meaningful peer connections

Program begins October 15th, 2025 and runs through October 2026. Application deadline is August 30th, 2025. Early applications receive priority consideration and access to preparatory materials.

£4,950

Includes all materials, assessments, and ongoing mentor access

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