Luton Elevate - Business Growth Launchpad

Perfect for business owners or business managers who want structured, collaborative learning in an online group learning environment. In groups of up to 12 businesses, you will be introduced to the SHIFT³ Framework, which helps you move from understanding your current market position, to defining your ambition, and then building a strategy to bridge the gap. 

This programme encompasses

- 4 × 2-hour interactive workshops covering: Growth Strategy & Business Development, Leadership in SMEs,  Accessing Finance & Funding,  Building Sustainable Business Models

- 2 × 2-hour peer-to-peer problem-solving clinics, offering collaborative mentoring and shared learning.

- Up to 3 hours of one-to-one mentoring to create a practical Action/Growth Plan tailored to your business.

Ideal for business owners who prefer flexible, topic-focused learning. Participants can attend up to four in-person Masterclasses in Luton, covering:

Building Successful Teams
Learn how to lead, motivate, and manage people for great results.

Communicate with Confidence
Improve your pitching, networking, and communication skills to grow your business.

Finance Made Simple
Understand key business financials to make smarter business decisions.

Getting to Yes: Negotiation Skills
Learn practical skills to negotiate with confidence.

Participants can also receive up to 6 hours of one-to-one mentoring, delivered by experienced business advisers.

These tailored sessions will focus on supporting participants to develop effective business growth strategies, create robust development plans, and explore opportunities for accessing finance and investment, helping each participant build the knowledge and confidence to take their business to the next stage of growth.

Businesses engaging with at least 8 hours of support through any of the programmes will be eligible to apply for an up to £2000 business growth grant to help implement their growth plans.

This grant can be used to support key business investments such as innovation, leadership development, marketing, digital transformation, or sustainability initiatives.