Newcastle Business School has won a share of a Government fund to train small business leaders as part of efforts to bounce back from the coronavirus crisis.
The business school, part of Northumbria University, will working with the Small Business Charter to deliver a programme for business leaders in the North East and the North West region to develop stronger leadership, innovation, operational efficiency, marketing and finance.
It is hoped the scheme will help small firms survive and thrive in post coronavirus world. It is part of a £20m package the Government is providing to help small businesses.
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The Small Business Leadership Programme will create peer groups and will provides business leaders with access to experts at the Business School.
Northumbria vice-chancellor Prof Andrew Wathey said: “Universities have a key role to play in supporting the country’s economic recovery both during and after Covid-19. Northumbria University is well placed to support the resilience, recovery and growth of SMEs as part of the Small Business Leadership Programme.
“We are committed to supporting SME leaders to enhance and develop their businesses throughout this challenging period, and to finding innovative ways of applying our expertise to deliver demonstrable benefits and impact for business across the North East.”
The programme will be delivered through a series of webinars that aim to give the knowledge needed for businesses to tackle crisis situations.
It will also give companies the opportunity to strengthen their business network, while participants will develop strategic leadership skills and the confidence to make informed decisions to boost business performance.
Small Business Minister Paul Scully said: “The strength of small businesses up and down the country will be vital as we begin to bounce back from coronavirus and re-build our economy. The Small Business Leadership Programme will help to equip small business leaders with the leadership and problem-solving skills they need to grow their firms in the wake of this pandemic.”