Transform your Early Years business in Greater Manchester with our new programme, Early Years: Strategies for Growth.
We recognise that nurseries and childcare providers are vital to the economy, estimated to contribute £6.7 billion to the UK economy (Savills, September 2023).
Through our brand-new bitesize online series, discover how to elevate your nursery's operations, marketing, and financial management with actionable insights and cutting-edge technologies.
This comprehensive series, delivered by our Growth Specialist Business Advisor, Jo Whitehead, empowers early years providers to elevate their operations, financial planning, marketing, and management. Jo has over 20 years of experience in business and professional services, with the past three years at GM Business Growth Hub focusing on skills development, business growth, strategic planning, sales, marketing, and business development.
Tailored for nursery owners and managers striving for business success, you’ll learn how to review your Business Model, develop your finance plan, enhance marketing strategies and harness new technologies for improved management and education.
Developed to accommodate your busy schedule, the webinars are available to best suit your availability so you can choose to attend a morning, afternoon, or evening timeslot.
Revolutionise your Early Years business with this free support.
"Joining the Early Years Workshop has been incredibly beneficial. The insights we gained from the workshop have been invaluable.
I highly recommend these courses as they offer profound insights and practical strategies that are crucial for growth and adaptation in these challenging times."
- Priyanka Batra, Director of The Ark Littleborough
This webinar will show you how to use the Business Model Canvas (BMC) to thoroughly review your early-year business. The BMC will give you a clear idea of how your business runs and help you find ways to improve it for long-term success. This session is beneficial if you want to expand your services, increase capacity to meet growing demand or diversify your offering.
This webinar will help you adjust to these changes and take advantage of new opportunities to better serve your communities.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Dates & Times:
18th September 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:30
29th October 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:30
Please note there are limited spaces for each of the sessions. Register now to book your place
In this webinar, you will learn about key financial concepts like cash flow versus profit and loss and the importance of financial statements in the childcare sector. Our expert will help you develop and implement a personalised financial plan. You will also get practical advice on statutory reporting, financial planning, break-even analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with real-world examples, to help you make informed decisions and improve your business's financial health.
Duration: 1 hour
Dates & Times:
25th September 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:00
06th November 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:00
Please note there are limited spaces for each of the sessions. Register now to book your place
This hour-long webinar aims to boost your nursery's marketing efforts. You will learn new strategies to attract customers and stand out in a competitive childcare market, making your nursery more appealing and visible.
We aim to help you define a clear value proposition, maintain your brand consistency, improve your online presence, and use social media effectively to reach your goals.
Duration: 1 hour
Dates & Times:
01st October 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:00
12th November 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:00
Please note there are limited spaces for each of the sessions. Register now to book your place
This session examines how to use ChatGPT in early years education and administration. It will help you streamline your curriculum planning and use it to support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, documentation, reporting, and social media management, saving time and reducing costs while maintaining high-quality education and care standards.
Find out how ChatGPT can help your nursery work better, enhance learning experiences, and create a more dynamic and responsive early years environment.
Duration: 1 hour
Dates & Times:
15th October 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:00
26th November 2024
- Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
- Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
- Evening: 18:00 - 19:00
Please note there are limited spaces for each of the sessions. Register now to book your place
Eligibility Criteria:
As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. Please keep an eye out for communication from our Enquiry team at GM Business Growth Hub who will discuss your eligibility and complete paperwork. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.
- This workshop is catered to Early Years businesses trading in the Greater Manchester area with 2 or more employees
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