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Action Learning Campus       

Managing a Small Business, a programme of workshops designed for Owners and Managers of SMEs

Action Learning Campus offers a range of seminars, our latest focusses on the Small Business.
 
Small Businesses are not "little" versions of big businesses.
 
In a small business, the owner/manager is often at the sharp end of every situation. And in many cases, is the only employee of the business. As owner managers we must learn new skills and continuously add to our knowledge so that when we are wearing the "different hats" that being "the boss" requires, we do it well and help our business to grow and develop with us.

the small business owner/manager

At Action Learning Campus we have designed and delivered a range of training projects and programmes for individuals, groups, teams, and business networks and our programmes are based on many years of research.
 
We are an SME so we really do understand the pressures that owner/managers are under and that gives us a unique insight and advantage when it comes to helping you develop quickly, effectively and most importantly at a reasonable cost to your business.
 
That said, before writing off training because of "the cost", think a moment about the "cost of ignorance", what does it cost you to be unable to answer a customers question or meet their requirements because of a lack of knowledge and expertise? It could cost you your business.

Benefits:

  • Reduced stress 
  • Peace of mind 
  • A better business - one that is growing instead of standing still 
  • Personal achievement 
  • New ideas and the tools to do something with them 
  • Happier, more productive and loyal staff  

Topics Covered in the Small Business Manager Programme

  • Planning 
  • Problem Solving (one of our specialist subjects and very effective) 
  • Production Planning 
  • Communications Skills 
  • Budgets, Finance etc (for the non-financial manager so don't let it put you off) 
  • Managing Change 
  • Managing People 
  • Developing Creativity 
  • Recruitment & Selection 
  • Conceptualisation and Marketing 
  • Quality 

There are a number options to link into distance learning materials should you find it difficult to attend formal workshops and seminars but remember that you will gain a tremendous amount from the interaction with other business owner managers and where possible should always try and attend workshops in preference to distance learning.

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