Beyond Busy: Boosting Productivity and Growth for Small Business
Insights and proven strategies for supporting productivity and growth in small business.
Produced by Exemplas and Leeds Beckett University, this six-episode podcast delivers practical, research-backed insights for policymakers, commissioners and SMEs. Drawing on data from over 600 SME engagements and three years of collaboration between Exemplas and Leeds Beckett University, each quick-digest episode translates proven strategies into actionable tips to boost productivity and drive sustainable growth. The series also helps commissioners make informed, evidence-based decisions to support effective SME investment and policy planning.
Beyond Busy: Boosting Productivity and Growth for Small Business
Link Between Productivity and Growth
In this episode of Beyond Busy: Boosting Productivity and Growth for Small Business, hosts Dr Ollie Jones and Martin Coats explore how growth and productivity are deeply connected and why this matters for small businesses.
You’ll hear about:
● Why growth is important to the government and the economy.
● What business growth really means at the SME level
● The 15 key growth factors we’ve identified through research and expert input
● How marketing and formal growth planning are often top priorities for SMEs
● Insights from over 500 businesses who have benefitted from our growth diagnostic tool
● Why productivity and growth are intrinsically linked and must be tackled together for success
Whether you’re an SME owner or policymaker interested in business support and economic development, this episode offers practical insights from real businesses and research that can help you grow smarter and more productively.
For a deeper dive into the topics covered by our podcast series, explore the full Insight Papers, available now for more information and context.
Commissioning bodies and funders seeking more information are invited to contact Rob Sale of Exemplas directly, we’d be happy to discuss further! You can contact Rob via RobS@exemplas.com or by visiting the contact page at www.exemplas.com
