
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
The Business View
In this episode of Beyond Busy: Boosting Productivity and Growth for Small Business with your hosts Dr Ollie Jones and Martin Coats, we hear directly from Adam Bennett, Owner and Director of Sticks and Glass, a West Yorkshire business that took part in the Business Productivity Service (BPS) delivered by Exemplas and Leeds Beckett University.
Adam shares:
● Why he decided to join the programme
● What he knew about productivity before and after the support
● His experience going through the diagnostic process
● How the Productivity Improvement Plan helped identify focus areas to work on
● The real impact the programme has had on his business
If you’re an SME owner or manager, or a policymaker interested in business support, this episode gives you an honest look at how productivity support works on the ground and what it can achieve.
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