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
Support Process for SMEs
In this episode of Beyond Busy: Boosting Productivity and Growth for Small Business, hosts Dr Ollie Jones and Martin Coats explore how small businesses can get the most from support programmes and what value for money really means for funders.
We cover:
● What good business support looks like for SMEs
● How SMEs can engage deeply to maximise benefits
● Why tailored, expert advice and ongoing dialogue matter
● What commissioning bodies need to see to ensure value and impact
● The key elements of successful business support programmes
Drawing on over three years of hands-on experience supporting over 500 SMEs across West Yorkshire along with the latest research, Ollie and Martin share practical insights on how business support can help SMEs move beyond busy and grow productively.
Whether you're an SME leader looking to make the most of support programmes or a funder focused on delivering real value and impact, this episode is packed with practical insights you won’t want to miss.
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
