Structured growth support strengthening West Yorkshire businesses
Established SMEs across West Yorkshire are reporting measurable improvements in strategic focus, operational clarity and long-term planning following their participation in the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme.
Supporting businesses across West Yorkshire, the programme provides a series of masterclass sessions along with structured coaching and development support designed to help leadership teams create protected time for strategic focus and long-term growth.
Jas Hayre, Client Manager, said:
“Supporting businesses through the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme has been immensely valuable. We’ve seen how external coaching expertise and flexible, bespoke support help owners and directors refine strategies and implement new ideas.
It has been particularly rewarding to work with businesses that have not accessed similar support before, especially those led by ethnic minority owners and leaders.”
Across sectors, businesses consistently reference the value of challenge, structure and expert support.
At Aim Forward Ltd., Director Joanna Timmis said:
“Aim Forward has found the coaching support extremely valuable by utilising a new expert coach. The company has had more refinement in routes to market.”
At Amrose Associates Ltd., Director John Laverick highlighted the introduction of new ideas and approaches around growth and marketing as particularly valuable. The business noted that “having regular sessions scheduled created discipline,” encouraging time away from daily business operations and supporting strategic thinking.
At Olympus Technologies Ltd., Director Adam Swallow confirmed the programme enabled the business to progress further than would have been possible without the funding. Discussions around staffing confirmed improved resilience, with the company now “better positioned to capture market share and operate more effectively.”
Waites Mechanical Services Ltd. also referenced the programme’s “structured, evidence-based approach” through GROWTHmapper®, using it to identify development needs and prioritise key targets within a defined timeframe. The company has recently acquired a larger workshop, signalling intent to scale operations.
At North Star Coffee Roaster Ltd., owner Alex Kragiopoulos described the programme as:
“Excellent programme. Easy to access and really useful support and coaching, the investment required from the company and the support gained is excellent value for money.”
Collectively, feedback reflects strengthened growth planning, clearer operational focus and increased confidence in future development.
Through accountable, structured support, the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme continues to help established SMEs build resilience, align teams and prepare for their next phase of growth.
For more information about the programme, visit: www.wygoodgrowth.co.uk