Wiltshire based business owner , Mark West , CEO of FUNdays Club Limited and FDC Training Consultancy , completed the course with UWE Bristol in 2022 . Reflecting on his time on the course , Mark said :
The development of new professional friendships has been a welcomed theme throughout course participants . Felix Harkness , Director & Co-Owner of ANNA Cake Couture , told us :
Since their enrolment on the course , practical and sustainable changes have been afoot for local businesses . Robert Ogden of Renewable Exchange told us how they have now opened an office in Germany , which is their first international market , and Mark West shared :
“ We ’ ve now got a financial management system that works and we can foresee way ahead and actually budget for bigger ventures and expansion and see where the money goes and reduce expenses where they ' re not needed .”
In addition to Help to Grow : Management , UWE Bristol proudly offers support to local businesses and individuals through a variety of other channels to build new skills , drive innovation and accelerate personal or business growth . A range of support schemes are offered including digital and sustainability skills , accredited courses , workshops , business consultancy , student recruitment and more . UWE Bristol have a reputation for supporting innovation and business growth , based on their world-leading research capabilities and the practical ways they tackle real-world challenges . Whether you ’ re looking to upskill and recruit new talent or receive business advice and gain access to event venues , you ’ ll benefit from partnering with UWE Bristol .