GAIN WHILE YOU TRAIN
Unlocking Your Potential
M A Spooner Ltd believes that training and development can act as a catalyst for accelerating performance and equipping delegates with essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes vital for their business ventures.
By urging you to invest Time, Money, and Effort into your personal and business development, we know that you will harness your full potential in order to determine your strategic objectives outlined in your Business Plan, whilst fulfilling your need for job satisfaction and realizing your aspirations.
Recognizing that development is an ongoing process, particularly for entrepreneurs and business owners navigating change, we emphasize the pivotal role of training in unlocking delegates' full potential, talent, skills, and know-how to achieve business objectives.
Our carefully crafted courses transcend theoretical learning by integrating practical knowledge, real-life case studies, and collaborative group activities to provide tangible insights. The program offers flexibility suitable for businesses of all sizes and types, ensuring they benefit from a blend of practical and theoretical content presented in a motivational style.
We prioritize the application of learned concepts, skill enhancement, and continuous learning to drive tangible improvements in business growth.
Training Principles
Training Principles Based on Experiential Learning Theory for Small Businesses:
Commitment to Sustainable Development
We are dedicated to providing sustainable training and development solutions tailored to the unique needs of sole traders, social enterprises, charities, and private limited businesses. Our programs are designed to foster long-term growth and success within your organization.
Driving Change and Accountability
We firmly believe in our ability to drive positive change within your business and the broader community. We recognize the importance of quantifying this change, ensuring accountability to each client. By measuring outcomes and impact, we maximize the value of our services and strive for continuous improvement.
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Reciprocal Collaboration
We value a reciprocal commitment from our clients, marked by a collaborative approach to achieving your business objectives. We rely on your willingness to provide us with information, guidance, and feedback throughout the training process. Together, we can create meaningful learning experiences that yield tangible results.
Experiential Learning Approach
Our training programs are grounded in experiential learning theory, emphasizing hands-on activities, real-life scenarios, and interactive exercises. Participants are actively engaged in their own learning process, allowing for deeper understanding and practical application of concepts.
Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs
We understand that sole traders, social enterprises, charities, and private limited businesses have unique challenges and goals. Our training solutions are customized to address these specific needs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness for each client.
Continuous Support and Follow-up
Our commitment to your success extends beyond the training sessions. We offer ongoing support, follow-up consultations, and resources to help you implement and sustain the skills and knowledge gained during the program. We are here to assist you every step of the way on your journey to growth and excellence.
Empowerment through
Practical Application
We empower participants to apply their learning directly to their business contexts, equipping them with practical tools and strategies to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, we enable lasting change and innovation within your organization.
Flexibility and Adaptability
We recognize the dynamic nature of business environments and the need for flexibility in training delivery. Our programs are designed to accommodate various schedules, learning preferences, and organizational requirements, ensuring maximum accessibility and impact.
Ethical and Values-Driven Approach
We uphold the highest ethical standards and values in all aspects of our training services. Integrity, respect, and inclusivity guide our interactions with clients, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all participants feel valued and empowered to succeed.
We in effect, encourage participants to link their learning to their ability to act so that they will leave our programmes with clear ideas on what to do differently and what steps to take next.
Only through this mutual dedication can we truly enact meaningful change, foster continuous improvement, and secure sustainable benefits for you and your business Venture.
Join us in investing in your success and unleashing your business's full potential.
Overview of Training Programme
M A Spooner Limited has designed the Gain While you Train Programme, which comprises of eight one-day training courses. These courses are designed to be both standalone offerings and can be combined to create a comprehensive training curriculum tailored to the specific needs of sole traders, social enterprises, charities, and private limited businesses. Each course within the program is carefully crafted to align with the principles of experiential learning, providing participants with practical skills, actionable insights, and real-world strategies to drive growth and success in their respective ventures. Through this innovative and flexible training approach, participants have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and expertise while actively managing their businesses, ensuring maximum impact and return on investment.
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your management practise, how you can effectively manage risk, exploit resources and develop your resilience. We emphasise the importance of developing a professional culture, separating process from outcomes to generate improvements in productivity and you will have the opportunity to put in place a performance review system.
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To develop Management practice in order to create a Results-Driven Business Venture to serve your customers and generate income.
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By the end of this course you will have:
1) To understand the theory of management and how to apply it to your Business Venture
2) To develop your management practise and knowledge to deliver performance driven outcomes.
3) To understand the link between building professional practise; a performance management system; and improving productivity in your business venture.
4) To forge a management system that converts resources into product and service outcomes in line with your business plan.
5) To cultivate and build your understanding on how to strengthen resilience as a manger.
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Deepen your comprehension of growth theories and embrace the strategic pyramid as a guiding tool to craft a robust strategy. This course provides a structured framework to facilitate strategy implementation and offers methods to monitor outcomes
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To develop and Implement a Strategy to Grow Your Business Venture based on Growth Theory to achieve your business objectives
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1) To improve your understanding of Strategy Formation for a small firm to achieve growth.
2)To identify the key elements of a Growth Strategy and how to foster Growth Potential.
3) To develop a Growth model for your business to generate additional income and expand your ambitions.
4) To determining Critical Success Factors and a winning approach to your work.
5)Identify key actions needed to implement growth strategy in your business.
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This course will explore the characteristics and skills that make up an entrepreneur. You will have the opportunity to develop your management practise to advance your business venture.
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By the end of this course you will have:
1) Considered key characteristics and skills of an effective entrepreneur.
2) Identified potential business risks and understood how to mitigate and manage these risks.
3) Developed an overview of the key skills required to manage people, performance and productivity.
4) Designed a personalised Action Plan to reflect the next practical steps in advancing your business venture
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Embark on a comprehensive journey towards business success as you learn to strategically plan and mitigate risks for your venture. This course provides the tools and guidance necessary to develop an overarching plan aimed at reducing uncertainty and maximizing success potential. You'll delve into market research, marketing strategies, finance, and strategic formulation to drive business development effectively. Explore various business models to refine your design, structure, and demand identification, aligning them with your aspirations and ideas.
Throughout the course, you'll integrate actionable plans and insights from workbooks and business journals into a cohesive business plan: "Implementing Your Vision, from Plan to Action guides you in crafting a seamless outline business plan, complete with a 2-year Cashflow Forecast, Profit and Loss Account Statement, survival budget, and implementation strategy.
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To develop an understanding of the process of business planning, formulating a clear strategy that delivers Income Generation, Growth and business success as defined by you, in line with your aspirations and am
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1) Develop an understanding of the purpose and function of a business plan
2) Identify the key components of a business plan and how they will assist you to achieve your business objectives.
3) Design a business model to underpin the generation of revenue streams in a coherent and systematic frame work.
4) To Understand and learn the mechanisms of Cash Flow Forecast, and Profit and Loss Statements as a tool for decision making.
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This course will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the importance of managing Cashflow , through analysis of your Cashflow Forecast and Profit and loss Account Statements as they
are key to the financial health of your business venture.
You will be exposed to case studies and formula essential to understanding how to manipulate your Cashflow and Profit and Loss Account statements so as to maximise.
profit and revenue whilst at the same time, minimising costs and risks. You will develop an of the difference between capital and revenue expenditure and
identify the sources of funding needed to kick-start your venture or grow income, clients, contracts or projects.
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This course will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the importance of managing cash flow and producing a Profit and Loss accounts statement as key to the financial health of your business venture, and the formulation of a financial strategy.
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By the end of this course you will have:
1) Defined the importance of a financial strategy.
2) Explored the importance of wealth creation to the long-term financial health of your business.
3) Analysed an example of a Cash Flow Forecast and appreciate the key features of the model.
4) Prepare a Profit and Loss Account Statement and have an understanding of the formula needed to generate profits.
5) Identified the sources of funding and support available to your business.
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This course will introduce you to the theory and practice needed to construct your own marketing strategy in order to attract profitable customers
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By the end of this course you will have:
1) Determine how to create value for your customers.
2) Identified your target customer and determined their needs or problems.
3) Explored the various theories and methods that governs the buying behaviour of your target customers.
4) Develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of excellent communication.
5) Outline some key ideas for a marketing campaign
6) Identify 2 key actions to develop your marketing strategy
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This course will develop your understanding of the concept of Innovation Potential and how to write your own Innovation Strategy, exploring methods of encouraging a culture of innovation within your business venture.
You will be given the opportunity to look at different examples of innovative practice and ideas and how to use and identify sources of new knowledge and implement the Knowledge Creation Spiral within your operational plans.
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you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the concept of innovation and how it can be adopted within small firms.
To examine the key principles of innovation, components and processes to enable the design of an innovation project within your business venture.
To explore the research and development process as a means of generating innovative ideas within your existing business venture
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By the end of this course you will have:
1) To have identified an innovation project that can be implemented over the next 12 -months.
2) Understood the key changes necessary to facilitate the adoption of innovation practice within your business venture.
3) Determine the R&D processes that can underpin the innovation project identified for your business venture.
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This course introduces 5 distinct leadership systems designed specifically for small firms and enables delegates to evaluate their leadership practice using a comprehensive inventory and combining group work with interactive examples of best practice underpinned by academic and theory. The leadership framework encourages delegates to strengthen their leadership style, looking at Transactional Leadership; Transformative Leadership; Team Leadership; Task Leadership
and Talent Leadership.
An action plan across all 5 leadership systems will be developed on the course and this will act as a basis for delegates to drive and improve how they lead their businesses and address challenges in turbulent trading conditions.
Some change models will be explored as part of this Course.
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To develop an understanding of the key components of effective leadership practice and to produce a personal action plan measured against 5 Leadership capabilities, providing you with a programme of Leadership development for your small firm.
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1) You have developed an appreciation of what Upfront Leadership means for your business venture.
2) You will define what is effective leadership based on the 5 T framework.
3) You will identify your preferred leadership style, strengths and weaknesses.
4) To build an understanding of leadership Resourcefulness, Responsibility, and Resilience as part of ethical leadership practice to deliver sustainable
Who are the Courses For?
Individuals who have a clear product or service and have been trading for more than 12 months.
Individuals trading longer than 12 months with a written business plan and wish to increase sales and generate increased revenue.
Individuals who wish to expand their customer base or who have a strong brand that can be used to attract more customers.
Individuals with clear training and development needs related to developing their business venture.
Benefits of Course
Understand the changing role and demands of an Entrepreneur and Business Owner today and share ways of developing in the role to add real value to the business.
Demonstrate how to develop your management skills by helping to plan, prioritise and organise your time and the time of others.
Develop your leadership skills and increase your span of control and responsibilities to manage staff and operational delivery.
Understand how to solve problems and make good decisions that achieve your strategic objectives and work towards your long term Vision, Mission and Values.
Craft a marketing and sales strategy that enables you to target your customers and communicate key messages, values and benefits to attract additional income.
Clarify your understanding of cashflow forecast and profit and loss account statements as key tools to manage the financial aspects of your business venture.