Cherwell Accelerator - Mastering Operational Efficiency

Eligibility

If your business is based in Cherwell District Council area, then you can register for this event. If you are outside of the district, then please register for other OxLEP events.

This Masterclass is delivered online.

Are you ready to transform how you manage your business? Join James, for a groundbreaking 2-hour Masterclass where we delve deep into uncovering operational efficiencies that can significantly boost your bottom line. This session is tailor-made for SMEs. Whether you're in tech, retail, or services, the strategies we discuss will revolutionise your approach to business management.

What You’ll Discover:

1. Cost Control Techniques: Learn how to scrutinize your expenses without cutting corners, ensuring every pound spent is a pound well used.

2. Process Optimisation: I’ll show you how to streamline operations, reducing time wastage and increasing productivity.

3. Supplier Management: Get insights on negotiating better terms and selecting suppliers that align with your business goals.

Why Attend?

• Immediate Benefits: Implement strategies from the session and see immediate improvements in your cost management.
• Interactive Q&A: Have specific challenges? Get them addressed in real-time during our interactive Q&A session.
• Network and Learn: Connect with other business owners facing similar challenges and share insights.

About Your Facilitator, James Rimmer:

With over a decade of high-level experience as a Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director in the NHS, managing a budget of £2.5 billion and driving substantial operational efficiencies, James brings a wealth of expertise to this Masterclass. His role as a Principal Consultant with ERA Group, a globally recognised cost and supplier management consultancy, further underscores his capability in transforming financial strategies across various sectors. He’s successfully chaired Audit Committees in both the charity and university sectors, bringing a nuanced understanding of diverse organisational needs. His distinctive approach goes beyond traditional procurement practices, focusing on strategic cost management and profit maximisation. This Masterclass is your opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional and apply proven techniques to your business.

Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme

The Growth Hub programme operates a Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme. All SMEs which receive support under this programme are being aided under the UK Subsidy Control Act (2022) and The Subsidy Control (Gross Cash Amount and Gross Cash Equivalent) Regulations (2022 No. 1186).

MFA allows a beneficiary to receive up to £315,000 of Subsidy over a three-fiscal year period (i.e. the current and previous two fiscal years). The value of MFA given is the gross cash amount or the gross cash equivalent of the subsidy. The MFA value of this webinar is MFA allows a beneficiary to receive up to £315,000 of Subsidy over a three-fiscal year period (i.e. the current and previous two fiscal years). The value of MFA given is the gross cash amount or the gross cash equivalent of the subsidy. The MFA value of this support is £724.00 per workshop. Please note this only applies to registered companies / sole traders.

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