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SWOT, PESTLE and other models for strategic analysis
Introduction to the common business analysis models, including SWOT and PESTLE analysis, scenario planning and Porter's Five Forces framework
Employee focused performance measurement
Tools and techniques to measure and manage your employee performance more effectively
Benchmark your business performance
Use benchmarking to measure your business performance against that of your competitors as a focus for your growth strategy
Set business performance targets
How to move from performance measurement to target-setting in order to help your business improve and grow
Customer focused performance measurement
How to gather and manage information to help your business attract, retain and sell to customers
Competitor analysis
Performance metrics you can use to analyse your competitors, and how to use this information to inform your business decisions
Is my business ready to grow?
Common reasons why you may want to grow your business and how to tell if you're ready to expand.
Benefits of improving heating system efficiency
Efficient heating systems can save you money, improve your business' image and prepare you for future regulation.
How to cut carbon emissions from business buildings
Some of the measures you can take to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from your business premises and buildings.
Structuring a board of directors
How to best structure a board of directors with responsibility for key areas of the business
Installing efficient heating and hot water equipment
Types of energy-efficient heating and hot water equipment and how to choose the best system for your building.
Core skills all businesses require
Core skills your business needs to function successfully in areas including leadership, finance, and personnel.
Financial risk
Understand the main types of financial risks to your business and find ways to mitigate and reduce them
Foundation degrees - benefits for your business
Foundation degrees can help to improve your employees' skills and their contribution to your business.
Find out more about Foundation degrees
If you think that Foundation degrees are for you or for your employees, then there are a number of options available to find out more.
Skills and training for directors and owners
The key skills needed by business owners and directors and how these skills can be developed.
Grow your business successfully
How to identify and overcome the challenges and the pitfalls that you may encounter while growing your business
How to maintain heating systems effectively
What a professional should check when maintaining heating and hot water systems and regular checks you can carry out.
Risk management
Introduction to the risk management process and the steps to help you identify, manage and minimise risk in your business
Compliance and regulatory risk
How to identify and manage compliance and regulatory risks in your business