Course Overview

Who is it for?

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to scale.

  • SME leaders who want to streamline operations and improve profits.

  • Start-ups ready to move beyond survival into growth.

  • Managers and professionals who want practical growth strategies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

  • Define a clear business growth strategy.

  • Identify and remove operational inefficiencies.

  • Use financial metrics to drive smarter decisions.

  • Design customer-centric sales and marketing plans.

  • Build a growth roadmap tailored to your business.

  • Apply AI and digital tools to scale faster and more efficiently.

Assessment & Certification

  • Apply learnings directly to your business each week.

  • Complete a 90-day growth roadmap as your final project.

  • Receive a Step8Up Academy Certificate of Completion.

Next Steps / Progression Path

  • Apply your roadmap immediately in your business.

  • Continue with advanced programmes in AI, leadership, and digital strategy.

  • Join Step8Up’s Business Growth Community for peer support.

Why Step8Up Academy?

  • Built by entrepreneurs and growth experts.

  • Real-world case studies from SMEs and scale-ups.

  • Practical tools you can use immediately.

  • Ongoing support through Step8Up’s business network.

 

Learning Structure

  • Remote classes

    Self-paced, practical.

  • Clear tools

    Directly use them right away.

  • Ongoing support

    Online, in-person and more.

Modules

  • Business Foundations – clarity on vision, mission, and goals.
  • Strategy & Market Positioning – finding your niche and USP.
  • Financial Clarity – cashflow, margins, and growth metrics.
  • Marketing That Works – digital funnels, customer journey, and messaging.
  • Sales Acceleration – pipeline, conversion, and retention strategies.
  • Operational Efficiency – processes, automation, and team performance.
  • AI & Digital Tools – practical growth with technology.
  • Leadership & Culture – building teams that scale.
  • Growth Risks & Resilience – planning for challenges.
  • Final Roadmap – your 90-day action plan to scale.

Prerequisite

  • Age

    Be aged 19 or over on August 31, 2024, for bootcamps starting between April 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025, or on August 31, 2025, for bootcamps starting between August 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.

  • Residency

    You must possess the right to work in the UK and have been a resident for a minimum of 3 years. While the program primarily targets residents of England, applicants from outside Hampshire within England may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Employment status

    The bootcamp is open to individuals who are currently employed, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to the workforce after a break.

  • Technical requirements

    Candidates should have basic programming experience and access to a personal laptop.

FAQs

No, you can apply the tools to a start-up idea, freelance career, or existing SME.

Plan for 2–3 hours per week across 12 weeks. The pace is flexible.

Yes, you’ll receive a Step8Up Academy Certificate of Completion.

It’s highly practical. By the end, you’ll have a 90-day action plan to grow your business.

Yes, you’ll have access to Step8Up community discussions and optional coaching add-ons.

Unlock new opportunities and scale your business with the Step8Up Business Growth Workshop. This 12-week online, self-paced programme is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and managers who want a clear roadmap to grow sustainably while avoiding common pitfalls.

From strategy and operations to marketing and finance, you’ll learn proven frameworks and apply them directly to your own business — at your own pace.

Unlock new opportunities and scale your business with the Step8Up Business Growth Workshop. This 12-week online, self-paced programme is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and managers who want a clear roadmap to grow sustainably while avoiding common pitfalls.

From strategy and operations to marketing and finance, you’ll learn proven frameworks and apply them directly to your own business — at your own pace.