A 90‑minute online introductory session designed to help early‑stage and growing Hertfordshire businesses clarify priorities, identify new opportunities and agree practical actions for sustainable growth.
During this 90‑minute online session, you’ll explore:
- Why businesses plateau
- Common growth constraints that hold companies back
- How growth requires change across people, systems and operations
- The role of strategic growth planning
- Early‑stage mistakes to avoid
- Practical next steps you can take immediately
This session is designed as the starting point for businesses preparing to enter the Hertfordshire Growth Hub’s fully funded Growth Accelerator Level 1 or Level 2 programmes.
Your Pathway to Growth Acceleration
After completing the introductory session, you’ll be guided to the most suitable Growth Accelerator pathway based on your business size, stage and ambition:
Growth Accelerator Level 1 — for early‑stage businesses employing 1–4 people, ready to build a practical, actionable growth strategy
Growth Accelerator Level 2 — for growing teams with 5–12 employees, looking to scale with stronger systems, people and processes
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
- Growing teams experiencing stretched capacity, reactive operations or increasing complexity
- Early‑stage companies employing at least one person (in addition to the business owner/Director) and looking to build clarity, direction and a practical growth plan
- Businesses of any size planning their next stage of growth and wanting a clear, structured pathway forward
- Established organisations are welcome, though this session is primarily designed for businesses preparing for Growth Accelerators Level 1 or Level 2. (These will be hyperlinked to full event on the website)
Why Attend?
You’ll leave with:
- A clear understanding of where your business sits on the growth journey
- Insight into whether Growth Accelerator Level 1 or Level 2 is right for your organisation
- A preview of the tools, frameworks and support available through the Accelerator programmes
- Practical actions you can implement immediately
- Confidence in your next steps toward structured, sustainable growth
For further information and to book visit https://www.hertsgrowthhub.com/events/08-2026/introduction-to-business-growth-planning-august-2026/
