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Small businesses are the engine of the UK economy and at the heart of their local communities. 10,000 Small Businesses equips them with the tools to grow sustainably and unlock their full potential.

"Small businesses are the engine of the UK economy and at the heart of their local communities. 10,000 Small Businesses equips them with the tools to grow sustainably and unlock their full potential."

"10,000 Small Businesses"

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country.

About the Programme

"The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country."

"About the Programme"

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Source:: Department for Business and Trade, 2023; Goldman Sachs

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of all UK employer firms are small businesses

approximate portion of the UK workforce is employed by small businesses

Programme results show that 10,000 Small Businesses graduates consistently grow their revenues, and create jobs at rates that outperform the broader economy, in addition to making behavioural changes.

Impact

"Programme results show that 10,000 Small Businesses graduates consistently grow their revenues, and create jobs at rates that outperform the broader economy, in addition to making behavioural changes."

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"10,000 Small Businesses UK: Celebrating 15 Years of Growth "

10,000 Small Businesses UK: Celebrating 15 Years of Growth 

Meet the Alumni

10,000 Small Businesses is available to business owners from all sectors, across the United Kingdom.

A Powerful Network

"Meet the Alumni"

"10,000 Small Businesses is available to business owners from all sectors, across the United Kingdom."

"A Powerful Network"

"Having such a powerful network behind me has really changed how I approach the business. I’m a lot more certain in what I’m doing and I approach it now with a much more positive mind-set."

"Every entrepreneur or small business owner should be trying to learn more. Any time that you invest in yourself will pay dividends, quite literally, from the business in the future."

"The course lets you understand your purpose better; it makes you figure out your direction of travel. Goldman Sachs taught us more confidence and how to be bold. We’ve gone from 6 employees to 60. That’s a nice story to tell."

"Insights from 10,000 Small Businesses UK"

Insights from 10,000 Small Businesses UK

In the Press

"In the Press"

Military boot camp sharpens up leadership skills of entrepreneurs

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If we want growth, we should listen to the small businesses that create it

Goldman Sachs: How Can SMEs Unlock AI's Potential?

Asahi Pompey, Goldman Sachs global head of Corporate Engagement and President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, interviewed on Bloomberg Radio to discuss challenges for UK small businesses

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK alumni meet with West Midlands mayor to discuss opportunities for business growth

10,000 Small Businesses UK meet with West Midlands mayor to discuss challenges and opportunities for small businesses in the region

Is the UK becoming a ‘challenging place’ to grow a business?

"Explore More"

Explore More

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