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A friendly hub of experts, for your business

We'd love to help you grow. We’re trusted by organisations of all shapes and sizes to help them run more smoothly and profitably.

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We’re a global community of thinkers, makers and doers creating new knowledge and commercial impact. We bring bold ideas, essential perspectives and the results you need. We’ve got everything you need, all in one place.

Grow your business

Our friendly experts can help grow your potential and performance, solving business challenges without making it challenging.

Recruit and develop your people

Develop your business with great people, from recruiting bright Leeds minds to growing your people’s skills and potential.

  • Recruit our students and graduates

    You need great graduates. We have really great graduates. Let us connect you.

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  • CPD courses

    From ready-to-go training and qualifications to bespoke courses, we’ll help you grow your people through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

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  • Apprenticeships

    We'll help you deliver an apprenticeship that enables your people to study while getting real experience.

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Supporting small businesses

You deserve more than one-size-fits-all. We help small businesses to grow and solve challenges through community, networks and opportunity.

  • Join our Nexus community

    Grow your business and make lasting connections by joining our vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs.

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  • Help to Grow: Management courses

    Receive in-depth training and mentoring to grow your business fast through our 90% subsidised course for SMEs.

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  • Small business hub

    Join a thriving small business network with Leeds University Business School, with access to training, talent and events.

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