Supplier
Springboard

Supplier Springboard is a transformative journey of corporate mentorship and upskilling that will empower SMEs to navigate the demands of large organisations more effectively. The programme features an immersive workshop series that paves the way for SMEs to expand their businesses to meet supplier demand more effectively. 

As a participant, you will benefit from personalised one-on-one sessions with a corporate mentor meticulously matched to address your specific business needs. Their invaluable insights and guidance will help propel your growth. 

But our commitment doesn’t stop there. Large organisations partnering with us will also gain a deeper understanding of how to enrich their collaboration with SMEs and receive dedicated support in diversifying their supply chains. 

Supplier Springboard is your key to success in the corporate landscape. It is more than a programme; it is an opportunity to elevate your SME and cultivate equitable corporate partnerships. Join us today and lead your business to new heights! 

Unlock success with a commitment of just 1 day a month for 12 transformative months!   

As an SME, you can expect to: 

• Gain increased access to a wealth of resources that stimulate your growth 
• Enhance your supply chain preparedness, ensuring seamless operations and growth 
• Cultivate leadership skills that drive success and empower your team to excel 
• Develop the resilience needed to overcome challenges 
• Improve your business sustainability 

Each Supplier Springboard Day kicks off with joint workshops in the morning session, uniting SME leaders and corporate participants to facilitate networking, exchange experiences, and co-learn. These dynamic morning sessions encompass a wide range of topics including: 

• A forum to exchange experiences in the corporate supply chain domain 
• An exploration into the intricacies of power dynamics in the workplace 
• Charting the vision for diverse and inclusive supply chains 
• Honing your pitching design skills and practicing 
• Embracing inclusive leadership styles 
• Empowering Leadership Cycle 
• Building resilience after setbacks 
• Discovering the value of shared decision-making 
• Action Learning Sets with a Corporate Business Buddy 

In the afternoon, SME leaders and corporate participants part ways to focus on tailored development areas to become supplier ready. For SMEs, this includes: 

• Mastering the art of building impactful corporate relationships 
• Business modelling 
• Creating a vision and strategy for long-term sustainability 
• Improving your policies 
• Effective Governance 
• Fundraising and Bid Writing 
• Fine-tuning your marketing and branding for corporate clients 
• Managing budgeting and cashflow for large-scale projects  

Moreover, you will have the opportunity to visit your corporate Business Buddy’s organisation, and vice versa. 

• Up to 25 hours of monthly mentorship sessions with a dedicated Corporate Business Buddy, driven by a shared commitment to diversify supply chains 
• Perfect your pitch with seasoned procurement professionals 
• Join a dynamic community of fellow SMEs in your growth stage and engage in peer-to-peer learning 
• Elevate your understanding of the ‘corporate way’ through a curated series of 10 transformative upskilling workshops 
• Gain first-hand insights through site visits to both a corporate business and a partner SME 
• Access up to 8 hours of guidance from expert business consultants tailored to your unique growth objectives 

The focus of Supplier Springboard is on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) led by Global Majority entrepreneurs. We define SMEs as organisations with an annual income ranging from £50k to £750k, and a team of 1-20 professionals. 

If you are driven to expand a product or service into the realm of supplying large organisations, then you are in the right place. 

Should your organisation not meet the criteria above, but you are still eager to be part of Supplier Springboard, we encourage you to schedule a meeting with our team here. We are here to explore alternative possibilities with you. 

Within Supplier Springboard, you will find a vibrant mix of like-minded SMEs sharing the same aspiration, along with a diverse array of large organisations eager to diversify their supply chains. Each programme cohort consists of up to 20 SME participants and 20 large organisation participants. 

Throughout the programme, both SMEs and large organisations will discover numerous opportunities to connect, foster relationships, and learn how to collaborate effectively. Supplier Springboard is where these connections thrive and where collaboration takes centre stage.