Global Majority leaders, we hear you.
We understand the challenges you face in sharing your product or service with large organisations.Limited resources, scarce investments and difficulties accessing corporate networks. You may even feel like you have to work twice as hard for half of the support that your peers receive. It’s time to level the playing field!
As the demand for corporate businesses to diversify their supply chain grows, your expertise is more valuable than ever.
What is Supplier Springboard?
Supplier Springboard is a unique training programme for Global Majority small/medium business owners. It’s been designed for leaders who want to expand a product or service and supply large organisations. As well as tailored information for you to develop your business, it connects you with representatives from large organisations who are committed to working with more Global Majority business leaders.
What our clients say.
“Georgina and Lee are master facilitators! The activities they devised provided us the perfect opportunity to be open, transparent and critical without judgement. I loved the informal (almost “family” like) vibe they brought to the room. I highly recommend BUD Leaders to anyone looking to bring about transformative change to their organisation’s structure, culture or management.”
Feryal Ryan, Team Leader at BLAM CIC
Get supplier ready.
A 12 month course (with a commitment of just one day a month)to transform your business and boost your chances of landing big contracts, including:
10 transformative upskilling workshops
Up to 25 hours of monthly mentorship sessions with a dedicated Corporate Business Buddy, driven by a shared commitment to diversify supply chains
Opportunities to perfect your pitch with seasoned procurement professionals
Being part of a dynamic community of fellow small/medium business owners in your growth stage and engage in peer-to-peer learning
Site visits to both a corporate business and a partner SME to gain first-hand insights
Access up to 8 hours of guidance from expert business consultants tailored to your unique growth objectives
Develop your business contacts.
Each Supplier Springboard Day kicks off with joint workshops in the morning session, uniting SME leaders and corporate participants to network, exchange experiences and co-learn. Topics covered include:
Experiences within corporate supply chains
Honing your pitching skills
The intricacies of power dynamics in the workplace
Inclusive leader styles
Building resilience after setbacks
You will also spend time with your Corporate Business Buddy on action learning sets, where you solve particular workplace problems.
Prepare your business to grow.
hroughout the programme, there will be dedicated time for you to focus on specific development areas for small/medium businesses to become supplier ready.
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
Exchanging experiences in the corporate supply chain domain
What will you gain?
By committing to your business and the programme, 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
Increase your network
Cultivate leadership skills that drive success and empower your team to excel
Develop the resilience needed to overcome challenges
Improve your business sustainability
The experience.
By learning with others, you’ll gain diverse insights to help grow your business and build powerful new connections. You’ll be supported throughout by:
An initial introductory call
An induction for all participants
A reflective workbook to support your learning
Access to resources related to each session
8 hours of 1:1 consultancy
A designed BUD Leaders staff member for additional support and co-ordination
A final moving forward workshop
Connection to the BUD Leaders network for ongoing access to opportunities post programme.
Who is eligible?
Global Majority leaders of small/medium enterprises. This is defined as businesses with an annual income ranging from £50k to £750k and a team of 1-20 professionals.
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.
Pricing and enrolment
This is a specific programme tailored for Global Majority small/medium business leaders who want to expand a product or service into the realm of supplying large organisations. It offers excellent value for money for 12 months of tailored support.
The group size for each cohort is 20 small/medium businesses and 20 large organisations.
We have a limited number of bursaries available so please register your interest asap. Alternatively, we have a discounted programme fee per participant for SMEs and payment plans available.
Contact us to secure your place.
