Help To Grow Management Programme

News Insight: New Business Mentor Appointment – Help to Grow: Management Programme

We are pleased to announce that Rob Town, founder of Kickstart Business Growth, has successfully completed the online training for the UK Government Help to Grow: Management Programme and has now joined the national network as an official business mentor.

This development strengthens the core mission of our consultancy — supporting startups and small business owners in Norwich, King’s Lynn, West Norfolk, Downham Market, and across Norfolk with real-world, practical coaching.

“In a fast-moving digital world, the ability to pause, reflect and grow is no longer a luxury — it’s essential.” – Rob Town MA (Founder/CEO)

With a background in mentoring creatives and small business teams across various sectors, Rob Town brings not only coaching qualifications but deep experience in business development, strategic growth and work–life balance. This recent appointment reinforces our ability to guide SMEs through change and towards sustainable success.

Why This Matters to Norfolk’s Business Community

Startups and small enterprises face constant pressure to adapt, grow and stay competitive, especially in today’s economic climate. Through the Help to Grow: Management Programme, business leaders can now access mentoring support from someone who understands the challenges firsthand and brings a local, relatable perspective.

Whether you’re based in Norwich, King’s Lynn, Downham Market, Norfolk or East Anglia, this new role allows Rob Town to:

• Offer one to one mentoring to eligible SMEs
• Provide strategic support tailored to each business’s goals
• Help founders improve clarity, confidence and work–life balance
• Support long term planning, team development and digital strategy

About the Help to Grow: Management Programme

Led by the UK Government in partnership with business schools nationwide, the Help to Grow: Management Programme is designed to help SMEs drive growth, boost innovation and build long term resilience. Mentors are selected based on experience, training and commitment to ethical, high-impact mentoring.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re a startup business owner in Norfolk, especially in the Norwich, Norfolk, Downham Market or King’s Lynn areas, and you’re ready to take the next step in your business journey, we’d love to support you.

Get in touch to learn more about:

• One to one business mentoring
• Startup coaching packages
• Strategic development for small teams