PODCAST: Daniel Harrison on helping businesses to think differently
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Daniel Harrison is a deputy director in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy working at the heart of government to support business innovation and growth. A senior civil servant with 17 years' experience working in a range of ministerial departments, Daniel is passionate about solving the UK's productivity puzzle and making it easier for SMEs to thrive. In this conversation, we talk about Daniel's career and get his thoughts on the short and long-term challenges facing UK businesses, from inflation and the cost of living to talent attraction and net zero.
Listen below to find out more from Daniel about:
- What it's like to work with government and roll out initiatives across the UK.
- How the Department for Business has evolved over the years.
- How the government delivered more support to people and businesses than ever before during COVID-19.
- How SMEs can take advantage of the Help To Grow digital and management schemes.
- How BEIS is working to solve the UK's productivity puzzle.
Next steps...
- Learn more about the Help to Grow: Digital scheme by checking out UMi's bundle.
- Learn more about the Help to Grow: Management scheme by checking out UMi's bundle.
- Call the Business Support Helpline to get free, impartial advice on 0800 998 1098.