GROW & THRIVE Never stop learning It's never too late to learn more about running a successful business. Get ahead of the competition by investing in your education L 356 earning on the job will stand you in good stead for many aspects of business, but there are some things you can only learn through formal training - and as a company owner, that broad range of skills and knowledge will help lead you to success. A solid foundation of business acumen will allow you to better master all aspects of running your company, helping you to avoid pitfalls and accelerate your enterprise's growth through a thorough understanding of the market. Even if you've been in business for years, there's always something more that would be beneficial to learn. " Economic conditions mean that today's business environment is more competitive than ever, " says James Caan. " We need people with the right skills to stay ahead of the widening productivity gap. " Whatever stage you and your business have reached, there's a suitable education path. Courses can often be taken on a part-time basis, allowing you to juggle learning new skills with day-today operational demands. Many institutions have brought in remote learning in recent years,