Peer Mentoring

The Worthing and Adur Chamber Peer Mentoring Program has been successfully helping business owners develop and grow since 2012, with over 100 Peer graduates.

Peer Mentoring is a low cost way to share and develop skills within a group of like-minded business associates. A group is formed by the Chamber with people from variety of industry sectors and skills and is brought together in a confidential and professionally facilitated environment.

Meetings are held monthly over the course of a year. Most groups build a strong bond and become a valuable support network that shares skills and help to solve issues. For many small business owners this provides the opportunity to be part of a team and to realise that most business issues can be faced together.

During the year, groups are offered a selection of tailored workshops which are specifically developed for the individual needs and requests from that group. Many groups choose to continue on for second and even third years.

So how can Peer Mentoring benefit you and your business?

Benefits:

Thinking time to work on rather than in your business
The opportunity to explore ideas, issues and projects in a confidential environment
A diverse pool of wisdom and expertise on which to draw
A unique blend of challenge and support from your peers
Think tank for practical solutions to specific problems
Develop management and leadership skills
Build relationships, trust and mutual understanding
Create an environment of continuous learning

Here's what a previous member of a group says:

I first decided to give Peer Mentoring a go when I was a sole trader looking to expand my business. The group gave me a safe place to air my worries and a monthly 'board of directors' to hold me accountable to achieving my business goals bit by bit. Even years later I have strong relationships with my fellow peers that I still use today.

The Chamber's programme helped me hold on to my business and change it so it suited me better. In fact, I don't think I'd even be in business without signing up to Peer Mentoring. It has to be one of the best business decisions I have ever made.

Kelly O'Haire - Constructive Markeing

New groups are put together throughout the year. To find out more about joining a Peer Mentoring group today email info@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk

How can Peer Mentoring help my business?

Here’s some feedback from a recent group:

What have been the highlights?

Knowing I have a like-minded group of people who I can rely on for support/assistance
To have a group of people who understand my business and act like a Board of Directors
Hearing other people’s viewpoints
Great ‘light bulb’ moments throughout which have been from both presenting my own business and listening to others
Being challenged and held accountable to effect change in my business

What has surprised you?

I didn’t expect to feel as supported as I did. I felt that others were genuinely interested in my development
How much support I was craving and how easy it was to share my challenges with the group
It doesn’t really matter what sector your business is in – all businesses go through very similar challenges and opportunities

What have you learnt?

All business owners have challenges and at times have no idea what they’re doing and where they’re going!
Accountability, confidence and much better ‘business’ knowledge
That I have skills and knowledge that people will pay for, so not to undercharge for my time
Working together we all achieve more

Get in touch

Tel: 01903 203484

Email: info@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk

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