Peer Mentoring

A small, trusted group of local business owners who meet monthly to share challenges, get practical advice, and move forward with clarity and confidence. No training, no slides — just honest conversations and real support from people who understand what it’s like to run a business. It’s one of the most affordable programmes of its kind at £58 a month. If you’d like to join the next cohort or find out more, just get in touch.

This facilitated programme is designed for owners and leaders of SME's. 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.

Benefits:

- Thinking time to work on rather than in your business
- Explore ideas, issues and projects in a confidential environment
- Honest feedback and fresh perspectives
- A focus on real business challenges
- Practical ideas, support & accountability
- A diverse pool of wisdom and expertise
- A trusted peer group: your own monthly 'board of directors' on which to draw

Feedback from past groups:

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
• Having some protected time every month

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