Peer Networks will build trusted connections

Businesses in Warwickshire have an opportunity to make valuable new contacts in order to jointly solve business issues in these difficult times through a bespoke peer-to-peer networking programme for SMEs.

Peer Networks will create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues. It is designed for business leaders who want to grow and develop their organisation for future success.

Peer Networks goes much further than the concept of traditional networking. It offers busineses an opportunity to come together to jointly solve issues and receive some one-to-one coaching. Through interactive action learning, businesses will discuss challenges and implement practical solutions to overcome them. It is free but candidates are expected to commit about 18 hours of time to attending workshops and coaching.

From finance and HR to sales, marketing and more, Peer Networks' expert facilitators offer the flexibility to create a trusted support network that will help businesses strengthen and improve their overall performance.

The programme is  applicable across all sectors, including third sector, renewable/green economy and transport and logistics, and is available to any SME business in Warwickshire that has:

• Operated for at least one year
• At least five employees
• A turnover of at least £100,000
• An aspiration to improve

The programme includes:

• Action oriented learning
• Trained facilitators
• Small groups
• Flexible topic selection
• One to one support

By completing Peer Networks, you will:

• Overcome business challenges and recognise and act on new opportunities
• Build a trusted network of connections to support you now and in the future
• Improve your long-term personal and business performance

The Peer Networks Programme is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in response to a commitment made in the 2019 Business Productivity Review.

For more information please email to: peernetworks@cwgrowthhub.co.uk and a representative from your Coventry & Warwicshire Growth Hub will get in touch soon to let you know when cohorts will begin as the programme is rolled out.