Cumbrian Chamber’s peer network support is back, bigger and better

Starting in July they will be running two cohorts, one for existing business owners/senior managers, the other for those about to start their own business or in the first three years of trading.

So when do the online cohorts run?

Cohort 1 for existing business owners/senior managers operating mainly B2B or looking to develop that side of the business

• Tuesday 5th July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Tuesday 12th July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Tuesday 19th July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Tuesday 26th July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Tuesday 2nd August 9.30am – 12 noon

Cohort 2 for those looking to start a business or in the first three years of trading

• Friday 8th July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Friday 15th July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Friday 22nd July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Friday 29th July 9.30am – 12 noon
• Friday 5th August 9.30am – 12 noon

Vita peer network support

Lesley Robinson, Business Support Manager, Cumbria Chamber is Commerce is really pleased to be able to offer vital peer network support. “We’ve seen over the years the real benefit business owners/senior managers get from attending peer networks. It’s often hard to sell the benefits but the breadth of topics covered and the positive impact of the networks means we couldn’t let them just end when BEIS withdrew funding. When joining a peer network the only thing we ask is a commitment to all five sessions”.

So why should I join a peer network?

Lesley added: “Not just another networking group, peer networks are a trusted and confidential arena, allowing participants to share business experiences, challenges, issues and successes, learn from and bounce ideas off each other, share best practice and ultimately have a direct impact on their businesses. Allowing you time away from the business to focus on where you are now and where you want to be, you’ll be amazed at the wide range of content covered and the best part is it’s all participant led!

“Previous peer networks have covered for example: business growth/stagnation, SME tendering, risk taking, entrepreneurship, re-establishing a business with limited funds, staff recruitment/turnover/retention, apprenticeships, ageing workforce / succession / skills gap, business seasonality, building a business model, managing different leadership styles & ideas, business planning, goal setting, moving from being operational to more strategic, maintaining focus, letting go, self-promotion, strategic & financial planning, change in local economy, post Covid business processes, technology – what could be implemented?, time management, staff management……..”

To express your interest please email [email protected]