Cheshire Business Support
PH493731 • Nov 23, 2020
Cheshire & Warrington SMEs can apply for new business support
CIRCLE Leadership are proud to have been appointed as delivery partner for the Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub and Local Enterprise Partnership to deliver an innovative business support programme.
The growth hub is calling for businesses based in the Cheshire & Warrington Region to sign-up for its new fully-funded Peer Networks programme.
The support programme, which is being launched nationwide, is part of the Government’s response to supporting business resilience as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a way of supporting organisations in bolstering productivity and future growth.
The Cheshire & Warrington network is designed to give local business leaders the advice they need from trusted sources within a peer group and give them the opportunity to collaboratively work through common business issues through interactive action learning.
Each session will provide members of the cohort with feedback and the knowledge and insight they need to implement practical solutions to overcoming current challenges or recognise, and act on new business opportunities.
The programme is open to SMEs that have:
- Operated for at least a year
- Five employees or more
- A turnover of at least £100,000
- The aspiration to improve and grow their business
- The ability / potential to scale up or start exporting (ideal attributes)
The programme will see the creation of a series of Peer Networks (cohorts) through the Growth Hub network, with each group consisting of 8-11 owners or managers from the SME business community participating in each network. Led by an experienced facilitator, these Peer Networks will typically meet fortnightly as part of delivering 18 hours of action learning through 2-3-hour sessions. Individual one-to-one support (coaching, mentoring, or advice) will also be provided either directly by the programme, or from other existing schemes to help to implement and manage change.
Mark Bayley-Smyth, Managing Director, Circle Leadership, said:
“As a Cheshire-based business ourselves, the Peer Networks programme will help build connectivity and strength within our local business community – something that is greatly needed at the moment in a time of global uncertainty. We are always strongest when we come together, and the Peer Networks will give us a platform to share best practice; navigate challenges and re-build confidence among ourselves as local business leaders and in the region’s economy.”
To find out more or sign up to take part in the Cheshire & Warrington Peer Networks programme, visit our info page HERE
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