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Peer Networks

The programme is now closed for applications. 

Learn. Share. Grow.

Get practical no nonsense support from other local businesses. 

Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme for SME leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success. Peer Networks bring together business leaders working collaboratively to find solutions to common problems.

Through interactive action learning, Peer Networks will enable you to discuss your own challenges, gain and reflect on valuable feedback and implement practical solutions.

From finance and HR to sales, marketing and more, our expert facilitators give you the flexibility to create a trusted support network that works for you, helping you to build and strengthen your business and improve overall performance. Our series of high impact group sessions include:

  • Interactive action learning
  • Trained facilitators
  • Small cohorts
  • Flexible topic selection
  • One to one support

How it works?

Activities take place in structured, small-group sessions, led by a skilled professional facilitator to make sure you see real results in return for the investment of your time. You and your small cohort of fellow business leaders will work together on important challenges and come up with tangible solutions in a collaborative, non-competitive environment.

There is no cost to join Peer Networks, other than a few hours of your time each month. You can join virtual sessions from the comfort of your home or office.

You can also access 1:1 support matched to your specific needs to help you build on your learning experience.

Our short video gives a full overview of the programme and what's involved.

Peer networks video
How you and your business can benefit?
  • Learn from your peers: Find solutions to the real issues your business is facing by working with other local business leaders facing similar challenges.
  • All it takes is your time: Peer Networks is a completely free programme that requires just a few hours of your time each month. You can join our virtual sessions from the comfort of your home or office.
  • Varied delivery, real results: Activities take place in structured, small-group sessions, led by a skilled professional facilitator to make sure you see real results in return for the investment of your time. You will also benefit from access to 1:1 mentoring, coaching or advice depending on the support you need.
  • Non-competitive: Peer Networks brings together business leaders working collaboratively to find solutions to common problems. You will not be placed in a group with any competitors, so you can share your expertise and benefit from others.

Who is the programme for?

Peer Networks is open to any SME business that has:

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

Desirable criteria:

  • The potential to scale up
  • The ability or potential to export