What is the Warwick Business Growth Network?

The Warwick Business Growth Network is a self sustaining membership organisation which has developed out of the Business Innovation and Growth Alumni Group. It is owned and controlled by its membership and any income generated will be used to support the further development of the Network and its members. The aim of the Warwick Business Growth Network is to provide a trusted environment for business owners to meet, share ideas, experience and best practice and ensure the future sustainability of its membership. It is also intended to develop the Network as a recognised Centre of Excellence and Knowledge on sustainable business growth.

How can the Warwick Business Growth Network help you?

The Warwick Business Growth Network is a Business Led, Education Based Network that supports its members by providing:
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An environment to increase the success rate of future growth initiatives A trusted environment for networking, mentoring and discussion between members. The knowledge and learning obtained provides the platform to:
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Develop and test sustainable growth strategies for businesses Gain access to problem solving workshops Share lessons and experiences; gain access to leading edge research in successful growth and by doing so increase the success rate of future growth initiatives.

Enhanced profile Members will be associated with a recognised Centre of Excellence on business growth the Enterprise Hub, Warwick Business School. The Warwick Business Growth Network web site will also provide members with additional support and guidance and members will also have the opportunity to gain an online presence http://www.wbgn.co.uk

Maximum Return on Investment (ROI) in management skills development All Warwick SME programmes are specifically customised to maximise business growth performance and the management skills that are key to delivering this. The Warwick Business Growth Network provides access to:
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Business Innovation and Growth Programmes that support owner managers in developing and delivering growth. Short course programmes that enables development of key business areas to support growth, provide the platforms for a wide range of business led, education based learning with access to real life interactive case studies (success and failure).

Examples of how `Founder Members' have benefited to date?

Learning with WBS and their SME programme enabled me to focus on running my business rather than working in it. We have seen off the recession and are steadily growing in no small part to the learning and support I have received from them and the alumni. Jim Griffin, Managing Director, Automotive Insulations Ltd Several of my colleagues and I have benefited tremendously from the breadth and depth of the SME courses we have attended at WBS. They are of a quality and relevance that is hard to find,

Prioritising time to improve and develop my professional skills away from the daily coal face of work, reaps daily benefits which has stayed with me for years after the event. The Enterprise Hub has been an immense source of support in my personal and business growth and I would unhesitatingly recommend this process for all those in the SME sector. Richard Evans, Managing Director, Mechatronic Production Systems Ltd The WBS SME programme provided a highly practical educational framework for my business and a fresh perspective and insight. It renewed my vigour and brought new passion, ultimately the programme paid handsome dividends in many ways including benefitting the bottom line. Kiran Mistry, Managing Director, William Jones Clifton Ltd and Mark C. Brown Ltd. I have found our work through WBS invaluable in terms of helping me properly plan the objectives and priorities for our business. The combination of structured input at a practical level and the ability to discuss challenges and solutions with peers has been a key factor in moving us to the next level. Stuart Gray, Managing Director, Portus Consulting Ltd

How can I join?

There are two levels of membership* for the Warwick Business Growth Network Full Membership and Associate membership.
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Full Membership This is available to an owner manager or key manager that has attended and paid for a Warwick SME programme. Benefits of full membership include:
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Discounted rates for Warwick SME events and programmes A presence on the Warwick Business Growth Network web site with a web link to company home page; company logo and short profile An opportunity to provide content for a quarterly eNewsletter

Membership Cost: 300 per annum discounted by 50% for Founding members for the first year of the Warwick Business Growth Networks operation (150) Associate Membership Available to an owner manager or key manager that has been nominated by an existing member and has attended at least one Warwick event. Benefits of Associate membership include:
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Invitation to Warwick events A presence on the Warwick Business Growth Network web site (company name listed) An opportunity to provide content for a Quarterly eNewsletter

Membership Cost: 225 per annum discounted by 33% for Founding Associate members for the first year of the Warwick Business Growth Networks operation (150).
*An associate member can apply to become a full member after attending a Warwick SME programme. All applications for full membership are to be approved by the Steering Group.