Improve Decision-Making Through Peer Experiences

When it comes to growing your business, would you enjoy the opportunity to discuss your pressing issues with someone who has been there, can share their experience, what the result was, and what they might have done differently? The PeerSpective roundtable may be exactly what you want. This uniquely structured discussion will get you insights from your peers, not advice. It is confidential, so issues you may not be able to discuss with your partners, family or friends can gain some potential resolution.

Linda McPherson, Montana Academy of Salons and Linda Michaels Salon and Spa, was very apprehensive to making the commitment. As an expert in her industry, she already has numerous industry support sources, is heavily consulted, and thought she had what she needed through what she thought were similar products.

"The experience I have had with my industry consulting is nothing like what I get from my roundtable. It is specific to all business, not just one industry; business strategies are at the nucleolus of every business." says Linda.

"Entrepreneurs have like minds and are able to connect through shared experiences. I think we have a tendency to get in the way of ourselves, and the group is able to clear the path and inspire me from another view point."
The Edward Lowe Foundation’s PeerSpective Roundtable System ensures a balanced discussion, is confidential and the pressing issues discussed are at the table’s discretion. A glimpse of what the roundtable is like is provided in the video link above. Historic topics have include staff development, employee compensation, marketing, community leadership, and vendor relations. If this group is something you are interested in, apply http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1101450799075-347/The+Growth+Inititative+Application.pdf to join today! This opportunity is provided through the Small Business Development Center at Great Falls Development Authority and is a cornerstone to The Growth Initiative.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Engum

Small Business Development Center Director | Business Advisor | Vice President Business Strategy

300 Central Avenue, Suite 406 | P O Box 949, Great Falls MT 59403

406-771-9032 cell 406-781-6832 fax 406-454-2995

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. This support does not express or imply endorsement of any good, service, entity or individual. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.