Our research found that 72% of community businesses work closely with others, and that this is one of the most important forms of support a community business can get.
Bill Graham, Manager at New Wortley Community Centre in Leeds, and regular guest blogger, shares why he values having different networks to support and grow their community business.
We all have our own networks, whether it’s family, friends, business or elsewhere. Together they add to the rich tapestry of the life we lead.
But for various reasons, sometimes these networks break down (lack of contact, miscommunication and differences of opinion). For families, I’m sure this can all happen in a day and yet they can be repaired just as quickly. The family unit has to be strong to survive! Maintaining good relationships can often feel like a balancing act, but where we see value in them, we brush our differences under the carpet to progress forward.
So, what is the value of community business networks?
Community businesses tap into many networks: local networks, city-wide networks and national networks and these can take many forms.
To read the rest of this article, please visit: ‘The best networks are like family’: The value of community business networks
