What is the Skills Community
Most business owners are very good at what they do regardless of what that is, but it does not mean they have all the answers when it comes to the challenges of running a business in today’s ever evolving and constantly challenging commercial landscape.
The Skills Community offer our unique blend of on-demand, online learning, and peer-to-peer support in a wide range of topic areas ensuring that you have access to the skills that matter most for your business when you need them. From marketing to finance, leadership to technology, we've got you covered.
Why You Should Join
Achieve exponential growth
Unlock a world of knowledge
Dive deep into each subject
Maximum results without a large time commitment
Become part of an engaged learning community
Never run out of opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise
Small Steps Create Giant Leaps
Imagine your bank offering you an account that only required you to deposit £100 but would pay you interest at 1% per week, giving you £68 in interest at the end of the year, you would be interested, right? Of course, you would!
Sadly, that is not what The Skills Community is about, at least not in financial terms. We are, however, offering you the opportunity to invest in your skills and gain practical knowledge and actionable strategies which are arguably more beneficial in the long run.
At the Skills Community we are passionate about helping our community members overcome their learning barriers and achieve exponential growth both personally and for their business by providing opportunities to continuously improve their skills and knowledge, enhance their abilities and propel their business forward to the next level; all in regular, small, incremental steps.
Your commitment
Dedicate quality, distraction-free time (often less than 10 minutes per week) to access the learning content
Undertake the practical, actionable strategy / reflection activity within your business
Engage with your peers in the peer-to-peer community, share your findings and ideas, and support theirs
Address Your Challenges
Lack of Time & Busy Schedule
Let's face it, time management can be a real challenge. Between juggling work responsibilities, personal commitments, and trying to squeeze in some downtime, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! By prioritizing tasks, setting clear goals, and scheduling dedicated learning time, you can take control of your schedule and make the most of every minute. Our sessions offer convenient small microlearning experiences that are designed to provide you with practical knowledge and actionable strategies that you can implement right away. The sessions often require less than 10 minutes of your time, ensuring that you can squeeze in some learning even during your jam-packed schedule, without feeling overwhelmed.
Limited Financial Resources
The harsh reality of limited budgets and competing financial demands is an unfortunate obstacle that many individuals and businesses face. In today's competitive world, the need for continuous skill training and development is crucial for staying relevant and maintaining a competitive edge. However, budgeting for skills development and the costs associated with accessing the training necessary for acquiring new skills can often be an obstacle, making it difficult for individuals and businesses to invest in their professional growth. Through the Skills Community, we help small businesses manage these competing financial demands and budgeting constraints by offering a cost-effective solution that spreads the cost of on-demand skills training over the year via our subscription-based model.
Fear of Change and Stepping Out of Comfort Zone
Whether attributable to Albert Einstein or not (there is some debate), the “Parable of Insanity” in which insanity is described as “doing the same thing over and over and expecting to get different results” holds true in many, many cases. To achieve real change, you need to be brave, stop worrying about failure, step out of your comfort zone and embrace new challenges, but it is easier said than done and often scary especially if needing to be done alone, which is often the situation small business owners find themselves in. Through the Skills Community, our platform provides a supportive environment to learn new skills, develop practical knowledge and actionable strategies and make those changes that will drive your business to the next level.
Lack of Support System or Mentors for Guidance and Advice
Undoubtedly, the world of business is full of exciting opportunities and endless possibilities but regardless of whether you are successful or not, entrepreneurship (or running a small business) can be a very lonely place when facing a new situation or challenge especially one where you need to acquire a new skill or enhance an existing one to achieve a successful outcome.
Learning is more meaningful and impactful when done together with others and the idea of joining a community of learners, where you can connect with like-minded individuals who are just as eager as you to expand their knowledge and grow their skillset is a thrilling one. That's why we encourage active participation in our learning community. By sharing findings and ideas with fellow members and engaging in discussions, you support your growth journey and the growth of your fellow Skills Community members and inspire one another on this remarkable journey towards success.
Lack of Time & Busy Schedule
Let's face it, time management can be a real challenge. Between juggling work responsibilities, personal commitments, and trying to squeeze in some downtime, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! By prioritizing tasks, setting clear goals, and scheduling dedicated learning time, you can take control of your schedule and make the most of every minute. Our sessions offer convenient small microlearning experiences that are designed to provide you with practical knowledge and actionable strategies that you can implement right away. The sessions often require less than 10 minutes of your time, ensuring that you can squeeze in some learning even during your jam-packed schedule, without feeling overwhelmed.
Limited Financial Resources for Training and Education
Limited Financial Resources for Training and Education
Limited Access to Quality Training Programs and Resources
Limited Access to Quality Training Programs and Resources
Lack of Support System or Mentors for Guidance and Advice
Lack of Support System or Mentors for Guidance and Advice