The Director’s Hub: founders’ ‘support’ club

A peer-to-peer hub for small business directors expands to help more entrepreneurs.

A peer-to-peer networking group for small business directors is expanding across Sussex to create more opportunities for like-minded entrepreneurs.

Aimed firmly at business owners who don’t have a big management team to support them, The Directors’ Hub connects individuals who want to share knowledge and achieve growth.

The Hub already has peer-to-peer support groups in Brighton and Mid Sussex and has now launched in Eastbourne and Worthing. There are plans to create more in Crawley, Chichester, and Hastings in 2023.

Founder and entrepreneur Sonny Cutting said: “The Directors’ Hub has grown from a tiny seed of an idea into something which is much-needed and much-supported by small business directors throughout Sussex.

“I’m delighted to announce the new Hubs and intend to open more in 2023. I want to support entrepreneurs who want guidance from those facing similar issues. They can meet in a welcoming environment where they can discuss ideas and let off a bit of business steam.”

Each hub is an intimate, informal support group with 12 like-minded members who meet once a month to share successes, discuss business issues and learn strategies to help with business growth. At each meeting members have the chance to chat and get to know each other followed by a motivational speaker and then a topic for discussion. There is also a closed WhatsApp group where members can chat and ask for advice at any time.

“We wanted to create something that would provide real value for small businesses, that was unlike other large-scale peer-to-peer groups. At The Directors’ Hub you get to know other business owners well, build lasting and meaningful relationships and receive the support larger companies get from their management teams,” added Mr Cutting.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the way it has grown, indicating a clear need for this kind of peer-to-peer support group, and I look forward to adding more Hubs in Sussex and beyond in the future.”

Mr Cutting plans to grow The Hub, which is part of the Sussex Business Show and has been running for three years, to 20 groups. He is also in the process of creating a new website to support both.

The hubs meet once a month in different locations around Sussex. Hurstpierpoint Hub meets on a Wednesday afternoon for Lunch Hub, Brighton Hub meets on a Tuesday evening for the Supper Club, Eastbourne Hub meets Tuesday evening and Worthing Hub meets Wednesday afternoon. 

As well as offering a standard membership at £600+VAT, there’s a tiered membership for those who want to be involved with more than one group in their designated area. For more information about joining visit directorshub.uk or call Sonny Cutting on 07889
533641 or visit sussexbizshow.com