Leading a Business can be The Loneliest Place in the World
Who is it for and Why This Works?
Being an owner-manager can be isolating. You can’t always share your challenges with your team, partners, or even family. This is a place for shared experiences, learning, and growth, a trusted network for strategic insights and mutual support. It is NOT for start-ups—this is for established leaders with 5+ employees.
Why does it work?
- Train your brain like you would train your body
- Save money by avoiding costly mistakes
- Accelerate your growth with real-world insights
- Develop a formidable bond with other business leaders
- Push your limits – Step into the Zone of Uncomfortable Debate (ZOUD)
3 Key Reasons to Join
- You need a confidential space to talk, gain insights, and receive valuable advice.
- You’ll meet like-minded individuals who understand your journey.
- Exchange tips, strategies, and problem-solving techniques.
Format & Structure
- Bi-monthly in-person meetings (6 per year)
- Exclusive peer group (7-8 members)
- 4.5 hour sessions, structured yet flexible
- Post-session social opportunities
- Afternoon meetings for better engagement
- Professional facilitation ensuring quality discussions
- Structured learning component to keep insights fresh
- Venues & Lunch: First & last session at a B4 official venue, other sessions at volunteer venues
- 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM format with optional post-session drinks
Key Benefits
- A strong peer network: Exclusive access to a trusted group of business leaders.
- Private community: Ongoing engagement via WhatsApp group.
- Lunches and dinners for those from all groups to attend and get to know each other.
- Fresh learning every session: Expert-led structured learning component.
- Optional 1:1 coaching: Additional support available for deeper insights.
- Hosting opportunities: Leverage your venue for greater exposure.
Eligibility & Selection Process
- Must be an owner-manager with at least 5+ employees
- No start-ups – this is for experienced leaders
- Application-based selection – you’re not guaranteed a spot
- Seeking committed, engaged members who will participate actively
- We are interviewing for members, not just accepting registrations
Investment & Pricing
Rate includes 6 sessions, facilitation, and networking opportunities:
- B4 Members: £2,000+VAT pre 31/12/2025, £2,500+VAT thereafter
- B4 Platinum Members: £1,500+VAT pre 31/12/2025, £2,000+VAT thereafter
- B4 Corum Members: £1,000+VAT pre 31/12/2025, £1,500+VAT thereafter
- Non-Members: £3,000+VAT pre 31/12/2025, £3,500+VAT thereafter
- Optional 1:1 coaching: Additional £500+VAT per session
Our Expert Facilitator
Peter Swanson, Founder & Executive Chair, Intertronics
Peter is the founder and executive chair of Intertronics. He started the business selling replacement soldering iron tips. Having witnessed seismic technical and commercial changes in the UK electronics manufacturing industry over the last four decades, and rolling with the punches, he now presides over an adhesives business with a diverse, technical customer base. He spends a lot of time thinking strategically, finding new people to work in the company, finding new products to sell, and mentoring the Senior Management Team (the people who really run the business). He loves trying to keep up with the latest sales & marketing trends, and generates a lot of our marketing content.
Peter is a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University School of Management, a Non-Executive Director of a technology PCB start-up, and runs an SME networking group. In spare moments he attempts to assuage his GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome), tries to play all these guitars, supports Northampton Saints rugby club, and muses over many past Glastonbury festivals.
Official B4 Venues
The Yurt & Huts & Nicholsons
The Yurt & Huts & Nicholsons
The Yurt & Huts & Nicholsons
The five Private Huts at The Yurt are perfect for our leaders events offering privacy and intimacy. The food provided by Andrew Carr and his team from The Yurt is reason enough to visit but when you combine the environment with the output it's a winning combination.
Blenheim Palace
The Yurt & Huts & Nicholsons
The Yurt & Huts & Nicholsons
Blenheim is an inspiring venue and has hosted many of our leaders events. Pictured is The Orangery which B4 uses for its regular breakfast events but our leaders events meet in the private meeting rooms for maximum discretion.
Keble College
The Yurt & Huts & Nicholsons
Keble College
Keble College is one of Oxford University’s largest colleges. Built in 1870, its iconic red brick buildings have attracted much attention over the years. Located just 300 metres north of the original college, our graduate hub, The H B Allen Centre, is one of the most exciting and significant new building projects in Oxford and play host to our leaders events.
Rhodes House
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Keble College
Since its opening in 1929, Rhodes House has been an Oxford landmark, a historic Grade II* listed country house in the heart of the city. Today, it is also home to the city's newest and most technologically advanced conference centre, creating the ideal spaces to bring people together. What a perfect location for our leaders events.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, Le Manoir is postcard-perfect.
Created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc OBE, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is one of the country's most cherished manor house hotels. A special venue for our leaders events without doubt. Please note Le Manoir will is closed for 18 months from 1st January 2026.
Hundred Hills
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Immerse yourself in the art of fine winemaking, all while enjoying the stunning surroundings and craftsmanship of Hundred Hills. Enjoy elegant wine-paired lunches overlooking the vines to beautiful guided tours and curated tasting experiences.
The Randolph Hotel
The Randolph Hotel
The Randolph Hotel
With stunning views of Oxford’s spires and the Ashmolean Museum, The Randolph Hotel is a landmark venue for our leaders events. Discover impressive event spaces of all sizes, stylish accommodations, and an expert events and catering team on hand to ensure the perfect meeting or event.