NORTH WEST COUNTRY IS PARTNERING WITH THE BETTER SMB LIMITED TO BRING YOU A HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK PROGRAMME
Performance Intelligence For Business Decisions
North West Country business association are foundation partners of The Better SMB Limited to bring our members the High Performance work programme.
Simply log into The Better SMB and sign up for PerformIQ, the business intelligence tool to help you measure your business and compare to others in your industry. There are free subscriptions for snap shots of your business, or pay a small monthly fee to get industry comparisons, a high performance community, and tips and tricks for improvement.
Nort West Country business association can then see an anonymised and aggregated view of all member data and see where businesses need the most help. Each year we will design our work programmes to bring you support where you need it most.
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Join a Cohort and Get a Head Start
We are hosting High Performance Cohorts for businesses to learn high performance leadership. Each cohort lasts for 12 months, where three of our best advisors provide individual advice across 8 woprkshops. Each cohort will be guided by our three outstanding coaches below.
To registger your interest for a cohort contact us.
Advisors
ANDREW HOWARD
Andrew Howard brings over 30 years of commercial and executive-level experience to his role as a business advisor at Prime Strategies. His career spans multiple sectors including distribution, B2B services, manufacturing, professional services, retail, FMCG, health and safety, and the not-for-profit sector — with leadership roles in both New Zealand and international markets.
Andrew has held CEO, GM, and Board-level positions, led national franchises, supported acquisitions and transitions, and built start-ups from scratch. He understands the challenges business owners face because he’s lived them — from negotiating with suppliers and hiring staff, to managing cashflow, scaling operations, and preparing a business for sale.
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MALHAR PANCHWAGH
With a strong background in relationship management and leadership across multinational companies, Malhar brings a commercially astute and client-first approach to financial advice. Specialising in home loans and having a keen interest in business finance for SMEs, he helps clients secure the right lending solutions for both personal and business growth.
Having founded, scaled, and successfully exited his own business, Malhar understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities small and medium business owners face. This experience shapes his practical, empathetic advice when it comes to structuring finance for growth, managing cash flow, or funding new ventures.
Malhar takes a holistic approach, aligning home loans, business lending, and investment strategies to help clients build sustainable financial well-being. He believes that great advice goes beyond getting the best rate. It’s about creating a clear, long-term strategy that supports every stage of life and business.
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PETER BRISTOW
Focusing on leadership and executive wellbeing, Coach Pete can help you find the time to stay supported and healthy while you balance your business needs.
Having spent many years as a fitness coach and personal trainer, Pete’s leadership skills have helped him create recipes for success for every executive.
It’s not about getting half an hour in the gym every day and doing things outside your abilities, it is about discovering what your capabilities are and how to shape those for a healthy leader.
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