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Who BGEM is for

The owner who carries the weight of the decision.

A BGEM member is a business owner or leader who carries the weight of important decisions and wants a trusted room of peers to help them think clearly, solve problems and grow.

Twelve seats to a room

Five marks of a member

You are probably the right person if…


You do not need to tick every line perfectly. These describe the people who get the most from the room, and who make it better for everyone in it.

You are responsible for results

You run a business, lead an enterprise or manage an organisation.

You are ready to move forward

You have a challenge, opportunity or ambition that would benefit from other perspectives.

You are carrying too much alone

You want people you can speak openly with about the real issues.

You are open to being challenged

You value honest questions, fresh thinking and practical accountability.

You are willing to contribute

You bring experience, listen well, respect confidentiality and follow through.

Could this be you?

Different businesses. The same weight.

BGEM members come from different kinds of business and leadership. The right room depends on your role, your business and your needs.

You might be

A sole trader

You might be

An established SME owner

You might be

A professional services leader

You might be

A charitable trust leader

Not sure which room fits? Every BGEM room holds twelve members, and a confidential conversation comes before a place is offered. See the three rooms

The simplest way to say it

A business owner who wants to think better, decide better and grow better, alongside others willing to do the same.

The invitation

Don’t make every important decision alone.

The right room changes the quality of the decisions you make. Tell us about your business and your city, and Eugene will be in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.

Twelve seats to a room