SURVEY SHOWS INNER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP DOES DELIVER “BETTER BUSINESS – RICHER LIFE” FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND CEO’S

CLEVELAND, OH, March 3, 2009 – Inner Circle®, a franchisor of peer advisory groups exclusively for CEOs and owners of privately held businesses, has released the results of a nationwide membership survey conducted in the Fall of 2008. Inner Circle of Northern New England franchise owner, Dr. Donald Sweet, lead the survey project in his capacity as adjunct professor at the University of New Hampshire. The results will be featured in a research paper that examines whether or not peer group membership has a direct correlation to positive business results.

“The results of our Inner Circle member survey substantiate what earlier research has also found: people who join peer groups report a higher level of performance,” stated Sweet. “Of members who have been with Inner Circle for one year or more, 97% reported better decision making ability, 75% reported higher revenues and profits, and 71% reported a better work/life balance.”

“The survey results tell us we are fulfilling our mission to deliver Better Business - Richer Life for our Inner Circle members,” stated Kylene Golubski, Brand Manager and Vice President of Business Development at Inner Circle corporate headquarters. “Our proprietary Vision Quest process, focus on member accountability and professional meeting facilitation strongly differentiate us from other peer groups concepts and deliver a quantifiable return on investment for our members.”

Inner Circles members are CEOs/owners of non-competing businesses who meet monthly in a facilitated, confidential environment. Topics discussed during Inner Circle meetings are as varied as Members’ companies and include: surviving during an economic slowdown; product and service line diversification; dealing with the special dynamics of family-run businesses; re-branding a product/service; employee compensation plans; and marketing strategy development.

For more information about the Inner Circle member survey, please contact Dr. Donald Sweet via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit his website at http://nh1.theinnercircle.com.

About Inner Circle
Inner Circle is a peer advisory franchise exclusively for CEOs and business owners of small to medium sized companies. Each Circle serves as an interactive think tank, a place where entrepreneurs come to challenge one another and be challenged. By tapping into the wisdom and objectivity of the Circle, Members find they are able to overcome obstacles faster and with greater confidence. Founded in 1985, Inner Circle began franchising in 1997 and was acquired by Cleveland-based franchise investment firm, Merrymeeting, Inc. in 2008. For more information about Inner Circle and to access our online press kit, please visit www.theinnercircle.com. For more information about the Merrymeeting, Inc. family of franchised brands, please visit www.merrymtg.com.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 March 2009 10:57

Inner Circle is a peer advisory group exclusively for CEO's and business owners of small to medium sized companies. Each peer group serves as an advisory board/advisory council that acts as an interactive think tank, a place where entrepreneurs come to challenge one another and be challenged. By tapping into the wisdom and objectivity of the Circle's business advisory board, members find they are able to overcome obstacles faster and with greater confidence due to the business coaching and small business advice they receive from their own personal peer advisory board.

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