A partnership between the University of Surrey and South East England Chambers of Commerce to help people start their own bus ... inesses. The aim of Silver Academy is to support the development of the local SME sector by providing a real enterprising alternative for developing new business models suitable to this sector; harnessing the direct experiences of local businesses and developing new levels of engagement between Universities and business networks for the benefit of its members. The aim is to create new levels of motivation through business mentoring, peer to peer mentoring and networking and directing individuals to the range of first class services and support materials available but which are failing to reach many people. The Academy proposes a programme of cutting edge research complimented by two pilot programmes of direct intervention. A combination of empirical and desk top research will question personal development for its members. read more