We’re here to boost your small business’ productivity. So you get more out of everything you put in.
Small business is our business
You’re the economic engine: 99.9% of UK businesses are small businesses.
So we’ve been helping small business leaders fulfil their potential since 2017. Because when small businesses win, we all win.
Our programmes have been road-tested by business leaders like you. We’ll help you grow your company, gain a competitive edge and unleash your productivity.
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A lightbulb moment
Productive businesses use less but create more
Say a new 5W LED bulb and a traditional 60W halogen bulb go head to head. The 60W wastes energy, generating heat and light. But the 5W bulb has its processes figured out. It benefits from better technology. It’s more efficient, using less energy to create more light.
You’re 5W material. So let’s flick the switch.
By the numbers
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16,000+
business leaders supported since 2017 -
£501m+
productivity increase -
44%
see turnover rise after our programmes -
80%
made significant changes with our help
Putting small business first
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Your development: Boost your business with our expert-led programmes
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Your voice: Help us understand small businesses challenges
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Your future: Make changes that benefit all of us
Our impact
Supporting businesses
like yours
“I’m so grateful to the board for their help”
Helen Tanner’s company Data³ has embarked confidently on a new phase of growth, after amending its sales and marketing strategy on the advice of a Be the Business board.
“My advisory board helped me scale the business”
BeGenio founder Grace explains how Be the Business and Mastercard Strive support helped turn her mission to end mathematical anxiety into a successful business.
“Now we focus on things that are causing us concern”
Be the Business Boards helped Glider Technology focus and prioritise, and catalysed a funding round that has put wind under its wings.
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Our Partners
Working with industry leaders
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