Consent

This site uses third party services that need your consent. Learn more

Skip to content

Ambition is great. Action is even better

The Productivity Programme gives you the tools, energy, confidence and connections to tackle your biggest business challenges. You’ll get personalised mentoring, support of a full advisory board, and the inspiration to take control of your company’s future.

Be the Business has one goal: to solve Britain's productivity problem. And we want you to get involved. ​

Since 2017, we’ve helped British small business leaders increase productivity by over £500m. 

We connect you with experts ready to roll up their sleeves and spot ways to boost your productivity. 44% of small businesses we support see turnover rise after our programmes. And 80% have made significant changes with our help. 

Now it’s your turn.

How does it work?

Five male chefs in chef's whites and blue aprons gather around a brown table for a meeting.

Your own advisory board

Learn from the real-world experience of some of the UK’s smartest business brains: senior figures from top companies, independent consultants and respected retirees. 

In 90-minute meetings, roughly every eight weeks, they’ll unpack your challenges and share expertise on finance, marketing, operations, sales and HR. We’ll take care of the admin, so you can plan your next moves.

Two women sit next to each other on a yellow sofa. They are turned to face each other, and the woman on the right is speaking. She also holds a tablet on her lap.

1-to-1 mentoring sessions

Work directly with a member of your advisory board. Ask all the difficult questions and hone the skills you need for success.

As you dig into your business strengths and weaknesses, you’ll want deeper advice on specific challenges. These sessions will fall in between your board meetings, so you keep the momentum going throughout your time on the programme.

Two men and a woman sit around a small wooden desk. The woman is speaking, and the two men are turned towards her to listen.

Online peer sessions

Compare notes, share successes and explore ideas around productivity with peers and guest experts.

Learn from small business leaders facing similar challenges and grow your network in our regular interactive meets.

You’ll also have access to our ‘Get Ready’ tools:

  • A 360 assessment to complete with your team to help identify improvement areas

  • An online learning module focused on getting the most from your board

  • A business balanced scorecard tool, to capture and share your objectives and progress

Who is it for?

Business owners or decision-makers in UK companies, ideally with around 5-50 employees.

Get the brochure

What does it cost?

For just £299+VAT per month you can join The Productivity Programme today. 

Apply now

Success Stories


Don’t just take our word for it…

 “My outlook on my business has changed and I now have lots of useful information to build a business that can prosper. An outside perspective has been invaluable.

Alicia Nelson, Nelson & Long

“Working with a diverse and external board has been hugely useful - bigger picture appreciation and then being blunt about what is needed really helps!”

Tim Burton, Coldhouse Collective

Want to know more?

Check out the stories of other small business owners that we have supported.

Mentors & board members


Our board members, on why they love taking part

Join the movement


Subscribe to our newsletter

Your need-to-knows on propelling productivity.

Sign up

The Productivity Programme for Partners

Partner with us to help your small business customers boost their business.

Find out more