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Empowering ethnic minority businesses

With support from Mastercard, Be the Business has empowered ethnic minority leaders from small and- medium-sized businesses around the country.

We’ve helped them succeed in the digital economy through free guidance, helpful tools, and personalised programmes.

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Our Mission

Working together to help ethnic minority business owners grow in the digital economy

Our mission at Be the Business is to get the UK economy back on its feet by supporting the key people who make this happen – small business owners.

Research consistently shows that outcomes for ethnic minority business owners and entrepreneurs are worse than those for the general business population in the areas of productivity, turnover and non-financial goals, despite higher-than-average levels of entrepreneurialism and innovation. We want to help change this.

Together, with Mastercard Strive UK we’ve helped over 1000 businesses grow and learn through personalised mentorship, advisory boards, and tailored digital tools.

While this partnership comes to a close, the lessons learned and the success stories we've fostered will continue to shape the future of business support for EMBs. We are proud to have been part of such a transformative journey and remain committed to helping small and medium-sized businesses grow and succeed.

For those looking for continued support, Be the Business offers The Productivity Programme — designed to boost growth and efficiency through expert-led guidance and resources.

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Download our business guide

The “Seven Steps for Setting Your Business Up for Success” guide is designed to give business owners a solid understanding of the steps necessary to set up a successful business. You’ll gain practical tools, learn how to cultivate a growth mindset and find out how to protect your business. This resource is an invaluable tool for business owners looking to grow confidently and sustainably.

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