Since 2017, Be the Business has supported thousands of small- and medium-sized businesses across the UK through a mix of free online resources and programmes, including our Be the Business Mentoring and Board programmes. In that time, we have seen real and tangible results.
16,000
business leaders have been supported by Be the Business
Over £491m
productivity uplift for businesses that participated in Be the Business interventions
Hear more from our programme participants
My board helped me find my ideal customer
Bala Croman explains how her Be the Business advisory board helped her to refine her marketing and chase the business growth she’d been looking for..
I discovered who I was as a business person
Taiwo’s mentor helped her to rediscover her confidence, work in a way that suits her, and practice self-care to better support others..
I gained business knowledge to bring to my passion project
I gained business knowledge to bring to my passion project.
My board showed me the power of planning for driving sales
Anne’s expert board members showed her how to plan her time, target customers effectively, and achieve the growth she dreamed of..
My advisory board helped me figure out pricing and scale the business
BeGenio founder Grace explains how Be the Business’s support helped turn her mission to end mathematical anxiety into a successful business..
My board helped me to find my confidence
Nathan’s board members helped him put in place some business basics, and find a renewed confidence in himself and his company..
I gained different perspectives from people who aren’t in my industry
Always looking for new ways to grow and learn, Victor joined the Be the Business board programme to gain a new perspective on his business..
My board helped me to turn my mission into a real business
Engage Transform founder Yemi explains how her Be the Business board helped turn her vision of a diverse workforce into a successful recruitment business..
Identify your business’s gaps with expert insight.
After launching TutorHive in 2020, Rushab Shah realised that there were gaps in his business and sought out the Be the Business Boards programme..
My board helped me become a better leader
Support from board members allowed Janine to become a better business leader, and also opened up doors to countless new opportunities..Be the Business Boards
My board helped fill the gaps in my business
Advice from Swati’s board members helped fill the gaps in her business, as well as implement changes that led to a five-fold increase in turnover..Be the Business Boards
Starting a business with one-to-one knowledge from an expert
Tamayo founder Morin used Be the Business’ Mentoring programme to navigate the transition from employee to business owner..Be the Business Mentoring
Spark Sessions helped me validate approach during period of rapid change
Deciding it was time to take better care of herself, Spark Sessions gave Liz Smith a new approach to leadership that has been particularly effective during challenging times..
I’ve built a road into the future
Laura North's mentor has helped her become more efficient and effective, freeing her up to concentrate on sustainable growth – and to develop a healthy work-life balance..Be the Business Mentoring
I became proactive, rather than reactive
Using the experience of a supportive business mentor gave Sam Marriott-Dowding the framework to work on his business, rather than just in it, and by the end of his 12-week programme he had won three new clients..Be the Business Mentoring
I’ve now got goals designed to be realistic and achievable
Utilising a mentor has helped Mildred Talabi solidify and flesh out her goals – breaking the big ambition down into yearly objectives that are bite-sized, manageable and achievable chunks..Be the Business Mentoring
My mentor challenged me in a good way
While mentoring is a great way for business leaders to sense check the big decisions they have to make it is also very helpful to set a founding strategy, as Meena Anand found out..Be the Business Mentoring
An advisory board helped this business focus and prioritise
Be the Business Boards helped Glider Technology focus and prioritise, and catalysed a funding round that has put wind under its wings..Be the Business Boards