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Business is better with people around you.

Meet other business owners, learn from industry experts and have your interests represented locally and nationally.

2 Network meetings with a trusted partner, free for each member
  • Networking events through the year
  • Training led by industry experts
  • A voice with policymakers

Connections that lead somewhere.

Our networking events are built for real connections. Meet fellow business owners, share experiences and work together on new ventures, at events held through the year.

Each member can attend the first two network meetings of a trusted partner free of charge.

Business owners talking over coffee at a networking event First two meetings free

Everything you plug into.

Other business owners, trusted partners, industry experts and the people who shape policy, all linked to you through one membership.

  • Other members

    Meet fellow owners and work on new ventures together.

  • Networking events

    Events through the year, built for real connections.

  • Trusted partners

    Your first two meetings with a trusted partner are free.

  • Promotion to members

    Market your services to other members at no cost.

  • Training

    Sessions on leadership, new technology and marketing.

  • Industry experts

    Learn from the industry experts who lead our training.

  • Policymakers

    We represent your interests locally and nationally.

  • Legislation updates

    Updates on new legislation and incentives, such as GDPR.

Training that keeps you ahead.

Programmes led by industry experts, built around the challenges members face now.

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Leadership

Sessions to improve how you lead your team and your business.

New technologies

Learn new technologies that help you stay competitive in your field.

Marketing strategy

Insights into marketing strategies for your business.

New legislation

We keep members up to date with new legislation and incentives, such as GDPR and employers' latest responsibilities.

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A voice for small businesses.

Membership includes our advocacy work, which represents your interests at a local and national level. Our team engages with policymakers and influencers so the needs of SMEs are part of the decisions that affect them.

By joining, you add your weight to a collective effort for the rights and growth of small businesses.

  • Represented locally and nationally
  • Engagement with policymakers
  • Promote your business to other members at no cost
  • A website review system and CRM
  • 10% off a new or redesigned website

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All of this for £129 a year.

One membership covers you and your family. Add staff for £49 a year each. Your membership can take up to 48 hours to process, then your welcome letter and certificate arrive by email.

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