Nº 0007 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Be the Business
About this funding
Be the Business is a Department for Business and Trade initiative offering structured support to enhance operational efficiency among small enterprises.
The programme targets ambitious UK-based business owners leading organisations with between 5 and 50 staff members who are committed to performance improvement. Participants benefit from a six-month structured productivity initiative providing practical resources, mentoring from executives at leading national corporations, and networking opportunities with fellow growth-focused business leaders. The scheme encompasses businesses across diverse sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, technology, construction, healthcare, retail and professional services, with availability across all UK regions including Greater Manchester. Organisations engaging with this support gain access to strategic frameworks, peer learning communities and expertise transfer from experienced business practitioners to address operational challenges.
Who can apply
UK-based small businesses employing 5 to 50 staff; ambitious business leaders actively committed to productivity improvements; all business sectors eligible; available across all UK regions including Greater Manchester
How to apply
Not specified in source material
Common questions
- What is Be the Business?
- Be the Business delivers a six-month productivity enhancement programme for small UK enterprises (5-50 employees) combining practical tools, senior professional mentoring and peer networking. Delivered by the Department for Business and Trade across all UK regions, it supports ambitious business…
- How much funding is available?
- Be the Business offers Not specified (non-financial support).
- Who can apply for Be the Business?
- UK-based small businesses employing 5 to 50 staff; ambitious business leaders actively committed to productivity improvements; all business sectors eligible; available across all UK regions including Greater Manchester
- What is the deadline?
- Be the Business accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides Be the Business?
- Be the Business is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for Be the Business?
- Not specified in source material
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0007 of the Manchester Business Services register.