Running your business
Free workshops, events and research services for founders who have launched, are ready to sharpen their skills and boost their business.
Masterclass workshops
Delivered by industry experts, sessions go deeper into key topics such as social media, AI, pricing and forecasting. Practical and hands on, you’ll apply learning directly to your own business, mastering new skills session by session.
Mentoring
Structured mentoring for eligible businesses, delivered by experienced entrepreneurs and growth programme graduates. Over six one-hour sessions, mentees gain practical insight and goal setting support from those who have scaled before. Eligibility applies.
Please note: Our current mentoring sessions are fully booked. But please email us to register your interest in future mentoring opportunities. You can also sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page to be the first to find out about new programmes and events.
Email scaleup@bl.uk to register your interest
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