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Get Ready for Business Growth – Scaling up your creative business? Grow with us!

Creators, entrepreneurs, disruptors. If you’re ambitious and ready to grow, the British Library can help you and your business reach the next level.


Get Ready for Business Growth supports businesses in the creative sector who want to scale up, expand,
develop new business models or launch something new. We provide free online workshops and one-to-one advice from leading creative business experts on everything from marketing and branding to finance
and product innovation.

You might be looking to become more financially resilient, entrepreneurial or implement a new business model. Not sure how? Through online one-to-one sessions and workshops we’ll work together to help you fulfil
your growth potential.

If you’re a successful applicant, you’ll get tailored advice on:
• Financial planning for growth
• Refining your business model and growth strategy
• Product and service innovation
• Creating a marketing strategy
• Building your brand
• Maximising your intellectual property
• Business and IP research
• Good governance and building purpose into your organisation


You will also get automatic membership of our Growth Club where you will have the opportunity to network with your peers and keep in touch with your Relationship Manager. The programme is fully funded by Arts Council England and the British Library.

Previously, we’ve supported over 600 scale-ups to innovate, grow and adapt to challenging circumstances – 75% of them have introduced new business strategies and improved their branding.

Find out if your business is eligible and how to apply today.

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