Join our Small Business Club
Join an engaging community that supports your business growth and personal development
Birkbeck’s Small Business Club brings together ambitious small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders with our academic expertise, research and growing professional community. As a member, you’ll join a collaborative network which facilitates the mutual sharing of ideas, knowledge and engagement opportunities to ensure businesses can grow, innovate and respond effectively to new needs and challenges.
Regardless of where you are in your growth journey, our Small Business Club is there to support you with tailored interventions, and we look forward to hearing your insights to drive the club’s development too. The Small Business Club is designed to evolve alongside your business.
What your membership offers you
As a member of the Birkbeck Small Business Club, you’ll gain priority access to opportunities that have been designed with the needs of SMEs in mind.
Connect with a like-minded business community
Build meaningful relationships with fellow SME leaders through our diverse programme of networking events, discussions and collaborative activities. Exchange ideas and develop valuable connections within a trusted business network.
Gain access to the latest insights and expertise
Our members are the first to know about our programme of relevant events, including expert-led talks, knowledge sharing webinars, interactive workshops and networking opportunities that blend academic insight and research with practical business knowledge.
Develop your team and your organisation
Stay connected with our professional development opportunities, from SME Masterclasses and executive education programmes to bespoke training designed around your specific goals. We work collaboratively with businesses to create learning experiences that address your challenges and support long-term capacity building. We also welcome your feedback and business insights to support the evolution of our programme development.
Engage with the next generation of talent
Through the events and engagement opportunities we offer, you have the opportunity to exchange expertise and meet with current students and recent alumni. Raise your profile among these audiences and share your knowledge to inspire future professionals.
Become a member today
The easiest way to become a member of our Small Business Club is to join the Birkbeck for Businesses mailing list – make sure to select the company size that correctly describes your business when signing up.
If you already have an idea in mind and would like to discuss this in more depth, please send an initial enquiry to the Innovation Support Unit and we’d be delighted to follow up with an introductory conversation to understand how we can make the most of your membership.