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Kickstart your small business journey

At SBREC you can access specialist business information, market research, and expert assistance. We also organise business support events for you to network and grow your business with confidence.

SBREC membership

Join our membership to gain access to business data that will help you stay ahead of the competition and develop your business strategy. Membership is available to all pre-startups, sole traders/entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium-sized businesses.

Explore SBREC with a virtual tour.

An SBREC membership will give you access to

Business information

The data and resources for SMEs include start-up guidance, information on market/industry data worldwide, plus national and international coverage for statistics, company data and business news.

Webinars, workshops and events

The Centre runs webinars and workshops to help your business with marketing, funding, legal, social media, branding and more. We also host networking events regularly.

Expert assistance

Our expert Business Advisers are available in the Centre to support you with your market research and business queries. They also offer 1-2-1 sessions where you can get tailored advice to help you start and grow your business.

Our remote assistance is available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Hosting an event?

Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre reception

The Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre offers event and meeting rooms for hire. A space dedicated to entrepreneurs at competitive prices, and with SBREC membership you also get 10% discount.

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Meet the team

Our Business Advisers

Business Advisers at the Business Centre

Mohib Ali - Business Adviser

Wendy Foster - SBREC Centre Manager 

Brendan Hastie - Business Adviser

Who else you might meet in the Centre

Customer-facing staff at the Business Centre

Luther Acheampong - Customer Engagement Coordinator

Phoebe Carkett - Marketing Assistant

Nellie Castara - Events Assistant

Daisy Parker - Business Administration

Management staff in the Business Centre

Alex Leader - Head of SME Delivery

Jesi Vaghela - Marketing and Events Manager

Leena Patel - Partnerships Manager