SBREC membership
Develop your business with SBREC membership
SBREC membership provides UK small businesses with access to essential business information, including company contacts and market research, to support your business's success.
Free access membership
This membership is ideal for anyone thinking of starting a business as it gives you access to our Centre where you have space to work, databases for market research and specialist information, and Business Advisers on hand to help you with queries.
Remote access to the databases:
- Business Source Premier
- Cobra
- European Newsstream
- Exporters Almanac
Access in the Centre:
- All databases
- Flexible workspace
- Free Wi-Fi
Additional benefits
- Quarterly members' newsletter with exclusive discounts and offers from our partners
- 10% discount on room hire at the Centre
Access our premium data remotely
For just £229, you can access most of our databases remotely for 12 months, starting from your purchase date. Our Business Advisers are available to support you with queries via email 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Remote access to the databases:
- Global Trade Tracker
- IBISWorld
- Global Data
- Business Source Premier
- Cobra
- DataGardener - company intelligence
- European Newsstream
- Exporters Almanac
- Statista
Access in the Centre:
- All databases
- Flexible workspace
- Free Wi-Fi
Additional benefits
- Quarterly members' newsletter with exclusive discounts and offers from our partners
- 10% discount on room hire at the Centre
| Database | Paid | Free |
|---|---|---|
| Beauhurst | No | No |
| Business Source Premier | Yes | Yes |
| Cobra | Yes | Yes |
| DataGardener - company intelligence | Yes | No |
| DataGardener - government procurement | No | No |
| European Newsstream | Yes | Yes |
| Exporters Almanac | Yes | Yes |
| Global Data | Yes | No |
| IBISWorld | Yes | No |
| Statista | Yes | No |
Regardless of membership, everyone has access to all databases in our Centre.
Membership details
Processing your application
Please allow two working days to process your application. Your Membership ID will be emailed to you and it will become active the first time you use it.
Renew
Free membership will automatically expire after a year. When the 12-month period approaches, you'll be sent an email with the option to renew your membership.
For paid membership, your contract will renew automatically at the end of the 12 months. For more details please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions. Alternatively, you can email us.
Cancel
You can email us anytime to cancel your free membership.
For paid membership, you have the right to cancel your membership within 30 days of subscribing, on the condition that you have not used any benefits, including access to the databases remotely. You will be charged an administration fee for cancellation.
When you subscribe to any of our memberships, free or paid, you must provide us with complete and accurate contact information. Some of the database providers will require your email address and your membership number to enable you to have access to their database. This is the only time they will use your email address and will not pass it on to any 3rd party. They are all GDPR compliant.
You can download data from most of the remote access databases, but it must be within the Copyright Law.
Itemised copyright limits:
- Fame, a list of 100 companies per day or five full reports
- Global Data, 5% per report; COBRA, 5% per report
- European Newsstream / Business Source Premier, 1 article or 10% of an issue whichever is the smallest amount
- IBISWorld, 5% per report
Legislation advice is available on the Copyright Licensing Agency website.
If you quote from a database - for a business plan - you must cite the source.
All data that is downloaded or printed is for personal use only. You must not sell or share the data. If you sell or share the data, your subscription will be cancelled without any refund.
Exclusive Networking In addition to access to specialist resources, business support, and workspace with your membership, you will also receive exclusive, invite-only access to select networking events, creating a more focused and meaningful environment to build relationships, share insights, and explore opportunities. The networking events connect you with a vibrant, high-quality professional community for you to develop peer to peer support.
Offers You can also benefit from our exclusive quarterly email, featuring carefully selected offers, discounts, and new opportunities. Curated specifically for SBREC members, this update ensures you stay informed about valuable deals and initiatives that can support your business growth and enhance your membership experience.
Upcoming events
Join our business support webinars to learn more about how you can use our data, as well as develop your skills in marketing, sales, budgeting, and more.