Are you ready to elevate your business success with Amplify?

Welcome to Amplify, the BEC's latest groundbreaking business support programme, proudly launched in partnership with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and the UKSPF (United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund). Amplify is designed to elevate your business success, providing tailored support to 66 businesses that are based in Barking and Dagenham over the next 14 months. 

Our Amplify programme is off to a great start, and we're currently onboarding all participants for our first cohort. Therefore, we will not be accepting more participants for this cohort. However, please continue to register your interest if you would like to participate on Amplify, as we will soon start considering new applicants for the second cohort of the programme, which is scheduled to begin in a few months.

OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES!

For the first time, our business support programme is open to a diverse range of businesses:

• Generic businesses spanning various industries.
• Food businesses, including producers, street food, cafes, restaurants, and event/private caterers.

Tailored Support for Growth:

Upon selection, each business will undergo a comprehensive diagnostic assessment to identify strengths and areas for development. This forms the foundation for a customised support programme, which will include; workshops, training sessions, and one-to-one support to achieve the objectives outlined in their plan.

Programme Values and Principles:

The core values of the Amplify programme remain consistent across industries:

• Foundations for Growth: Supporting businesses in establishing the groundwork for sustainable development.
• Sustainability: Encouraging businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices, reducing their carbon footprint and costs.
• Digital Presence: Developing marketing tools and enhancing digital visibility for businesses.
• Staff Retention: Improving staff retention and fostering flexible work opportunities for borough residents.

Community Growth Through Local Business Development:

Investing in local businesses is not just about individual success—it's about fostering community growth, economic resilience, and a vibrant local ecosystem. Local businesses contribute to the unique identity of a community, generating employment opportunities and building a sustainable local economy. Supporting their development creates thriving, interconnected communities benefiting residents, entrepreneurs, and the entire region.

Specialised Support for Food Businesses:

For food businesses, the programme will cover essential topics such as:

• Understanding Growth Potential
• Building Sustainable Menus
• Developing Brand Awareness
• Digital Transformation
• Supporting Healthy Food Plans
• Increasing Food Sales

Apply for the Amplify Programme today by connecting to the QR code or clicking here.

For more information contact us on reception@barkingenterprisecentre.co.uk