Membership

Four ways to grow with YBC

From a free community profile to full business partnership — choose the level of support, protection and visibility your business needs today.

“YBC helps small businesses protect themselves, get seen, connect with the right people and have a stronger voice.”

Level 1 · Join

Business Essentials

FreeAlways free

Get connected to the community at no cost.

  • Access to YBC Atrium (YBCs Virtual Offices)
  • Access to basic member profile / listing
  • YBC newsletter and policy updates
  • Limited access to online events or selected replays
  • Basic marketplace access
  • Member directory search
  • Introductory mentoring session or “business check-in”
  • Access to selected partner offers
  • Ability to upgrade when needed

For new and curious business owners who want to plug into the YBC community and explore what's on offer before committing.

Level 2 · Protect

Business Support

£22per month, or £229 / year

Everything in Business Essentials, plus:

  • Advertising banner in YBC Atrium (YBCs Virtual Offices)
  • 24/7 legal helpline
  • 24/7 HR and employment helpline
  • Tax, VAT and PAYE helpline
  • Business documents library
  • Health and safety advice
  • Debt recovery support
  • Tax investigation fee protection
  • GDPR / data protection support
  • Discounted mental health counselling
  • Discounted insurance, banking, telecoms, card processing, domains and hosting
  • Two mentoring sessions per year
  • Discounted YBC events
  • 15-Min YBC-Resolve early support scheme (business relationship review)

For the self-employed and small business owners who want support in place before problems become expensive.

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Level 3 · Grow

Business Growth

£39per month, or £399 / year

Everything in Business Support, plus:

  • Rent-free office in the YBC Atrium (YBCs Virtual Offices)
  • AI Business Readiness Assessment and personalised AI learning path
  • Enhanced directory profile
  • Featured member spotlight once per year
  • Ability to publish articles or tips on the YBC site
  • Access to member-only growth sessions
  • Warm introductions where appropriate
  • Monthly “Ask the Expert” sessions
  • Quarterly business review or growth check-in
  • Priority access to speaking slots at YBC events
  • Discounted exhibition opportunities
  • Access to small peer groups, perhaps by region or sector

For business owners who want more than protection: visibility, useful introductions and practical help to move forward.

Level 4 · Lead

Business Partner / Leader

£99per month, or £995 / year

Everything in Business Growth, plus:

  • Full use of YBC Atrium (YBCs Virtual Offices)
  • AI implementation review with human support
  • Partner profile in a separate trusted partner directory
  • Ability to host webinars or workshops
  • Introductions to relevant members, where appropriate
  • Thought-leadership articles
  • Event sponsorship opportunities
  • Priority exhibition offers
  • Roundtable invitations
  • Policy input and survey participation
  • Option to provide exclusive member offers
  • Possibility of becoming an approved YBC mentor / adviser

For established businesses and trusted suppliers who want to lead, partner with YBC and reach the wider community.

Not sure which level fits?

Start free with Business Essentials. You can upgrade any time as your needs change — and book a complimentary business check-in to talk it through.

Talk to the YBC team