10,000 Small Businesses UK

Unlocking Small Business Potential

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme, designed by leading experts from UK universities, equips small business and social enterprise leaders with the skills, tools, and network to scale, create jobs, and expand their impact.

About the Programme

Designed by leading experts with Saïd Business School and the Aston Centre for Growth, this programme gives UK entrepreneurs 100 hours of high-quality business education. Through online learning and seven days of in-person sessions, participants engage in workshops, coaching, and networking to drive growth and scale their businesses.
70%
Reported Increased Revenue 12 Months After Graduating¹
76%
Expect to Grow Their Team in Two Years¹
95%
Feel More Effective as a Leader²

Sources: 1 Impact Report 20252 Data is self-reported by 10,000 Small Businesses UK alumni, surveyed 12 months after program completion since 2010.

Who is Eligible?

Applicants must be primary owners or senior decision-makers of established businesses. Requirements include:

  • Business must have been operating for at least three years
  • Must employ between 5 and 50 people
  • Must have generated at least £250,000 in turnover in the previous financial year
  • Applicant should not have completed any recent management education

 

Curriculum

Through 10,000 Small Businesses UK, participants identify growth opportunities and concrete next steps for their business, with the goal of supporting business growth, job creation, and expansion into new markets.

Alumni Perspectives

10,000 Small Businesses is available to business owners from all sectors, across the United Kingdom.

Meet Jemma Phibbs

School Space, London

Meet Gurinder Dhillon

Otto Car, London

Meet Rosie Ginday

Miss Macaroon, Birmingham

Source: Data summarized from internal programme documents maintained since programme inception in 2010.

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