Your Business Community (YBC)
United Kingdom
About This Business
Your Business Community (YBC) is a business support service dedicated to providing unlimited free advice, discounted business services, protection against potential prosecutions, free mentoring, access to partner offers, and networking events to its members. Founded in 2014, YBC was established to address the needs of the small business sector, which are often overlooked by traditional bodies such as Federations and Chambers. The organization recognizes that small business owners face unique challenges, including limited access to advice and support, and seeks to create a unified voice for the sector. With a wide range of members from across the UK, YBC has been able to provide guidance and support to thousands of business owners over the past decade. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for greater understanding and support for small businesses, and YBC continues to advocate for the needs of this sector, seeking to educate MPs and Local Authorities about the importance of acknowledging and addressing the changing nature of running a business. By bringing together small business owners and providing them with the resources and support they need, YBC aims to empower its members to work on their businesses, rather than just in them. With a strong network of partners, including organizations such as the British Business Bank, Elite Business Live, and the Small Business Commissioner, YBC is well-positioned to provide its members with access to a wide range of expertise and resources. Whether you are a small business owner looking for advice and support, or a larger business seeking to connect with your target audience, YBC's Partner Membership offers a unique opportunity to meet and collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations. By joining YBC, members can gain access to a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and resources, and become part of a vibrant and supportive community of small business owners.
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Eleanor Thompson
June 10, 2025Underwhelming Experience: Not the Support I Needed
I joined Your Business Community (YBC) with high hopes of finding the support and resources I desperately needed as a small business owner. Unfortunately, my experience has been utterly disappointing. Despite their promise of 'unlimited free advice,' I found the guidance provided to be generic and lacking in depth. The 'discounted business services' were not as discounted as I had expected, and the 'protection against potential prosecutions' seemed more like a sales pitch than a genuine service. The mentoring program, which I was looking forward to, was disorganized and failed to match me with a mentor who understood my specific business needs. The networking events, while well-intentioned, felt like mere social gatherings rather than meaningful opportunities to connect with potential partners or clients. What struck me as particularly concerning was the lack of follow-through on their advocacy efforts. As someone who has faced numerous challenges as a small business owner, I had hoped that YBC would provide a stronger voice for our community. Instead, I've seen little to no impact from their efforts to 'educate MPs and Local Authorities' about our needs. For an organization that claims to understand the unique challenges of small businesses, I found YBC to be surprisingly out of touch. The partner offers, while numerous, did not align with my business requirements, and the overall sense of community felt forced rather than organic. Given the wealth of resources and expertise they claim to offer, I expected much more from YBC. As it stands, I would not recommend this service to fellow small business owners. Perhaps with significant reforms and a renewed focus on providing tangible support, YBC could live up to its promises. Until then, I'm left feeling let down and still in search of the support I need to grow my business.
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