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The people-powered business support community

We are a national movement of thousands of skilled volunteers, entrepreneurs, and strategic partners who believe that no one should have to build a business alone. We share our knowledge to help others grow — powering stronger communities and a more inclusive economy. Entirely free for all small organisations.

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Digital Boost is a social enterprise owned by a charity. Our support is free and unlimited, thanks our collaborations with corporate partners, national and local governments, and community partners who want to deliver social impact and see small businesses thrive.

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Our Impact

Together with our partners and volunteers, we've helped thousands of people to create new ventures, adopt digital, and grow sales. We welcome any small organisation, regardless of stage of growth, size, location, or sector.

36,000+
small organisations supported to date
5,000
skilled volunteer mentors
4.9/5
Trustpilot rating from our community
80%
of mentees made tangible changes to their business
100,000
hours of free support delivered
64%
of those supported are female
48%
of those supported have ethnic minority backgrounds
73%
of mentees increased their digital capabilities
69%
of businesses increased growth expectations
74
Net Promoter Score (NPS) - excellent

How we help small organisations

Our 1:1 mentoring, Masterclasses, peer learning programmes, and local in-person events build skills, networks, and confidence in start ups, sole traders, registered businesses, charities, social enterprises, and schools.

Get started

Work with mentors to validate ideas, stress-test business plans, and set clear priorities.

Adopt digital & AI

Take practical steps to responsibly and effectively adopt AI to automate tasks and multiply impact.

Be more productive

Get practical guidance from experts on finance, funding, prioritisation, and more.

Drive growth

Access personalised support on marketing, sales, and how to build a sustainable, growing organisation.

About BT

At BT we believe that small businesses are the beating heart of our economy, high streets and communities. Through our Small Business Support Scheme we’re using our network, technology, scale and expertise to help small businesses boost their connectivity, cashflow and confidence –and get better positioned for the future.

Partnering with Digital Boost, BT is supporting new mentoring scheme for small businesses, to provide them with free access to its expertise across strategy, marketing, sales, and more.

Through Skills for Tomorrow, BT is helping 1 million small business owners and their employees to improve their digital skills by 2025. BT Skills for Tomorrow provides free webinars, online courses and mentoring to support small businesses to grow online. Support covers crucial topics, including how to prevent cyber-attacks and using social media to reach new customers. Find out more here.

Featured Events

Join expert volunteers and fellow founders for interactive, small group discussions on key topics, to share best practices and experiences.

17th Feb
From Basic to Brilliant: Canva Tips Every Solopreneur Needs

Masterclass

19th Feb
Lab: Building Your Brand's Visual Identity

Workshop

24th Feb
Resilient Leaders: Build Focus, Energy and a Growth Mindset

Workshop

25th Feb
Introduction to Selling on Amazon

Workshop

4th Mar
Beyond AI & Algorithms: What will really get you visibility and sales in 2026

Webinar

5th Mar
What 'Not Ready for PR' Actually Means—And What Would Make You Ready

Workshop

11th Mar
To SEO, or Not to SEO: The Diagnosis Before The Prescription

Webinar

17th Mar
How to Know What to Charge

Workshop

23rd Mar
Your Social Value is Your Business Superpower

Masterclass

Meet the Mentors

These are some of our 5,000+ volunteers who are ready to help you and your small business!

Glynn D.
SEO & Digital Marketer - Glynn Davies SEO Consultancy
Tom G.
Strategy & Operations - Google
Natalya V.
Senior Associate - Oxford Angel Fund
Gill W.
CEO - Buttered Host
Nicola D.
Senior Interaction Designer - Lloyds Banking Group
Piyusha P.
Global Sales and Marketing Manager - Apphienz
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Success stories

"This is amazing! I’ve just had a conversation for an hour and 20 minutes about my website […] and it cost nothing, it’s free!” Read more
Gary

“She’s helped me so much. She’s my accountability person and we catch up every six weeks to two months… It keeps me in check.” Read more
Soni

"I now have my ideal customers and I'm working with them [...] and my client base has tripled!" Read more
Michelle

“Mentoring has increased my confidence in areas where I definitely didn’t have a lot of confidence in what I was doing.” Read more
Keri

“I feel confident enough to do the marketing myself, which I never thought I’d be able to do.” Read more
Kate

“I felt really lost and didn’t know which way to turn. [The mentor] has given me focus.” Read more
Sallyanne

“The Masterclass on email marketing changed my whole business model!" Read more
Abi

“I knew I needed that help and, goodness, did Digital Boost make all the difference.” Read more
Surinder

“Before Digital Boost, I didn’t have a clue. Digital Boost & the mentors are helping me implement & make sure that I get higher visibili...

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Seena

"That was the most valuable call I’ve had since we started the business. I have a new found spring in my step!” Read more
Amelia

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