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Be brave.
Be challenged.
Be accountable.
It’s time to work.

 

These are the things that define us. The things that ultimately dictate how successful we’re going to be. How brave we’re prepared to be. How much we’re prepared to be challenged to find a better way. How much we’re prepared to be held accountable to deliver on the promises we make to ourselves. That’s why people come to BiY. To help become the best they can be. To help them make the right decisions and keep focused on where they want to get to.

Who is it for?

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The specialist group
for consultants and solopreneurs, who have established a niche and a decent living, but now want to push on to the next income level.
1 – 2 people

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The springboard group
for aspiring business owners who are becoming established, but recognise now is the time to work hard on their business to ensure it reaches its full potential.
3 – 5 people

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The breakthrough group
for owner managers whose businesses are solidly established and are now ready to kick on, to break through the proverbial glass ceiling.
6 – 20 people

“BiY is just great… total breath of fresh air. My profile is at an all-time high, I’ve made loads of new contacts and my business has doubled in the past year.”

Paul Dodd. ALLGOOD.

What do you get?

Monthly sessions with your peers

Monthly sessions with your peers

Learning with (and from) others running similar sized and shaped businesses, addressing key issues and challenges.
(Session structure varies by membership level)
'Bizfinder' group

'Bizfinder' group


Find more of the business you want, with intro’s to new contacts and innovative new ways to target your core prospects.

Build your 'connector' network

Build your 'connector' network

BiY is full of well-connected professionals who have a phenomenal number of contacts to help you build your own network.

BiY 'Inspired' awards

BiY 'Inspired' awards

Get yourself and your business recognised, by entering one of our award categories, celebrating the excellence of micro and small businesses in Yorkshire.

Promote your own workshops

Promote your own workshops


If you’re looking to raise your profile, or share your own particular area of expertise, we can help you promote a workshop or speaker session.

Contribute to our bulletins & blog

Contribute to our bulletins & blog

Another great way to raise your profile and become recognised as a thought-leader in your field. We’ll publish your blogs, top tips, and other pearls of wisdom on our website and regular bulletins.

How will it help you?

There are a number of core issues you’re likely to face in developing your own business, regardless of your size and scale. BiY founder Darren Shaw knows what it takes to run a successful business – he’s run and helped run dozens. These are just some of the things he expects you’ll benefit from being in BiY.

Monthly sessions with your peers

Monthly sessions with your peers


Truly defining your niche and proposition

Truly defining your niche and proposition


Clearly articulating your process to convert more clients

Clearly articulating your process to convert more clients


Keeping your sales pipeline flowing (permanently!)

Keeping your sales pipeline flowing (permanently!)


Get more of the business you actually want

Get more of the business you actually want


Be accountable for your growth

Be accountable for your growth


Identifying what resource you need to grow successfully

Identifying what resource you need to grow successfully


Maintaining your drive and motivation

Maintaining your drive and motivation


Being ruthless (and far more productive) with your time

Being ruthless (and far more productive) with your time


It’s time to work
on your business