As an approved provider in Creative UK’s Business Builder directory, I partner with innovative creative businesses across the UK to help them scale and build capacity through this competitive grant program.
About Creative UK & Business Builder
Creative Enterprise (Formerly Creative UK) is a leading organization dedicated to boosting the creative industries across the UK. Through their extensive offerings—including incubator programs and scale-up initiatives—they support creative businesses at every stage of growth. The Business Builder Grant provides up to £2,500 to help creative companies scale their offerings and build organizational capacity.
My Work with Business Builder Recipients
I’ve had the privilege of working with multiple studios through the Business Builder program, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support across various creative disciplines:
Thread Studio – Advising related to games, interactive media, and organizational partnerships related to digital and physical archives.
Studio ANRK / Ohi Studio – Provided guidance on strategic development, product development, and positioning in the mixed reality games and experiences space.
Megaverse – Supporting mixed reality platform developers and experience designers in becoming investment-ready through strategic planning, business development, and positioning work.
Business Builder Package
Drawing from my experience with Business Builder recipients, I’ve developed a 3 month Business Builder Advisory Package that addresses the most common scaling challenges creative businesses face. This package covers multiple strategic themes, including:
- Mapping the field: Understanding the competitive landscape, and determining where to position your business
- Identifying and catering to your target audience
- Developing your thought leadership profile
- Product Fundamentals: Building a product roadmap and determining product market fit
- Pitching and Partnerships: Developing pitch materials and identifying the right partnership opportunities
- Production and project management methodologies
- Operations: Meetings, communication tools and processes
Packages be tailored to your specific needs and grant objectives.
Whether you’re looking for structured support with the themes above or require a completely bespoke approach based on your studio’s unique challenges and opportunities, I’m happy to help you make the most of your Business Builder grant.
Ready to Apply?
The Business Builder program accepts competitive applications throughout the year. If you’re a creative business looking to scale and are considering applying for this transformative grant, I’d be happy to discuss how we might work together to maximize your growth potential.
Feel free to reach out with any questions about the application process or how the Business Builder Package can support your creative business as it scales.