Discover the BSI Knowledge microbusiness subscription
Running a microbusiness in the UK is no small feat. Yet, they make up a remarkable 22% of the entire business landscape, driving innovation, supporting communities, and powering the economy from the ground up.
Whether you’re a consultant, builder, designer, or tech innovator, you know that agility, credibility and compliance are essential for survival and growth. But there’s a persistent, often overlooked barrier that holds too many microbusinesses back: the perceived cost and complexity of accessing up-to-date standards.
For many microbusinesses, standards are not just a “nice to have”, but a necessity for winning contracts, meeting client expectations and staying competitive. However, traditional models for accessing standards are often designed for larger organizations, leaving smaller firms to navigate a maze of single purchases and outdated documents.
That’s where a BSI Knowledge microbusiness subscription comes in. It provides a solution designed specifically to break down these barriers and empower microbusinesses with affordable, flexible access to the standards and knowledge they need to thrive.
As one BSI Knowledge microbusiness subscription client put it:
“If I were to purchase those standards individually…this would have resulted in a significant sum of money spent by my organization in a short period, impacting cash flow.”
A flexible standards subscription, tailored to you
Developed for companies with fewer than 10 employees and less than £630K turnover per year, the BSI Knowledge microbusiness subscription offers unlimited, view-only access to the entire BSI standards catalogue starting at just £360 a year (1-5 employees).
Key benefits for your business:
Unlimited standards access: Instantly unlock over 100,000 globally recognized standards - no more picking and choosing.
Cost-effective: Use as many standards as you need, as often as you need, for one predictable, affordable price.
Unmatched flexibility: Access standards on demand, whether daily, weekly, or just for that one crucial project.
Stay ahead of change: Always work with the latest standards, so you’re never caught out by updates or compliance shifts.
Easy team access and user management: Share access with your team, manage permissions centrally and ensure everyone is working from the same, up-to-date information.
Instant answers: Respond to client queries on the spot, win more work and deliver with confidence.
No more buying single documents or worrying about missing something important, a BSI Knowledge microbusiness subscription adapts to your business, not the other way around.
As another client told us:
“I maybe used this service to read through a good hundred to 200 different standards... [before] there’s no way I would have been able to go through and read that many standards at all.”
The bottom line: A smart investment for small businesses
But don’t just take our word for it.
90% of our microbusiness subscription clients find their access valuable, whilst 95% would recommend the offer to another organization.
With this solution, microbusinesses are already experiencing the benefits: winning new contracts, strengthening client relationships and operating with greater confidence.
If you are new to standards and want to understand what they are and what is needed to implement one, you might want to explore our suite of free-to-download publications here.
Ready to level up your microbusiness?
Don’t let cost or complexity hold you back. With the BSI Knowledge microbusiness subscription, you can:
Compete with larger firms on a level playing field.
Deliver quality, safety, and compliance with confidence.
Save time, reduce costs, and focus on what you do best.
Register your interest to join the growing community of microbusinesses setting new standards for success.