Elevate Your Business: Introducing the Department for Business and Trade Business Academy

At British Superyacht, our core objective is to champion and support our members, ultimately Bringing together the globally renowned quality and excellence of the superyacht industry around the British Isles. We believe that to truly achieve this, and to keep Leading the Industry, we must consistently equip our members—from designers and shipyards to suppliers and brokers—with the best resources available for growth, skill development, and strategic market expansion.

That is why we are thrilled to introduce and link you to a vital new resource designed specifically to bolster the growth of British Superyacht and other businesses: the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Business Academy.

What is the DBT Business Academy?

The Department for Business and Trade is the UK government department responsible for creating a business environment that promotes enterprise, trade, and economic growth. The Business Academy is their dedicated online and in-person resource hub, offering a structured curriculum of training, guides, and events tailored to help businesses of all sizes thrive, both domestically and internationally.

This is not a generic resource; it is a practical toolkit developed by experts to help you navigate the complexities of running a successful enterprise in a global market. For an industry as specialised and internationally focused as superyachting, the insights and training offered by the DBT are invaluable.

The Benefits for British Superyacht Members

Your membership with British Superyacht already connects you to the best in the industry, but involvement with the DBT Business Academy provides several distinct, tangible benefits crucial for upholding our sector’s high standards and expanding your reach:

1. Global Market Mastery and Export Growth: The superyacht industry operates without borders, and a significant portion of our collective success comes from exporting British quality and excellence worldwide. The 'Trade' element of the DBT is central to the Academy. By signing up, you gain direct access to expert-led training on navigating export procedures, understanding foreign market dynamics, identifying new global opportunities, and mastering trade agreements. These resources are essential for any member looking to secure international commissions or expand their supplier network outside the UK.

2. Upholding Excellence through Skills and Training: Our reputation hinges on unparalleled quality and expertise. The Academy offers an extensive catalogue of workshops and webinars designed to upskill your teams in areas ranging from digital transformation and cyber security to sustainable business practices and leadership. This allows your business to stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring you are always Leading the Industry in technical capability and management proficiency.

3. Strategic Insight into Policy and Regulation: The DBT is at the forefront of UK business policy. By engaging with the Academy's content and events, you gain a clearer understanding of the economic landscape, government priorities, and upcoming regulatory changes that could impact the superyacht sector. This foresight is critical for strategic planning, investment decisions, and maintaining compliance, giving you a competitive edge.

Get Involved: Events and Collaborative Learning

The true power of the Business Academy lies in its dynamic event calendar. These events—which include focused webinars, national workshops, and local networking forums—provide opportunities to learn from successful UK exporters and connect with businesses outside the superyacht sector that may offer collaborative partnerships or new supply chain efficiencies.

We strongly encourage you to explore the event listings and register for sessions relevant to your immediate business needs. As British Superyacht, we are Stronger Together, and that ethos extends to sharing knowledge. We urge you to utilise the insights gained from the Academy and share your key learnings with the wider membership through our LinkedIn community or even by submitting an article to the 'British Superyacht latest news' blog on britishsuperyacht.com.

Your Next Step

Take advantage of this powerful, government-backed resource to elevate your business's capabilities, expand your global footprint, and secure your place at the helm of the superyacht sector.

Sign up and explore the full curriculum and event schedule today:

Visit the DBT Business Academy

Stronger Together in Leading the Industry.