National Enterprise Network Appoints blip as First Official Patron
blip, a specialist small business insurance provider, has partnered with the National Enterprise Network (NEN). blip became the first official patron and business insurance provider for all NEN members.
This partnership offers NEN members access to affordable small business insurance, a growth-focused business community, and a share of blip profits.
The NEN, as a representative of business support for micro, small, and startup businesses, has an established community of dedicated enterprise support providers delivering impact at the community level across the UK. By partnering with blip, NEN members could navigate the complexities of small business insurance with ease, protecting their businesses and livelihoods with an insurance provider passionate about small businesses and supporting business owners.
As a fully digital insurance provider, blip simplified the process of purchasing insurance, making it clear and accessible with jargon-light policies at competitive prices. This partnership enabled NEN members to get a quote for small business insurance in just three clicks. Beyond essential coverage, including Public Liability and Employer’s Liability, Blip championed the financial well-being of small business owners through its pioneering profit-sharing model, allowing NEN members to receive up to 10% of total policy premiums back annually.
Gary Ross, CEO & Founder of blip, says “We are thrilled to partner with the National Enterprise Network, whose dedication to community-level support for UK businesses resonates deeply with our values at blip. We want to help small business owners grow and succeed and welcome the addition of NEN’s incredible network. Each one of our members becomes an integral part of the blip community, fostering an environment where knowledge and expertise can grow among like-minded entrepreneurs.”
Alex Till, chair of NEN, says: “We are delighted to welcome blip onboard as our first official patron. We are delighted they are joining our mission to provide the country’s micro and small businesses with the support they need to thrive.”
The NEN has been on a mission to enhance the business support sector for more than 25 years, representing enterprise agencies offering independent and impartial advice, training and mentoring to new and emerging businesses. NEN’s mission aligns with blip’s ethos to support the development of small businesses in the UK by providing value through its growth focused community.