Open For
Business?
A new Crew Studio documentary speaking directly to businesses across the UK to understand what they do, what pressures they are facing, and what they believe needs to change.
We’re Looking for Businesses With Something to Say. From independent companies and family-run firms to growing teams, established employers and ambitious founders.
The Documentary
What We’re Making
Open for Business? is a cinematic documentary exploring what it really takes to run a business in Britain today.
Against a backdrop of rising costs, political debate, tax pressures, recruitment challenges and changing customer behaviour, the series goes straight to the source: the people running businesses.
Why Now?
Business Is in the Headlines. But Who Is Actually Being Heard?
Politicians talk about growth. Headlines talk about tax, wages and confidence. But the people expected to create growth are often the last to be properly heard.
This documentary gives business owners, founders and senior leaders the space to explain what is really happening on the ground — honestly, clearly and in their own words.
Who We're Looking For
We’re Looking for Businesses With Something to Say.
We want to hear from businesses of all sizes and sectors, from independent companies and family-run firms to growing teams, established employers and ambitious founders.
Small Businesses
Growing Companies
Established Employers
Industry Voices
Start-Ups
High-Street Stores
Freelancers
Why Take Part?
A Platform To Voice Your Business
This is a documentary platform for businesses who want to be understood, heard and represented with care.
01
Share Your Perspective
Put your real experience into a wider national conversation.
02
Show What You Do
Let people see the work, craft, service and people behind your business.
03
Be Part of a Timely Story
Join a documentary exploring one of the biggest questions facing the UK economy.
04
Receive Shareable Exposure
Selected contributors may receive edited clips and social assets from their appearance.
Want to Be Featured?
If your business has a story to tell, we would like to hear from you. Tell us who you are, what your business does, and what you think is making business harder in the UK right now.