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Your business is up and running but you need support to drive and accelerate sustainable growth.
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How we can help
Who we are
By its very geography, York and North Yorkshire is home to a diverse range of businesses. Regardless of size or sector, we are here to provide free and impartial business support. We are government-funded but locally based, which means that we can provide tailored support based around the needs of our unique region.
Articles
PAPI Innovation workshops to be delivered online
PAPI has moved its innovation workshops online to support businesses during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.
Starting a new business in lockdown
Read how an experienced project director started a new business during lockdown.
Free online trading offer for businesses
Eligible businesses are being offered free subscriptions to a shopping website to help them during the Covid-19 crisis.
Events
03rd June 20209:00 am - 10:00 amFREE
3 June - Make It York Zoom webinar
FREE Webinar
Resources
Free Download: Guide to Social Media Advertising
Social media platforms are providing business owners with ever more ways of reaching potential customers through targeted advertising. Explore the benefits of social media advertising for your business with this free essential guide.
Free Download: Guide to Social Media Strategy
If you’re looking to get serious about your social media and want to use it as a tool for bringing in new customers to your business, you’ll need to develop a great social media strategy.
Free Download: Guide to eCommerce
With the right eCommerce platform and a couple of hours, you could create a shop capable of selling goods around the world. It's never been easier to start selling online.
