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Free business support
Starting
You’ve got a great idea or you’ve just started and need some support to navigate the early stages.
Growing
Your business is up and running but you need support to drive and accelerate sustainable growth.
Scaling
Your business is established but you need support to take it to the next level.
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
New Business Board Chair appointed
A new business board chair is confident the York and North Yorkshire economy will grow back and better, as it recovers from the impact of Covid-19.
Expanding your business online
As a business owner, you’ll know by now that success never happens overnight. It takes years of hard work and commitment – and a lot of learning on the go! This is especially true for small business owners looking to master the fundamentals of digital marketing to expand their business online. Digital marketing has evolved
Learning at Work Week
Today (Monday 17 May) marks the launch of Learning at Work Week. This annual event from the Campaign for Learning aims to build learning cultures at work, and put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development.
Events
18th June 202112:00 pm - 1:00 pmFREE
18 June - York Festival of Ideas: Maximise Your Potential: Speak out!
Learn how to communicate with others, create emotional connections, deliver your message, and present the best version of yourself with this motivational event.
30th June 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
30 June - TSCN: An Overview of COMAH in the UK
Do your Health and Safety practises meet legal standards? Learn about the basics of COMAH and how these regulations apply to your business.
16th July 202110:00 am - 3:00 pmFREE
5-16 July - Start your business today with our free online course
Do you want to start your own business, but not sure where to begin? Join our free business course starting 5 July.
Resources
Peer Networks programme
Ambitious businesses in York and North Yorkshire have the opportunity to come together and work collaboratively as part of our new Peer Networks programme.
6 benefits to business - download all guides
Download all of our free guides on how to be more sustainable in your business and start benefiting from the circular economy.
Leadership Series: Empowering your team – learning to delegate and let go
This free webinar will help leaders consider what gets in the way of delegation and how important it is to empower the team to deliver on your behalf.
