Free expertise, support and resources to help your business grow.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Visit our Coronavirus hub for up-to-date advice and information for your business
Looking to get your business online? Join ShopAppy.com free for 12 months
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
5 things businesses need to know about further easing of COVID restrictions on Monday 12 April
What businesses need to know about COVID restrictions easing
David A. Kerfoot message to businesses as he steps down as LEP Chair
As David .A. Kerfoot MBE DL stands down as Chair of the York and North Yorkshire LEP, here is a personal letter to all businesses across the region.
National Love Local Day – business nominations
Businesses in York and North Yorkshire have been nominated as most loved as part of national Love Local Day.
Events
13th May 20219:30 am - 11:00 amFREE
13 May - Ad:Venture: Strategic Marketing
Learn how to develop your marketing strategy in a clever, cost-effective way with this interactive, informative webinar.
18th May 202112:15 pm - 2:00 pmFREE
18 May - Ad:Venture: Introduction to PR for New Businesses
Learn about the world of PR and gain all the tools and knowledge you need to boost your business.
25th May 20215:30 pm - 8:00 pmFREE
4 & 25 May - Ad:Venture: Enhancing Resilience in Business
Resilience is essential for the effective leader. Learn practical and proven psychology tools that will improve your own resilience in this workshop.
Resources
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.
Social Media Series: Using LinkedIn to expand your network and attract new opportunities.
This free webinar explores how to use LinkedIn to promote yourself and your business to attract the clients and opportunities that you want.
