Webinars launched to support business grant applicants
Two new webinars have been launched for applicants of the North Yorkshire Small Business Grant scheme. The scheme will reopen on 6 May 2024.
Update 20/05/2024 – The recording of these webinars is available to watch here
More information will follow in the next couple of weeks including what you can apply for, eligibility and more. Keep your eyes peeled for our emails and we will let you know more when we have it.
Two essential parts of the application process are a solid business plan and cash flow forecast. To support you in writing these, we are launching two webinars with our partners at Enterprise Cube. Enterprise Cube have worked with the Growth Hub over the past two years to support startup businesses through their Strive Live Startup Incubator, supporting over 150 early stage businesses in our region. These webinars will be recorded, and a link to the recording will be sent to all who have registered, whether or not they were able to attend the live session.
16 May: A Guide to…Writing a Business Plan
All good businesses start with a good idea. And turning that idea into a business requires a plan. Even if you don’t need to apply for funding, it is still important to write up a business plan. This webinar covers the essentials of writing a business plan, and how it can be used when applying for grants.
17 May: A Guide to…Writing a Cash Flow Forecast
Predicting your revenue forecast and expenses when starting a business is one of the most important, yet neglected, areas of business planning. This webinar will cover the essentials of writing a cash flow forecast, and how they can be used when applying for grants.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
These webinars are to support the North Yorkshire Small Business Grant scheme.
The grant forms part of North Yorkshire’s £16.9 million UK Shared Prosperity fund allocation. £5.4million from Rural England Prosperity Fund has also been allocated. In 2023/24, North Yorkshire Council has a funding pot of £450,000 for the Small Business Grant scheme.
Click here for further information about North Yorkshire Council’s funding programmes.
Scams warning as Self Assessment customers targeted
Scammers often impersonate HMRC, offering fake refunds or demanding urgent payments to steal personal and banking information. They may say it’s safe to share personal details. It’s not. Passwords, usernames, and access codes are private and customers should never share them, even with someone they trust or who helps them with their tax.
York and North Yorkshire farms urged to apply for sustainability funding
Farms and businesses that have had an energy audit can now apply for funding up to £49,950 to help decarbonise their businesses. York and North Yorkshire’s Business Sustainability Programme will help farms and businesses implement changes that have been recommended by the local authority or Grow Yorkshire decarbonisation support programme or one which has been done by a suitable private sector organisation.
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Steps into Digital: Digital Marketing Mastery
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Steps into Digital Programme
The Steps into Digital programme focusses on strategic, guided steps toward adopting the right digital tools and practices for your business. Emphasising a supportive, paced approach to digital transformation, accessible and manageable to all at any level.
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Yorkshire businesses get £2.4m digital innovation boost
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BOOST: A marketing support programme for York and North Yorkshire tourism and hospitality businesses
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Made Smarter Backs Unity Racing on the Road to Singapore
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