Growing a business
What do you want to learn?
- I want to know how to plan and prepare for growing my business
- I want to expand my business’ premises and invest in new equipment
- I want to learn where to get started with exports
Your business is established, on a secure footing, and is turning a profit. Is now the time to think about growing and expanding? You might need to meet growing demand, or have new products and services you’re keen to add to your offer. In this section, we help you assess whether you can manage your business’ growth and how you can do it sustainably to balance risk and reward in taking your business to the next level.
Take the next steps
Planning to grow your business
Your business is going well, your customer base is growing, so how do you take the next steps to grow it?
Upgrading premises and equipment
Investing in growth can mean investing in larger premises and new equipment to meet demand.
Reaching new markets can open up significant opportunities for growth for businesses if you know how.
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Secure your place: Business Support Programmes 2024
The Growth Hub is hard at work curating a new package of business support programmes for 2024. The programmes will be available to businesses located in North Yorkshire, funded by North Yorkshire Council’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
Choc Affair Wins Prestigious Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber Award
The region's manufacturers took centre stage at Insider's 2024 Made in Yorkshire Awards. The prestigious event celebrated Yorkshire and Humber's world-class companies and their impact. One of the big winners was Choc Affair, the beloved York chocolatier renowned for its ethical and award-winning creations. Choc Affair clinched the top spot in the Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber Awards.
York Chocolatier’s Secret Ingredient Leads to Sweet Success
Choc Affair Ltd., a beloved York-based chocolate manufacturer known for its ethical and award-winning creations, has achieved a significant in capacity to produce their handmade delights.
Ready for Take-Off: 'North Yorkshire Stars' Programme Prepares Businesses for Investment Success
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, in partnership with Lifted Ventures, has launched the 'North Yorkshire Stars' pilot project. This initiative is geared towards empowering budding start-ups and early-stage businesses, offering them a unique pathway to pitch their ideas and attract angel investment.
Woodworking Wonders: Tom Addison's Furniture Flourishes with Support from Growth Hub
In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Tom Addison, maker, and designer at Tom Addison Fine Furniture, is celebrating significant growth and success with vital support from the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
Richmond-based retail group Ranked 29th Fastest Growing Company in Northern England
YOLO, an innovative retail group based in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is proud to announce its remarkable achievement of being ranked as the 29th fastest-growing company in the north of England.
Skills Bootcamps unlocking digital opportunities for businesses
A North Yorkshire business owner is boosting her brand thanks to digital skills training.
DJ Assembly Powers Up Productivity with £20k Made Smarter Grant
DJ Assembly, a thriving independent business, has secured a maximum grant of £20,000 from the Made Smarter programme. This funding will enable the company to acquire a Detech machine, a significant upgrade that will boost efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
Introducing Meld: North Yorkshire's new Business Community
Meld is a new community for people starting and running businesses in North Yorkshire. The team behind the project are building Meld to be a melting pot of ideas, support, advice, nice people and cool businesses. We hope this becomes a place you come to mix. connect. belong… and build.
Brilliant business support boosts Richmondshire’s Trimble Group
Trimble Group CEO Toby Trimble has hailed ‘game-changing’ Richmondshire business support, which is helping them flourish.
How could York and North Yorkshire Devolution help your business?
The devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire is a major opportunity for our region’s businesses, so it’s important that you know how it’s progressing and what happens next.
Small business grants scheme reopening May 2024
Small and micro businesses in North Yorkshire will be able to apply for North Yorkshire Council’s Small Business Grants scheme by speaking to their local business support manager.
Events
18th April 20249:30 am - 11:00 amFREE
18 April - North Yorkshire Council: Connect Over A Cuppa
This free session for North Yorkshire SMEs will provide you with a space to share new ideas, solve problems, and connect with like-minded businesses. You will also get the chance to speak with specialists about support for your business.
23rd April 20248:15 am - 10:15 amFREE
23 April - York College x York St John University Business Breakfast
Unlock your business potential with York College and York St John University partnerships at this business networking breakfast.
25th April 202410:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
25 April - Seed to Soar: How to grow your business
Do you have a small company that you’d like to grow? Join Innovate UK Business Growth at this free event to learn how to grow your business.
08th May 20247:45 am - 9:15 amFREE
8 May - Merchant Adventurers' Business Breakfast
Expand your support and client network and hear more about the members of the Company of Merchant Adventurers at this business breakfast.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
15 May - York Business Networking Event
Join the second York Business Networking Event to meet other local professionals, make connections, and grow your business!
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Fire up your Food and Drink business with Make it! toolkits
A free video toolkit to help growing food and drink businesses in York and North Yorkshire. Essential ingredients for food and drink business success.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Screen Tourism Toolkit
A free screen tourism toolkit exploring the opportunities, showing best practice and connecting business with resources and support.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Glossary of Climate Change Terms for Businesses
A free digital glossary defining the key climate change terms relevant to businesses, to help you understand and engage with sustainability resources and support.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Grow Yorkshire: Introduction to Food and Drink Commercial Agreement
This Grow Yorkshire webinar, featuring presentations from partnering organisations, will introduce you to the new Crown Commercial Service Food and Drink Agreement and discuss how it can help you join the supply chain.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Funding Growth
This webinar will provide you with a summary of all the commercial funding options available to businesses, with detail on how to make your business more attractive to funders.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
An introduction to sales
This webinar will help you get sales confident by providing tips and guidance on mastering important communication skills.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Employer's Apprenticeship Toolkit
Thousands of businesses just like yours are using apprenticeships to help them grow. Download the toolkit to learn how apprenticeship training can link to your business’s aspirations.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Free Webinar - Customer Retention Marketing
This webinar will provide you with practical tips to help you retain your customers and build a relationship with your audience.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Free Webinar : Show Me The Money!
This webinar guides you through the funding options that are available to new and early-stage businesses, to help your business thrive now and in the future.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Free Webinar : Creating and delivering business growth
This webinar explores how to manage and achieve your business' growth aspirations by looking at and prioritising the activities that are key to success.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Made Smarter
If you’re a manufacturer looking to grow through the use of technology, the Made Smarter programme could help you access advice, support and grant funding.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
Free webinar: Cyber risk - what's it all about?
This webinar will examine cyber security, identify its impact on organisations and businesses, and understand how to protect against online risks.
