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2024 Business Support Programmes
Start-Up Support
Start-up support and guidance is available through the programmes below, our dedicated pages and through contacting our pre-start and start-up specialists.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Start and Grow York | Momentic | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
Strive Live Start-Up Incubator | Enterprise Cube | September, November, January | Delivered online to York and North Yorkshire businesses |
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Peer-to-Peer Programmes
The York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub and City of York Council are launching fully-funded peer support business support programmes to offer North Yorkshire businesses a structured and collaborative environment to work on their business with the people who know best – other business leaders. By participating in regular sessions amongst a small group of non-competing peers, attendees can gain impartial advice, fresh perspective, and tailor-made solutions to take their business to the next level. There are more groups to be confirmed soon. If none of the below suit you, you can register your interest to be informed about future announcements by signing up here.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Innovate York | University of York | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
Charity Leadership Group: Peer Support for Harrogate’s Third Sector | Yorkshire Leadership Group | Next session 10th September | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
Scarborough Peer-to-Peer: Recruitment and Retention – How to get it right | KD recruitment | Starts 11 September | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
Your Small Business Board – Northallerton | Your Small Business Board | Starts 19 September | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
Peer-to-Peer Board Sessions For Hospitality Leaders – Scarborough | Business HorsePower | Starts 8 October | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
Courageous Females – Selby | Andrea Morrison Coaching | Starts 15 October | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
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Marketing Support
Businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area have the chance to supercharge their social media and dial up their digital marketing with fully funded support. Whether you’re a tourism business looking ahead to next year, a local business looking to up your social media game, or want to transform your business so it’s ready for the digital world, our support can help you on your marketing journey and improve your reach.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
1:1 Social Media Support | Catch Design | 1:1 support available now with sessions arranged to suit attendees | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
BOOST – a free programme of activities to support your tourism business | The Tourism Network | On-demand content now available, with in-person events schedule from September | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
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Skills Bootcamps
Need to boost skills but not break the bank? Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of business support programmes in areas such as digital marketing, construction, and green energy – reflecting the diverse needs of the modern economy. YNYCA has secured funding from the Department for Education to deliver the programme, which runs until the end of March 2025. More course details to follow in the coming months.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Creative Business | Aesthetica & York St John | Apply by 26 May | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
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Made Smarter
If you’re a manufacturing business that is looking to increase the use of technology and expand your business capabilities, the Made Smarter programme could help you access advice, support and even grant funding.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Made Smarter | Made Smarter | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
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Decarbonisation
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Decarbonising the Business Base in York | Green Economy | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
You can find more workshops and business support programmes on our Events page.
If you have any questions, want to find out more or want to register for any of the above programmes, please contact our Helpdesk inbox.
Articles
Local business support helps York business lead revolution in microscope technology
A pioneering York business is leading the way in cutting-edge microscope technology, thanks to local business support from City of York Council and the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
Business Support Programme: 1:1 Social Media Support with Catch Design
Following a fully-subscribed programme last year, businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area once again have the chance to supercharge their social media and dial up their digital marketing with fully funded 1:1 bespoke support from industry expert Sue Thompson of Catch Design Management.
The importance of having a robust debt collection strategy for your business
Efficient debt collection is a key driver for growth in a business and a fundamental part of operating with healthy cash flows. It’s because, without the cash available when it’s needed to run the business day-to-day, there’s a risk of falling into financial decline.
Events
04th September 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pmFREE
York Retrofit Network
Come and join the York Retrofit Network, which is part of a wider project supported by Innovate UK to create a Retrofit One-Stop-Shop for York.
10th September 202410:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
Charity Leadership Group: Peer Support for Harrogate’s Third Sector
The charity sector faces numerous challenges, from operational hurdles to broader societal and economic issues. To address this, we are proud to be launching a Harrogate-based peer-to-peer programme for charities, social enterprises and other third sector organisations based in North Yorkshire.
11th September 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pmFREE
Strive Live Start-up Incubator
Looking for start up support in York & North Yorkshire? Join this award-winning programme designed to help entrepreneurs.
Resources
Webinar Recordings : Making the leap: are you ready to start a business?
If you think you're ready to start a business, check out this exciting webinar where we'll find out what it’s really like to take the leap. Hosted by the team who bring you the Strive Live Start-Up Incubator.
Webinar Recording: Apprenticeships Unmasked – Are they right for my business?
Are you a business owner, or part of a business team looking to boost your workforce? Apprenticeships might be the answer, but there are many myths and misconceptions out there. Our webinar, "Apprenticeships Unmasked - are they right for my business?" is designed to clear up the confusion and provide you with the facts.
Webinar Recordings : Writing a Business Plan and Cashflow Forecast
These recorded webinars cover two topics essential to business, especially when applying for grants or loans - business plans and cashflow forecasts.