COVID-19
Events
06th October 202012:15 pm - 1:00 pmFREE
6 October - How micro and small business leaders can be key to economic recovery
FREE webinar for Micro and Small businesses providing practical advice and insights on how to navigate the future.
16th October 20209:30 am - 12:30 pmFREE
12 - 16 October - Online Business Start-Up Masterclass
Ready to start your own business? Whether you’re working on your first business idea or have recently begun trading, this Masterclass is for you.
20th October 20203:30 pm - 4:30 pmFREE
Various dates - ShopAppy.com business advice drop-in sessions
Whether you're yet to get started or already signed up, drop in on Tuesdays to ask the ShopAppy.com team any questions you may have.
13th November 20209:30 am - 12:30 pmFREE
9 - 13 November - Online Business Start-Up Masterclass
Ready to start your own business? Whether you’re working on your first business idea or have recently begun trading, this Masterclass is for you.
Resources
Free webinar: Attracting talent in a virtual recruitment market
This one hour workshop will enable business leaders to better understand the virtual recruitment landscape and maximise the opportunities.
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.
COVID-19: SME and tourism grant funding
Stage 1 applications open for the SME and Kick-starting tourism grant funding open at 10am on Wednesday 30 September
Free webinar: Leader series - leading with purpose
This free one-hour webinar will help you with strategies to mean that your team feels connected, can contribute and have a sense of purpose.
Free webinar: 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.
Free webinar: Leader series - leading your team into recovery
This free one-hour webinar will help you plan your next steps including bringing back furloughed workers and developing new ways of working.
Free webinar: Leader series - leading through change and adversity
This free one-hour webinar will help you develop and refine your communication skills to deliver strong leadership through change.
Free webinar: Leader series - engaging your virtual team
This free one-hour webinar will help you develop and refine your skills in engaging and getting the best out of your remote teams.
Free webinar: Social media series - growing your social media presence
This free webinar is ideal if you want to go deeper into using social media, including building your audience, ads and analytics.
Free webinar: Social media series - planning and creating great content
This free webinar is ideal if you know the basics of social media but want to know more about creating engaging content for your business.
Free webinar: Getting back to business - the customer experience post Covid-19
Learn to use digital tools to help customers know what to expect when they return to your business, so that they can do with confidence.
Free webinar: Social media series - mastering the basics
This free webinar is an ideal introduction to social media, including choosing the right channels for your business and how to get started.
Articles
Launch of the NHS Test and Trace App
The NHS Test and Trace app will provide users with local risk information, alert them if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive and has a built-in QR scanner to check-in at venues.
New grants announced to boost recovery of small businesses
The government has announced two new grants to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to access specialist advice.
A Greener, Fairer, Stronger future for York & North Yorkshire
York & North Yorkshire’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighted in a new report, published today (27).
Free leadership webinars for businesses
Managers are invited to a series of free leadership webinars to help their teams during Covid-19.
Free mentorship scheme for businesses
A free mentorship scheme has been launched to help businesses in our region recover from the impact of Covid-19.
Quick Guide: Bounce Back Loan Scheme
Below is a quick reference guide for employers about what you need to make a claim via the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
Quick guide: Statutory Sick Pay Scheme
Employees unwell. shielding or self-isolating? Here is a quick reference guide to the Statutory Sick Pay Scheme.
Quick guide: Staff Retention Scheme
Below is a quick reference guide to the government's Staff Retention Scheme.
Quick guide: Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Self-employed and need help? Here is our quick reference guide to the Self-employment Income Support Scheme.
