Events
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Merchant Adventurers Business Networking
The Merchant Adventurers Hall, York Fossgate, York, United KingdomJoin the Company of Merchant Adventurers and Enterprise Works at the University of York for an evening of networking. Meet fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, expand your professional network, and hear from Dr Marie Groll, Director of The York Glaziers Trust, who will discuss the work of the UK’s oldest and largest independent stained-glass
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Stress in the workplace-how to save your staff and your money
Evolution Business Centre Northallerton, Richmond & Northallerton, United KingdomJoin Dr Zoe Billings from Adapt and Evolve to learn how focusing on three areas can significantly reduce staff absence, improve performance and support retention.
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YNY Networking – Thirsk (Brew & Bite Cafe)
Brew & Bite Cafe 3 Market Place, Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, United KingdomWelcome to York and North Yorkshire Networking. This event in is collaboration with Brew + Bite Cafe in Thirsk 🌟We invite businesses of all sizes to join our relaxed and engaging networking events. Our mission is to foster connections between all local businesses along with the local council, creating a supportive community where everyone can thrive.🤝
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Understanding the Funding Landscape
OnlineGet a better understanding of the funding landscape and navigate the potential pitfalls when applying for finance. What you'll learn Learn about the sort of funding is available to help your business. What is the right funding for your needs. Understand how a lender will assess your request for funding. Description Did you
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🟢 Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks: Free Support You Can Use Today | Webinar
OnlineThis webinar is designed to help SMEs strengthen their cyber resilience and understand the practical steps needed to protect their business from increasingly common cyber threats. Alongside this, attendees will be offered free membership of the NECRC and access to funded cyber security services.
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Mess to Message: How to create impactful presentations
OnlineLearn how to build a strong narrative, so that people are compelled to listen to you, and each idea builds on the last one. What you'll learn Start with structure: work out the order before designing the slides. Build a strong argument: apply a hidden logic to the structure that your audience buys into.
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Building Your First Board
OnlineUnderstand how to get the governance right for founder-CEOs on the start of their journey. What you'll learn What governance really means What roles you have as a founder-CEO When to start to build a Board Description Governance should not be a dirty word, or one that is just for big corporations or
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Understand Grant Funding
OnlineLearn about grant funding, its definition, purpose, and the various types of grants available. What you'll learn Understanding of grant funding terminology. The advantages and disadvantages of grant funding. Importance of researching the grant body. Description Understanding grant funding is essential for anyone seeking financial support for their projects. Grants provide opportunities for
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How do you know you will get paid by your overseas buyer?
OnlineLearn how to protect your business from bad debt and grow safely at home and overseas using insurance-backed and government-supported solutions. What you'll learn How to take advantage of business growth opportunities whilst minimising the risks. A full understanding of how trade credit insurance protection works. How to manage the risks that businesses face
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YNY Networking – Northallerton
Evolution Business Centre Northallerton, Richmond & Northallerton, United KingdomJoin us for networking, learning, and connecting with like-minded professionals, the local authorities and business support providers. This free to attend in-person event will be held at the Evolution Business Centre, every 4 weeks, providing a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your professional circle. Don't miss out on this chance to grow your network and gain valuable insights. See you there!
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Sending the Right Message: Relevance, Segmentation and CRM Data
OnlineLearn how to use your business data to send more relevant emails without adding complexity. What you'll learn Create a basic reusable segmentation framework you can leverage across campaigns. Identify which data points in your CRM really matter for segmentation. Use engagement data to decide who should receive what (and when). Description In
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Making the Most of your Board
OnlineMost businesses fail to fulfil their full potential because of leadership. A Board is there to help leaders deliver. What you'll learn What governance really means What roles you, as a founder-CxO, and other directors have How to check your Board is working Description Governance should not be a dirty word, or one that
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Meaningful Business: When Personal Challenges Meet the Workplace | York
The Guildhall York Guildhall, Coney St, York, York CentralThis interactive session brings together business leaders, academics, and practitioners to explore how organisations can better understand and respond to these often hidden but impactful human experiences, especially during times of change or crisis.
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🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Sherburn in Elmet
SelbyThis roadshow focuses on Skills & Workforce, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on financial foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.
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Driving Innovation Through Creative Technologies
The Guildhall York Guildhall, Coney St, York, York CentralThe creative sector sits at the forefront of technological change - continually evolving through advances in areas such as immersive media, digital production, AI and interactive design. As these technologies mature, there is a growing opportunity not just to apply them elsewhere, but to reimagine how the creative sector itself innovates, collaborates and grows.
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Cyber Security Essentials for Sole-Traders, Micro and Small Businesses
OnlineExplore the everyday cyber risks faced by small businesses and how to mitigate them. What you'll learn Overview of the impact of cyber crime to the UK private sector. Overview of fully funded Cyber PATH services available to SMEs. How to report cybercrime and access funded cyber services and what to expect. Description
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Making Tax Digital: Understand what it means for your business
OnlineUnderstand what Making Tax Digital means in practice, who it applies to, and how the requirements are changing the way your business records, manages, and submits tax information. What you'll learn Understand what Making Tax Digital means for your business. Understand what the implications are for you now and in the future. Learn how
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🌍 Innovation Supper | York
York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York CentralYork Business School, Patch York and the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are delighted to bring you the next Innovation Supper. Join us for a relaxed evening of light supper, fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration. At Innovation Supper, six emerging businesses will pitch their ideas to the audience, who will then vote to choose the winner. The
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🟢 Strive Live Start-Up Incubator: June
OnlineIf you are currently running or looking to launch a start-up based in York & North Yorkshire, join this award-winning incubator designed to help grassroots entrepreneurs launch their business. Strive Live blends weekly live online training with regular one-to-one advice and on-demand online learning to make it simple and exciting to start a business. Plus, you could win up to £2,500 in micro grants at the end of the programme.
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Accessing Finance to Prosper and Grow: Tap into the knowledge and support of the British Business Bank
OnlineLearn how to access finance for your business with a guide to the options available. What you'll learn Understand the finance options available to SMEs. Understand the difference between the options available and which is right for you. Understand the specific requirements of a couple of finance or investment options. Description Every business
This support is available to businesses within York and North Yorkshire, if your business is based outside our region, visit Business.gov.uk and search your postcode to find your local alternative.
