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29th September 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
29 Sept - Resilient leadership
Resilience is needed now more than ever for business owners, leaders, and managers during our current ever-changing circumstances. Learn how to adapt, evolve, and lead through adversity with this webinar.
30th September 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
30 Sept - Capitalising on your social media impacts
Social media is a valuable marketing tool for businesses, especially now as more people than ever spend time online. Capitalise on the latest trends and learn how make an impact using social media marketing with this webinar.
05th October 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
5 October - The SME cyber threat landscape
The risk of cyber attacks continues to grow - and can happen to any SME at any time. Knowing how to prevent attacks and protect your business is more important than ever. Stay informed and learn how to prevent cyber crime with this webinar.
13th October 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
13 Oct - The UK exit from the EU and its effects on the agricultural industry
This free webinar with Agricultural Business Training (ABT) will help you understand how income could be affected by change, what opportunities lie ahead in the agricultural industry, and where you can gain further information and support.
14th October 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
14 Oct - Cyber risk - what's it all about?
It's more important now than ever before for all businesses to understand current cyber risks in order to safely work online. Learn more about cyber security, the threats businesses face, and how to mitigate cyber risk with this webinar.
19th October 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
19 Oct - Cyber security for start-up businesses
For start-up businesses, cyber security doesn't need to cost much to be effective. Learn the basics of defending your business from cyber attacks with this free webinar.
10th November 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
10 Nov - Farm business basics
This free webinar with Agricultural Business Training (ABT) will help you increase your basic farm business skills, financial knowledge and enable you to gain a better understanding of VAT categories and how to comply with future legislative changes.
08th December 202110:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
8 Dec - Farm business skills and future opportunities
This free webinar with Agricultural Business Training (ABT) will help you increase you gain a deeper understanding of farm business accounts and terminology, and how to generate detailed management accounts, as well as tools for future planning and changes to agricultural policy.
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.
6 benefits to business - download all guides
Download all of our free guides on how to be more sustainable in your business and start benefiting from the circular economy.
Webinar: Cash is King - How to Forecast Cash Flow
This free webinar with business coach Gareth Allen will provide attendees with a better understanding of the importance of cash within a business.
Leadership Series: Leading your team with purpose
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub have teamed up with Michelle Mook to provide tools and techniques to set achievable goals and bring values to life for your team that will inspire them to deliver.
What is Content Marketing and why do you need it?
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub have teamed up Intandem Communications to explain the importance of content marketing and how it can help you to attract and keep customers.
Improving your website’s search engine rankings
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub have teamed up Intandem Communications to explain how search optimisation works and why it is so important for businesses today.
How to manage staff remotely
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub have teamed up Thrive Law to provide practical advice on how to negotiate the challenges of managing staff remotely.
Digital Security: Keeping Your Business Secure Online
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub have teamed up with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide practical advice on keeping your business secure online during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
How to build business resilience
The global COVID-19 pandemic and other threats such as the EU exit, are forcing us to think about business resilience.
How to create products with purpose
Consumer demand for quality products that last is at an all time high and purpose is becoming an important part of many businesses.
How to be a standout brand
Consumers are increasingly looking for brands which have sustainability at their core.
How to increase efficiency and productivity
Limiting the natural resources we use and making the most of existing ones is a cornerstone of the circular economy.
Articles
New Business Board Chair appointed
A new business board chair is confident the York and North Yorkshire economy will grow back and better, as it recovers from the impact of Covid-19.
Malton, York, Richmond and Stokesley join ShopAppy
We are delighted to announce that this Saturday 17 October ShopAppy.com is launching in four towns in North Yorkshire – Malton, York, Richmond and Stokesley.
Claiming expenses when running a small business from home
Claiming expenses when running a small business from home can be complex. As such, we are going to help you get to grips with what you can claim for...
Creating a continuity plan for your business
A continuity plan can help you to anticipate events so you can prepare for or prevent them happening, and have a strategy for recovery.
Types of crowdfunding
Crowdfunding had enjoyed a meteoric rise in growth and popularity. But what is it...
What alternative funds are available for investment or expansion?
There is plenty of support and alternative funds available for start-ups and growing SMEs seeking financial support...
Do I need to hire an accountant or bookkeeper?
You might feel that your start up or small business is not big enough yet to hire an accountant or bookkeeper...
Developing team leadership skills in your business
The first thing you’ll need to do is identify who you think might be best suited to a leadership role.
How to find the time to train staff
As a business owner, you will have many things on your plate and may be wondering how you will find the time to train staff.
