IT & Technology Support
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Businesses need to invest in digital technologies to ensure that they keep connected to employees, customers and their supply chain – to do this, you may need IT support in North Yorkshire for your business.
It can be difficult for businesses to keep pace without IT support.
Businesses need to be aware of best practices around cybersecurity and particularly vigilant when it comes to personal data – the jargon-filled world of the General Data Protections Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (2018).
We can help you create a strategy for your business and point you in the right direction for IT support.
Our resources cover a range of issues and you can contact our team for more detailed information.
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub offer IT support in North Yorkshire across the following areas:
- Web and Digital Innovation
What technology is available for your business, information on how to fund equipment, and how to make the most of web and digital opportunities from your business.
- Cybersecurity
Cyber crime is on the rise and businesses need to understand how to protect themselves – and their customers – from emerging threats.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Understand best practice on how to collect and process personal information legally, protecting both your business and your customers.
- Web and Digital Marketing
Recommendations for customer relationship management software, sales processing systems, and how to approach different aspects of the wide world of websites and digital marketing.
Find out more about IT & Technology support
To find out more about how we can support businesses with IT & Technology, just get in touch.
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.