Information Technology
What do you want to learn?
- I want to know more about expanding our IT infrastructure
- I need to ensure we have the right data security practices in place
- I want to find the right software to improve my business processes
- I want to understand more about website design
- I want to know what IT and digital skills training is available
Although there is a lot of free or low-cost software available to meet your general needs as a start-up, your IT and digital needs may become more complex as your business expands and demand grows. In this section, our guidance and resources will help you understand more about the building blocks of expanding your IT infrastructure, what sort of specialist business software could be helpful to you, and how to ensure you are following best practice in data security. While you should not be expected to have the full range of experience and skills of an IT manager, understanding the key principles will help you be more informed when making key decisions.
Get the IT and digital support you need
As businesses grow, the need for more structured, complex IT systems and processes can increase.
A high-quality website is a vital piece of your overall marketing strategy – find out what yours will need.
Stay safe with tips on how to protect your business from threats to your premises and from rising cyber crime.
Ensure you and your team are equipped with the right digital skills by accessing the correct training for you.
Find out what particular advice is applicable to the sorts of software systems you need.
Articles
From Grants to Growth: Securing Funding for Rural Business
Rural subsidies are complex – so we asked our rural business specialist Nick White to give us his top tips for getting the funding your business needs to succeed.
Webinars launched to support business grant applicants
Two new webinars have been launched for applicants of the North Yorkshire Small Business Grants scheme which will reopen on 6 May 2024.
Work with the Growth Hub: Opportunities Now Live
We are now procuring a series of specific business support programmes, as part of North Yorkshire Council’s SPF plans.
Events
01st May 20249:00 am - 10:00 amFREE
1 May - Ian Walker: Routes to Finance for Start Ups & SME’s
Join us at the Enterprise Centre as we invite Ian Walker to deliver a support session on the best 'Routes for Finance for Start Ups & SME's.
08th May 20247:45 am - 9:15 amFREE
8 May - Merchant Adventurers' Business Breakfast
Expand your support and client network and hear more about the members of the Company of Merchant Adventurers at this business breakfast.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
15 May - York Business Networking Event
Join the second York Business Networking Event to meet other local professionals, make connections, and grow your business!
Resources
Webinar Recording : Are you up to Standard? Officially…
Whether you are selling a products or services, you want to make sure you’re up to the standards. In the UK, Trading Standards teams enforce over 80 parliamentary acts and pieces of legislation. So, are you up to their standards?
Young Entrepreneur Guide
Do you have a business idea? Or do you want to work for yourself? Then the Young Entrepreneur Guide is here to help you!
Webinar Recording : Creating Videos for Your Business
Daniel Pingstone of Fly Flow Media recently delivered two webinars in partnership, looking at how to create videos for both products and service based businesses. In this condensed recording, Dan covers the content shared in each of those sessions.
