About us
By its very geography, York and North Yorkshire is home to a diverse range of businesses.
Regardless of size or sector, we are here to provide free and impartial business support. We are government-funded but locally based, which means that we provide tailored support based around the needs of our unique region.
What is a Growth Hub?
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
We’re one of 38 Growth Hubs set up by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Helping you access support and funding
To prevent you from wasting your time searching for funding and applying for support that your business might not be eligible for, you can contact our support team. They will quickly assess your business needs and introduce you to the providers of the appropriate support. You can contact them by emailing support@ynygrowthhub.com.
Remaining local
We know your time is limited and you need to access information quickly. Our website lists the local providers of funding and support for you to assess, as well as providing details of useful events across York and North Yorkshire. You’ll also find information about how we’ve supported other local businesses to expand their set up.
Good for you, great for York and North Yorkshire
Ensuring your business expands and becomes a bigger success is not only beneficial for you, but also for our local economy, so getting you the support you need is our key priority.
Signposting you in the right direction
Making it easy
Our role is to make it easy for business owners like you to find the support you need. This could be to locate funding, help with marketing or advice on how to expand your set-up.
Local connections
Most of the businesses we help are small businesses and micro businesses. They’re run by passionate individuals who love providing their product or service.
As our patch is quite rural, travel times can really cut into your day. So we try to focus on what’s available locally. This website plays a vital role in offering advice from anywhere with an internet connection.
Driving economic growth
Most businesses stay where they start. Small business owners are vital for the economic growth of any area. So helping you become even more successful benefits everyone.
Our Content
Topics you’ve asked for
We keep our ears open to the burning questions asked by business owners at our events. We also take a look at the most popular questions people are asking online.
By people we trust
The articles we feature are written by trusted experts from York and North Yorkshire.
Reviewed by us
We vet every article to make sure they’re of the highest quality.
Contribute
If you would like to contribute or have a follow-up question, let us know by emailing support@businessinspiredgrowth.com
“It’s about creating conversations, not paperwork. When running a small business, time is one of your most valuable assets
and mistakes are costly. We want small business owners to be able to quickly find someone they can trust.”
David Kerfoot MBE, Chairman, Kerfoot Group
Articles
Top five barriers to creativity in business
Creativity in business can come in many forms. From fresh content production to dynamic problem solving – allowing your ideas and innovations to materialise is such an important part of growing a successful business. Whether its time or money or team dynamics or a global pandemic, barriers to creativity in business can come from all
Tax implications of government financial support offered under Covid-19 Special Provisions
This article from Ian Walker of Ian Walker & Co Chartered Accountants aims to provide an overview of your tax obligations if you received a grant, loan and/or concession issued by the UK Government under the UK Government’s CV19 (Covid-19) Special Provisions.
Marketing for start-ups: A beginner’s guide
Searching for marketing help as a start-up business can leave your head spinning – with every blogger and their dog listing endless digital marketing “must-haves” that seem to cost a fortune (in time and money)! It’s like they always say: don’t run before you walk. So, here’s a quick and easy guide to getting started
Events
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.
Resources
Start-up webinar: Is starting a business right for you?
This webinar will help you understand what is involved in self-employment and starting a new business, as well as other aspects you need to consider including is there a demand for your idea and is now the time right to commence your journey into business?
Video and downloads: 10 questions to ask when starting a business
Looking to start a business? Watch our video to find out what you should think about and download our handy resource pack that includes planning resources, finance templates and a check list to get you started.
Immigration webinar: Living, working and studying in the UK after Brexit
This free webinar with the Home Office provides details of the new immigration system post Brexit, what it means for your business and for those living, working and studying in the UK
