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Who we are
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 can provide tailored support based around the needs of our unique region.
Articles
Due diligence on a commercial property buying
If you are considering buying a commercial property, it is up to you to find out as much as possible about the property and the surrounding area before you commit yourself.
Small businesses set to benefit from £1 million in funding
Businesses which form the bedrock of North Yorkshire’s economy have the chance to benefit from £1 million in funding through a new package of capital grants.
Start Your Business in the Creative Industries: Free 12-week Skills Bootcamp
Are you a creative looking to turn your passion into a thriving business venture? Aesthetica, in collaboration with York St John University and the Growth Hub, is launching the Creative Business Skills Bootcamp. The bootcamp is a comprehensive training programme aimed at supporting individuals in launching, sustaining, and growing a business in the creative industries.
Events
30th May 202410:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
30 May - Website Security at The Coliseum Centre, Whitby
What could digital do for you? Businesses are invited to the second C4DI Beta Satellite workshop in the Scarborough and Whitby area, discussing what to consider when setting up and maintaining website security.
05th June 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.
11th June 20242:00 pm - 4:00 pmFREE
11 June - Brendan Paddison: Writing A Business Plan
Join us at the Enterprise Centre as we invite Dr Brendan Paddison to deliver a support session on Writing a Business Plan. A crucial step for any new business owner and a session not to be missed when writing a clear and concise Business Plan.
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.
