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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
How Yorkshire Wargames and Hobbies opened its doors
Dan Jowsey opened the doors of Yorkshire Wargames and Hobbies in Northallerton, with support from the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
Owning a Business: An introduction to what you need to know
Owning a business comes with much responsibility and red tape. This workshop offers an insight into what these are, and how you can best deal with them to avoid getting into trouble. This workshop is aimed mainly at the owners of Limited Companies, but much of the content is relevant to other business formats too.
Financial Management – Do you know your numbers?
One of the most important things a business owner should know, is “their numbers”. Do you know how well your business is performing and in which areas? Do you know who you owe and who owes you? Can you afford to make upcoming payments and meet your financial obligations?
Events
29th January 202512:00 pm - 3:00 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.
30th January 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Webinar: Owning a Business: an introduction to what you need to know
Owning a business comes with much responsibility and red tape. This workshop offers an insight into what these are and how you can best deal with them to avoid getting into trouble. This workshop is mostly aimed at the owners of Limited Companies, but much of the content is also relevant to other business formats too.
04th February 20259:30 am - 4:30 pmFREE
Smart Farm Business Planning - Leyburn
Is it possible to 'work smarter; not harder' in farming? This Smart Farm Business Planning workshop will look to answer just this.
Resources
Webinar Recording: Bookkeeping for Business Owners
Are you looking to learn the basics of bookkeeping for your business? Discover how bookkeeping has evolved, the benefits of cloud-based tools, and the essentials of VAT. Learn key processes to get it right the first time and streamline your finances.
Webinar Recording: Pricing for Maximum Profit
Are you charging enough for your products/services to allow you to provide a service you are proud off and that allows you to not become a busy fool? Learn about pricing strategy in this webinar.
Webinar Recording - Navigating the Latest Budget: A Survival Guide for Small Businesses
The Budget announced on October 30th will bring substantial changes for many organisations, resulting in increased costs. So, how can we navigate our way through these changes and still have profitable businesses? Find out in this webinar.
