Managing staff
You know you need to train your staff – but a lot of managers and leaders can forget that they need to keep developing and learning as well. In this section we have some practical resources that address some of the most common managerial challenges – holding honest conversations, managing conflict, building resilience and creating a happier workforce. You can also get started with accessing training in management and team leadership skills.
Resources to develop management skills
Tips for creating a happier workforce
A happier workforce is often more productive, which is better for your business. This article sets out tips for how you can create a more productive and happier workforce.
This webinar provides a structured approach to ensure you are thoroughly prepared emotionally to hold an honest conversation.
This webinar will support leaders in understanding why healthy conflict is important for creating high performing teams and how to manage it.
Building resilience and supporting team wellbeing
When it comes to enhancing wellbeing, building resilience will help a leader and their teams to flourish.
Leadership and management skills
Develop the leadership and management skills you need to run your business effectively.
Developing team leadership skills
Create a culture in your business where leadership skills are acknowledged and rewarded.
Articles
Risk and Resilience in Your Business
Running a business can be risky. There are so many things that can impact your performance, and profit. Potentially destroying all that you worked so hard to build. Some of these things are impossible to plan for, but lots of potential risks can be mitigated by identification and planning.
Self Assessment deadline is 100 days away
More than 3.5 million people have already filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year and with 100 days to the 31 January 2026 deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding those yet to file to do it early.
Discover Digital workshops in Harrogate
Step into Digital this November, with workshops designed to take you from your 🟢 First Step into Digital to your 🟡 Next Step into Digital. Each full day workshop will take place at Co-Lab Harrogate
Events
31st October 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🟡 Steps into Digital: Data Storage
Many businesses still store data in ad hoc ways, spreadsheets saved on desktops, files scattered across shared drives or inconsistent systems. This session explores how data should be stored, the benefits of structured storage and the risks of poor practices.
03rd November 202512:00 am - 2:00 pmFREE
🟢 First Step: Data protection essentials
This session will equip you with the essential understanding of the UK GDPR principles, when and how to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), and your obligations with regards data subject rights. In other words, what you need to know from day 1 to run your business compliantly.
04th November 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
🟡 [FULL] Online Workshops: Digital Marketing Success Series (Next Step into Digital)
Join our Digital Marketing Success Series designed especially for small business owners who want to grow online, even if you don’t consider yourself “tech-savvy.” This weekly workshop series will guide you through the basics of digital marketing and on to more advanced strategies – all at your pace, with the same supportive group of peers by your side. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, this workshop program will help you to build confidence, clarity, and results in your online marketing.
Resources
Webinar Series: Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions
Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions, is a nine part online workshop series designed to help businesses at every stage of their data journey, from those just starting out to those ready to explore artificial intelligence and compliance. Each session is practical, jargon free and grounded in real business use cases, ensuring participants leave with tools and knowledge they can apply immediately.
Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions
We recommend bookmarking this page, as all recordings and resources will be added here after each webinar. Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions, is a nine part online workshop series designed to
Webinar Recording: A Grassroots Approach to Thriving Towns
This webinar, funded through the Mayor’s Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, shares practical tools, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to activate your own high street on small budgets, from the ground up.