Watch our Making Values Pay: Webinar Series
Watch now and explore how embedding good business practices can help you win work, tell your story, and build an engaged workforce.
Winning Work
Discover how responsible business practices can give you a competitive edge and open new opportunities. This session will cover procurement strategies in both public and private sectors, helping you navigate the process and stand out to potential clients.
Resources discussed:
- Go4Growth: Helping SMEs and VCSEs to access and grow in the public sector
- Government: Contracts Finder and Find Tender
- The PPN002 Social Value Model
- National Procurement Policy Statement
- The Official Transforming Public Procurement Knowledge Drops – GOV.UK
- You can contact Jack here
Meaningful Marketing
Marketing your business shouldn’t be complicated. In this session, we’ll show you how to tell your story truthfully and effectively without falling into the trap of greenwashing. Learn how to showcase your sustainability efforts (big or small), navigate legal requirements like the Green Claims Code, and connect with customers who care.
Resources discussed:
- The Green Claims Code checklist – GOV.UK
- Greenwashing – the deceptive tactics behind environmental claims | United Nations
- Website Carbon Calculator v3 | What’s your site’s carbon footprint?
- You can contact Harriet here
Recruit & Retrain
A purpose-driven business attracts and keeps great people. Learn how integrating sustainability and social responsibility into your company culture can improve recruitment and retention and how to engage your workforce in meaningful ways.
Thursday 3 April 2025 – 10 AM – Sign up now to watch live
Articles
‘Being organised helps take the stress out of completing a tax return’
Jade Milbourne, 34, runs a dog grooming salon with her business partner. They offer high-quality dog grooming and teeth cleaning services for our four-legged friends. Jade has been running the business for 5 years and believes the way to stay on top of her tax return each year is to stay organised.
A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year
Self Assessment customers can submit their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year between 6 April 2025, the first day of the new tax year, and the deadline on 31 January 2026.
Fabrication flourishes with support from City of York Council
Fabrication, a social enterprise, independent shop and creative workspace, recently celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of their newest creative spaces.
Events
15th May 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
Northallerton Business Support Drop-In Mornings
Are you thinking of starting your own business, or looking for help to grow your business? Call in to our drop-in mornings hosted at BNY Hub (Northallerton) and meet the business support specialists from the Growth Manager team and York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
21st May 20259:30 am - 11:30 amFREE
SKIPTON: Growth Hub Roadshow
The finale of the Growth Hub Roadshow will be held at the Elsworth at the Mill in Skipton on Wednesday 21 May, take full advantage of this unique opportunity to see the available support in action and connect with like-minded individuals in your area.
28th May 2025FREE
Protecting Your Innovation: An Intellectual Property (IP) Breakfast for Businesses and Innovators
Is your Intellectual Property a hidden asset or a vulnerable liability? Discover how to turn your ideas into a competitive advantage at our Intellectual Property (IP) Breakfast for Business Growth. Join us on Wednesday, May 28th, at York St John University, York.
Resources
Webinar Recording: Why does Intellectual Property matter to your business?
This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage IP for competitive advantage, investor attraction, and long-term business growth, ultimately showing you how a strategic approach to IP can be the difference between success and missed opportunities.
Featured Webinar Playlist: Getting Started with Social Media
Don't know where to start with social media? Feeling like you might be missing something? Get instant access to the six-part webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi.
Business Basics Series: Webinar Recordings & Blogs
Delivered by Jo Tomlinson of Business Works UK, these resources provide a guide to key subjects such as bookkeeping, pricing, VAT, company structure, and the responsibilities associated with owning a business.