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Following North Yorkshire Council taking on the management of Treadmills Business Centre in 2025, this relaunch marks an exciting new chapter for the centre, strengthening its role as a hub for business growth, networking, and business support from Business North Yorkshire.

As part of the Relaunch Week, we’re bringing together a range of experienced professionals to offer free, practical advice for businesses at every stage of their journey.

Whether you’re already an established business or just starting out. This is an opportunity to speak directly with experts who can help offer practical advice in areas such as growth, recuritment, marketing, AI, finance and much more.

The event will feature informal drop-in advice sessions, allowing you to meet for up to 15 minutes with specialists, ask questions and receive tailored guidance relevant to your business.

Experts available:

Claire Lowe, Senior Business Advisor for Richmond and Northallerton, North Yorkshire Council

Claire provides tailored one-to-one support to businesses across the constituency. She helps connect businesses with relevant programmes, funding opportunities, and council services, acting as a trusted local point of contact.

Harriet Stainton, York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub

Harriet is currently the Growth Hub Delivery Manager, leading a team of business support specialists, and has previously worked in the private sector, including visitor economy, charity, education and hospitality, specialising in business development, sales, and marketing, and digital transformation.

Sue Thompson, Catch Designs

Based in Stokesley, Sue is a digital marketeer and social media trainer. Loves working with small businesses and looking forward to answering any questions on how social media can make a real difference to your business.

Andrew Wattsford, Wattsford Commercial Finance

Andrew offers support to businesses at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re starting a business, looking to grow, improve cash flow or explore funding options, Andrew offers an informal business health check and practical guidance on the opportunities available. Bring your questions, your ideas, or your challenges, and leave with a clearer view of your next steps.

Colin Hutson Accounting

Colin & Sam Hutson, Directors and Barbara Nutall Tax Manager. Hutson Accounting is a family friendly firm of Chartered Accountants based on the high street in Northallerton. They offer a wide range of business services including tax advice, preparation of annual accounts, tax returns, VAT and MTD returns, bookkeeping, management accounts, cashflows, payroll services and much more. They cover multiple business sectors.

Daniel Hodgson – Urban Spark

Daniel is an experienced sales trainer, business growth coach, and sales expert. Throughout his career, he has worked with renowned brands including adidas and Stella Artois, gaining experience in everything from door-to-door sales to securing six-figure contracts. As a successful entrepreneur, Daniel also built his own business from the ground up, growing it to a team of 10 employees and generating more than £2 million in lifetime e-commerce sales. Today, he helps small business owners implement effective sales systems that drive growth without relying on them to close every deal personally.

Beth Shipley, Financial Planner at YorWealth

YorWealth is an independent financial planning firm based in Fulford, York. We work with individuals, families and business owners to help them make confident financial decisions through tailored advice on investments, retirement planning, pensions, wealth management and protecting their financial future. Our approach is friendly, straightforward and client-focused, providing clear guidance and ongoing support to help clients achieve their financial goals and build long-term financial security.

Trading Standards

Part of North Yorkshire Council, the Trading Standards Service covers the whole of North Yorkshire. The service can offer business advice linked to the manufacture, sale and supply of a wide variety of consumer products tailored to your business, whether you are established, a start-up or in the planning stages. Officers can also signpost you to other regulators where they are relevant to your trade sector.

This free event offers a valuable opportunity to access expert advice, discover available support and connect with the local business community.

Parking
There is 90 minutes free parking directly outside of the building (Lidl Car Park). Alternatively, Crosby Road Car Park (DL6 1EP) is a short way away.

Places are free, but advance booking is required.

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