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SUMMARY:🌍 [FULL] AI Tools for Smarter Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Work smarter\, not harder. An easy introduction to how AI can take the heavy lifting out of marketing. \n \nIn this session you’ll see how to: \n\nGet ChatGPT to write blogs\, emails\, and social posts for you\nCreate images and designs in minutes\nPlan and edit videos with simple AI apps\nAutomate repetitive tasks like scheduling content\nAvoid common pitfalls like unreliable or copy-heavy AI output\n\nTakeaway \nA set of AI prompt examples you can use straight away. \nAbout the provider \nClient Marketing is a specialist SME consultancy based in North Yorkshire\, delivering high-impact training and strategic advisory services in marketing\, digital transformation\, and sales. Established in 2013 and led by Chartered Marketer Simon Shepherd\, our organisation has extensive experience delivering funded business support programmes for local authorities\, universities\, and Growth Hubs across the UK. \nEvent details \nWednesday 18 February\, 10am – 1pm \nPatch\, York \nThis workshop is now full.\nComplete the form to be added to our waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/ai-tools-for-smarter-marketing/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Workshop Series: Retain First. Recruit Stronger Later (York)
DESCRIPTION:A practical 3 workshop programme to help small businesses keep their best people now\, and build recruitment readiness for when the time is right. \n \nIn the current climate\, many organisations are restructuring and making efficiencies. When headcount is tight and roles are shifting\, the smartest move is often to retain your best people\, stabilise your team\, and protect productivity\, before you push hard on hiring again. \nThis three-part workshop series is designed to help you strengthen retention and engagement now\, by improving how you support\, develop and keep your people\, while also putting the foundations in place so that when you’re ready to recruit in the future\, you can do it with clarity and confidence. \n  \nWhat you’ll walk away with:\n\nPractical\, real-world approaches to retention\, engagement\, development and culture.\nA clearer Employee Value Proposition (EVP) so your best people know why they should stay.\nSupport for common pressure points like flexible working\, pay pressures and long-term absence.\nA tailored 12–18 month action plan that helps you retain now\, and recruit better later.\n\n  \nThe 3 workshops:\nWorkshop 1 – Retaining\, Developing and Engaging Your People \nThis is the retention-focused session: EVP\, sustainable reward (including non-financial benefits)\, flexible working\, engagement\, inclusive culture\, development and progression — plus a tailored 12–18 month action plan and simple metrics to track progress. \nWorkshop 2 – Diagnose & Design Your Recruitment and Retention Strategy \nGet clear on where you are now\, what’s working\, what’s costing you (time\, money\, momentum)\, and build a practical recruitment & retention framework you can apply immediately. \nWorkshop 3 – Attracting and Hiring the Right People (Inclusive Recruitment & Onboarding) \nEven if you’re not hiring today\, this session gets you recruitment-ready for when the time is right — with inclusive recruitment best practice\, stronger job adverts\, the right channels\, a lean process\, and onboarding that supports early retention. \n  \nWorkshop Details\n📍 Patch York \n🕐 9:30am – 12:30pm \n\nThursday 12 February\nThursday 12 March\nThursday 23 April\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/retain-first-recruit-stronger-later-york/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍Understanding Menopause: How to become a menopause friendly employer
DESCRIPTION:It is estimated that 15-20% of the UK population is neurodivergent which equates to approximately 10 to 13.5 million people who have a different way of thinking\, processing information and learning. This includes autistic people\, dyslexic people and those who are ADHD or who have dyscalculia. \n\n\nNeurodivergent people bring unique skills and experiences to the workplace\, offering a different perspective that could enhance your business’s productivity\, creativity and output. Ensuring our workplaces are neuroinclusive – or inclusive for neurodivergent people – can benefit everyone. \n\nThis session is offered as part of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer project in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority.\n\n\n  \nAbout this session\n\nThis introductory workshop will explore neurodiversity in the workplace and is delivered by neurodivergent people.\n\nIt will cover:\n\nAn introduction to neurodiversity and the spectrum of neurological differences\nAn overview of neurological differences including autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia and others\nLanguage around neurodiversity\nThe benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce\nTop tips on how to make your business more inclusive for neurodivergent colleagues\, from different communication styles to adapting your physical environment\n\n\nWho is this session for?\n\nThis session is for employers in micro to medium-sized business based in York and / or North Yorkshire. This means businesses that employ up to 250 people. \n\n\nIt is designed for those who manage people including supervisors\, team leaders\, business owners or anyone with responsibility for HR. It is also useful for employees who support their peers in the workplace. \n\nHow to join this session\n\nThis training will run virtually using Microsoft Teams. \n\nYou do not need a Microsoft Teams account to access this session but you will need:\n\na stable internet connection\na quiet area to take part from\na camera and microphone (laptop computers work best but you can join from your mobile phone if you do not have access to a laptop)\n\n\nOnce you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link to use on the day. Please save this link.\n\n  \nSign up here: Understanding Menopause: How to become a menopause | medtribe.com\n  \n11/02/2026 – 16:00-17:00 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dunderstanding-menopause-how-to-become-a-menopause-friendly-employer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Smartphone Video Masterclass: Stokesley
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: 11 February\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Springboard Business Centre \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-stokesley/
LOCATION:Springboard Business Centre\, Stokesley Business Park\, Middlesbrough\, Richmond & Northallerton\, TS9 5JZ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Workshop Series: Retain First. Recruit Stronger Later (Scarborough)
DESCRIPTION:A practical 3 workshop programme to help small businesses keep their best people now\, and build recruitment readiness for when the time is right. \n \nIn the current climate\, many organisations are restructuring and making efficiencies. When headcount is tight and roles are shifting\, the smartest move is often to retain your best people\, stabilise your team\, and protect productivity\, before you push hard on hiring again. \nThis three-part workshop series is designed to help you strengthen retention and engagement now\, by improving how you support\, develop and keep your people\, while also putting the foundations in place so that when you’re ready to recruit in the future\, you can do it with clarity and confidence. \n  \nWhat you’ll walk away with:\n\nPractical\, real-world approaches to retention\, engagement\, development and culture.\nA clearer Employee Value Proposition (EVP) so your best people know why they should stay.\nSupport for common pressure points like flexible working\, pay pressures and long-term absence.\nA tailored 12–18 month action plan that helps you retain now\, and recruit better later.\n\n  \nThe 3 workshops:\nWorkshop 1 – Retaining\, Developing and Engaging Your People \nThis is the retention-focused session: EVP\, sustainable reward (including non-financial benefits)\, flexible working\, engagement\, inclusive culture\, development and progression — plus a tailored 12–18 month action plan and simple metrics to track progress. \nWorkshop 2 – Diagnose & Design Your Recruitment and Retention Strategy \nGet clear on where you are now\, what’s working\, what’s costing you (time\, money\, momentum)\, and build a practical recruitment & retention framework you can apply immediately. \nWorkshop 3 – Attracting and Hiring the Right People (Inclusive Recruitment & Onboarding) \nEven if you’re not hiring today\, this session gets you recruitment-ready for when the time is right — with inclusive recruitment best practice\, stronger job adverts\, the right channels\, a lean process\, and onboarding that supports early retention. \n  \nWorkshop Details\n📍 Scarborough\, Woodend Gallery \n🕐 9:30am – 12:30pm \n\nWednesday 11 February\nWednesday 18 March\nWednesday 22 April\n\nRegister Now\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8d-workshop-series-retain-first-recruit-stronger-later-scarborough/
LOCATION:Woodend Gallery\, Workspace\, Scarborough\, Scarborough & Whitby\, YO11 2PW
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Water Resources: Optimising Storage and Irrigation
DESCRIPTION:Water\, essential but often either too abundant or too scarce.  Join us as we look at water resources and ways of building water resilience into farming businesses. \nJoin Catchment Sensitive Farming at this FREE event. \n \nTopics covered include:\n\nIrrigation:  Looking at Efficient Irrigation Techniques in Agriculture\nRainwater Harvesting and Storage:  From Water storage tanks to lagoons\nSources:  Would a different source make sense?\nCrop Selection:  Grow drought-resistant crops\nSoil Management:  Soil’s water retention ability\, infiltration\nWater run-off\, sediment generation\, pollution\, and loss of soil\n\nLed by Anthony Hopkins (Wroot Water Ltd) and Miles Bentley (CSF). We will explore water as a resource both now and in the future\, and how this might be achieved sustainably. \n \nPlaces at this event are limited\, so please book early – booking closes 6th February 2026. \nClick here to book your place.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/water-resources-optimising-storage-and-irrigation/
LOCATION:Selby Livestock Auction Mar\, Unit 4\, Bawtry Road\, Selby\, Selby\, YO25 3PE
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:[FULL] Meet The Media: Harrogate
DESCRIPTION:Speed networking for small businesses and top Yorkshire journalists\, with Yorkshire PR experts Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham. \n\n\n \nStarling\, Harrogate \nTuesday 10 February\, 2026. 10am-1pm \n\nCost: Tickets are just £22.50 because around 70% of the ticket cost is being funded by the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub to support local businesses to raise their profile through PR connections. \n\n  \nWant to get your business featured in the press in 2026? Meet The Media events are a unique experience – speed networking for local small businesses and top regional journalists. \nThe half-day\, in-person sessions give you the chance to learn about what journalists and editors look for – and the best ways to pitch ideas to them. \nThis event is for York and North Yorkshire business owners who want to learn how to tell their story through media coverage – from the journalists themselves. \n  \nWhat’s the format? \nYou’ll be seated at a table with about five other business owners\, and get the chance to talk about your business with one journalist. After 20 minutes\, you’ll move to a new table to meet a different journalist with another group of business owners. You continue moving around the room until you’ve met all the journalists/editors. \nThe journalists will also share their insider tips on how to get featured in the media\, from the type of stories they write about to how to pitch ideas to them. And there’ll be plenty of time to ask questions\, swap business cards and network with other local business owners. \n  \nExtra details \nLinda and Jo’s popular Meet The Media events have so far resulted in more than 30 pieces of press coverage for local businesses\, including in Yorkshire Living magazine\, The Yorkshire Post\, The York Press\, The Sun\, The Yorkshire Times\, Yorkshire Business Insider and on BBC Radio York – with more in the pipeline! \nYou can read more about what to expect on the day here \nPress coverage about the event from The York Press \n  \nIMPORTANT: Eligibility \nDue to the funding outline above\, only businesses located in either City of York Council or North Yorkshire Council areas are eligible to attend: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council \n  \nReviews \n“It was not only a fantastic platform to promote your brand but also to connect and network with so many inspiring Yorkshire businesses.” \nYorkshire fashion designer\, Isabelle Randall\, who secured a front cover image and feature in the October issue of Yorkshire Living magazine. \n  \n“Meet The Media was a brilliant PR experience. Not only was the exposure\ninvaluable but also the connections made along the way.” \nScarborough artist\, Sarah Westwood\, who secured a double-page feature in The Yorkshire Post weekend magazine. \n  \nJournalists attending Harrogate Meet The Media (other journalists tbc) \nCatherine Turnbull\, Editor of Yorkshire Living magazine \nAndrew Palmer\, Group Editor of p.ublished online newspapers covering the north of England\, including The Yorkshire Times \nBetween them\, Jo and Linda have more than 50 years of experience in the media. \nLinda is an experienced PR expert and NCTJ-trained journalist who’s worked for regional and national newspapers. She’s written for The Guardian\, Metro\, MailOnline\, Daily Express and Woman magazine. \nShe’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners to raise their profile by getting featured in titles like The Daily Telegraph\, House Beautiful\, Yorkshire Life and The Yorkshire Post\, among many others. \nSign up to Linda’s newsletter here \nwww.lindaharrison.co.uk \nEmail: linda@lindaharrison.co.uk \n  \nJo has 30-years’ experience in PR\, having worked for a number of agencies in Yorkshire as well as Government Bodies. She has managed campaigns for clients including Nestlé\, La Redoute\, the WI\, Silver Cross\, York Fashion Week\, Jorvik Viking Centre\, Homes England and Marie Curie. \nJo loves working with Yorkshire-based businesses\, helping to share their news and connecting them with journalists.\nhttps://joleatham.co.uk \nEmail: pr@joleatham.co.uk \n  \nJoin us for a unique insight into how the media works – and learn how to use PR to raise your profile and grow your business. \nJo and Linda are delighted that The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are supporting this event\, which will offer valuable support to small businesses across the region to raise their profile. \n\nClick here to join the waiting list\n\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meet-the-media-harrogate/
LOCATION:Starling\, Starling\, 47 Oxford St\, Harrogate\, Harrogate & Knaresborough\, HG1 1PW
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Smartphone Video Masterclass: Ingleton
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: 4 February\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Ingleton Village Community Centre \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-ingleton/
LOCATION:Ingleton Village Community Centre\, Ingleton Village Community Centre\, Ingleton\, Skipton & Ripon\, LA6 3HG
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Peer to Peer Sessions: International Trade
DESCRIPTION:Want to grow your business through international trade? This programme is for you.\n \nAfter recently delivering a series of highly regarded peer-to-peer activities designed to reduce isolation among small business owners and managers. These sessions have led to tangible innovation and productivity improvements\, as participants learn from trusted peers and build strong\, relevant local networks. \nParticipants explained the day-to-day demands often keep them working in their business rather than on it. \nThese peer sessions provided valuable time and space to step back\, build confidence and resilience\, and gain practical insights from others facing similar challenges. \nBuilding on this positive feedback\, we are now extending the programme and bringing together a cohort of small and medium-sized business owners and managers who want to make the most of sales opportunities in international markets. \nWhether you are new to exporting or already trading overseas and looking to optimise your approach\, this programme could be right for you. \nProgramme aims\nThe aim of the group is to harness collective experience to help participants: \n\nDevelop scalable\, sustainable\, and profitable international business models\nIdentify and capitalise on international opportunities\nRemove barriers to international sales and delivery\nMinimise risk\n\nWhy join?\nExpanding into overseas markets can be exciting—but it can also feel complex and frustrating. Even experienced exporters face important questions: \n\nIs your offer right for international customers?\nAre you trading in the most suitable markets and marketplaces?\nHow will you generate sales and deliver effectively overseas?\nWhat resources will you need\, and how will you remain profitable?\nWhat statutory and regulatory requirements must you consider?\nHow can you protect your business and intellectual property?\n\nThis practical international trade programme will help you clarify what you want—and realistically can—achieve\, then support you in identifying the most effective ways to get there with minimal disruption to your business. \nHow will it work?\nThe programme runs over six weeks and includes six two-hour facilitated group sessions. Delegates will identify and discuss opportunities and challenges\, using collective experience to broaden options\, make informed decisions\, and take practical actions to optimise their international activity. \nEach session is led by an experienced SME owner with a strong track record of developing overseas markets across multiple sectors. Discussions are non-competitive\, confidential\, and supportive\, creating a safe environment where participants can explore ideas openly and without judgement. \nAfter each session\, delegates will receive: \n\nA concise session summary\nPractical tools and checklists to support further thinking and application\n\nThese can be used at a pace that suits your business. \nIn addition\, each delegate is entitled to two hours of one-to-one coaching with the programme facilitator. \nWhat will be covered?\nDiscussion topics will be shaped by the group\, but may include: \n\nWhy trade internationally? Understanding how international trade can add value\nIdentifying and removing barriers to growth\nInternationalising your offer and considering localisation\nChoosing the right markets and marketplaces\nUnderstanding and securing the resources you need\nRoutes to market and international business models\nFinding and managing overseas partners\nAdministration and compliance\nProtecting your business and IP\nUnderstanding the numbers\nWhat additional support is available\n\nPeer group discussions and coaching sessions are also open to any specific issues participants wish to explore. \nPlaces are limited for each cohort.\nIf you would like to benefit from shared international trade experience\, practical support\, and expert facilitation\, we encourage you to book early to secure your place. \nWhere and When\nThis programme will be delivered weekly online via Zoom\, on Tuesdays from 10am – 12pm. \n\nWorkshop 1 | Tuesday 3 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 2 | Tuesday 10 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 3 | Tuesday 17 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 4 | Tuesday 24 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 5 | Tuesday 3 March\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 6 | Tuesday 10 March\, 10am – 12pm\n\nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/peer-to-peer-sessions-international-trade/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Tourism Business Booster: Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026 (York)
DESCRIPTION:Free one-day training for tourism businesses across York & North Yorkshire – with sessions across Skipton\, Scarborough\, Northallerton\, York and Harrogate. \nIt’s a tough market and costs are rising all the time for hospitality and tourism businesses.  This means that you need to increase revenue\, and smarter marketing is one definite way forward.    Would you or a member of your team like to attend a free one-day training seminar (10am – 4pm) in January to help you create and fine-tune your marketing for 2026 and introduce more creativity and new ideas to your marketing plans? \n  \nWhat’s the format of the day? \nEach free training day will involve a maximum of 12 businesses from your district\, and will be led by former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board\, Martin Evans. As “Tourism Business Booster” sessions\, they will be lively and full of marketing and promotional ideas to put into practice in your business. We already know that with an ongoing cost of living crisis\, slackening demand\, and staff wages and other costs continuing to rise\, it’s going to be a tough 2026 for most businesses.  So this free workshop from the Growth Hub\, is just what you need in order to hit the ground running with sharpened and cost-effective marketing for the challenging times ahead! \n  \nTell me more \nThis fully funded programme\, free to hotels\, B&Bs\, self-catering operators\, wedding venues\, restaurants\, spas\, visitor attractions and events organisers\, is delivered by Martin Evans of The Tourism Business\, the York-based award-winning marketing consultancy which has worked with leading hotels\, attractions and other tourism operators for the last 25 years. \n  \nAbout Martin \nMartin Evans has considerable experience in delivering business advice\, coaching\, mentoring and training to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses\, including being joint Lead UK Coach on the DTI’s UK “Profit through Productivity” benchmarking and best practice scheme for tourism businesses. As a former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board and of Consort Hotels group\, and organiser of national marketing conferences for hotels\, attractions\, spas and wedding venues\, he is well positioned to add real value to your marketing in just one day. \n  \nFeedback from previous attendees \n“Martin has been really helpful and given straightforward\, easy to implement advice.” \n “Spending time with Martin has been invaluable\, for many different reasons\, but as someone who works alone\, to have the input and expertise of someone who is so experienced in this area\, has offered great support for the business\, and almost more importantly\, a real coaching and mentoring opportunity for me” \n  \nYour next step \nThis fully funded programme runs through on six different days in January and is only available to small/medium-sized businesses (or charities) trading or registered in York or North Yorkshire. Places are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. \n  \nChoose the location that’s right for you: \n Skipton – Tuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \n [FULL] Scarborough – Thursday 15 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Northallerton – Tuesday 20 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Harrogate – Tuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \n  \nEvent details\nThursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \nBar Convent\, York \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/create-your-winning-marketing-plan-for-2026-york-2/
LOCATION:The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre\, 17 Blossom St\, York\, York Central\, YO24 1AQ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
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SUMMARY:🌍 Tourism Business Booster: Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026 (Harrogate)
DESCRIPTION:Free one-day training for tourism businesses across York & North Yorkshire – with sessions across Skipton\, Scarborough\, Northallerton\, York and Harrogate. \nIt’s a tough market and costs are rising all the time for hospitality and tourism businesses.  This means that you need to increase revenue\, and smarter marketing is one definite way forward.    Would you or a member of your team like to attend a free one-day training seminar (10am – 4pm) in January to help you create and fine-tune your marketing for 2026 and introduce more creativity and new ideas to your marketing plans? \n  \nWhat’s the format of the day? \nEach free training day will involve a maximum of 12 businesses from your district\, and will be led by former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board\, Martin Evans. As “Tourism Business Booster” sessions\, they will be lively and full of marketing and promotional ideas to put into practice in your business. We already know that with an ongoing cost of living crisis\, slackening demand\, and staff wages and other costs continuing to rise\, it’s going to be a tough 2026 for most businesses.  So this free workshop from the Growth Hub\, is just what you need in order to hit the ground running with sharpened and cost-effective marketing for the challenging times ahead! \n  \nTell me more \nThis fully funded programme\, free to hotels\, B&Bs\, self-catering operators\, wedding venues\, restaurants\, spas\, visitor attractions and events organisers\, is delivered by Martin Evans of The Tourism Business\, the York-based award-winning marketing consultancy which has worked with leading hotels\, attractions and other tourism operators for the last 25 years. \n  \nAbout Martin \nMartin Evans has considerable experience in delivering business advice\, coaching\, mentoring and training to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses\, including being joint Lead UK Coach on the DTI’s UK “Profit through Productivity” benchmarking and best practice scheme for tourism businesses. As a former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board and of Consort Hotels group\, and organiser of national marketing conferences for hotels\, attractions\, spas and wedding venues\, he is well positioned to add real value to your marketing in just one day. \n  \nFeedback from previous attendees \n“Martin has been really helpful and given straightforward\, easy to implement advice.” \n “Spending time with Martin has been invaluable\, for many different reasons\, but as someone who works alone\, to have the input and expertise of someone who is so experienced in this area\, has offered great support for the business\, and almost more importantly\, a real coaching and mentoring opportunity for me” \n  \nYour next step \nThis fully funded programme runs through on six different days in January and is only available to small/medium-sized businesses (or charities) trading or registered in York or North Yorkshire. Places are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. \n  \nChoose the location that’s right for you: \n Skipton – Tuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \n [FULL] Scarborough – Thursday 15 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Northallerton – Tuesday 20 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Harrogate – Tuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \nEvent Details\nTuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \nOld Swan Hotel\, Harrogate \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/create-your-winning-marketing-plan-for-2026-harrogate/
LOCATION:Old Swan Hotel\, The Old Swan Hotel\, Harrogate\, Harrogate & Knaresborough\, HG1 2SR
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20251217T144339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T144339Z
UID:17975-1769421600-1769443200@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 Smartphone Video Masterclass: Scarborough
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \n  \nWhere and When\nWhen: 26 January\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Scarborough Rugby Club \n  \nRegister now\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-scarborough/
LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club\, Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club\, Scarborough\, Scarborough & Whitby\, YO13 0NL
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20260109T140529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T121143Z
UID:18217-1769419800-1769425200@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍Health and Wellbeing Conversations: how to talk to your employees about their wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n\nEmployees who feel their employer cares about their wellbeing are 69% less likely to look for another job\, yet work-related mental health issues cost the UK economy £57.4bn every year. \n\n\nHaving the confidence to have safe\, supportive and effective conversations with your employees about their health and wellbeing can improve the experiences of people working at your organisation\, offering a space to talk through concerns and find ways to work through them together. \n\n\nThis session is offered as part of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer project in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority. \n\nAbout this session\n\nHealth and Wellbeing Conversations use a model first created in the NHS to help managers have confidence when speaking to their team members about their health and wellbeing. \n\nThis 1.5hr interactive online session will equip you with the skills you need to support your employees including:\n\nwhy these conversations are important\na practical framework\, tools and techniques to structure your conversations effectively\nkey behaviours that make a conversation supportive and helpful\n‘what if?’ scenarios exploring challenging situations and how to navigate them confidently and with compassion\n\n\nWho is this session for?\n\nThis session is for employers in micro to medium-sized business based in York and / or North Yorkshire. This means businesses who employ up to 250 people. \n\nIt is designed for those who manage people including supervisors\, team leaders\, business owners or anyone with responsibility for HR. It is also useful for employees who support their peers in the workplace.\n\nHow to join this session\n\nThis training will run virtually using Microsoft Teams. \n\nYou do not need a Microsoft Teams account to access this session but you will need:\n\na stable internet connection\na quiet area to take part from\na camera and microphone (laptop computers work best but you can join from your mobile phone if you do not have access to a laptop)\n\nOnce you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link to use on the day. Please save this link.\n\n\n\nSign up here: Health and Wellbeing Conversations Training | medtribe.com\n\n26/01/2026 – 9:30-11:00 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dhealth-and-wellbeing-conversations-how-to-talk-to-your-employees-about-their-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20251124T091539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T120506Z
UID:17554-1769088600-1769094000@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 How to use Artificial Intelligence in marketing & Canva
DESCRIPTION:No technical knowledge needed! This is a practical marketing workshop that will help you to feel confident using Artificial Intelligence without sounding like a robot. The focus is on giving you information and marketing tips you can immediately put into action. We’ll also look at the online design tool – Canva – the latest developments\, and a quick guide to some of its functions. \n \nWhat’s included:  \n\nA brief guide to how AI works and how it’s developing\nMarketing and other tasks you can use AI for\, how and which AI tools to use. Some of the uses may surprise you!\nSome time-saving suggestions and anti-procrastination methods to give you and your business a boost\nPractical prompts and refinements to get the AI response you really need\nHow AI is changing other marketing functions such as search engines\nCanva – overview\, most useful functions and latest developments\n\nDate: 1.30 – 3.00 pm on Thursday\, 22nd January \nVenue: The Tearoom\, Carlton Towers Estate\, High Street\, Carlton\, North Yorkshire\, DN14 9LZ \nProgramme:  \n1.30: Registration\, tea and coffee \n1.45: Event begins \nBook your place now\nThis workshop would normally cost £35+VAT but is free thanks to SPF funding through the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority \nClick here to register\n* These events are suitable for accommodation providers\, activity providers\, attractions\, food and drink\, businesses. We’re sorry but they’re not for suppliers to the industry such as designers\, consultants etc although there may be other ways we can help you. Please get in touch \nThis programme of support is part of the Boost programme\, funded through York and North Yorkshire’s SPF (Shared Prosperity Fund) allocation\, so funded by the Combined Authority.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/how-to-use-artificial-intelligence-in-marketing-canva/
LOCATION:The Tearoom\, The Tearoom\, Carlton Towers Estate\, Carlton\, Selby\, DN14 9LZ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20251204T121111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T120519Z
UID:17721-1769076000-1769097600@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 Tourism Business Booster: Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026 (York)
DESCRIPTION:Free one-day training for tourism businesses across York & North Yorkshire – with sessions across Skipton\, Scarborough\, Northallerton\, York and Harrogate. \nIt’s a tough market and costs are rising all the time for hospitality and tourism businesses.  This means that you need to increase revenue\, and smarter marketing is one definite way forward.    Would you or a member of your team like to attend a free one-day training seminar (10am – 4pm) in January to help you create and fine-tune your marketing for 2026 and introduce more creativity and new ideas to your marketing plans? \n  \nWhat’s the format of the day? \nEach free training day will involve a maximum of 12 businesses from your district\, and will be led by former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board\, Martin Evans. As “Tourism Business Booster” sessions\, they will be lively and full of marketing and promotional ideas to put into practice in your business. We already know that with an ongoing cost of living crisis\, slackening demand\, and staff wages and other costs continuing to rise\, it’s going to be a tough 2026 for most businesses.  So this free workshop from the Growth Hub\, is just what you need in order to hit the ground running with sharpened and cost-effective marketing for the challenging times ahead! \n  \nTell me more \nThis fully funded programme\, free to hotels\, B&Bs\, self-catering operators\, wedding venues\, restaurants\, spas\, visitor attractions and events organisers\, is delivered by Martin Evans of The Tourism Business\, the York-based award-winning marketing consultancy which has worked with leading hotels\, attractions and other tourism operators for the last 25 years. \n  \nAbout Martin \nMartin Evans has considerable experience in delivering business advice\, coaching\, mentoring and training to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses\, including being joint Lead UK Coach on the DTI’s UK “Profit through Productivity” benchmarking and best practice scheme for tourism businesses. As a former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board and of Consort Hotels group\, and organiser of national marketing conferences for hotels\, attractions\, spas and wedding venues\, he is well positioned to add real value to your marketing in just one day. \n  \nFeedback from previous attendees \n“Martin has been really helpful and given straightforward\, easy to implement advice.” \n “Spending time with Martin has been invaluable\, for many different reasons\, but as someone who works alone\, to have the input and expertise of someone who is so experienced in this area\, has offered great support for the business\, and almost more importantly\, a real coaching and mentoring opportunity for me” \n  \nYour next step \nThis fully funded programme runs through on six different days in January and is only available to small/medium-sized businesses (or charities) trading or registered in York or North Yorkshire. Places are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. \n  \nChoose the location that’s right for you: \n Skipton – Tuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \n [FULL] Scarborough – Thursday 15 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Northallerton – Tuesday 20 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Harrogate – Tuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \n  \nEvent details\nThursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \nBar Convent\, York \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/create-your-winning-marketing-plan-for-2026-york/
LOCATION:The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre\, 17 Blossom St\, York\, York Central\, YO24 1AQ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20260109T144621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T121127Z
UID:18248-1768996800-1769000400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 Understanding Menopause: How to become a menopause friendly employer
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nApproximately 1 in 10 women aged 40-55 have left a job due to menopause symptoms (The Fawcett Society) and around 80% of women experience menopause symptoms with more than a quarter saying it has had a negative effect on their career progression (CIPD). \n\nSupporting your employees during this important life stage by becoming a menopause-friendly employer not only improves individual wellbeing; it also boosts productivity and helps you retain or attract staff. \nThis session is offered as part of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer project in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority. \nAbout this session\n\nThis session will explore all things menopause\, from symptoms and support to practical tips for making work more accessible for those experiencing it. It is designed for employers wishing to become menopause-friendly but it will also include information on our individual support service from Peppy Health. \n\nWho is this session for?\n\nThis session is for employers in micro to medium-sized business based in York and / or North Yorkshire. This means businesses that employ up to 250 people. \n\n\nIt is designed for those who manage people including supervisors\, team leaders\, business owners or anyone with responsibility for HR. It is also useful for employees who support their peers in the workplace. \n\nHow to join this session\n\nThis training will run virtually using Microsoft Teams. \n\nYou do not need a Microsoft Teams account to access this session but you will need:\n\na stable internet connection\na quiet area to take part from\na camera and microphone (laptop computers work best but you can join from your mobile phone if you do not have access to a laptop)\n\nOnce you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link to use on the day. Please save this link.\n\n\n  \nSign up here: Understanding Menopause: How to become a menopause | medtribe.com\n  \n21/01/2026 – 12:00-13:00 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8d-understanding-menopause-how-to-become-a-menopause-friendly-employer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20251106T152716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T152716Z
UID:17251-1768989600-1768995000@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 Webinar: PR for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Want to get your business featured in newspapers and magazines in 2026? \nIf you run a small business\, you’re invited to join this brand new webinar hosted by PR experts Jo Leatham and Linda Harrison. \nJo and Linda will explain why you should be prioritising PR – including reaching a new audience (outside your social media bubble)\, building trust and credibility\, and boosting your sales and SEO. \n\nGet clear on: \n\nWhat PR is (and how it differs from advertising and marketing)\nHow to find great story ideas in your business – without the cringe\nThe best way to pitch journalists\, and the common mistakes to avoid\n\nPlus time-saving tips for finding journalists’ contact details. \nBetween them\, Jo and Linda have more than 50 years of experience in the media. \nLinda is an experienced PR expert and NCTJ-trained journalist who’s worked for regional and national newspapers. She’s written for The Guardian\, Metro\, MailOnline\, Daily Express and Woman magazine. She’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners to raise their profile by getting featured in titles like The Daily Telegraph\, House Beautiful\, Yorkshire Life and The Yorkshire Post\, among many others. \nJo has 30-years’ experience in PR\, having worked for a number of agencies in Yorkshire as well as Government Bodies. She has managed campaigns for clients including Nestlé\, La Redoute\, the WI\, Silver Cross\, York Fashion Week\, Jorvik Viking Centre\, Homes England and Marie Curie. Jo loves working with Yorkshire-based businesses\, helping to share their news and connecting them with journalists. \nJoin Jo and Linda for a unique insight into how the media works – and learn how to use PR to raise your profile and grow your business. \nThe 90-minute session will include a 60-minute presentation by Jo and Linda plus a 30-minute Q&A. \nEvent Details\nWhen: Wednesday 21 January 2026 – 10am\nWhere: Webinar held over Zoom \nRegister Now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8d-webinar-pr-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20251204T120155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T120535Z
UID:17717-1768899600-1769011200@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 Tourism Business Booster: Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026 (Northallerton)
DESCRIPTION:Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026! \nFree one-day training for tourism businesses across York & North Yorkshire – with sessions across Skipton\, Scarborough\, Northallerton\, York and Harrogate. \nIt’s a tough market and costs are rising all the time for hospitality and tourism businesses.  This means that you need to increase revenue\, and smarter marketing is one definite way forward.    Would you or a member of your team like to attend a free one-day training seminar (10am – 4pm) in January to help you create and fine-tune your marketing for 2026 and introduce more creativity and new ideas to your marketing plans? \n \nWhat’s the format of the day? \nEach free training day will involve a maximum of 12 businesses from your district\, and will be led by former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board\, Martin Evans. As “Tourism Business Booster” sessions\, they will be lively and full of marketing and promotional ideas to put into practice in your business. We already know that with an ongoing cost of living crisis\, slackening demand\, and staff wages and other costs continuing to rise\, it’s going to be a tough 2026 for most businesses.  So this free workshop from the Growth Hub\, is just what you need in order to hit the ground running with sharpened and cost-effective marketing for the challenging times ahead! \n  \nTell me more \nThis fully funded programme\, free to hotels\, B&Bs\, self-catering operators\, wedding venues\, restaurants\, spas\, visitor attractions and events organisers\, is delivered by Martin Evans of The Tourism Business\, the York-based award-winning marketing consultancy which has worked with leading hotels\, attractions and other tourism operators for the last 25 years. \n  \nAbout Martin \nMartin Evans has considerable experience in delivering business advice\, coaching\, mentoring and training to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses\, including being joint Lead UK Coach on the DTI’s UK “Profit through Productivity” benchmarking and best practice scheme for tourism businesses. As a former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board and of Consort Hotels group\, and organiser of national marketing conferences for hotels\, attractions\, spas and wedding venues\, he is well positioned to add real value to your marketing in just one day. \n  \nFeedback from previous attendees \n“Martin has been really helpful and given straightforward\, easy to implement advice.” \n “Spending time with Martin has been invaluable\, for many different reasons\, but as someone who works alone\, to have the input and expertise of someone who is so experienced in this area\, has offered great support for the business\, and almost more importantly\, a real coaching and mentoring opportunity for me” \n  \nYour next step \nThis fully funded programme runs through on six different days in January and is only available to small/medium-sized businesses (or charities) trading or registered in York or North Yorkshire. Places are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. \n  \nChoose the location that’s right for you: \n Skipton – Tuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \n [FULL] Scarborough – Thursday 15 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Northallerton – Tuesday 20 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Harrogate – Tuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/create-your-winning-marketing-plan-for-2026-northallerton/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20260109T145528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T121115Z
UID:18257-1768816800-1768820400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍Introduction to Coaching: How coaching can help your team grow
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nCoaching is a safe\, supportive and confidential conversation that encourages reflection\, growth and action. It’s built on the belief that each person has the capability to enhance their own performance by unlocking their potential and developing their own solutions. \n\n\nCoaching has huge benefits – 80% of people who have been coached report increased self-confidence and over 70% say they benefited from improved work performance\, relationships and more effective communication skills. \n\n\nThis session is offered as part of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer project in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority. \n\nAbout this session\nThis session will introduce coaching and will explore the benefits of using it to help your team grow by strengthening individual performance and fostering a more engaged\, motivated and resilient team.\n\nWe’ll explore the benefits of using coaching in place of a more directive or instructional approach as well as:\n\nwhen a coaching approach could help you and your team\na handy tool to get started with coaching conversations\npracticing listening and questioning techniques\nthe opportunity to have a go yourself in a safe environment\n\n\nThis session will provide an overview of coaching as a practice\, designed to spark new perspectives on leading your team and giving you the tools and to create more meaningful\, empowering interactions with your employees.\n\n  \nWho is this session for?\n\nThis session is for employers in micro to medium-sized business based in York and / or North Yorkshire. This means businesses that employ up to 250 people. \n\n\nIt is designed for those who manage people including supervisors\, team leaders\, business owners or anyone with responsibility for HR. It is also useful for employees who support their peers in the workplace. \n\nHow to join this session\n\nThis training will run virtually using Microsoft Teams. \n\nYou do not need a Microsoft Teams account to access this session but you will need:\n\na stable internet connection\na quiet area to take part from\na camera and microphone (laptop computers work best but you can join from your mobile phone if you do not have access to a laptop)\n\nOnce you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link to use on the day. Please save this link.\n\n  \nSign up here: Introduction to Coaching: How coaching can help your | medtribe.com\n  \n19/01/2026 – 10:00-11:00 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dintroduction-to-coaching-how-coaching-can-help-your-team-grow/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20251202T161000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T093006Z
UID:17706-1768471200-1768492800@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌏 Tourism Business Booster: Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026 (Scarborough)
DESCRIPTION:Free one-day training for tourism businesses across York & North Yorkshire – with sessions across Skipton\, Scarborough\, Northallerton\, York and Harrogate. \nIt’s a tough market and costs are rising all the time for hospitality and tourism businesses.  This means that you need to increase revenue\, and smarter marketing is one definite way forward. Would you or a member of your team like to attend a free one-day training seminar (10am – 4pm) in January to help you create and fine-tune your marketing for 2026 and introduce more creativity and new ideas to your marketing plans? \n  \nWhat’s the format of the day? \nEach free training day will involve a maximum of 12 businesses from your district\, and will be led by former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board\, Martin Evans. As “Tourism Business Booster” sessions\, they will be lively and full of marketing and promotional ideas to put into practice in your business. We already know that with an ongoing cost of living crisis\, slackening demand\, and staff wages and other costs continuing to rise\, it’s going to be a tough 2026 for most businesses.  So this free workshop from the Growth Hub\, is just what you need in order to hit the ground running with sharpened and cost-effective marketing for the challenging times ahead! \n  \nTell me more \nThis fully funded programme\, free to hotels\, B&Bs\, self-catering operators\, wedding venues\, restaurants\, spas\, visitor attractions and events organisers\, is delivered by Martin Evans of The Tourism Business\, the York-based award-winning marketing consultancy which has worked with leading hotels\, attractions and other tourism operators for the last 25 years. \n  \nAbout Martin \nMartin Evans has considerable experience in delivering business advice\, coaching\, mentoring and training to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses\, including being joint Lead UK Coach on the DTI’s UK “Profit through Productivity” benchmarking and best practice scheme for tourism businesses. As a former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board and of Consort Hotels group\, and organiser of national marketing conferences for hotels\, attractions\, spas and wedding venues\, he is well positioned to add real value to your marketing in just one day. \n  \nFeedback from previous attendees \n“Martin has been really helpful and given straightforward\, easy to implement advice.” \n “Spending time with Martin has been invaluable\, for many different reasons\, but as someone who works alone\, to have the input and expertise of someone who is so experienced in this area\, has offered great support for the business\, and almost more importantly\, a real coaching and mentoring opportunity for me” \n  \nYour next step \nThis fully funded programme runs through on six different days in January and is only available to small/medium-sized businesses (or charities) trading or registered in York or North Yorkshire. Places are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. \nEvent details\nThursday 15 January\, 10am – 4pm \nScarborough Rugby Club\, Scarborough\n  \nRegister now\n \n\n \n  \nJoin us for this workshop at one of our other locations: \n Skipton – Tuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Northallerton – Tuesday 20 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Harrogate – Tuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/create-your-winning-marketing-plan-for-2026-scarborough/
LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club\, Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club\, Scarborough\, Scarborough & Whitby\, YO13 0NL
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T135952
CREATED:20251202T153307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T125837Z
UID:17686-1768298400-1768320000@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌏 Tourism Business Booster: Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026 (Skipton)
DESCRIPTION:Free one-day training for Tourism businesses across York & North Yorkshire – with sessions across Skipton\, Scarborough\, Northallerton\, York and Harrogate. \nIt’s a tough market and costs are rising all the time for hospitality and tourism businesses.  This means that you need to increase revenue\, and smarter marketing is one definite way forward. Would you or a member of your team like to attend a free one-day training seminar (10am – 4pm) in January to help you create and fine-tune your marketing for 2026 and introduce more creativity and new ideas to your marketing plans? \n \nWhat’s the format of the day? \nEach free training day will involve a maximum of 12 businesses from your district\, and will be led by former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board\, Martin Evans. As “Tourism Business Booster” sessions\, they will be lively and full of marketing and promotional ideas to put into practice in your business. We already know that with an ongoing cost of living crisis\, slackening demand\, and staff wages and other costs continuing to rise\, it’s going to be a tough 2026 for most businesses.  So this free workshop from the Growth Hub\, is just what you need in order to hit the ground running with sharpened and cost-effective marketing for the challenging times ahead! \n  \nTell me more \nThis fully funded programme\, free to hotels\, B&Bs\, self-catering operators\, wedding venues\, restaurants\, spas\, visitor attractions and events organisers\, is delivered by Martin Evans of The Tourism Business\, the York-based award-winning marketing consultancy which has worked with leading hotels\, attractions and other tourism operators for the last 25 years. \n  \nAbout Martin \nMartin Evans has considerable experience in delivering business advice\, coaching\, mentoring and training to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses\, including being joint Lead UK Coach on the DTI’s UK “Profit through Productivity” benchmarking and best practice scheme for tourism businesses. As a former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board and of Consort Hotels group\, and organiser of national marketing conferences for hotels\, attractions\, spas and wedding venues\, he is well positioned to add real value to your marketing in just one day. \n  \nFeedback from previous attendees \n“Martin has been really helpful and given straightforward\, easy to implement advice.” \n “Spending time with Martin has been invaluable\, for many different reasons\, but as someone who works alone\, to have the input and expertise of someone who is so experienced in this area\, has offered great support for the business\, and almost more importantly\, a real coaching and mentoring opportunity for me” \n  \nYour next step \nThis fully funded programme runs through on six different days in January and is only available to small/medium-sized businesses (or charities) trading or registered in York or North Yorkshire. Places are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.  Complete the simple joining form and we’ll be straight back in touch to confirm your place. \n  \nChoose the location that’s right for you: \n Skipton – Tuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \n [FULL] Scarborough – Thursday 15 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Northallerton – Tuesday 20 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Harrogate – Tuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \n  \nEvent Details\nTuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \nElsworth at the Mill\, Skipton \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/create-your-winning-marketing-plan-for-2026-skipton/
LOCATION:Elsworth at the Mill\, Chapel Hill\, Skipton\, Skipton & Ripon\, BD23 1NL
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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UID:18208-1768208400-1768230000@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍Level 1 Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability
DESCRIPTION:Fully Funded\, Short\, Online Business Start-Up & Self-Employment Courses\n\n\n\nWe empower people to launch businesses and have been doing this for over 10 years. If you want to launch an airline\, then you’ve come to the wrong place. We help the other 99.9% of the start-up community who wish to set up a conventional business in an emerging or traditional market. Our fully funded\, short online courses provide uncomplicated\, useful information and guidance for anyone who is in the process of setting up a business or simply just exploring the idea. Our no jargon approach to our short courses gives you everything you need to take that leap of faith and unleash your inner entrepreneur. \n\n\n\nCourse information:\n\n\n\nWeek 1 \n\n\n\n\nEnterprise Skills\n\n\n\nManaging your time\n\n\n\nPersonal money management\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the importance of business planning\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the legal structures for business\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to market your business\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\n\n\nResilience and Grit\n\n\n\nCommunication Skills\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to access help and support in business\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the sales cycle\n\n\n\nPrinciples of social media for business use\n\n\n\n\nLevel 1 start date: 12/01/2026 on Zoom 9:00-15:00 \n\n\n\nThis event is ideal for those exploring self-employment or those wanting to start a business. \n\n\n\nPlease visit: https://www.kickoffinbusiness.co.uk/ to register.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dlevel-1-award-in-enterprising-skills-and-employability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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UID:17674-1766052000-1766057400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:Autumn Budget 2025\, how will it impact your business?
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Budget\, announced on 26 November 2025\, introduced a range of changes that business owners need to be aware of. From updates to taxation and compliance rules\, to adjustments in incentives and support schemes. These measures could affect how you plan and operate in the year ahead. To help you understand what’s changing and what it means for your business\, we’re hosting a webinar that breaks down the key points in a clear and practical way. \nRead the blog: Autumn Budget 2025 – How will it impact your business? \n  \n \nAbout this webinar \nThis session with Jo Tomlinson of Business Works will look in detail at all the aspects of the recent Budget that impact small and medium sized businesses.  We will focus on each of the changes\, look at what is changing and when\, and discuss how they might impact your business from both a profitability and a cash flow perspective. \nWe will look at how you can forecast these changes\, and ways you might mitigate the impact on profit margins. \nSubjects covered will include: \n\nProperty\, dividend and savings tax changes\nBusiness Rates\nMinimum Wage increases\nSalary sacrifice on pension contributions\nCapital Allowances\nOther budget changes\n\nYou’ll leave with actionable steps to forecast\, plan\, and mitigate the impact of these changes. \n This workshop will be recorded and available on the Growth Hub website after the session is delivered. The recording will be sent out to all who register\, regardless of whether you are able to attend on the day or not. \nRegister today by completing the form below\, and make sure you’re ready for 2026.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/autumn-budget-2025-how-will-it-impact-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 YNY Networking: Thirsk (Brew & Bite Cafe)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to York and North Yorkshire Networking. \nThis event in is collaboration with Brew + Bite Cafe in Thirsk. \nBusinesses of all sizes are invited to join a relaxed and engaging networking events. \nThe mission is to foster connections between all local businesses along with the local council\, creating a supportive community where everyone can thrive.🤝 \n \nWhy Join Us?\nInclusive Networking: Whether you’re a start-up\, SME\, or large enterprise\, our events are designed to be welcoming and beneficial for all. \nCommunity Support: Collaborate with local businesses and the council to share resources\, insights\, and opportunities. \nRelaxed Atmosphere: Our events are casual and friendly\, making it easy to build genuine relationships. \nBe part of a vibrant network that supports growth\, innovation\, and community spirit in York and North Yorkshire. \nFind out more and reserve your spot.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/yny-networking-thirsk-brew-bite-cafe/
LOCATION:Brew & Bite Cafe\, 3 Market Place\, Thirsk\, Thirsk & Malton\, YO7 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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UID:17571-1764869400-1764874800@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 Christmas with YNY Network: Malton
DESCRIPTION:Join an evening of Networking and shopping at the Rusty Fox\, enjoy the evening with drinks supplied by McMillans of Malton. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the year with YNY Network. \n  \n \n📆 Thursday 4 December\, 5:30pm to 7pm \n📍 The Rusty Fox\, 3 Market Street\, Malton YO17 7LY \nFind out more\, and buy you ticket
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/christmas-with-yny-network-malton/
LOCATION:The Rusty Fox\, 3 Market Street\, Malton\, Thirsk & Malton\, YO17 7LY
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Piggyback Marketing: How to use the latest trends\, TV programmes & film locations to promote your business
DESCRIPTION:No matter where your business is located\, and whatever kind of tourism or hospitality business it is\, you need to be aware of the latest trends to be ready to use them in your own marketing. \n \nWe’ll cover: \n\nWhat are piggyback marketing and newsjacking? How can you use their power to benefit your business?\nHow screen tourism (TV and film locations) can benefit your business\, and attract international visitors – you might be surprised at the range of opportunities\nWhat current and future trends are most relevant to your business: how can you use them? Some relate to emerging markets and different kinds of visitors\, others to changing expectations and marketing opportunities\nA practical perspective from John Gallery about the benefits offered through the screening of All Creatures Great and Small in the UK and USA\, and strong interest from USA\, Canada\, Germany\, Netherlands\, Ireland and Australia\n\nThis session is run by Susan Briggs who has 35+ years’ tourism marketing experience\, and John Gallery from the Herriot Country Tourism Group. \nThese events are designed for businesses such as accommodation\, visitor attractions\, activity providers\, and creative\, retail\, food and drink businesses. They are not suitable for industry suppliers such as consultants\, designers etc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Rural Arts\, 4 Westgate\, Thirsk YO7 1QS \nTime: Tea\, coffee & registration at 10.15 am – Workshop begins at 10.30 am and ends by 1.00 pm \nDate: Thursday 27 November \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your place now\nThis session would normally cost £35+VAT per person. Thanks to UKSPF funding\, it is FREE to visitor-facing tourism & hospitality businesses in North Yorkshire. \nClick here to register\n\n\n\n\n\nThis programme of support is part of the Boost programme\, funded through York and North Yorkshire’s SPF (Shared Prosperity Fund) allocation\, so funded by the Combined Authority.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/piggyback-marketing-how-to-use-the-latest-trends-tv-programmes-film-locations-to-promote-your-business/
LOCATION:Rural Arts\, 4 Westgate\, Thirsk\, Thirsk & Malton\, YO7 1QS
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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UID:17568-1764234000-1764239400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 YNY Networking: Northallerton
DESCRIPTION:Join Network YNY in Northallerton\, for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals in your area. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis free to attend in-person event will be held at the Evolution Business Centre\, every 4 weeks\, providing a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your professional circle. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to grow your network and gain valuable insights. \n\n\n📆 Thursday 27 November\, 9am to 10:30am \n📍 Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton DL6 2NQ \nFind out more\, and to reserve your spot
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/yny-networking-northallerton/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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UID:16767-1764151200-1764172800@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 [FULL] Smartphone Video Masterclass: Northallerton
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand last year under North Yorkshire Council’s UKSPF programme. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video?\nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider\nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: Wednesday 26 November\, 10am – 4pm \nWhere: Business North Yorkshire (BNY) Hub\, Northallerton \nThese workshops are now full.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-northallerton/
LOCATION:BNY Hub\, CD4I\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 1AU
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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