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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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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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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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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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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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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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