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SUMMARY:🟢 Meta Ads: Step into Meta for Business
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of WhatsApp\, Facebook and Instagram with three action packed workshops. \nCome to all three to find out where to start and how to boost your organic\, paid and sales growth on these enormous platforms\, or pick and choose topics to suit your business. \nWe’ve gathered a team of highly experienced and qualified Meta experts to help you get the most out of using Meta for your Business. \n \nStep Into… Meta Ads\n1hr 30mins Live Webinar & Expert Panel Q&A \nBeyond the boost… Create Meta Ad Campaigns like a pro. \nEver wondered how professional agencies get the most from Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns? \nCome along to find out. [spoiler: they don’t use the boost button] \nJoin us as we walk through the essentials of master Meta Ad Campaigns\, with an experienced ad agency. From setting up your pixel\, to targeting\, budgeting and winning strategies\, this packed session is a must for anyone looking to start spending on Meta Advertising. \nOur last Q&A session of the series\, our panel of experts will be answering all your questions and giving you every bit of advice they can. \nOur Experts\nSonia Rutter: Having worked in advertising for more than 20 years\, four years ago Sonia founded an advertising agency focussed on Facebook & Instagram campaigns. See’s a unique insight into the world of big and small paid advertising on Meta. \nHannah Feehan: Jorvik Web Dev Founder of web design agency Jorvik Web Dev\, Hannah is Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certified and an absolute expert and breaking down the complex world of Meta into practical easy to follow steps. \nLaura Mumford: Enterprise CUBE CIC. Sharing her business expertise\, certified Digital Marketing Institute (Level 5)\, Laura’s joins our panel as Meta expert with an eye firmly on generating real business growth. \nEnterprise CUBE CIC are hosting the series; their mission is to unlock business for everyone. Come along and see if they can unlock the world of Meta for your business. \n  \nEvent details:\n\nMonday 23 March\, 10am – 11:30am\nWebinar held on Zoom\n\n  Demonstration sessions are recorded\, but Q&As are not\, so we’d recommend attending. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meta-ads-step-into-meta-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Next Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course: York
DESCRIPTION:Who is this course designed for?\nIndividuals or teams working within Small & Medium Sized Businesses (SMEs) within the York & North Yorkshire regions. This is a great opportunity to learn\, with colleagues and peers\, about the causes and impacts of Climate Change as well as the actions SMEs can put in place to reduce emissions and help secure a Net Zero future. \n \nCourse Objectives\n1. Establish Climate Change Fundamentals: \nWherever you are on your climate journey\, deep-dive into the causes & impacts of our Anthropocene climate crisis to understand key emissions drivers and put the fire in the belly for climate action\, personally & professionally. What is the greenhouse effect? What are the greenhouse gases and which are most potent? Why are we so confident in the science? What are the impacts of climate change on people & planet? \n2. Understand Climate Policy & Protest: \nWhat is the global policy landscape on climate and what’s happening in the UK and likely to impact SMEs? We’ll talk about COPs (Conference of the Parties – not police!)\, the UK Climate Change Act of 2008\, the UK Decarbonisation Plan\, Sustainability Reporting & legislation for SMEs. This section is designed to give you understanding of how we got to where we are today and how the future might shape\, through the lens of policy. We will also reflect on the role of protest in shaping the past\, current & future climate change landscape.  Both are important grounding for individuals & businesses. \n3. Destigmatise Climate Goals & Measurement: \n“What gets measured gets done!” Learn the lingo of Net Zero & Carbon Footprinting\, at an individual and organisational level. What does it mean to pledge to Net Zero? How does that differ from Carbon Neutral? Should we be offsetting? What do we mean by Scope 1\, 2 & 3? Where do I start?! \n4. Take Climate Action as an Individual \nLooking at our own personal footprints through the lens of the WWF Carbon Footprint Tool and our own key levers of change. \n5. Take Climate Action as an Employee & Business \nLooking at the 7 SME Steps to Net Zero\, from leadership engagement to building a climate transition plan. This will help tackling climate change and emissions as an organisation and employee seem more feasible\, approachable\, logical and bitesize for SMEs\, giving clarity on where to start and the stepping stones on the journey to Net Zero. \n6. Become a Confident Climate Communicator & Collaborate \nExploring what it takes as an individual and as an organisation to talk confidently about climate change and climate action and how to positively influence others\, touching on impact reports\, social media\, websites\, tone of voice & good old fashioned face to face conversations.  We’ll touch on the important role of collaboration in progressing climate action – together we go further & faster. \n  \nCourse Outline\nThe course is split into 2 distinct sections. The first half of the course focuses on understanding climate change\, policy and frameworks. The second half focuses on what this means for SMEs and employees in building a climate action plan. \n  \nCourse Details\n📍 York Quakers’ Meeting House \n📆 Monday 23 March \n🕑 9am – 4:30pm \n  \nCertification\nAt the end of the training course\, we will invite you to pledge 2 actions\, one as an individual and one as part of a wider group. These action pledges must be submitted within 2 weeks of completing your course in order to be certified Carbon Literate & be awarded your shiny certificate. Please note\, you are not guaranteed certification. Certification is awarded to individuals who are deemed to have pledged significant individual and group actions. But don’t worry\, we will support you to find the right and significant actions for you. \n  \nAbout the Trainer\nAli Fisher founded Plans With Purpose in 2017 with a mission to put regeneration at the heart of business progress. Ali’s day job is to act as an independent Sustainability & Diversity Business Mentor\, supporting organisations to approach these complex & nuanced subjects more strategically\, with step change ambitions for positive impact for people and planet. She runs regular learning workshops in Carbon Literacy\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion & Doughnut Economics. Her personal purpose is to spark change that matters. \n  \nAttendee Reviews\n“Great course and delivered well with passion and humility.” \n“Excellent clarity on a complex subject\, with clear actions we can implement to make a difference.” \n“I really enjoyed the Carbon Literacy training. Ali is clearly knowledgeable and passionate and it shows. For something that feels quite daunting\, she taught it very well!” \n  \nWhat one thing have you valued most from this training course?\n“Opening my eyes to what needs to be done and how small things can make all the difference.” \n“Evidence based\, informative & interactive.” \n“High quality trainer.” \n“Everything! It gave a clear understanding on individual and work place climate responsibility.” \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/carbon-literacy-for-smes-course-york/
LOCATION:York Quakers’ Meeting House\, Friargate\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9RL
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 Search\, SEO\, AI and Social Media: York
DESCRIPTION:Practical Digital Visibility for Businesses  \nCustomers do not find businesses the way they did five years ago. Google search\, Google Maps\, reviews\, AI tools\, and social media now all influence who gets seen and who gets ignored. \n \nThis half-day practical workshop shows independent businesses how to stay visible\, relevant\, and trusted. \nNo jargon. No technical overwhelm. No sales pitch. \nJust clear guidance on what works and what to fix first. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow customers discover businesses today\nWhat still works in SEO and what does not\nHow to improve your Google Business Profile\nHow reviews influence rankings and trust\nHow AI tools now describe and recommend businesses\nHow social media supports search visibility\nWhat to stop doing\n\nWhat You Will Leave With\n\nA clearer understanding of local discovery\nPractical improvements identified for your website and Google listing\nA simple action plan for the next 30 days\nConfidence to act without hiring an agency\n\nWhat Makes This Different\nThis is not a theory session. \n\nYou will review your own business during the workshop.\nYou will identify what needs fixing.\nYou will leave knowing exactly what to do next.\n\nSimon has delivered more than 70 workshops for SMEs across Yorkshire\, helping independent businesses improve visibility\, confidence\, and digital performance. \nEvent Details\nPatch York \n Friday 20 March\, 10am – 1pm \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/search-seo-ai-and-social-media-york/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:🌍 Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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: Neurodiversity in the Workplace | medtribe.com\n  \n19/03/2026 – 13:00-14:30 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dneurodiversity-in-the-workplace-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 [FULL] PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | York
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\n Patch\, York  \n  Wednesday 18 March \n 10am to 1pm \n  \nThis is now full.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-york-2/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌎 Exploring Mutual or Cooperative Ownership: Peer to Peer Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Considering or preparing your business for mutual or cooperative ownership? This programme is for you.\nMutual and cooperative businesses are becoming increasingly popular in the UK\, largely because—when set up well—they are highly resilient. These models can work equally well for new start-ups or as part of a business succession plan for established organisations. \n \nFor new businesses\nA cooperative or mutual model enables shared ownership\, democratic decision-making\, and strong stakeholder engagement. It builds trust and long-term focus\, aligns incentives between members and the business\, supports fair value distribution\, and encourages commitment\, innovation\, and sustainability from the outset. \nFor existing businesses\nAs a succession option\, a mutual model helps preserve long-term purpose by prioritising members over shareholders. It supports continuity\, employee engagement\, and cultural stability\, reduces the risk of asset stripping\, and enables a gradual\, values-led transfer of ownership while maintaining independence\, resilience\, and sustainable growth. \nIf you are unsure whether this model is right for your business—or how to approach setting up or transitioning to it—we can help. \nWe have recently delivered 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. Many participants also told us that day-to-day pressures often keep them working in their business rather than on it. The 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 explore setting up or transitioning to a mutual or cooperative business. \nProgramme aims\nThe aim of the group is to harness collective experience to help participants: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of mutual and cooperative business models\nMake informed decisions about structure and approach\nDevelop scalable\, sustainable\, and profitable mutual or cooperative businesses\nMinimise risk\nAccess additional support and expertise\n\nWhy join?\nSetting up a cooperative or mutual business can seem attractive—but is it right for you? This programme will help you understand whether this approach fits your goals and what is involved in making it work effectively. \nHow will it work?\nThe programme runs over six weeks and includes six two-hour facilitated group sessions. Participants will explore opportunities and challenges together\, using collective experience to broaden options\, make informed decisions\, and take practical action. \nEach session is led by an experienced SME owner. 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 resources can be used at a pace that suits your business. In 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\nUnderstanding mutual and cooperative models: options\, benefits\, challenges\, and beneficiaries\nBusiness planning: vision\, strategy\, and member value propositions\nBusiness structure: ownership and governance\nPeople and operations\nFinancial planning: capital requirements and funding options\nLegal and regulatory considerations\nMember engagement and participation\nAvailable help and support\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 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 Wednesdays from 10am – 12pm. \n\nWorkshop 1 | Wednesday 18 March\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 2 | Wednesday 25 March\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 3 | Wednesday 1 April\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 4 | Wednesday 8 April\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 5 | Wednesday 15 April\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 6 | Wednesday 22 April\, 10am – 12pm\n\nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/exploring-mutual-or-cooperative-ownership-peer-to-peer-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course: Online
DESCRIPTION:Who is this course designed for?\nIndividuals or teams working within Small & Medium Sized Businesses (SMEs) within the York & North Yorkshire regions. This is a great opportunity to learn\, with colleagues and peers\, about the causes and impacts of Climate Change as well as the actions SMEs can put in place to reduce emissions and help secure a Net Zero future. \n \nCourse Objectives\n1. Establish Climate Change Fundamentals: \nWherever you are on your climate journey\, deep-dive into the causes & impacts of our Anthropocene climate crisis to understand key emissions drivers and put the fire in the belly for climate action\, personally & professionally. What is the greenhouse effect? What are the greenhouse gases and which are most potent? Why are we so confident in the science? What are the impacts of climate change on people & planet? \n2. Understand Climate Policy & Protest: \nWhat is the global policy landscape on climate and what’s happening in the UK and likely to impact SMEs? We’ll talk about COPs (Conference of the Parties – not police!)\, the UK Climate Change Act of 2008\, the UK Decarbonisation Plan\, Sustainability Reporting & legislation for SMEs. This section is designed to give you understanding of how we got to where we are today and how the future might shape\, through the lens of policy. We will also reflect on the role of protest in shaping the past\, current & future climate change landscape.  Both are important grounding for individuals & businesses. \n3. Destigmatise Climate Goals & Measurement: \n“What gets measured gets done!” Learn the lingo of Net Zero & Carbon Footprinting\, at an individual and organisational level. What does it mean to pledge to Net Zero? How does that differ from Carbon Neutral? Should we be offsetting? What do we mean by Scope 1\, 2 & 3? Where do I start?! \n4. Take Climate Action as an Individual \nLooking at our own personal footprints through the lens of the WWF Carbon Footprint Tool and our own key levers of change. \n5. Take Climate Action as an Employee & Business \nLooking at the 7 SME Steps to Net Zero\, from leadership engagement to building a climate transition plan. This will help tackling climate change and emissions as an organisation and employee seem more feasible\, approachable\, logical and bitesize for SMEs\, giving clarity on where to start and the stepping stones on the journey to Net Zero. \n6. Become a Confident Climate Communicator & Collaborate \nExploring what it takes as an individual and as an organisation to talk confidently about climate change and climate action and how to positively influence others\, touching on impact reports\, social media\, websites\, tone of voice & good old fashioned face to face conversations.  We’ll touch on the important role of collaboration in progressing climate action – together we go further & faster. \n  \nCourse Outline\nThe course is split into 2 distinct sections. The first half of the course focuses on understanding climate change\, policy and frameworks. The second half focuses on what this means for SMEs and employees in building a climate action plan. \n\nCourse Details\n📍 Online | MS Teams \n📆 Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 March \n🕑 9am – 1pm (both days) \n  \nCertification\nAt the end of the training course\, we will invite you to pledge 2 actions\, one as an individual and one as part of a wider group. These action pledges must be submitted within 2 weeks of completing your course in order to be certified Carbon Literate & be awarded your shiny certificate. Please note\, you are not guaranteed certification. Certification is awarded to individuals who are deemed to have pledged significant individual and group actions. But don’t worry\, we will support you to find the right and significant actions for you. \n  \nAbout the Trainer\nAli Fisher founded Plans With Purpose in 2017 with a mission to put regeneration at the heart of business progress. Ali’s day job is to act as an independent Sustainability & Diversity Business Mentor\, supporting organisations to approach these complex & nuanced subjects more strategically\, with step change ambitions for positive impact for people and planet. She runs regular learning workshops in Carbon Literacy\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion & Doughnut Economics. Her personal purpose is to spark change that matters. \n  \nAttendee Reviews\n“Great course and delivered well with passion and humility.” \n“Excellent clarity on a complex subject\, with clear actions we can implement to make a difference.” \n“I really enjoyed the Carbon Literacy training. Ali is clearly knowledgeable and passionate and it shows. For something that feels quite daunting\, she taught it very well!” \n  \nWhat one thing have you valued most from this training course?\n“Opening my eyes to what needs to be done and how small things can make all the difference.” \n“Evidence based\, informative & interactive.” \n“High quality trainer.” \n“Everything! It gave a clear understanding on individual and work place climate responsibility.” \n  \nCurious about what Carbon Literacy could do for your organisation?\nJoin our free 30-minute online intro session: Thursday 5 March\, 2pm – 2:30pm \nThis introductory webinar will cover how this practical training can help you cut costs\, attract great people\, and stand out in bids and investment conversations. \nSign up now: Introduction to Carbon Literacy Training for SMEs \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/carbon-literacy-for-smes-course-online/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 2 Day Digital Marketing Workshop: Bentham
DESCRIPTION:This in-person\, 2-day course is designed to equip businesses in York & North Yorkshire with the essential digital marketing skills they need to feel more confident and grow.  \n \nWho Will Benefit?\nThis workshop is perfect for SME owners and staff who: \n\nHave the time to handle their own marketing.\nLack the skills\, knowledge\, or confidence to start.\nDo not have the budget to outsource to an agency.\nAttendance is not limited by sector or industry.\n\nWhat You Will Cover\nLearn practical\, immediately applicable strategies across a range of vital topics\, including: \n\nBranding: Develop your brand\, define customer personas\, and establish brand pillars.\nSocial Media: Select the right platforms based on their strengths and relevance.\nContent Creation\nEmail Marketing\nReputation Management\nUsing AI for Digital Marketing\nReviewing Analytics\nMarketing Planning\nHelpful Free Tools: Explore Google Business Profile\, Canva\, and scheduling tools.\n\nWorkshop Details\n 10am – 4pm \n Day 1: Tuesday 17 March \n Day 2: Tuesday 24 March \n Bentham Golf Course \nRegister Now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%9f%a2-2-day-digital-marketing-workshop-bentham/
LOCATION:Bentham Golf Course\, Robin Lane\, Bentham\, Skipton & Ripon\, LA2 7AG
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert Session - Simplifying Product Safety
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business\, charity or work alone?  Do you have a product safety question you need answered? \nJoin one of our ‘Ask the Experts’ sessions and our product safety experts will help unravel what can be complex information and provide you with the answers to your product safety questions. \nWhether you are a manufacturer\, designer\, retailer or distributor\, our Product Safety experts will help you ensure you’re business is doing it right. \n \nWhy it matters for businesses\nProtecting your customers\, safeguarding your brand reputation\, reducing legal and financial risk\, strengthening internal processes and building customer trust and competitive advantage\, are all reasons why understanding product safety compliance is important. \nBring your questions along to this interactive session or submit them anonymously in advance and our CTSI experts will help guide you. \nPrevious questions we have covered include:  \n\nAm I responsible for the products safety requirements if I import from the EU?\nWhat paperwork should I have when buying a product to sell?\nHow do I check a test report?\nHow to access certificates before buying a products in bulk?\nHow do I implement PAS7050 in my business?\nWhat should I be aware of when launching a new product?\nDo I need to complete a risk assessment?\n\nSession Details: \nSession 1:    17 March 2026 10:00 – 11:00\nSession 2:    23 March 2026 11:00 – 12:00\nLocation:      Online\, via MS-Teams\nRate:            FREE for businesses to attend\nCPPD:         1 hour \nFind out more\nPLEASE NOTE: By clicking on the booking links (below)\, you will be taken to CTSI’s Booking Portal\, where you can select your preferred date and session\, and enter your details. Our general Terms and Conditions are here. \nBook your place \n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/ask-the-expert-session-simplifying-product-safety/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 AI-Powered Sales: 1-day Introduction Workshop: Northallerton
DESCRIPTION:AI is transforming sales\, but most small businesses don’t know how to apply it while maintaining the trusted relationships that drive real business growth. \n \nThis beginner-friendly workshop shows you how to integrate AI into the Trust Sales System – using technology to save time while keeping the human connection that builds trust. You’ll learn to use AI for prospect research (10x faster than manual methods)\, create personalized outreach at scale\, automate follow-ups while maintaining authenticity\, and build your first AI sales workflow. \nNo technical experience needed. Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice\, you’ll actually configure and test AI tools during the session. \nPerfect for business owners who want to work smarter without sacrificing the genuine relationships that the Trust methodology emphasizes. \nWhat participants will leave with: \n\nWorking AI research workflow\nAI tools configured and ready to use\nUnderstanding of how AI enhances (not replaces) trust-based selling\nEthical AI guidelines for trusted professionals\nResources for continued learning\nOption to continue with AI Sales Accelerator\n\nDaniel Hodgson – Founder\, Urban Spark Sales Enablement & Training \nUrban Spark Sales Enablement & Training helps business owners transform sales struggles into consistent revenue through the Trust Sales System – a proven methodology that builds confidence without pushy tactics. \nDaniel is a sales professional and entrepreneur who previously bootstrapped a business from zero to 10 employees whilst building an ecommerce division that generated over £2 million in ecommerce sales. \nWith 20+ years of sales experience working with global brands including adidas and AB InBev\, Daniel has managed and sold into retail\, B2B\, B2C and delivered over 30\,000 sales conversations. \nHe founded Urban Spark and developed the Trust Sales System to help business owners sell with confidence and authenticity. Daniel now serves as Lead Sales Partner for University of York’s Phase One Incubator and delivers Growth Hub LEAD programmes\, with a mission to help 5\,000 businesses become trusted sales professionals. \nWorkshop Details\nTuesday 17 March\, 9am – 3pm \nNorthallerton\, Evolution Business Centre \nRegister Now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/ai-powered-sales-1-day-introduction-workshop-northallerton/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginner
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SUMMARY:🟢 Meta Selling: Step into Meta for Business
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of WhatsApp\, Facebook and Instagram with three action packed workshops. \nCome to all three to find out where to start and how to boost your organic\, paid and sales growth on these enormous platforms\, or pick and choose topics to suit your business. \nWe’ve gathered a team of highly experienced and qualified Meta experts to help you get the most out of using Meta for your Business. \n \nStep Into… Meta Selling\n1hr 30mins Live Webinar & Expert Panel Q&A \nFrom comments to ca-ching… Learn how to sell on social media. \nSocial selling is booming. If you want to start selling on Facebook or Instagram\, like a pro\, this session is for you. \nJoin us to as we for a step-by-step explanation of setting up your online Facebook\, Whatsapp and Instagram stores. Learn how to upload your products\, add your own look\, and tag items in your posts so customers can buy with just a few clicks. \nAfter some live examples and walk-throughs\, our panel of Meta experts will share all their top tips for mastering the world of social sell in a fun Q&A. \nOur Experts\nSonia Rutter: Having worked in advertising for more than 20 years\, four years ago Sonia founded an advertising agency focussed on Facebook & Instagram campaigns. See’s a unique insight into the world of big and small paid advertising on Meta. \nHannah Feehan: Jorvik Web Dev Founder of web design agency Jorvik Web Dev\, Hannah is Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certified and an absolute expert and breaking down the complex world of Meta into practical easy to follow steps. \nLaura Mumford: Enterprise CUBE CIC. Sharing her business expertise\, certified Digital Marketing Institute (Level 5)\, Laura’s joins our panel as Meta expert with an eye firmly on generating real business growth. \nEnterprise CUBE CIC are hosting the series; their mission is to unlock business for everyone. Come along and see if they can unlock the world of Meta for your business. \n  \nEvent details:\n\nMonday 16 March\, 10am – 11:30am\nWebinar held on Zoom\n\n  Demonstration sessions are recorded\, but Q&As are not\, so we’d recommend attending. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meta-selling-step-into-meta-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:YNY Networking - Northallerton
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nJoin us at Network YNY – Northallerton for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals in your area! \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Network YNY – Northallerton \nJoin us for networking\, learning\, and connecting with like-minded professionals\, the local authorities and business support providers. This 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. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your network and gain valuable insights. See you there! \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/yny-networking-northallerton-2/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | Ripon
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\n Ripon Community House  \n  Friday 13 March \n 9am to 12pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-ripon/
LOCATION:Ripon Community House\, 75 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, Harrogate & Ripon\, HG4 1LE
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 [FULL] Automate Your Day: 2-Day Masterclass (Malton)
DESCRIPTION:Automate Your Day to Unlock Your Superpowers – 2-Days of Masterclasses to Future Proof Your Career \nOver two exciting days packed with dynamic sessions we’ll show you how to streamline and enhance your work using automation and AI to supercharge your workflows\, creating better work\, faster and easier. \nThe revolution of automation and AI is in full flow. Using these exciting new technologies\, we can take the sludge and admin out of our days\, opening up new possibilities to concentrate our effort where we really add value. We don’t think these tools are likely to replace you just yet\, but if you don’t learn how to use them – you might be replaced by someone who has. \nEvery session will guide you from simple quick wins\, through next-level AI enhancements before looking just how far we can push automation\, AI tools and AI agents within our days. \n \n. \n\nEach day will be led by Laura and Richard from Enterprise Cube and feature; \n\nJACK BARBER – Founder – Hello Technology\nFor over 15 years Jack’s designed websites\, built IT systems and tech solutions for a range of organisations in North Yorkshire.  Working extensively with established SMEs on e-commerce\, SEO\, and web development projects in the Whitby area.As a full-stack developer Jack joins the team as our resident expert on SEO and coding of bespoke WordPress\, ecommerce and automation solutions.\nANJA RICHARDS – Founder – Notch Media\nAnja\, is founder of Notch Media\, a Scarborough based web design and branding company that’s worked with numerous start-ups to launch their ecommerce offers. Anja also runs her own successful ecommerce side-hustle offering creative products and artwork\, across multiple platforms.A Wix Partner Creator she’s also an expert in Adobe CC\, Canva and Shopify. Anja joins the team as our lead on creative design and ecommerce for start-ups.\nTOBIE ABEL – Founder – ATS York\nTobie has over 20yrs experience of leading large digital transformation projects for IBM\, LLoyds and various other multi-nationals particularly within the Salesforce ecosystems. Tobie launched ATS York this year to offer a range of AI training solutions\, to a broad spectrum of teams across North Yorkshire and the UK.A leading expert in Salesforce and CRM integration\, he joins our delivery team as our resident CRM\, AI and automation wizard.\n\nEvent Details\nBoth days will be held at Enterprise House Malton\, with workshops from 10am to 4:30pm\, welcome coffee’s from 9:30am. \nYou will need to bring your own laptop or tablet to work on. \n\nDay 1 – Wednesday 11 March\nDay 2 – Wednesday 18 March\n\nThis is now full\nPlease complete the form below to be added to our waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/automate-your-day-2-day-masterclass-malton/
LOCATION:Enterprise House\, Malton\, Thirsk & Malton\, YO17 6AS
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:🟢 [FULL] PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | York
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\n Patch\, York  \n  Wednesday 11 March \n 10am to 1pm \n  \nThis workshop is now full\nPlease join us at one of our other locations:\n\nMalton | Friday 20 February\, 10am – 1pm\nHarrogate | Thursday 26 February\, 10am – 1pm\nSkipton | Friday 27 February\, 10am – 1pm\nScarborough | Wednesday 4 March\, 10am – 1pm\nMasham |  Friday 6 March\, 10am – 1pm\nRipon | Wednesday 13 March\, 9am – 12pm\nYork | Wednesday 18 March\, 10am – 1pm\nNorthallerton | Thursday 26 March\, 10am – 1pm\nBedale | Friday 27 March\, 10am – 1pm\n\nComplete the form below to be added to this workshop’s waiting list\, someone will be in touch if a place becomes available.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-york/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Innovation Supper | International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:York Business School\, Patch York and the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub  are delighted to bring you a special edition of Innovation Supper.  \nAs part of this year’s International Women’s Day\, we are celebrating female entrepreneurs to pitch their business. We invite everyone to buy a ticket\, enjoy a delicious supper and support our local female entrepreneurs. \n \nThe idea is simple\, we host a relaxed evening with a light supper\, and charge a small entry fee. In return\, local female entrepreneurs pitch their ideas\, and the audience votes for their favourite. The winning idea takes home the proceeds to help bring their vision to life. \nAlthough for this edition of Innovation Supper we’re inviting female entrepreneurs to pitch\, we encourage everyone to attend and support. You can purchase a ticket here. \nEvent Details:\n Patch\, York \n Tuesday 10 March\, 6pm – 9pm \n🎫 £10 \nBuy your ticket here
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/innovation-supper-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Accessing finance to prosper and grow: Tap into the knowledge and support of the British Business Bank
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to access finance for your business with a guide to the options available.\n \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nUnderstand the finance options available to SMEs\nUnderstand the difference between the options available and which is right for you\nUnderstand the specific requirements of a couple of finance or investment options\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nEvery business needs adequate finance to operate sustainably and take on opportunities to grow. This webinar is focussed on understanding how to access finance for your business\, providing you with a guide to the options available to businesses across the UK. \nThe BBB designs\, delivers and manages a range of products through over 200 delivery partners\, helping to increase both the supply and diversity of finance available to smaller businesses. You will hear from them and two speakers from the investment and finance industry who will outline their offerings and the key details you need to consider when seeking finance or investment. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nEdward Tellwright\nSenior Manager UK Network\, British Business Bank \n\nEdward is a finance and investment specialist with the British Business Bank working with British Business Bank delivery partners and intermediaries to help SMEs plan for and access finance for growth.\nHe has previously held roles within the private equity and public funding/finance at SWAIN and Business West as sector lead in the South West for Access to Finance activities through Enterprise Europe Network and Innovate UK. He has helped and supported businesses of all sizes and types with Access to Finance queries raising finance from £10k – £1M+. \nAs well as that he is an ex-professional rugby player having represented his country so he knows all about making an impact! \nTuesday 10 March at 1pm – 2pm \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/accessing-finance-to-prosper-and-grow-tap-into-the-knowledge-and-support-of-the-british-business-bank/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 Ecommerce Launchpad: 2-Day Masterclass (Scarborough)
DESCRIPTION:Start Selling Online!  \nReady to start selling online\, but don’t know where to begin? The Ecommerce Launchpad is an intensive\, two-day project designed for anyone ready to launch an online shop using Wix or Shopify.   \nOver two days packed with workshops\, tips\, advice\, and hackathons you’ll build your own online shop alongside a team of tech experts. You won’t just leave with a plan\, you’ll leave with a live\, functioning ecommerce website ready to sell online. \n \n  \nWhat to expect:  \n\nGuidance to choose the best platform (Wix vs. Shopify vs. Others).  \n\n\nWork directly with a team of four professional web designers and developers. \n\n\nA photo booth to help get those perfect product images.  \n\n\nHands-on workshops and hackathon sessions to build your own online shop.  \n\n  \nWho is this for?   \n\nAnyone brand new to selling online. \n\n\nBusinesses migrating from another online selling platform. \n\n\nExisting Wix or Shopify users wanting to improve their online shop. \n\n\nBusinesses with physical or digital products to sell online. \n\n  \nHow does it work?  \nDay 1: Content Prep: We focus on gathering\, crafting\, and testing all your essential content\, descriptions\, and media. We’ll ensure you have all the perfect “parts” for your online shop before you start building\, eliminating the stress of juggling content creation and web-design simultaneously.   \nDay 2 Build & Launch: Armed with all your great content\, we head to the launchpad to build your fully functioning online shop. You can choose to go live immediately or stay in draft mode and launch when you’re ready.   \n  \nMeet the Experts:  \nThe project is led by Richard Lanning and Laura Mumford from Enterprise CUBE\, and features a team of North Yorkshire’s finest and friendliest web pro’s including:  \n\nJACK BARBER (Hello Technology) – Whitby based e-commerce\, SEO\, and web development specialist.  \n\n\nANJA RICHARDS (Notch Media) – Scarborough based expert in web design and branding for start-ups\, who also runs a successful ecommerce side-hustle. \n\n\nHANNAH FEEHAN (Jorvik Web Dev) – York based full stack developer with a UX background\, supporting small businesses. \n\n  \nEvent Details  \nBoth days will be held at Scarborough Rugby Club\, 569 Scalby Rd\, YO13 0NL\nWorkshop: 10am to 4pm. \nWelcome coffees from 9:30am.  \nYou will need to bring your own laptop or tablet to work on.  \n\nDay 1 – Tuesday 10 March \n\n\nDay 2 – Tuesday 17 March \n\nRegister now\n\n \nFAQs  \n  \nWhy Wix and Shopify?   \nWe can help you build a Shopify or Wix shop in this launchpad. These are the biggest and\, in our opinion\, the best site builders for most people looking to sell online.   \nOur web development team works across many platforms – so we’ll explain the pros and cons of each platform (and the other choices out there) to help you choose the right one for you.   \n  \nWill this help if I’m selling products\, services\, downloads\, or online courses?  \nAbsolutely\, we can build all sorts of shops – from digital downloads to craft products. Provided you already have the product or service you want to sell\, we can build the site you’ll use to promote and sell it.  \nIf you are looking to sell an online course or digital download but haven’t built it yet – get in touch with our team\, and we can make sure this project is right for you.  \n  \n2 Days\, A Live Online Shop… Really?  \nIt’s up to you when you launch your site for the world to see.  \nWe’ll build your site behind closed doors\, ensuring we help with every important part of your ecommerce shop during the two days.   \nYou can go live during the two days or stay in draft mode and go live as part of a future launch campaign. Either way\, we’ll make sure you’ll leave knowing all you need to know to launch your own online shop.  \n  \nI’m already selling online; will this help me?  \nIf you are already selling online but want to move to Wix or Shopify\, then yes absolutely\, we can help you build your new site and move products and content from your old site.  \nIf you’ve already started a Wix or Shopify site but want to improve it\, chances are you’ll love this project but get in touch with the team to check if it’s right for you.  \nIf you are already a Wix or Shopify pro\, this probably isn’t for you… but there are lots of great Steps into Digital courses on SEO\, Ecommerce\, etc. to check out.   \n  \nDo I need to buy a Wix or Shopify Account?  \nYou don’t need to have an account before coming to the launchpad.  \nDuring the launchpad we’ll explain the pros and cons of each option\, and the other competitors. Then you will need to create an account to start building your site. You will be able to use a trial account which is free or very cheap to purchase (depending on choice).  \nIf you already have a Wix or Shopify account\, that’s great – you can use this\, there’s no need to get another account for the launchpad.   \n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/ecommerce-launchpad-2-day-masterclass-scarborough/
LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club\, Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club\, Scarborough\, Scarborough & Whitby\, YO13 0NL
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:Managing stress and preventing burnout: Stokesley
DESCRIPTION:Free Networking Event \n\n\nJoin Saffron De Menezes from Healing Womanhood delivering a session on Managing stress and preventing burnout. \n\n \n  \nEmotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping) is a powerful yet easy to use energetic technique that lowers the body’s stress response and brings us back into balance. In this session we will cover \n\nThe history of EFT and how it was developed\nThe science behind it\nHow to do it yourself\nPractical applications to any stress you’re currently experiencing\nHow ongoing self care can prevent burnout.\n\nLight refreshments included. \nClick here to book your place\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/managing-stress-and-preventing-burnout-stokesley/
LOCATION:Springboard Business Centre\, Stokesley Business Park\, Middlesbrough\, Richmond & Northallerton\, TS9 5JZ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Business: How SMEs Create Social Value and Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Enterprise Works and the School for Business and Society at the University of York\, this interactive workshop brings together businesses\, social enterprises\, and partners ready to actively shape the future of meaningful business in York & North Yorkshire. This is not a passive event — it’s designed for discussion\, collaboration\, and shared insight. \n \nHosted by Enterprise Works and the School for Business and Society at the University of York\, this interactive workshop brings together businesses\, social enterprises\, and partners ready to actively shape the future of meaningful business in York & North Yorkshire. This is not a passive event — it’s designed for discussion\, collaboration\, and shared insight. \nThrough facilitated conversation and hands-on activities\, participants will explore how social value is created and delivered in practice\, learn from peers\, and contribute their own experience. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately\, while helping to shape the next chapter of the growing Meaningful Business Network. \nDate and time: Monday 9 March\, 10am – 12:30pm (networking lunch from 12:00pm) \nLocation: The Guildhall\, York \nFind out more and book your place
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meaningful-business-how-smes-create-social-value-and-competitive-advantage/
LOCATION:The Guildhall York\, Guildhall\, Coney St\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9QN
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 Meta Business Fundamentals: Step into Meta for Business
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of WhatsApp\, Facebook and Instagram with three action packed workshops. \nCome to all three to find out where to start and how to boost your organic\, paid and sales growth on these enormous platforms\, or pick and choose topics to suit your business. \nWe’ve gathered a team of highly experienced and qualified Meta experts to help you get the most out of using Meta for your Business. \n \nStep Into… Meta Business Fundamentals\n1hr 30mins Live Webinar & Expert Panel Q&A \nOur friendly\, beginner-level webinar will make diving into Meta for Business simple. \nNo confusing tech jargon – just clear\, practical instructions to help you get started. Perfect for anyone new to using Meta for business\, this session will give you the confidence to manage your presence across all Meta platforms with ease. \nUsing Meta for Business\, you’ll be able plan\, manage\, schedule and analyse your performance across Instagram and Facebook. \nAfter our step-by-step demos\, our panel of Meta experts will be there to answer your questions and set you up for success. \n  \nOur Experts\nSonia Rutter: Having worked in advertising for more than 20 years\, four years ago Sonia founded an advertising agency focussed on Facebook & Instagram campaigns. See’s a unique insight into the world of big and small paid advertising on Meta. \nHannah Feehan: Jorvik Web Dev Founder of web design agency Jorvik Web Dev\, Hannah is Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certified and an absolute expert and breaking down the complex world of Meta into practical easy to follow steps. \nLaura Mumford: Enterprise CUBE CIC. Sharing her business expertise\, certified Digital Marketing Institute (Level 5)\, Laura’s joins our panel as Meta expert with an eye firmly on generating real business growth. \nEnterprise CUBE CIC are hosting the series; their mission is to unlock business for everyone. Come along and see if they can unlock the world of Meta for your business. \n  \nEvent details:\n\nMonday 9 March\, 10am – 11:30am\nWebinar held on Zoom\n\n📸  Demonstration sessions are recorded\, but Q&As are not\, so we’d recommend attending. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meta-business-fundamentals-step-into-meta-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:🤝 York International Women's Week @ Patch: CELEBRATE\, COLLABORATE\, CONNECT
DESCRIPTION:Female founder? Aspiring self-starter? Bootstrapping a business? Creating a community? Join us for a professional and personal power-up! \nThere can’t be a more appropriate place for a big bonding session than York’s iconic Bonding House! \n \nHeld in association with Patch\, York\, which supports startup businesses\, this is a chance to celebrate YOU and local communities of awesome women\, whatever their ambition. \nDrop-in taster sessions include: \n\nOne year on… female-led startups share their journeys\nGrowing a business without burnout: tapping into your inner\nself\nWhat do investors want? And do women really find it harder to raise cash?\nYou got this! Challenging limiting beliefs\nBoss the bottles: empowering women in wine\n\nThere’ll be a host of pop-ups offering some R&R\, along with organisations and providers ready to support you in your business or project. \nJoin visitors in leaving a lasting memory of the event by stopping to take part in our #weavingwomensstories collaborative crafting\, led by West Plum Studio. \nSustainable wine and local food will be available all day. And we welcome well-behaved four-legged friends! \n*Please note\, this event will be photographed and footage may be used in marketing materials related to Patch York and Terra Sarda Wines events. If you do not wish to be photographed\, or have any other questions or concerns\, please let us know at hello@terrasardawines.com. \nEvent details\n📍 Patch York \n📆 Saturday 7 March\, 12pm to 6pm \n🎟️ £15.00
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/york-international-womens-week-patch-celebrate-collaborate-connect/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | Masham
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\nThe White Bear\, Masham   \n Friday 6 March \n10am to 1pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-masham/
LOCATION:The White Bear\, The White Bear\, Masham\, Skipton & Ripon\, HG4 4EN
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟣 Data Integration & Centralisation: Automation & Efficiency Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Data silos can hold back automation and business intelligence. \nThis session explains how to connect systems\, unify data\, and build a centralised source of truth to support analytics and AI. \nAttendees will learn about data flow design\, integration tools\, and how to futureproof their infrastructure for scalability and automation. \n \nLearning Outcomes:\n\nMap your existing data landscape and identify integration opportunities.\nPlan and implement a centralised data architecture that supports reporting and automation.\nEvaluate tools and strategies for maintaining consistent\, high-quality data across systems.\n\nDelivered by Data Stream UK\, a North Yorkshire based consultancy delivering end-to-end data and AI solutions with a strong emphasis on data literacy\, analytical insight and practical implementation support for SMEs. \nWhen? Friday 6 March 2026 | 10am-11:30am \nWhere? Online \n📸 These workshops will be recorded and available on the Growth Hub website after the sessions are delivered. The recordings will be sent out to all who register\, regardless of whether you are able to attend on the day or not. \nSign up once\, access all sessions
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/data-integration-centralisation-automation-efficiency-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Step Up & Thrive Into Digital
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SUMMARY:🌍 Introduction to Carbon Literacy Training for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Unlock cost savings\, boost staff engagement\, and future‑proof your business. \n \nCurious about what Carbon Literacy could do for your organisation? \nYou’ll meet our friendly Carbon Literacy Facilitator\, Ali Fisher\, and get a taste of how this practical training can help your business cut costs\, attract and retain great people\, and stand out in bids\, tenders and investment conversations. \n  \nWhy attend? Because in a world of rising costs and tightening expectations\, sustainability isn’t just ‘the right thing to do’\, it makes smart business sense. Every business can take action\, and we’ll show you how. \n  \nJoin our free 30 minute online intro session:\n📆 Thursday 5 March \n🕑 2pm – 2:30pm \n📸 This session will be recorded\, sign up below and catch up later. \n  \nIf the webinar sparks your interest\, you can book onto one of our upcoming FULLY FUNDED Carbon Literacy courses: \nONLINE 🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course | March 18 & 19\, 9am – 1pm \nYORK 🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course | March 23\, 9am – 4:30pm \nHARROGATE 🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course | March 24\, 9am – 4:30pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/carbon-literacy-training-for-smes-in-york-north-yorkshire/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 [FULL] Instagram for Business\, A Beginner’s Guide: Masham
DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop is designed to help you demystify and gain confidence using the fundamental features of Instagram enabling you optimise and grow your account\, business and your confidence at beginner level. \n \n\nDon’t know where to start with Instagram?\nAre you a new business? Are you a small business?\nDo you have a product or service?\nDo you need help getting started on Instagram?\n\nThen this workshop is for you. \nWhat you will gain from the day: \n\nLearn how to build and showcase your brand story\nAttracting and keeping your key customers\nCreating your working bio using keywords\nCreating captivating content: introduction to posts\, stories\, reels\n(Why\, when\, and how to use them)\nInsta loves & loathes (a.k.a. do’s & don’ts!)\nMeet others in the same boat who you can learn alongside.\n\nPrerequisites & what to bring: \nYou will need an Instagram / Facebook Professional / Business account already set up plus the device you will be using it on (we recommend a smartphone). We will not have time on the day to set up Insta accounts from scratch so please contact us no later than 7 days before the workshop if you need help with this. \nAbout the provider: \nCharlotte Watson is an experienced educator this is a packed and informative practical workshop\, with expertise in running her own businesses for several years\, combined with knowledge of social media management\, brand strategy and small business mentoring will provide you with confidence and skills to grow your business in simple steps. \nEvent details\nThursday 5 March\, 10am – 3pm \nThe White Bear\, Gun Bank\, Masham\, Ripon HG4 4EN \nThis workshop is now full\nComplete the form below to be added to our waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/instagram-for-business-a-beginners-guide-masham/
LOCATION:The White Bear\, The White Bear\, Masham\, Skipton & Ripon\, HG4 4EN
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:🟢 Cut Through the Noise: Communications for Small Businesses Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Harnessing the power of communications to promote and grow your business \nCommunications\, marketing\, PR – these can be complicated to navigate as a small business. But Hey Me is here to help. Our communications workshops have been specially designed to help small businesses just like yours reach your target customers and increase your potential for growth. \nWe will guide you through the steps needed to embrace communications for your business\, in an authentic and impactful way. \n \nDo I Really Need All This? \nThe world of communications can be complex. From understanding which social media platform works for your business\, to knowing whether it’s worth spending money on advertising or when to distribute a press release; there are a wealth of tactics that you can use to promote your business. But which ones are right for you? \nHey Me has developed a workshop that not only explores the vast array of methods available to promote your business but will also give you the confidence to choose and use the best activities for you\, to achieve maximum impact. \nEvent Details\nOnline – Thursday 5 March\, 10am -11am \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. \nThis webinar is a part of a series:\n\nTurn Outreach into Sales: Sending lots of messages out but not getting any sales? | Thursday 19 February\,10am -11am\nCraft Your Message: Run out of ideas and don’t know what to say? | Thursday 26 February\, 10am -11am\nCut Through the Noise: Do I Really Need All This? | Thursday 5 March\, 10am -11am\n\nRegister once\, get access to all 3 webinars.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/cut-through-the-noise-communications-for-small-businesses-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Step Into Digital
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SUMMARY:🟡 [FULL] AI Sales Accelerator (4-Week Bootcamp): York
DESCRIPTION:This intensive 4-week programme helps you build a complete AI sales system that amplifies your effectiveness while maintaining the authentic\, trust-based approach that wins long-term clients. \n \nCombining in-person workshops with online implementation sessions\, you’ll systematically build: AI-powered prospect research systems\, personalized outreach at scale\, automated follow-up sequences that stay authentic\, and CRM integration that saves hours weekly. \nThe programme is designed around the Trust Sales System – using AI to handle repetitive tasks so you can focus on building genuine relationships where they matter most. \nLimited to 10 participants to ensure personalized support as you build your systems. You’ll leave with working AI tools configured for your specific business\, plus ongoing peer accountability. \nPerfect for business owners ready to scale their sales efforts without losing the personal touch that builds trust. \n  \nWhat participants will leave with: \n\nComplete AI-enhanced Trust Sales System\nWorking prospecting and automation workflows\nPeer accountability partnerships\nContinued access to resources and community\n\n  \nDaniel Hodgson – Founder\, Urban Spark Sales Enablement & Training \nUrban Spark Sales Enablement & Training helps business owners transform sales struggles into consistent revenue through the Trust Sales System – a proven methodology that builds confidence without pushy tactics. \nDaniel is a sales professional and entrepreneur who previously bootstrapped a business from zero to 10 employees whilst building an ecommerce division that generated over £2 million in ecommerce sales. \nWith 20+ years of sales experience working with global brands including adidas and AB InBev\, Daniel has managed and sold into retail\, B2B\, B2C and delivered over 30\,000 sales conversations. \nHe founded Urban Spark and developed the Trust Sales System to help business owners sell with confidence and authenticity. Daniel now serves as Lead Sales Partner for University of York’s Phase One Incubator and delivers Growth Hub LEAD programmes\, with a mission to help 5\,000 businesses become trusted sales professionals. \n  \nWorkshop Details: 4-Week Implementation Programme\n  \nWeek 1: In-Person (Guild Hall\, York) \nAI Foundations for Sales (3 hours) 9.30am-12.30pm \nIntroduction to AI tools\, live demos\, hands-on setup\, and first implementation steps. Participants leave with AI tools configured and ready to use. \n\nWeek 2: In-Person (Guild Hall\, York) \nAI for Lead Generation & Prospecting (3 hours) 9.30am-12.30pm \nReview Week 1 implementation\, advanced prompting techniques\, AI for finding ideal customers\, and LinkedIn + AI workflows. \n\nWeek 3: In-Person (Guild Hall\, York) \nAutomation & Personalisation at Scale (3 hours) 9.30am-12.30pm \nAI for email follow-ups\, automating without losing personality\, CRM + AI integration basics\, and troubleshooting participant challenges. \n\nWeek 4: In-Person (Guild Hall\, York) \nYour AI Sales System & Showcase (3 hours) 9.30am-12.30pm \nParticipants present their AI sales systems\, receive peer feedback\, learn advanced techniques\, and graduate with working systems and ongoing resources \n  \nThis Bootcamp is now full.\nPlease complete the form to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%9f%a1-ai-sales-accelerator-4-week-bootcamp-york/
LOCATION:The Guildhall York\, Guildhall\, Coney St\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9QN
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
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SUMMARY:🌍 Inclusive Employment Trailblazer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and engaging event focused on creating workplaces where businesses and people can thrive. \n \n\n\nThis session brings together legal experts\, HR professionals\, and businesses with lived experience to share practical strategies. Whether you’re an employer\, HR practitioner\, or business leader\, this event will help you foster diversity\, build inclusive practices\, and access support to make your organisation stronger. \nHear the findings from the Inclusive Employment Focus Groups delivered in late 2025 and discover how these insights can shape future support for employers. \nWhy attend? \n\nLearn about the Equality Act and upcoming contractual changes\nHear stories from local businesses that have embraced inclusive practices\nExplore resources and support available through local initiatives\nNetwork with peers and connect with organisations offering practical help\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority\, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer. \n  \nEvent Details:\n📍 The Pavilions of Harrogate \n📅 Thursday 5 March \n🕐 9:15am – 3:30pm \n🍴 Lunch and refreshments will be provided. \n  \n\nView the full agenda\, and secure your spot. 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/inclusive-employment-trailblazer-conference/
LOCATION:The Pavilions of Harrogate\, Railway Road\, Great Yorkshire Showground\, Harrogate\, Harrogate & Ripon\, HG2 8NZ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Identifying your customers
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to simple market research techniques to understand your customer profiles and to consider the wider trading environment.\nWednesday 4 March\, 2pm – 3pm \n \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nUnderstand a SWOT analysis\nCreating a Unique Selling Point (USP). Why should people buy from you?\nIdentifying your core target customer\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nWe’ll be touching on some basic market research suggestions to help you better gauge your customer profile(s). We’ll also be giving some thought to the trading environment. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nChris Stevens\nHead of Business Support\, Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit \n\nChris has over 6 years’ experience in mobilising and delivering business support programmes and projects to bring about regional economic development. \n\nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/identifying-your-customers/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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