Events
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28th October 202510:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
From Idea to Visibility: A 90-Day Roadmap for Start-ups
Starting and growing a business is exciting; but it’s also overwhelming. How do you find your first customers? Which marketing channels really matter? And with AI changing the game so quickly, how do you keep up without burning out? That’s exactly what our Start-up Support programme is designed to solve. In just six weeks, you’ll gain the confidence, clarity, and tools to take your idea (or young business) and make it visible, credible, and ready to grow.
30th October 202510:00 am - 3:00 pmFREE
🟢 [Fully Booked] Steps into Digital: Instagram for Business, A Beginner’s Guide (Harrogate)
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.
30th October 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pmFREE
🟢 Strive Live Start-Up Incubator: October 2025 (BSL Interpreted)
If you are currently running or looking to launch a start-up based in York & North Yorkshire, join this award-winning incubator designed to help grassroots entrepreneurs launch their business. Strive Live blends weekly live online training with regular one-to-one advice and on-demand online learning to make it simple and exciting to start a business. Plus, you could win up to £2,500 in micro grants at the end of the programme.
31st October 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🟡 Steps into Digital: Data Storage
Many businesses still store data in ad hoc ways, spreadsheets saved on desktops, files scattered across shared drives or inconsistent systems. This session explores how data should be stored, the benefits of structured storage and the risks of poor practices.
3rd November 202512:00 am - 2:00 pmFREE
🟢 First Step: Data protection essentials
This session will equip you with the essential understanding of the UK GDPR principles, when and how to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), and your obligations with regards data subject rights. In other words, what you need to know from day 1 to run your business compliantly.
4th November 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
Strategic Digital Marketing Planning: Sherburn in Elmet
Join us for 📊 Strategic Digital Marketing Planning in Sherburn in Elmet on Tuesday 4 November. Turn ideas into an action plan. Perfect if you want to move from “posting when you can” to running strategic digital marketing that actually supports your goals.
4th November 202510:00 am - 4:30 pmFREE
🟢 [FULL] Automate Your Day: 2-Day Masterclass (York)
Over 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.
4th November 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
🟡 [FULL] Online Workshops: Digital Marketing Success Series (Next Step into Digital)
Join our Digital Marketing Success Series designed especially for small business owners who want to grow online, even if you don’t consider yourself “tech-savvy.” This weekly workshop series will guide you through the basics of digital marketing and on to more advanced strategies – all at your pace, with the same supportive group of peers by your side. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, this workshop program will help you to build confidence, clarity, and results in your online marketing.
6th November 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
Digital Advertising for Beginners: Day 1
An accessible introduction to paid digital advertising across key platforms. This day focuses on helping participants understand what paid advertising is, why it matters, and how to get started without feeling overwhelmed.
6th November 202510:00 am - 3:00 pmFREE
🟢 [FULLY BOOKED] Steps into Digital: Instagram for Business, A Beginner’s Guide (York)
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.
7th November 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🟡 Steps into Digital: Data Dashboarding
Senior managers often ask for “a single version of the truth” when it comes to reporting. Dashboards provide exactly that. This session introduces platforms like Power BI and Google Looker Studio, helping businesses create live dashboards that update automatically and unify data across systems.
11th November 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
AI Tools for Smarter Marketing: Tadcaster
Join us for 🤖 AI Tools for Smarter Marketing in Tadcaster on Tuesday 11 November. Work smarter, not harder. An easy introduction to how AI can take the heavy lifting out of marketing.
12th November 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🟡 LinkedIn Webinar: Elevate LinkedIn for Business Growth
The webinar will cover the importance of building a LinkedIn business page and aligning it with their personal profile to enhance both the brand and personal brand.
13th November 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
🟣 LEAP into Digital Marketing: Step up and Thrive into Digital (Advanced) - Easingwold
You know your way around digital marketing and now it’s time to go beyond good and build something brilliant. Step Up and Thrive into Digital is our advanced programme for business owners who already live and breathe digital.
13th November 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
🟢 Website Essentials Workshop (Thirsk)
This workshop is designed to empower small businesses with knowledge, advice, and techniques to help improve their online presence! You’ll learn essential best practices to ensure your website is clear, user-friendly, and optimised for success.
14th November 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🟡 Steps into Digital: Data Driven Decision Making
Too often, businesses make decisions based on gut feel rather than evidence. This session shows how to close that gap by transforming reports into insights, tracking meaningful KPIs and embedding a culture of data led decision making.
18th November 202510:00 am - 12:00 pmFREE
Perpetual Motion: Business Start Up Programme
This practical business start-up programme will take you step by step through each of these considerations and provide a series of tools and checklists to help you to make the right decisions with confidence and set your exciting new business venture up for success.
18th November 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
Business Automation for Beginners: Day 1
This beginner-friendly workshop helps you feel more confident using everyday digital platforms like Google Docs, Trello, and Asana. You’ll learn how to map out tasks, reduce repetition, and set up basic workflows, even if you’re brand new to tech. Perfect for those looking to replace paperwork with simple, time-saving solutions.
18th November 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
Data & Analytics for Beginners: Day 1
Understand what your website and social media data is really telling you. Ideal for anyone unsure where to start with data. This workshop introduces the basics of Google Analytics and Meta Insights, helping you understand where your traffic comes from, what’s working, and what isn’t. You’ll leave with a simple dashboard and the knowledge to track what matters most.
19th November 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
Video & Visual Content Strategy: Sherburn in Elmet
Join us for 🎥 Video & Visual Content Strategy in Sherburn in Elmet on Wednesday 19 November. Bring your brand story to life. Video is the most powerful way to connect with people online — and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
20th November 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
Smartphone Video Masterclass: Harrogate
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.