Business Academy
Events
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Going Green: What’s in it for me?
Part of Sustainability that pays: How going green is good for your business! Cut through the green jargon and discover how sustainability and net zero can benefit your business, your customers and your bottom line.
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Getting your business investment ready
0.035% of all startups actually become a scaleup. That’s just one in every 2857 companies - Scaling up a business is tough! High-growth businesses need a great team, solid resources, a stand out proposition, and access to good financial solutions to keep the machine turning whilst they grow their customer numbers.
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Green not Greenwashing
Learn how to communicate your green credentials with confidence and authenticity, building trust, loyalty and sustainable growth without greenwashing.
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Business for Good – Whilst being Good
Stay ahead of sustainability compliance by mastering impact reporting, carbon footprinting and building a credible carbon reduction plan for your business.
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Identifying your customers
An introduction to simple market research techniques to understand your customer profiles and to consider the wider trading environment. We’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.
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Accessing finance to prosper and grow: Tap into the knowledge and support of the British Business Bank
Every 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.
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Winning grants: A practical guide to funding your projects
Understand how grant funding works and how to apply. What you’ll learn Understand key grant funding terms Explore pros and cons of grant funding Learn why researching funders matters Description Grants offer a powerful way to secure funding without the burden of repayment—but success depends on knowing where to look and how to apply. In
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Women leading AI: Marketing revolution in an AI-Personalised world
Learn pivotal techniques to enhance your cross-border sales and scale your business internationally.
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The EU AI Act: How smart businesses are turning new regulation into a competitive edge in Europe
Businesses that trade internationally are 35% more productive. The EU AI Act is your chance to become the partner European buyers trust first. Here is how.
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Measures and Employer Actions
Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay, dismissal rules, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27.
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AI fundamentals for business
Don't be overwhelmed by AI hype - learn the practical skills that actually make your work faster and smarter.
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AI assistant & workflow essentials
Explore how AI assistants can streamline your operations, automate your workflows, and scale your business effortlessly.
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Measures and Employer Actions
Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay, dismissal rules, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27.
This support is available to businesses within York and North Yorkshire, if your business is based outside our region, visit Business.gov.uk and search your postcode to find your local alternative.
