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UK Small Business Commissioner to launch York Business Festival 2025
York Business School at York St John University is delighted to announce a packed programme of events for York Business Festival 2025. Alongside invited expert speakers and hosts, the Festival is a showcase of the support that York Business School and the wider University offers to local businesses and social enterprises.
Export magic as York business nears 1 million sales milestone
A York-based business owner is set to export 1 million drinks to the US this year and wants more of the region’s businesses to follow in his footsteps. Phil Pinder from the Potions Cauldron will be one of the experts taking part in the export roadshows this month, organised by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The team will visit venues across two weeks including Tadcaster, Harrogate, Scarborough, York, Catterick and Skipton.
Business Basics - Directors Loans and Dividends
Often business owners will inject cash into a business where they are a Director. This could be when the business is starting out, or to help with cash flow along the way. But how are these cash injections accounted for, and when can they be withdrawn?
Business Basics – Project Evaluation
Projects can be anything from taking on a new person, or launching a new product, to building a manufacturing site, or acquiring a business to merge with the current one. How you evaluate each project can vary depending on size and complexity. But undertaking the exercise leads to better decision making and control.
Innovation Supper provides funding boost for First Leaf Farm
The event followed its now well-established format: attendees enjoyed supper while hearing from local entrepreneurs, each given ten minutes to pitch their business idea followed by questions from the audience. At the end of the evening, participants voted to decide which business would receive the proceeds from ticket sales, providing both a financial boost and valuable exposure to an engaged local network.
Building Resilience and Sustainability into your Farming Business
Resilience and sustainability lie at the heart of modern farm business strategies, ensuring that agricultural enterprises can withstand economic shocks, adapt to evolving environmental regulations, and maintain profitability amid climate volatility. By embedding sustainable practices, ranging from energy efficiency to regenerative soil management, farmers not only safeguard their livelihoods but also contribute to broader goals of food security and environmental stewardship.
Digital Marketing Sprint: Tadcaster & Sherburn in Elmet
Sign up to our programme of four hands-on workshops in Tadcaster and Sherburn in Elmet, delivered by Client Marketing, designed to help small businesses boost their online presence, save time with smart tools, and feel confident about digital marketing.
Export Roadshows: Get your business exporting around the world
A new series of roadshows will set out across York and North Yorkshire next month to encourage more businesses to export around the world. Roadshows are free to attend and will set out in October visiting six locations across two weeks including Selby, Harrogate, Scarborough, Helmsley, York and Richmond.
Business Basics – Shared Ownership
Directors and shareholders of UK companies have many rights and responsibilities, but how do these change when you are one of a number of shareholders in a company?
Building Resilience: Why every business needs a continuity plan.
In an ever-changing world, businesses face a variety of risks—from natural disasters to cyberattacks—that can disrupt operations and threaten their survival. The good news? With the right preparation, businesses can mitigate these risks and bounce back stronger than ever.
Business Basics – Selling a Business or Shares in a Business
Being aware of your business's value enables you to determine a fair selling price for some or all of your shares and negotiate efficiently with prospective buyers. But where do you find a buyer for your shares, and what happens now?
Steps into Digital: Voucher Scheme
Benefit from a bespoke approach to digital transformation, accessible and manageable to all at any level. Providers will collaborate with business's on a one-to-one basis, delivering tailored support that aligns with specific digital needs and objectives.