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We can provide support across every aspect of your business.

If what you need isn’t covered by the categories below, just get in touch and we’ll connect you to the expertise and resources you need.

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Accessing Capital for Growth 

Gaining access to outside investment means you don’t have to give up on your dream. So how do you prove to any potential investor that your business model is worth investing in. What information will they need from you? What timescales are involved and what are the likely costs/cash flow implications.  Who are you and

Steps into Digital: Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions Workshop Series

This nine part workshop series is designed to help businesses at every stage of their data journey from those just starting out to those ready to explore artificial intelligence and compliance. Each session is practical, jargon free and grounded in real business use cases, ensuring participants leave with tools and knowledge they can apply immediately.

Farm Diversification: Where to start

According to DEFRA, 71% of farm businesses in 2023/24 have some form of diversified activity, up from 61% in 2014/15. Income from these activities produced £1.393 billion in 23/24, up from £1.321 in the previous year. This demonstrates  how important  these income streams have become.

Events

02nd September 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pmFREE

🟢 Strive Live Start-up Incubator: September 2025

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.

02nd September 202511:00 am - 12:00 pmFREE

🟢 Online Workshops: Digital Marketing Success Series (Beginner)

This online weekly workshop series, Louise Mason of Your Marketing Specialist 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. Confidently Step into Digital Marketing – No Matter Where You’re Starting From

Resources

Business Basics Series Part 2: Webinar Recordings & Blogs

These resources provide a guide to key subjects such as tax, pricing and all things numbers. Jo Tomlinson is a qualified Management Accountant, certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor, Making Tax Digital ProAdvisor and 1 of only 11 Certified QuickBooks Trainers’ that work on behalf of QuickBooks, training accountants across the UK.