IT & Technology Support
Businesses need to invest in digital technologies to ensure that they keep connected to employees, customers and their supply chain – to do this, you may need IT support in North Yorkshire for your business.
It can be difficult for businesses to keep pace without IT support.
Businesses need to be aware of best practices around cybersecurity and particularly vigilant when it comes to personal data – the jargon-filled world of the General Data Protections Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (2018).
We can help you create a strategy for your business and point you in the right direction for IT support.
Our resources cover a range of issues and you can contact our team for more detailed information.
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub offer IT support in North Yorkshire across the following areas:
- Web and Digital Innovation
What technology is available for your business, information on how to fund equipment, and how to make the most of web and digital opportunities from your business.
- Cybersecurity
Cyber crime is on the rise and businesses need to understand how to protect themselves – and their customers – from emerging threats.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Understand best practice on how to collect and process personal information legally, protecting both your business and your customers.
- Web and Digital Marketing
Recommendations for customer relationship management software, sales processing systems, and how to approach different aspects of the wide world of websites and digital marketing.
Find out more about IT & Technology support
To find out more about how we can support businesses with IT & Technology, just get in touch.
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Events
28th August 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🌎 Business Basics Webinar: Forecasting
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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.
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🟢 Online Workshops: Digital Marketing Success Series (Beginner)
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Resources
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