Business Management & Strategy

Having a transparent and well-defined business management and strategy plan for your organisation can drive success.
It helps employees understand their role and encourages a culture where everyone is pulling in the same direction. It also helps you to define your goals, identify weaknesses and understand what sets you apart from your competition.
Strategic planning also helps to ensure that your ethos and values remain at the heart of your business and that you’re consistently working with your target audience in mind. This consistency is a fantastic way to push your business in the right direction.
In addition to creating a strategic business plan for growth, there are management skills that will be key to helping you achieve. As well as business-related activities, this also encompasses people and personal skills, that will help you to communicate effectively, develop employees and make efficient use of time.
We can help you develop the necessary strategic planning skills and point you in the right direction of additional support and training where required.
We can also help you to build a coherent business strategy to encourage growth, as well as set clear and defined steps for success.
If you’re looking for business management and strategy advice and tips to set your small business or start-up on the road for success, we’ve got the resources to help. From articles and webinars to tips and training, we provide the tools to create a business plan for companies across York and North Yorkshire.
Free and impartial business advice is the name of the game here at York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub. We want to help your small business grow and a solid business strategy is the place to start!
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Articles
Launch of week-long programme to help businesses to thrive
Businesses across North Yorkshire are being given key advice and the chance to develop their enterprises with the launch of the first event of its kind in the county that has been heralded as a “vital move” to supporting the economy.
Digital Adoption Grant - Apply Now
The Digital Inclusion Capital Grant aims to support businesses to adopt new technologies and resources, in order to increase innovation and productivity. The fund opened for applications on Monday 16 June 2025 and will close at 5pm on Monday 14 July 2025.
Leadership Excellence and Development Programme Launched for North Yorkshire
The Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) Programme is tailored for small business owners who want to strengthen their leadership skills and drive business growth. Over six months, this programme covers key areas essential for your success, delivered by experts in their fields through a mix of workshops, coaching, and consultancy.
Events
19th June 20259:00 am - 5:00 pmFREE
North Yorkshire Business Week: Thursday Events
All events are free to attend. You can view the full list of events happening on Day 4 of North Yorkshire Business Week here.
19th June 20251:30 pm - 3:30 amFREE
Funding, Finance & Business Support Roundup for North Yorkshire Businesses
Discover support for your business in North Yorkshire from a range of organisations - join our event to explore grants, funding and advice.
19th June 20259:30 am - 3:00 pmFREE
North Yorkshire Maritime & Renewable Energy Conference 2025
Join us for speeches, networking and exhibits focused on maritime and renewables in North Yorkshire. Part of the North Yorkshire Business Week 2025.
Resources
Featured Webinar Playlist: Wellbeing
Learn how to build resilience and communication, create a positive work environment, and support the mental health of both your team and yourself with our free wellbeing webinars playlist.
Webinar Recording: Why does Intellectual Property matter to your business?
This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage IP for competitive advantage, investor attraction, and long-term business growth, ultimately showing you how a strategic approach to IP can be the difference between success and missed opportunities.
Featured Webinar Playlist: Getting Started with Social Media
Don't know where to start with social media? Feeling like you might be missing something? Get instant access to the six-part webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi.