Information Technology

What do you want to learn?

Although there is a lot of free or low-cost software available to meet your general needs as a start-up, your IT and digital needs may become more complex as your business expands and demand grows. In this section, our guidance and resources will help you understand more about the building blocks of expanding your IT infrastructure, what sort of specialist business software could be helpful to you, and how to ensure you are following best practice in data security. While you should not be expected to have the full range of experience and skills of an IT manager, understanding the key principles will help you be more informed when making key decisions.

Get the IT and digital support you need

IT infrastructure

As businesses grow, the need for more structured, complex IT systems and processes can increase.

Create the IT systems you need

Website design

A high-quality website is a vital piece of your overall marketing strategy – find out what yours will need.

Learn about website design

Data Security

Stay safe with tips on how to protect your business from threats to your premises and from rising cyber crime.

Ensure your systems are secure

Training

Ensure you and your team are equipped with the right digital skills by accessing the correct training for you.

Start your IT training journey

Software solutions

Find out what particular advice is applicable to the sorts of software systems you need.

What software will help your business?

Articles

BOOST: A marketing support programme for York and North Yorkshire tourism and hospitality businesses

This practical, action-oriented programme of activity has been developed to help you market your business more effectively, saving time and money. It’s created and delivered by Susan Briggs from The Tourism Network. Susan has over thirty years of successful tourism marketing experience. It’s for visitor-facing tourism businesses such as accommodation providers; visitor attractions; activity and experience providers; creative, retail, food and drink businesses.

Events

25th September 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm£10

Innovation Supper

Back by popular demand! York Business School, Patch York and the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are delighted to bring you our second Innovation Supper! The basic idea is: We provide some supper, charge a small entry fee, then invite local community projects to pitch for the proceeds raised through the fee, and hold a vote to select the winner - It's that simple! It’s a simple way to do some good.

Resources

Y&NY Growth Hub
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