Information Technology
What do you want to learn?
- I want to know more about expanding our IT infrastructure
- I need to ensure we have the right data security practices in place
- I want to find the right software to improve my business processes
- I want to understand more about website design
- I want to know what IT and digital skills training is available
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.
Website design
A high-quality website is a vital piece of your overall marketing strategy – find out what yours will need.
Data Security
Stay safe with tips on how to protect your business from threats to your premises and from rising cyber crime.
Training
Ensure you and your team are equipped with the right digital skills by accessing the correct training for you.
Software solutions
Find out what particular advice is applicable to the sorts of software systems you need.
Articles
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North Yorkshire manufacturers are accelerating digital progress
Through the Made Smarter Yorkshire Digital Internship Programme, delivered by Sheffield Hallam University, SMEs can access fully funded three-month placements bringing digital talent from UK universities into their businesses.
Pizza dough maker aims for bigger slice of market with automation
York-based pizza dough balls maker Great Balls of Flour is investing £100,000 in automation to boost productivity, double turnover and create new jobs, with Made Smarter support.
Resources
Webinar Series: Data Protection
In this engaging and practical webinar series, Privacy Protect Group Ltd will guide you through everything you need to know to build a confident, compliant, and resilient approach to data protection in your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your practices, each session is designed to build your understanding step-by-step.
Farm Business Support Programme: Webinar Recordings
This programme is a designed to help farm businesses understand where they are now, where they want to be next, and how to make confident decisions in a fast-changing industry. The focus is simple: real world, farm focused business skills that can be applied straight back at home.
Webinar Series Recording: Step into Meta for Business
Unlock the power of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram with three action packed workshops. Come to all three to find out where to start and how to boost your organic, paid and sales growth on these enormous platforms, or pick and choose topics to suit your business. We’ve gathered a team of highly experienced and qualified Meta experts to help you get the most out of using Meta for your Business.





