Managing staff
You know you need to train your staff – but a lot of managers and leaders can forget that they need to keep developing and learning as well. In this section we have some practical resources that address some of the most common managerial challenges – holding honest conversations, managing conflict, building resilience and creating a happier workforce. You can also get started with accessing training in management and team leadership skills.
Resources to develop management skills
Tips for creating a happier workforce
A happier workforce is often more productive, which is better for your business. This article sets out tips for how you can create a more productive and happier workforce.
This webinar provides a structured approach to ensure you are thoroughly prepared emotionally to hold an honest conversation.
This webinar will support leaders in understanding why healthy conflict is important for creating high performing teams and how to manage it.
Building resilience and supporting team wellbeing
When it comes to enhancing wellbeing, building resilience will help a leader and their teams to flourish.
Leadership and management skills
Develop the leadership and management skills you need to run your business effectively.
Developing team leadership skills
Create a culture in your business where leadership skills are acknowledged and rewarded.
Articles
Export Roadshows: Get your business exporting around the world
A new series of roadshows will set out across York and North Yorkshire next month to encourage more businesses to export around the world. Roadshows are free to attend and will set out in October visiting six locations across two weeks including Selby, Harrogate, Scarborough, Helmsley, York and Richmond.
Business Basics – Shared Ownership
Directors and shareholders of UK companies have many rights and responsibilities, but how do these change when you are one of a number of shareholders in a company?
Building Resilience: Why very business needs a continuity plan.
In an ever-changing world, businesses face a variety of risks—from natural disasters to cyberattacks—that can disrupt operations and threaten their survival. The good news? With the right preparation, businesses can mitigate these risks and bounce back stronger than ever.
Events
19th September 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
🟢 SEO and website auditing fundamentals
This fully funded three-hour workshop will provide an interactive, face-to-face session for anybody who is new to search engine optimisation (SEO). Ideal for those looking to develop a website or improve on their existing site, this beginners’ course will give a broad overview of the three areas of SEO: onsite, offsite and technical.
25th September 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
Two-day e-commerce workshop - (Harrogate)
Ready to launch or elevate your online store? Join our comprehensive two-day course designed to give you the essential knowledge and advanced strategies you need to succeed! Day 1: The Essentials & Day 2: Advanced Strategies.
25th September 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🌎 Business Basics Webinar: Profitability
To truly understand profitability, we need to look at it more frequently and in more detail. Analysing which aspects of your business make what level of profit and understanding what drives profit allows business owners to make good strategic decisions to improve it.
Resources
Webinar Recordings: LinkedIn Webinar SeriesLinkedIn Webinar Series
This three-part LinkedIn webinar series is designed to support you at every stage of your LinkedIn journey, from building a presence to leveraging the platform for business growth. Starting with Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn, Elevate Your LinkedIn, and finally Elevate LinkedIn for Business Growth.
Webinar Recording: IP Readiness for Investment: A Strategic Guide for Early-Stage Businesses
For early-stage businesses, intellectual property is often the most valuable asset on the table. Yet many founders underestimate how closely investors scrutinize IP during due diligence. Delivered by experienced Patent Attorney Melvyn Ansell, this session will explore how to turn your IP into a powerful lever for funding, valuation, and long-term growth.
Resources: How to get higher in Google, the basics
Want your website to be seen by as many potential customers as possible? Download the following resources to gain practical tips from an experienced Search Engine Optimisation professional, and climb the rankings.