Supply chain
What do you want to learn?
- I want to understand the basics of managing a supply chain
- I want to reduce waste in my supply chain
- I want to learn more about procurement
Establishing and managing an efficient supply chain is crucial for the success and sustainability of your business. Here, we walk you through the key steps, from sourcing materials and identifying suppliers, to delivering products or services to customers.
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Make your supply chain the best it can be
Think about your whole supply chain and how you manage both the materials coming in and the product going out
Reducing waste in your supply chain
If you are looking at strategies for reducing waste within your supply chain, our guidance can help.
Getting procurement right can make the difference for a supply chain being right from the beginning.
Articles
1-2-1 SEO Support: Tailored advice to help your website rank higher in Google
These sessions offer practical, one-to-one SEO support that’s all about your business. Many business owners have already attended SEO courses or watched tutorials but still struggle when it comes to applying what they’ve learned to their own website. This support is designed to look at your site, your goals and discuss specific actions you can take to make real improvements.
Fancy trying your hand at running your very own market stall - absolutely free for one day?
North Yorkshire Council are offering you the chance to try your hand at running your own market stall. First-time traders can run a stall absolutely free for one day, from now until the end of September. Take your pick from one of the vibrant markets in Thirsk, Northallerton, Ripon, Knaresborough, Pickering, Helmsley, and Whitby.
Business Basics – How much is your Business Worth
Being aware of your business's value enables you to determine a fair selling price for some or all of your shares, negotiate efficiently with prospective buyers, and secure beneficial financing deals, among other advantages.
Events
09th September 20251:00 pm - 2:30 pmFREE
🌎 Business Basics Webinar: Selling some or all of the shares
Selling a business or shares in a business is serious stuff and the price tag can be high, so it’s not surprising that the due diligence process undertaken by the legal representatives and finance professionals on both the buyers and sellers’ sides can feel somewhat invasive. So, what kind of information is likely to be requested, what are the timescales involved, payment terms and other expectation, plus the tax implications on the sale of shares?
10th September 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pmFREE
Totally Locally’s guide to collaboration and promotion for independent high streets: A Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund Webinar
This webinar, funded through the Mayor's Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, will share practical tools, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to activate your own high street on small budgets, from the ground up, and will explore how communities have worked together to boost local trade, revive civic pride, and build resilient economies.
11th September 202510:00 am - 12:00 amFREE
🟢 IP Readiness for Investment: A Strategic Guide for Early-Stage Businesses
Join Intellectual Property (IP) specialist Secerna for an insightful webinar designed to support early-stage businesses. You will learn why IP matters to investors, the most common pitfalls that derail funding rounds, and how to avoid them.
Resources
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.
Webinar Recording: Complete Web design for small businesses and start ups
This session aims to demystify the website creation process, making design and management more accessible and affordable for small businesses. Rather than focusing solely on tools or trends, the webinar offers a strategic overview of what a successful small business website needs to do and how to achieve it without unnecessary expense or overwhelm.
Business Basics Series Part 2: Webinar Recordings & Blogs
These resources provide a guide to key subjects such as tax, pricing and all things numbers. Jo Tomlinson is a qualified Management Accountant, certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor, Making Tax Digital ProAdvisor and 1 of only 11 Certified QuickBooks Trainers’ that work on behalf of QuickBooks, training accountants across the UK.