Starting in Business Workshops
19th and 26th March – 5.00pm – 7.30pm
Bridlington Business Centre
Just started or thinking of becoming self-employed? Need support? Join our free 4-session workshop series by Yorkshire in Business, designed to guide you through the essentials of starting and running a business.
📅 When: Wednesdays, 5th–26th March, 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Where: Bridlington Business Centre
Topics covered:
– Writing a business plan
– Legal requirements
– Business finance
– Marketing & sales
Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot for all four sessions! Can’t attend all? Contact us for support.
Window Display Workshop
6 March 2025, 10.00am – 1.00pm
The Hub at Hornsea Leisure Centre
Boost Your Business with Great Displays
First impressions matter! Join Helen Goodwin from Made You Look for a fun, interactive 3-hour workshop on creating eye-catching displays for windows, interiors, exhibitions, stalls, and more.
- Make your displays stand out with balance, color, and flow
- Attract and retain customers with simple, budget-friendly changes
- Plan ahead and keep your displays fresh
Funded by the UK Government & hosted by Invest East Yorkshire. A great opportunity to learn, network, and get inspired!
AccessAble
Tuesday 11th March 2025- 2pm – 3pm
8th April, 6th May, 10th June, 18th July
Online – Microsoft Teams
Join this short webinar to find out how you can open the door to more visitors with a professionally surveyed Detailed Access Guide for your venue from just £1.
VisitEngland is working in partnership with AccessAble to enable businesses and venues to provide quality assured accessibility information. Participating venues will receive both a Detailed Access Guide for visitors and customers, alongside a confidential Accessibility Improvement Report with handy tips on how accessibility can be improved in the future. Detailed Access Guides are published on www.AccessAble.co.uk, used by over 6 million people each year. In collaboration with VisitEngland, AccessAble is offering a range of discounts to English tourism businesses, so you can get involved. For small venues cost start at just £1 plus VAT.
One to One Advice Session: Solving your Employee and People Issues
Tuesday 18 March – Bridlington Business Centre, Bessingby Way, Bridlington
Solve Your HR and Employment Challenges with Expert Support
Facing employee or workplace challenges? Access free, tailored one-to-one HR sessions designed for SMEs in Hull and East Yorkshire. Delivered by Dynamic People Solutions, these fully-funded sessions (worth £120) provide practical solutions to your people-related issues.
Why Book a 1-to-1 HR Session?
Get actionable advice from experienced HR consultants on:
- Employment Law: Navigate legal obligations, including the Employment Rights Bill and sexual harassment duties.
- Employee Relations: Resolve sickness, performance, or disciplinary concerns.
- Recruitment: Improve your hiring and onboarding processes.
- Workplace Wellbeing: Build a supportive, productive environment.
- Tailored Solutions: Address specific challenges unique to your business.
To Book: Call 01482 391622 or Email [email protected]
These sessions are perfect for SME owners/managers seeking expert guidance. Book now and take the first step toward resolving your HR challenges!
Revolutionise Your Marketing: Learn How to Use AI in Our Hands
Tue, Mar 18 • 9:30 AM
Louis Pearlman Centre
Ready to elevate your marketing strategy? AI is revolutionizing how businesses connect with customers, offering smarter, faster solutions to common challenges. Our workshop, How to Use AI in Your Marketing, is your chance to stay ahead of the curve.
This interactive session simplifies AI, showing you how to integrate it seamlessly into your marketing efforts. Whether you’re new to AI or refining your approach, you’ll gain practical tools and strategies to:
- Automate repetitive tasks.
- Personalize customer experiences.
- Boost efficiency and ROI.
Discover how AI powers tools like chatbots, automated emails, predictive analytics, and social media management to streamline your marketing and deliver results. Join us to unlock AI’s potential for your business!
Brand Basics for Your Business
26 March 2025, 9.30am – 11.00am
Online
An introductory course designed to clarify the often misunderstood concept of a brand. It’s more than just a logo—it’s about creating a compelling story and visual identity that connects your business with your existing and potential customers, to build loyalty and create new sales.
What You Will Learn:
- Understanding Branding: What does ‘brand’ really mean? Explore the key components that form a brand including narrative and visual elements.
- Visual Elements: Dive into the basics of logos, icons, colours, and fonts. Learn about the importance of accessibility in design and what colours convey.
- Creating a Brand: Get insights on how to develop your own brand. What to look for and what questions to ask when collaborating with professionals (such as designers, marketing agencies or website designers) to bring your vision to life.
- Electrify Brand Clinic: Participate in our exclusive clinic session. Share your current branding efforts and receive tailored advice from our expert panel, including a creative director and branding specialists.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for business owners, marketing professionals, and anyone interested in learning about the foundational aspects of branding. Whether you’re looking to refine your existing brand or starting from scratch, this event will provide valuable insights to help guide your branding journey.
Additional Notes:
This session focuses on the strategic aspects of branding and is not a design workshop. For design-specific needs, we recommend consulting with a professional designer.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from branding experts and network with fellow professionals.
Is Starting A Business Right For Me
26 March 2025, 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Ergo Business Centre
Everything you wanted to know about starting a business but were afraid to ask!
Are you interested in starting your own business? If you are but don’t know where to start, then come along to one of our free business advice workshops, aimed at dispelling some of the myths around how to start a business and giving you lots of useful help and tips on how to progress your ideas. Whether you are looking to turn a hobby into a career, looking to leave your job and start up your own business or have a great idea but don’t know what to do next, our free workshops will help you understand what steps to take.
Topics cover:
- Researching my idea/s
- Writing my business plan
- Can I earn enough to make it work? Is it viable?
- Is anyone else already doing this better, faster, cheaper? My competitors
- Am I legally set up to run my business? (e.g., Can I run my business from home?)
Our team of experienced business advisers will talk you through what you need to think about and how to turn that idea into a business.
Sessions will last approximately 3 hours and will be running various dates, at a range of venues around the East Riding of Yorkshire and places are limited so make sure you book your place now! Appropriate refreshments will be provided.
Networking Business Breakfast
Thursday, 27th March, 7:30 AM
ergo Business Centre
Join the University of Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire Council for our next free Business Breakfast event!
Kickstart your day with coffee, croissants, and quality networking! Connect with local businesses, gain insights on key industry topics, and learn about The Supply Chain Promise to enhance business relationships and sustainability.
Open to businesses of all sizes