Is Starting A Business Right For Me?
26 November 2024
17:00pm - 20:00pm
Scotchburn Garth, Driffield
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.
Understanding Net Zero and Scope Emissions
27 November 2024
13:00pm - 16:00pm
Brough Business Centre
By the end of the workshop, you will have the knowledge and tools needed to measure, manage, and reduce your organisation's carbon footprint, and develop strategies to achieve Net Zero emissions.
- Gain a thorough understanding of Net Zero and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- Learn how to measure and calculate their organization's carbon footprint.
- Develop strategies to set and achieve science-based emission reduction targets.
- Acquire practical tools for creating and implementing a Net Zero plan.
- Understand the importance of monitoring, reporting, and communicating progress.
- Be prepared to engage stakeholders in the journey towards Net Zero.
This workshop is designed to be highly interactive, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure you can confidently apply what you learn to your own organisations.
A First Look At Film
28 November 2024
12:30pm - 16:30pm
Louis Pearlman Centre
In today's fast-paced digital world, creating effective video content demands more than just filming. Join our upcoming session to explore the dynamic landscape of video marketing across platforms like YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram (reels), or TikTok.
Our FREE workshop is designed to provide you with practical insights into tailoring video content for different channels, helping you navigate what experts refer to as "channel optimisation." We call it horses for courses! No prior experience required!
Building Supply Chain Resilience with Digital Technologies
2 December 2024
09:30am - 16:30pm
Beverley Enterprise Centre
In an increasingly complex and volatile world, building supply chain resilience is critical for business success. Join us for an immersive full-day workshop, "Building Supply Chain Resilience with Digital Technologies," where we will explore how digital innovations can enhance the robustness and adaptability of your supply chain. Learn to leverage cutting-edge technologies to predict disruptions, optimise operations, and ensure continuity in the face of challenges
Employing your First Person
3 December 2024
14:00pm - 16:30pm
Tom Pudding Way, Goole
Congratulations! Only 2%* of UK businesses reach this stage in growth to require the employment of their first member of staff. This is a big step for any new business, so, what do you need to think about before moving to this next stage in your journey?
Brand Basics for Your Business
4 December 2024
09:30am - 11:00am
Online
"Brand Basics For Your Business" is 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.
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.
Canva for Business (Intermediate)
11 December 2024
09:30am - 12:30pm
Online
This is our intermediate Canva workshop. It is designed for businesses who have their own paid Canva account and have some experience of the platform. During this session we will introduce delegates to the brand toolkit - how to set up logos, colours, fonts and other key assets. Then it’s about creating more content, but with a strong focus on design principles (colour, contrast, position etc) so that we’re not thinking just about creating content but creating really good content.
Note: you’ll need to have your own paid Canva account and any logos you may have.
