Business@Harrogate - July/August 2019

What support and services do businesses want? Companies in the Harrogate district are being asked to share their experiences and shape the Local Industrial Strategy for North and West Yorkshire.

Discover how you can influence future priorities, and boost your business with the new Digital Enterprise programme, in this latest e-newsletter.

Get Ready for the UCI

Road Cycling Championships

Thousands of international visitors and participants will enjoy the Harrogate district this September, with the arrival of the 2019 UCI World Road Championships.

Is your business ready?

For the latest information on this nine day event, including temporary road closures, please see www.harrogate.gov.uk/uci .

Exporting for Growth in Yorkshire

The Exporting for Growth programme is aimed at SME companies wanting to develop their international business or get started with international trade.

In addition to funding, companies will receive impartial and tailored advice from an International Trade Adviser. The range of eligible activities include:

* Overseas trade events entry and

exhibition costs

* Design and production of international

marketing material

* International market research and

consultancy services

A partnership with the Department for International Trade, Exporting for Growth is for first time and experienced exporters.

For more information please contact

T: +44 (0) 300 365 1000

E: [email protected]

Business Events

Harrogate Entrepreneurs

Monday 9 September

The regular meeting of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce .

How manufacturers can compete globally

Tuesday 17 September

Expert insight into the current international trade landscape and the support and funding available. Organised by Export Exchange in conjunction with Make UK.

Digital Marketing & Social Media Workshop

Thursday 12 & 19 September

A free to attend Digital Advantage programme offering an introduction and refresher. To attend please contact
E: [email protected]

Council Budget 2020-2021

Harrogate Borough Council is encouraging businesses, and residents, to have their say on the services that are important to them.

An online survey will contribute to development of the council's 2020-2021 budget. Responses are requested by 8 October.

Brexit Business Readiness

Prepare your business for Brexit, with the on-line Triage Tool and the latest information from gov.uk.

Trade associations and business groups can keep up to date by signing up to Brexit E-mail Alerts .

Workplace Wellbeing Award

Businesses and organisations in North Yorkshire are invited to apply for the County Council's Workplace Wellbeing Award.

This initiative is free to use and encourages organisations to support their workforce to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Digital Enterprise 2.0: Register now to receive funding for your business

Thinking about the next steps in business growth?

Discover how the Digital Enterprise 2.0 could help, with funding, expert advice and support to suit your business needs.

Over 1,300 businesses have already benefited from the Digital Enterprise support programme - could yours?

Plans and priorities - Local Industrial Strategy

Share your Views

The Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) is an ambitious plan for much of the Yorkshire region that aims to help businesses grow and increase productivity , while protecting

the environment and promoting better quality jobs.

The two Local Enterprise Partnerships covering North and West Yorkshire are working together to gather evidence as they each prepare a Local Industrial Strategy. A video update from the Leeds City Region is available alongside a Your Voice survey (open until 16 August).

News from the York North Yorkshire and East Riding LIS work is available here, including an invite to join the Business Engagement Forum (applications by 2 August).

Businesses will have an opportunity to comment on the contents of each LIS in autumn. The strategy is expected to be submitted to Government by the end of the year, with the final strategy to be published in early 2020.

Intellectual Property - an opportunity for business

The national IP for Business online tools have had a revamp! The tools are designed to help create value from ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.

T he IP Equip e-learning tool helps businesses and business advisors understand intellectual property rights. The four short modules and case studies show why intellectual property is important.

The IP Health Check tool covers patents, trade marks, designs and copyright, as well as advice on licensing intellectual property and managing confidential information.

Your opinion matters to Grow Yorkshire

Grow Yorkshire support service seeks to help grow the incomes of farming and food businesses as they adapt to this time of change.

To do this the Grow Yorkshire team need to know how the industry is dealing with change and what issues it is facing, so it can work with partners to ensure that the right help is available.

Your experience of running your business will provide the insight needed to shape new support. To complete the online survey please visit the website . All entries will enter a draw to win a free "Fit for the Future" business appraisal.

Turn an Xbox or PC game idea into a money-maker with Greenshoots

Greenshoots is a Creative England investment initiative for indie game developers, run in partnership with Xbox UK.

The investment round uncovers independent developers who are creating exciting, innovative games, and can demonstrate high growth potential. Applications are open to 11 August.

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