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Peer Networks for Business: Learn, Share and Grow
Resolving challenges by working with like-minded businesses is the focus of the new Peer Networks programme.

Now open for registration, Peer Networks is free to attend and offers the opportunity to:

  • Learn from like-minded businesses
  • Join virtual sessions from your home or office
  • Find practical solutions to the issues your business is facing
  • Access 1:1 mentoring, coaching or advice.
Tourism, Events and Conferences - Welcome to Harrogate, 12 July
Welcome to Harrogate is the theme of the next Harrogate District Chamber meeting.

Guest speakers from Harrogate International Festivals and Harrogate Borough Council will highlight the opportunities to attract visitors to the area, as Covid restrictions are lifted.

This live event is open to non-members and hosted at the Crown Hotel, Harrogate.

Harrogate College Higher Education Survey for Businesses
Locally based companies are being encouraged to share their views on higher education provision and business needs.

Research by Harrogate College is helping to identify local higher education needs, with employers invited to complete an online business survey.

From September 2021 new degree courses at Harrogate College will include part-time, flexible study and industry networking.

Start Your New Business Today with Free Online Courses
Looking to start a business, but not sure where to begin?

The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub have partnered with Rebel Business School to offer free support and advice to start-ups and help turn ideas into a business.

The two week workshop and coaching programme explores a range of topics and includes: starting with no money, sales and marketing, legal factors, networking and keeping motivated.

Benefit Your Business and the Environment: Climate Action Festival
Businesses looking for practical ideas on reducing waste or saving energy are invited to the first Climate Action Festival in Harrogate.

Being held in October 2021, the Festival includes the Net Zero Business Event - with speakers and exhibitors showcasing the benefits of 'going green'.

Supporting Local Employers with the Kickstart Scheme: 16 July
The Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) is inviting local employers to help young people, through the Kickstart Scheme.

A virtual event on 16 July will explain the opportunities for employers in North Yorkshire to provide fully-funded jobs for 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit.
Digital Advantage: Free Digital Marketing Webinars
North Yorkshire businesses are invited to take up the free learning and support offer from Digital Advantage.

The practical, tailored training includes:

  • Create and make more of your website 
  • Make and edit videos for social media 
  • Use blogging to increase traffic and engagement 

Places for the Autumn webinar training are limited and businesses are encouraged to register their interest now.

Covid Safety and Vaccinations: Guidance for the Workplace
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Businesses and their employees are being asked to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines in the workplace, as Covid infection cases continue to rise.

A key message for all workplaces in July is to encourage employees to get both vaccination jabs. North Yorkshire County Council has free online resources on Covid safety in the workplace and to support the uptake of vaccinations.

For the latest national guidance and information on coronavirus restrictions please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Employers Network Launch Event: Invite for 15 July

Businesses from across the district are invited to the launch of Harrogate College's Employers' Network.

Being held on 15 July, the Network event will showcase the College's work on creating an employer-led curriculum, and bring local companies together to share feedback on business training needs.
New EU VAT Rules for e-Commerce
Businesses that sell directly to customers in Europe are recommended to check what new VAT rules mean for them.

The VAT rules on cross-border business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce activities changed on 1 July. Detailed guidance is available online.
Changes to the Job Retention Scheme this Summer
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Changes to the national Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) came into effect from 1 July.

The UK Government will pay 70% of employees' usual wages for hours not worked, reducing to 60% in Au‌gu‌st and Se‌pt‌em‌be‌r.

Employers will need to pay the difference, so furloughed employees receive at least 80% of their usual wages up to £2,500 a month.

More news from Business@Harrogate in August 2021