In summary
Welcome to the latest newsletter for FSB members in West Yorkshire.
Please remember our resources, legal hub, member benefits and events are all here to help you. If you want to know how to get the most from your membership, I am always happy to have a one to one. Just contact me using the details below.
Many thanks, Barney.
Featured news and events
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Plan
Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, has launched a new Police and Crime plan for our area. In the plan, the Mayor says they will work with the business community to tackle assaults on shop workers and associated crimes. The FSB has a representative, member Paul Stevens, on the West Yorkshire Business Crime Group. If you have any crime issues that you would like us to raise please get in touch.
West Yorkshire FSB events
As always, we have a full range of face to face and online events this month. Just check the FSB events page for information. One event to highlight is our Academia-Industry networking on 11 March. We have been running these online events for a number of years now. These events build links between our local Universities and small business owners. They are different to our other events as we have speakers who always give you something to think about. If you do not know about the support your business can get from our universities then come along and find out.
Business Bootcamp - Doncaster
Following our successful bootcamp last year we are returning to Doncaster in May. The theme is collaboration, and it will be a great opportunity to meet other business owners as well as hearing inspirational and knowledgeable speakers. Tickets are £10 for members and if last year is anything to go by it is an event that you will not want to miss.
In other news
Invest in your business's success Connect, learn, and grow with AD:VENTURE
In addition to Business Manager support, their workshops offer valuable opportunities to network with other businesses while developing essential skills in efficiency, strategy, and industry knowledge. Please note you must be registered on AD:VENTURE to access these events. AD:VENTURE offers fully funded, tailored support to ambitious new businesses in West Yorkshire, helping them grow and reach their full potential.
SME AI Adoption programme
The Yorkshire and Humber growth hub is piloting a new SME AI Adoption programme. Eligible businesses can express interest in being included in a cohort that will be given access to AI acceleration platform; YorkshireX. Hosted by programme provider AI Tech UK, YorkshireX brings together diagnostic tools, online learning content and a community of peers with a shared interest in developing AI applications for their business. Businesses who are in the programme will be given platform access and the option to participate in live webinars to enhance their understanding in how to apply AI successfully within their business. Any business in the region who signs up can access a toolkit that any business with an interest in AI can use.
Still in the news
Fuel Your Business Growth
The UK Export Academy’s new Your Business Growth webinar series is for any business that wants to grow, from new Start-Ups through to established businesses that want to take a strategic approach to their expansion and develop the skills to succeed. In this brand-new webinar series, businesses will get the knowledge needed to grow, upskill staff and increase profits at home before you venture into international trade. The series covers subjects such as:
- How to use social media and smart technology to grow a business;
- The secrets to success behind driving more sales;
- The crucial things to consider starting a business off on the right trajectory to ensure that it can be successful.
Business and IP Centre Leeds
Did you know you can get free support for your business at the Business and IP Centre at Leeds library? As well as running events and workshops, you can get free access to Mintel's valuable data and reports.
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Get in touch
Your FSB Development Manager for West Yorkshire is Barney Mynott. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.
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