Training

Working with local businesses through the quarterly Masham Connections meetings we identify specific training needs that can be provided through the local business hub or from other sources.  These and other business based training events can be found in our What’s On guide.

Subscribe to be kept informed

If you subscribe to our Business Connections Email – you will be notified of any training opportunities directly.  By signing up you will not only be kept informed of any localised training events & funding opportunities, you will also be invited to join our quarterly Business Connections meetings.

Need something you don’t see?

If you have a specific need for training and would like us to add this to the Local Business hub agenda – then please get in touch so we can lobby them to develop a specific programme or extend an existing one locally.

 

Marketing

Marketing for Tourism Businesses – various online

Sign up for a whole series of free practical marketing training here.

TikTok For Starters – 5th March 14:00-15:30, Ripon Workhouse

No clue about TikTok want to learn why it might be for you & your business? This is for you, a gentle introduction into the power of TikTok so that you can evaluate if it will work for you:

• Introduction to TikTok users
• Tips & best practice for using
• Understanding how it could work for your business

Booking and details here. Priority given to businesses in Ripon and surrounding area.

Practical Smartphone Video Creation – 11th March 12:00-15:00, Ripon Workhouse

Have you ever wanted to create your own videos on your smartphone but were too scared or just didn’t know where to start? Step out of your comfort zone and get ready to create content that works for your business. On this Smartphone Video Masterclass, you will learn the ability to overcome that and create your own professional video on your smartphone.

Booking and details here. Priority given to businesses in Ripon and surrounding area.

AI in Business – 11th March 18:00-21:00, Bentham Golf Club

An Introduction to AI, what it is, what it can do and how it appears in daily life. How you can use AI in business, focusing on practical applications for helping to save time and money in three key areas:

Marketing
• Targeted Advertising: Personalising marketing efforts.
• Content Generation: Use AI for creating imagery, copy and posts.

Administration
• Task Automation: Streamline scheduling and email management.
• Customer Service: Implement chatbots to improve responses.

Accounting
• Automated Bookkeeping: Simplify expense tracking.
• Financial Insights: Utilise AI for forecasting and planning.

Creative

To book the above training, please contact Michaela Young. Priority given to businesses in Bentham and surrounding area.

Financial

Navigating the Latest Budget: A Survival Guide for Small Businesses

Details and recording available by completing the form here.

 

Pricing for Profit – Recording now available

Details and recording available by completing the form here.

HR

Employment Law Update – Skipton – 25th March 09:30-12:00, The Barn, Flasby

 

Marie and the team will present an update in relation to all employment law related matters since the last update in October 2024. Details and booking here.