Business news in the Selby area
Welcome to the Selby area page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.
To feature your business news or events, contact us by email.
Your local Senior Business Advisor
As Senior Business Advisor for Selby, Heidi’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Heidi takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one to one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Selby constituency, as well as the Tadcaster area.
Heidi has worked in business support for 34 years both in a self-employed capacity and more recently in the public sector. Working with all sizes and sectors of business, Heidi can help with business planning and strategy, skills, funding applications, apprenticeships and networking. Heidi understands the importance of work and life balance so is a keen advocate of health and wellbeing.
To book an appointment, contact us by email.
Networking events in your area
Elmet and Selby Business Forum, Sherburn Aeroclub, on the third Thursday of each month.
Email Heidi to be added to the distribution list for event notifications
News and events in your area
Practical Skills for Freelancing
Join the free two-hour session by Art is my Career (AIMC) at Selby District Association of Voluntary Service.
Gain insights on freelancing, covering marketing, branding, taxes, contracts and more. Led by local creatives, the session includes activities, a free e-book and refreshments. Accessible venue. Part of the ‘Now Then!’ programme.
Business Showcase: Just Sian
Who are you?
I’m Sian…I’m a graphic designer, brand builder, marketing enthusiast, all-round creative wizard and passionate small business owner!
Describe your business in 150 words.
I help brands of all shapes and sizes share their stories to really communicate with their customers…I’m all about those long-term communities and connections.
From graphic design, brand building, marketing or all-round creative magic, I love to help businesses thrive and connect with their customers.
I’m not satisfied with something that just looks amazing, it’s really got to serve a purpose and add value to my customers – plus, it’s got to align to their brand, mission, look and feel to boot!
What excites you about what you do?
The people I work with, from clients to other small business owners and freelancers. I love the community that comes with it.
I love being my own boss and being able to work to a schedule that works for me.
And I’ll always be excited about design and marketing – I love geeking out about all of it with other creatives.
What has been your proudest moment?
There have been a few:
- My friends around me telling me they’re proud of how well I’m doing
- Realising I could actually earn an income suitable to live off through my own steam of running the business
- Making it into a design book, not once, but twice in two years!
What is the best piece of advice or support you have received?
Trust the dots – we always end up where we’re meant to be. Thanks to Andrea Morrison and her Courageous Females course for that one!
What advice would you give someone else running a business?
Build your network. From advice, support, friendship as well as business referrals – I’ve met some amazing people on my journey and they’ve all supported in their own ways. My business wouldn’t have been successful without them around me.
Find out more about Sian on her website, Just Sian