A business development programme in Hull and East Yorkshire is offering creative companies structured support to expand operations and explore new markets. The initiative has previously engaged 60 firms and is now recruiting for upcoming cohorts at the University of Hull Business School.
The 12-week programme provides workshops on financial planning, buyer behaviour, and investment pitching. It includes diagnostics to assess growth potential and introduces participants to peer networks and business contacts.
Eligibility is restricted to companies operating for at least two years, generating profit, and employing a minimum of two staff. Networking sessions connect new participants with alumni, with one event planned at Ferens Art Gallery on 7 October.
Organisers aim to help businesses develop actionable growth strategies, access investment opportunities, and establish collaborations with other creative sector companies.
