News from YTKO
YTKO is proud to announce its success in securing the contract for the Building Connections in Retrofit project, a significant initiative focused on enhancing energy efficiency in the built environment. This project is a crucial step in addressing challenges like climate change, energy conservation, and sustainable development. The Importance of Retrofit for Sustainability The built…
YTKO is excited to announce its role in delivering the “Green Skills 4 Business” project in Canterbury District (which includes Canterbury, Whitstable, and Herne Bay). This initiative aims to equip local businesses and their employees with essential green skills needed to thrive in an increasingly sustainable economy. YTKO is proud to lead this project, which…
YTKO is pleased to announce it has secured Wave 5 funding to continue its successful Digital Marketing Bootcamps across the Solent region. This initiative is designed to equip individuals and businesses with the digital marketing skills necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Addressing the Digital Skills Gap The digital economy is transforming business…
YTKO Ltd is delighted to announce that it has now become an employee-owned business. YTKO was established in 1978 as a privately owned consultancy business, providing strategic growth and marketing services to businesses, and later also via publicly funded support programmes helping to drive inclusive economic growth. With the existing management team set to stay on under…
YTKO has secured funding for Wave 5 of its Skills Bootcamps across Devon and Cornwall, a crucial initiative to equip individuals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic job market. As part of the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, these bootcamps offer high-quality, short-term training courses that are free for learners and tailored to meet…
YTKO, with over four decades of expertise in supporting both private and public sector clients across the UK, is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Grow Your Own’ project in Bristol. This initiative, funded by the UK government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to rejuvenate the city’s food and hospitality sector, particularly in the wake of the…
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, companies face challenges in achieving growth, efficiency, and resilience. To address this, YTKO, in partnership with GPC Skills Ltd, developed the Growth Maturity Index (GMI). This advanced diagnostic tool assesses, supports, and accelerates business growth across all sectors. What Makes the Growth Maturity Index Unique? The GMI provides real-time insights into critical…
Numeracy is vital in today’s world, influencing everything from managing personal finances to career advancement. However, many adults across the UK struggle with basic numeracy, limiting their opportunities both personally and professionally. In response, YTKO has launched Multiply, a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance numeracy skills among adults living in the Devon County Council region (excluding…
In today’s fast-paced economic environment, small businesses and entrepreneurs face numerous challenges. To address these, YTKO launched the BRISBES Programme—an initiative designed to support small businesses in Bristol. BRISBES (Bristol Business Enterprise Support) offers comprehensive assistance to local entrepreneurs, guiding them through business development complexities and helping them achieve sustainable growth. The Vision Behind BRISBES The…
YTKO has been commissioned to provide the new Haringey Business Growth Programme (HBGP) supporting high growth SMEs in the Borough as part of Opportunity Haringey, the Council’s new Inclusive Economy Framework. The HGBP will provide a high calibre, wraparound consultancy and coaching service to help these scaling businesses overcome their growth challenges, and sustain and…
Thanks to YTKO’s Growth Coaching Support, the driving force behind the Growth Works programme, the UK’s powerhouse economy is growing by a further 4500 new jobs in 900 high growth businesses. This success now means that YTKO has enabled our clients to raise over £100m of growth finance, and create over 17,000 jobs for the UK…
Suffolk’s district and borough councils (Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council, and West Suffolk Council), Suffolk County Council and New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership have partnered to invest in business support and development services, including advice to reduce carbon emissions.
Having already won our second Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2022, we are delighted to add another three awards to the YTKO Trophy cabinet!
Two hundred eco-minded West of England workers will become “Sustainable Impact Champions” helping their organisations reduce their carbon footprint, thanks to a new scheme launched by YTKO West of England and Metro Mayor Dan Norris, at a recent event at Windmill City Farm, Bedminster.
YTKO wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022 for excellence in promoting opportunity through social mobility.
National business support organisation, YTKO, is giving away grants to support SME construction businesses affected by uncertainty caused in the wake of MIDAS Group going into administration.
Economic impact report highlights “new benchmarks set” in YTKO’s support for 50,000+ businesses and disadvantaged entrepreneurs
YTKO has joined forces with innovative legal company, LawBite, to offer a variety of legal services for our Outset, GetSet and Enterprising Women clients.
YTKO has partnered with Finpoint to enable our clients to easily find the best type and price of finance across the whole of the UK lending market.
Entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in Bristol can now benefit from two new fantastic support programmes led by YTKO.
As experts in supporting BaME and women led businesses, YTKO was interested to see what new research from the Enterprise Research Centre, supported by J P Morgan, reported about building resilience in these under-represented entrepreneurial groups. Over half our clients in our Outset and GetSet for Growth services are women, and BaME entrepreneurs are over-represented…
We were delighted recently to have swept the board at the recent Enterprising West of England ‘Ones to Watch 2020’ awards in Bristol, with clients from the GetSet for Growth and Outset programme represented in every category including Female Founder, BAME Leader, Contribution to Community and Young Person in Business. Ones to Watch Awards 2020…
At the end of 2019, YTKO Group, and in particular, our CEO, Bev Hurley, were recognised for the important work we do in the SME sector. On 6th December, members of the YTKO Senior Management Team attended the Awards Dinner for the SME National Business Awards at Wembley Stadium. The SME National Business Awards raise…
