A free consultancy service for the York area business community has been launched by a city university.
York St John University officially launched the York Business Clinic at the start of last week’s York Business Festival, which it ran in partnership with the York Press.
The clinic is serviced by business students across multiple courses and disciplines, mentored and supervised by knowledgeable and experienced academics and the Business Clinic Director, the York hotelier and President of the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Sarah Czarnecki.
The clinic can provide consultancy advice in marketing and business planning, business sector marketplace analysis, recommendations for business growth and development, digital marketing and social media audits, plus HR audits and recommendations.
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The York Business Clinic offers advice to organisations from all sectors, covering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multi-national organisations, charitable organisations, educational trusts and organisations, plus social enterprises.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Karen Bryan OBE said: “At York St John University we are deeply invested in supporting local prosperity by empowering our region’s businesses and entrepreneurs.
“York Business Clinic enhances our work, creating opportunities for students to tackle real-world challenges by applying their skills and learning. Through this initiative, we are providing organisations with access to academic insights, innovative solutions, and fresh perspectives which focus on fostering growth and success.”
Dr Brendan Paddison, Associate Professor and Interim Dean of York Business School said: “York Business Festival has been a fantastic opportunity to forge connections and highlight the business support that we offer to York and the wider region.
“York Business School is home to almost a quarter of the students at York St John University and the festival has allowed us to showcase our amazing students and academic talent. Sitting alongside our other fantastic, free, community support offers like the Law Clinic, we’re delighted to connect people with the range of services and expertise available through our York Business Clinic.”
Sarah Czarnecki said: “York Business Clinic can support your business and help you to answer your key business questions. Backed by the expertise of our talented students, experienced academics and business leaders we provide consultancy services spanning marketing, business planning, HR, and digital strategy. No matter the scale of your business or stage in your journey, we’re here to help you thrive.”
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