Insights from York & North Yorkshire

Commercial in confidence

A BE Group Presentation

About us

• National business services specialist– Business Improvement– Supply Chain Development– Events and Publishing

• Strong track record of digital innovation and history of eBusiness specialisms

• Bespoke service design experts

York & North Yorkshire

ERDF Superfast Broadband Business Support Project

Delivered by BE Group

Business Support Contract

Provide 12 hours support to 1050 businesses and capture their broadband speed/takeup

Capture information from 2100 businesses to evidence 140 new jobs created

Measure 2100 businesses to evidence £26m increase in GVA

Contract Duration: 22 Nov 12 to 30 Jun 15Service Live on 1st Dec 12

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Outline of the Plan

Financial Incentives

Briefings / Launch Events

Masterclasses

1-to-1 Business Advice

Large scale events/exhibitions

The Audience

Results so far

Considerations

• It’s about the people– Strategic leader– Practical do-er

• Availability of financial incentives • Interaction with other support schemes• Relationship with BT; understanding rollout

plans

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