News from YTKO
YTKO is celebrating after being named a finalist in three categories at the SME National Business Awards 2026, recognising the strength of our business, our leadership and the positive impact we create. YTKO has been shortlisted for: Business of the Year – Less than 50 Employees Business Person of the Year – Lee Hughes Positive Impact…
YTKO wins Global Spotlight Award for digital inclusion programme transforming New Forest communities
YTKO has received international recognition for its Click & Connect New Forest programme, winning Silver in the Technology for Social Impact category at the Global Spotlight Awards™. The award celebrates the success of Click & Connect – Empowering Rural Communities Through Digital Inclusion, delivered by YTKO on behalf of New Forest District Council, which has exceeded every…
YTKO is celebrating an outstanding four category wins at the ACQ5 Country Awards 2026, recognising our business development expertise, commitment to our clients, transition to employee ownership and the leadership of CEO Lee Hughes. YTKO has received the highest number of validated nominations in four UK categories: UK – Elite Consultancy of the Year (Business Development)…
YTKO is celebrating another double award success after being recognised in the SME News Business Elite Awards 2026, which celebrate outstanding businesses from across the UK. YTKO has received two awards: Best SME Growth & Business Support Consultancy 2026 Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Business Support Impact Award 2026 Now in their ninth year, the Business Elite Awards…
YTKO is celebrating a prestigious double award success after receiving two major UK accolades at the ACQ5 Global Awards. Following an independently moderated industry voting process, YTKO has been recognised as: UK – Strategic Business Development Consultancy of the Year – YTKO UK – CEO of the Year (Strategic Business Development) – Lee Hughes, YTKO The…
We are delighted to announce that YTKO has won two awards at the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026, recognising our work supporting ambitious businesses to grow, develop and realise their potential. YTKO has been named: Best Entrepreneurial Support Organisation 2026 and Growth Impact Excellence Award 2026 Organised by SME News, the Greater London Enterprise Awards celebrate…
We’re delighted to announce that YTKO has been named a finalist in the 2026 Best of the United Kingdom Small Business Awards (BASA Awards)! The awards celebrate outstanding small businesses across the UK, recognising achievement, innovation and the positive contribution businesses make to their customers and communities. For YTKO, this recognition reflects our continued commitment…
YTKO has been named UK Business of the Year at the International Brilliance Awards™ 2026 – a major national accolade recognising the organisation’s performance, impact, resilience and contribution to the UK economy. The overall title was one of three awards received by YTKO at the ceremony in London earlier this year. YTKO also received the Gold Award –…
YTKO is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three major categories at the International Brilliance Awards™ 2026, taking place on 22 January 2026 in London.These prestigious global awards recognise organisations and leaders who demonstrate exceptional innovation, strategic excellence, and outstanding impact. Being shortlisted across three highly competitive categories reflects YTKO’s resilience, ambition, and exceptional performance over the past…
Bristol summit to put retrofit, safety and green skills under the spotlight The future of construction will be in sharp focus this autumn as Bristol hosts the Construction & Retrofit Summit 2025, delivered by YTKO in partnership with Retrofit West CIC and funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Taking place on Thursday 16 October at Bristol City…
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.
