BoB Blog

We’re excited to introduce the very first BoB York Forest AI Themed Business Expo – happening on June 4th 2026 – and it’s already shaping up to be the event for forward-thinking businesses in and around York.

Every morning, thousands of small business owners across Yorkshire wake up feeling like David facing Goliath. The big companies have massive marketing budgets, dedicated IT teams, and resources we can only dream of. But here's what changed everything in 2026: artificial intelligence has become the great equaliser. For the first time in decades, small businesses have access to the same powerful tools that were once exclusive to corporate giants. And the numbers prove it's wo