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At Business Lincolnshire, we’re dedicated to supporting the vibrant business community in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland. Discover training, networking events, and tools to accelerate your business, from initial stages to global expansion.

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Events

Start Up to Scale Up - Starting in Business Workshop

?? 9th January, 9:30am - 3:30pm

?? Online

Transform your business idea into reality with this one-day Starting in Business Workshop, designed to provide the tools, tips, and confidence to launch and grow your venture!

Led by experienced business trainers from NBV Enterprise Solutions, this workshop covers essential topics like:

• Registering your business and ensuring legal compliance
• Managing tax, National Insurance, and VAT registration
• Identifying customers and validating your business idea

Find out more and register

Opportunities in Digital Agri-Food Technologies

?? 30th January, 9:30am - 2pm

??University of Lincoln, Riseholme Park, LN2 2LG

Join Barclays Eagle Labs and partners at the Opportunities in Digital Agri-Food Technologies event to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and support organisations shaping agriculture's digital future.

Whether you're an agricultural business leader or a tech entrepreneur, this event offers insights, collaboration opportunities, and strategies to unlock growth in the digital agri-food sector.

Register now

Connect and Network at the Lincolnshire Business Support Forum

?? 11th February 2025, 9am - 1pm

?? The Drill, Lincoln

This event is tailored for businesses across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland looking to scale, innovate, or overcome challenges.

Discover the comprehensive, fully funded support offered by Business Lincolnshire, including expert advice on leadership, digital innovation, sustainability, and more. Engage with industry leaders and advisors through panel discussions, case studies, and workshops designed to equip you with practical tools for business growth.

Secure your place today

Join Us for the GoDigital25 – Smart Growth Conference

?? Thursday, 6th March 2025

?? The Engine Shed, Lincoln

This fully funded event is designed to help businesses tackle challenges like increasing productivity, reducing repetitive tasks, and minimising human error. Whether you’re experienced with digital technologies or just starting to explore their potential, the day offers practical insights and tools to support your growth.

With a mix of expert talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, you’ll gain fresh ideas and make valuable connections to help your business adapt and thrive in a changing world.

Reserve your space today

Support

Boost Your Business with Business Lincolnshire

Looking to grow your business? Business Lincolnshire’s Your Business Boost programme offers fully funded support to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive.

This tailored programme provides expert advice, practical workshops, and one-to-one support across areas like marketing, leadership, innovation, and more. Designed to address your specific needs, it’s perfect for businesses ready to scale, explore new opportunities, or tackle challenges.

Discover how Your Business Boost can help unlock your business’s potential!

Learn more by visiting the blog here

Support Your Workforce with Domestic Abuse Awareness

The Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership is building connections with businesses across the county to help support employees affected by domestic abuse. They offer free guidance and support to improve understanding, encourage conversations, and foster a safer workplace environment.

Online workshops are now available, designed to improve employee well-being, promote safeguarding practices, and equip staff as domestic abuse champions. These sessions provide valuable insights and tools to ensure businesses can support their teams effectively.

Does your workplace have a domestic abuse policy in place? Now is the time to strengthen your commitment to employee welfare by accessing these resources.

Learn more here

Boost Workplace Skills with Multiply

Multiply supports businesses by offering fully funded numeracy courses designed to improve essential skills like ratios, percentage discounts, cash flow management, and budgeting.

These courses not only help employees learn effective money management but also promote lifelong numeracy skills. Flexible scheduling ensures minimal disruption to existing commitments, making it an ideal opportunity for employers to invest in their workforce's growth and financial confidence.

Find out more here

Grants

UK Shared Prosperity Fund Business Grants

Time is running out to apply for valuable grants designed to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in North Lincolnshire businesses. The following grants are open for applications:

• Rural Grant: For rural-based businesses in the visitor economy sector, supporting projects such as electric vehicle charging points, accommodation improvements, or expanded facilities.
• Supplier Readiness Grant: Helping businesses gain or renew accreditations to access new supply chain opportunities.
• Energy Audit Grant: Supporting businesses to identify and implement energy-saving measures

This is your chance to access funding to support growth, innovation, and sustainability in your business. Apply before Sunday, 15th December 2024!

For further details on eligibility and to apply, click here

Young Entrepreneurs: Apply Now for the ￡10,000 Business Challenge

Are you a young entrepreneur with a game-changing business idea or start-up?

The Young Entrepreneurs Challenge, brought to you by Verizon and Unloc, offers a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your business idea. The challenge provides:

• A ￡10,000 grant to develop your business.
• A mentorship package and pro-bono support to refine and grow your idea.
• An invitation to the One Young World 2025 Global Summit in Munich, Germany

Eligible businesses must be pre-start or less than three years old, with an annual turnover under ￡100,000.

For details and to apply, click here

Apply by 17 January 2025!

News

Lincolnshire, a perfect backdrop for film and TV

Lincolnshire offers stunning locations, from historic landmarks like Lincoln Cathedral and Burghley House to unspoilt countryside and coastal dunes. Productions such as Napoleon and Downton Abbey have showcased the county’s charm and versatility.

The Lincolnshire Film and TV Location Service provides tailored support, including location scouting and advice on permits, making the county an ideal choice for filmmakers.

Discover why Lincolnshire is the perfect setting for your next production. Visit our website to learn more.

Pitching Opportunity for Climate Tech Innovators

Sustainability West Midlands is supporting two exclusive Innovate UK-funded Climate Tech Investor Showcase events in 2025. These themed, invitation-only events connect climate tech companies with investors through quickfire one-to-one pitches.

Upcoming Showcases:

• High Value Manufacturing – London, May 2025
• Power Electronics – West Midlands, June 2025

Apply for a slot by emailing [email protected] with:

1. Event you’d like to attend
2. Your company name
3. Contact details
4. A 1-sentence description of your innovation

The events are invitation only, and innovators must apply for a pitching slot. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your climate solutions to key investors!