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Business Lincolnshire
Providing Lincolnshire businesses with support to help them grow.
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
Scope 3 emissions: Engaging with your suppliers and customers
?? 21st January, 10am - 12pm
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Join this online, fully-funded Scope 3 Emissions Workshop to tackle your supply chain and review your procurement strategy!
If you're a small to medium business owner in Greater Lincolnshire or Rutland looking to build a sustainable supply chain, this workshop is for you. During this session, you will learn how to:
You will also have the chance to ask questions relevant to your organisation, meet other local businesses, and learn about further support from the Low Carbon Lincolnshire programme.
Connect and Network at the Lincolnshire Business Support Forum
?? 11th February 2025, 9am - 1pm
?? The Drill, Lincoln
With just a month to go, this event is designed for businesses across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland looking to scale, innovate, or tackle challenges.
Explore the extensive, fully funded support available from Business Lincolnshire, covering key areas such as leadership, digital innovation, sustainability, and more. Connect with industry experts and advisors through engaging panel discussions, real-world case studies, and interactive workshops, all tailored to provide you with practical tools and strategies for driving business growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!
Join Us for the GoDigital25 – Smart Growth Conference
?? Thursday, 6th March 2025
?? The Engine Shed, Lincoln
This fully funded event is tailored to help businesses address key challenges such as boosting productivity, streamlining repetitive tasks, and reducing human error. Whether you’re experienced in digital technologies or just beginning to explore their possibilities, this event provides practical insights and tools to fuel your growth.
Through a combination of expert talks, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, you’ll discover innovative ideas and build valuable connections to help your business navigate and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
News
A Fresh Start for Businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland
Turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with our fully funded Start-Up Academy, open to budding entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.
The Start-Up Academy offers tailored guidance, resources, and support to help you build strong business foundations and grow confidently. It’s not just about starting businesses - it’s about creating opportunities, developing resilience, and building a community of future-ready entrepreneurs.
Make 2025 your year of success by joining the hundreds already benefitting from this support. Don’t let another year pass wondering “what if”, start your entrepreneurial journey today!
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CASE STUDY: IMP & MAKER secures ￡200,000 to boost growth
Lincolnshire-based luxury food and drink gift company IMP & MAKER has secured ￡200,000 in funding to drive growth and boost operations. The funding, provided by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II) and the Regional Growth Fund, was facilitated by Funding Round and First Enterprise Loans.
Founded in 2020 by Sarah Louise Fairburn, IMP & MAKER is renowned for its premium, personalised food gifts and exceptional customer service, earning recognition from leading publications and establishing itself as a leader in its field. The funding will support stock, marketing, and staffing, enabling the business to scale and achieve long-term growth.
Innovate UK Funding competition
UK-registered organisations are invited to apply for a share of up to ￡2 million through the Innovate UK competition, aimed at developing responsible and ethical AI solutions to support upskilling in key sectors.
The competition focusses on AI personalised learning solutions for the construction, transport and logistics, creative industries, and agriculture and food processing sectors.
Projects must demonstrate how they will accelerate AI competency development in a responsible way, align with industry sector standards, and use evidence-based teaching approaches.
The closing date is 29th January 2025.
Support and Toolkits
Boost Your Business with Business Lincolnshire
Last chance to join! The next cohort of Business Lincolnshire’s Your Business Boost programme starts Tuesday, 14th January.
Looking to grow your Retail, Hospitality or Leisure business? This fully funded programme is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive.
Your Business Boost offers tailored support, including expert advice, practical workshops, and one-to-one guidance across key areas such as marketing, leadership, innovation, and more. Whether you’re ready to scale, explore new opportunities, or overcome challenges, this programme is built to meet your specific needs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your business’s potential!
Helping Hospitality Businesses Go Green with the Green Hospitality Toolkit
As sustainable tourism continues to grow, hospitality businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland have a chance to stand out by adopting eco-friendly practices. To support this transition, the Green Hospitality Toolkit is a practical guide for hotels, restaurants, cafes, and other businesses to embrace sustainability.
The toolkit offers actionable advice on reducing energy and waste, sourcing sustainably, creating eco-friendly menus, and engaging staff and customers in green efforts. By implementing these changes, businesses can cut costs, attract eco-conscious customers, enhance their reputation, and stay ahead of environmental regulations.
Looking to expand your business internationally?
Understanding cultural differences is crucial for building trust, creating positive relationships, and avoiding costly mistakes when working across borders. Different cultures have unique perspectives, values, and expectations that can significantly impact the success of your business ventures.
Take marketing campaigns as an example - while humour might resonate well and boost engagement in some countries, it could be perceived as unprofessional or even offensive in others. Similarly, colours, symbols, or phrases that seem harmless in one culture might carry entirely different meanings elsewhere.
Adapting your approach to align with local norms, traditions, and preferences can make a significant difference...