Business Lincolnshire provides a comprehensive range of fully funded programmes designed to help businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland grow and succeed. Whether you’re a startup or an established business, their tailored services offer essential guidance, resources, and mentoring. They support a diverse range of sectors, including retail, leisure, hospitality, manufacturing, agriculture, the visitor economy, and digital industries.
The Your Business Boost programme is specifically designed for businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. It combines masterclasses, 1-2-1 support, and peer group sessions to help business owners develop strategic action plans and achieve their growth goals. This programme provides valuable insights into marketing, HR, and sales, ensuring businesses have the tools to thrive in these competitive industries.
The Low Carbon Lincolnshire initiative aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in becoming more sustainable. Through this programme, businesses can learn about decarbonisation, energy management, and creating sustainable supply chains. It helps businesses reduce energy costs and improve their environmental impact, positioning them to take advantage of emerging low-carbon opportunities.
For businesses with growth ambitions, the Next Level Scale Up Programme offers leadership development and coaching. This programme focuses on building strong leadership skills, enhancing management capabilities, and connecting businesses with high-level networks. Through personalised coaching and leadership workshops, business leaders are equipped to drive growth and navigate challenges.
Startups can access the Start-Up Programme, which provides dedicated support from concept to market launch. This programme offers expert guidance on business planning, market research, and funding opportunities. With access to workshops and mentoring, new businesses receive the support they need to build a solid foundation for future growth.
In addition to these programmes, Business Lincolnshire also offers specialist support for areas like exporting and internationalisation, helping businesses expand into new markets, and social economy, offering guidance for social enterprises.
To explore these opportunities further, businesses are invited to attend a special event at the Drill Hall in Lincoln on October 8th, where they can network with other local businesses and learn more about the support available. More information can be found here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-and-network-lincolnshire-business-support-forum-tickets-1013512853227?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Councillor Colin Davie, Executive Councillor for Economy & Place at Lincolnshire County Council, highlights the importance of these programmes: “Business Lincolnshire provides essential tools and guidance that enable local businesses to innovate, expand, and reach their full potential. This comprehensive support network is key to ensuring that Lincolnshire remains a thriving place to do business.”
For more information, businesses are encouraged to contact the Growth Hub and book a consultation with an experienced adviser to guide them through the support available via the Business Lincolnshire website: https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/enquiry.
