What is #BLLive?
Don't miss Business Lincolnshire Live (#BLLive), our new series of monthly live-streamed shows dedicated to exploring the topics vital to Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland's business communities. #BLLive will be streamed to this page and across social media, and is your chance to have your say on the business issues that matter most to you!
Every session, you'll be able to send in your questions and get them answered live by our team of experts, as well as say hello to special guests from around the county who will be dialling in to share their knowledge and expertise with you.
What are the shows for?
#BLLive is the opportunity for us to actively listen and engage with businesses across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland, so we can continue to provide the best support possible. Each month, we'll be sharing the many programmes and support schemes that are available from Lincolnshire County Council and the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub, so you have all of the support you need to grow your business!
What we'll cover:
- Grant funding – The funding schemes available to support the innovation and development of your business
- Business support – Find out more about the guidance and support available through the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub
- Business facilities – Information on office space and Lincolnshire County Council properties across the county
- Learning resources – The workshops, seminars and training available to you and your business
- The local economy – We'll be taking a look at the different areas of Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland and our local economy, with a focus on sectors such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, education and technology.
When can I watch and what is this month's topic?
#BLLive Episode 26 | Be Ready for Funding | 29.10.24 | 1.00pm
Come and join Guy Lewis for our 26th #BL Live Show at 1pm on Tuesday 29th October 2024, to discuss how to make your business ready for funding.
Join Guy in conversation with Laura Mallaburn and Lewis Stringer as we discuss the information that businesses should get together prior to any request or submission for funding. Whether it is a loan, grant, or equity funding you are after, join us and find out the first steps you need to take to make your business “Ready for Funding”
If you have any questions for Guy or any of the guests about what support there is available and how it may help you in your organisation, please feel free to pop your question in the event comments on the LinkedIn event page, which can be accessed via the link below.
How do I watch?
- Attend the LinkedIn Event - We recommend viewing the live shows through LinkedIn and we will set up a LinkedIn event for each show – so make sure you are following the Business Lincolnshire LinkedIn Business Page.
You can also view the show on:
- Web - Bookmarking this page and return here on the date of each show to view
- Twitter – Make sure you follow @BusinessLincs and go to our feed to view the show on the day
- Facebook – Make sure you like the Business Lincolnshire Facebook
- YouTube – You can also view the event on the LCC YouTube Channel – please subscribe and visit on the day of the show, it will be under "live streams."
Can I ask questions and engage with the live show?
The best way to engage live with the shows is to attend the LinkedIn Event and use the chat function – you can also ask questions through commenting on the event and take part in the pre-show polls for each event.
Will there be a recording of each show if I can’t make it?
Yes, after each show a recording will be posted on the Business Lincolnshire LinkedIn page, on the YouTube Channel and here on this page.
Watch past shows
Episode #1 - Peer Network programme
Episode #2 - Building a Digital Support Community
Episode #5 - Your People Are Your Business
Episode #6 - Driving Growth Through Exporting
Episode #7 - From Farming Challenges Today to Future Sustainable Supply Tomorrow
Episode #8 - Manufacturing Lincs
Episode #9 - Next Level Scale Up
Episode #10 - Business Resilience
Episode #11 - Tips for Future-Proofing Your Business
Episode #12 - Creative Catalyst - Realise Your Growth, Creatively
Episode #13 - Starting Up In Business
Episode #14 - The Growing Through Importing & Exporting Show
Episode #15 - Customer of the Future
Episode #17 - Agriculture & Horticulture
Episode #18 - Your Business Boost
Episode #19 - Net Zero & Sustainability
Episode #21 - Retail, Leisure and Hospitality
Episode #22 - Digital Adoption in the Social Economy