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Exporting

Exploring overseas marketplaces is an excellent opportunity to expand your customer base and increase your turnover. If you’ve already established your business here in the UK, exporting is a chance to share your products and services around the world. Whether in established markets such as Europe and the US, or high-growth economies such as China, India or Brazil, we can help make your business a success overseas with our exporting advice and support.

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Local Exporting Support

Find out more about how we can help your business to start trading overseas successfully.

Online Exporting Support

The Department for International Trade (DIT)'s online resource centre for exporters.

DIT Exporting Support

The Department for International Trade (DIT) supports UK businesses trading overseas and encourages foreign investment.

Working with Hunan

Discover the many benefits your business could reap by working with our sister region Hunan.

Humber Freeport

The Humber Freeport can create new jobs, boost the local economy and support regeneration in the surrounding areas.

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Market Reports and Trade Deals

The latest market reports and information on new trade deals, to help you decide how to explore new markets.

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Grant & Support Finder

The latest grants and support for your Exporting Business.

Export Academy

The Export Academy from the Department for International Trade will help you grow your business by showing you how to sell to new customers around the world.

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Empowering SME's in International Trade Programme

The Export Department is a consultancy company dedicated to assisting UK micro businesses and SMEs in International Trade, Brexit preparedness, growth and resilience related challenges and ambitions.

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Introduction To Export

Specialised export advice for new exporters, delivered by an expert with 35 years experience as exporter, adviser and mentor.

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The Export Manager Programme

The Export Department will deliver this programme to assist businesses who are either exporting or importing and require specialist support and guidance in navigating the complexities of trading and ensuring

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Internationalisation Fund

SMEs are able to apply for co-investment funding from DIT’s new Internationalisation Fund using European Regional Development Funding

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Department For International Trade

The Department for International Trade (DIT) helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK.

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Help to Grow Digital

The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.

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UoL 4.0 Challenge

Work with a team of University students to explore how challenges within your business could be addressed using digital technology.

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West Lindsey District Council

Business Support Services

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Tools & Resources

View helpful tools & resources for the Exporting Sector.

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Business Lincolnshire Live Episode 6 - Driving Growth Through Exporting

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Business Lincolnshire Live Show - Episode 1: Peer networks

In this episode, we'll hear all about Peer Networks and Simon Murphy will be explaining how businesses can benefit from joining a cohort in 2021.

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#GoDigital20 - Your 5 step website MOT – for export readiness 2021

Follow these 5 steps from Susan Roe and Mark Bates from the Department for International Trade and make sure your website is export ready.

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Bitesize Lincs - Harnessing E Commerce to Sell Overseas

This webinar will walk you through the opportunities, considerations and techniques for harnessing global e-commerce success.

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Bitesize Lincs - Increase Sales on your E-Commerce Site

Would you like to grow your online sales but not sure how? If the answer is yes, this webinar is for you!

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Bitesize Lincs - E Commerce – Your Global Shop Window

How you can use digital technology to increase sales around the world.

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Fit for Business Podcast Episode 11 - What is Carbon Footprint?

Join Guy Lewis and sustainability expert David Knight as they discuss details around the term carbon footprint, and what it actually means.

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Bitesize Lincs - Introduction to Energy Efficiency

An introduction to Environmental Energy systems (EMS).

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Bitesize Lincs - Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights

An introduction to Intellectual Property Rights.

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News & Blogs

The latest news, opinion and business talk from Business Lincolnshire for the Exporting Sector.

HWLincs explains why you should join the Peer Networks programme

We talked to HWLincs about how our Peer Networks programme has benefitted their business.

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Government simplifies new product safety marking for UK businesses

The UK government has announced a range of changes to make it simpler for businesses to apply new product conformity markings.

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Applications now open for the Next Level Scale Up Programme

Find out more about the Next Level Scale Up Programme and how to apply

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Return to Plan A in England and allow Plan B regulations to expire announced

The Prime Minister announced that the country can return to Plan A in England and allow Plan B regulations to expire. From 27 January, mandatory certification will end although organisations

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How Sean Sankey can help you to grow your business with Lincolnshire Sprint

We sat down with Sean Sankey, Managing Director of Much Clearer Ltd, for a chat about how our upcoming Lincolnshire Sprint event can help businesses to grow- and fast!

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An online toolkit has been launched for Lincolnshire businesses

With thanks to a new website, it's become easier for businesses to shout about Lincolnshire.

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Local businesses reap the benefits of funding through the Grants4Growth programme

South Holland District Council have processed grant funding for more than 50 businesses.

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Growth Hubs making a difference to businesses in Lincolnshire and beyond

Growth Hubs across the UK are making a significant contribution to business growth and development according to the latest national figures.

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Finance now flowing from Midlands Engine Investment Fund

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) is officially open for business.

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Success Stories

Get inspired by local businesses who have achieved great things – with a little help from us!

Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage goes digital thanks to Growth Hub

The Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub helped Barbara to market her unique selling point online.

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We were able to increase our customer base

Boston Bowl expand entertainment centre after support from Business Lincolnshire

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Funding support has allowed us to diversify our services

Flix in the Stix brings the cinema to rural areas of Lincolnshire

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"The Growth Hub helped me to identify my business’s strengths and weaknesses."

Helen Chambers explains how the Growth Hub helped her to take control of her rapidly growing business.

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"Our adviser helped us to develop as a business - even during COVID-19."

Fudged Up's switch in strategy brought them new customers despite the pandemic.

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Accelerated growth for Streets Heaver

Lincolnshire-based software company Streets Heaver reach new heights following Scale Up support.

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Blue Castle innovate with a UK first!

Find out how Blue Castle has disrupted the status quo in the waste management industry.

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Growth Hub support expands print product selection!

Lincolnshire based print company, Visual Print and Design, expand thanks to new printing equipment.

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Digital Grant helps ASALI take off!

ASALI produces genuine leather products, from bags to key rings, and can even personalise.

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Events

Events at a glance. Time is flying, plan ahead!

Funding to Boost Your Business - Lincolnshire

Learn about various funding options available in Lincolnshire and network with business professionals

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Industry placement hosting; writing job descriptions, designing projects and setting objectives

During the webinar, you'll be guided through what’s involved in recruiting students, how to create a job description and guide you through the planning process before the placement starts.

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Lincolnshire's Business Domestic Abuse Conference

We are excited to invite you to our first conference for businesses to attend, where you can learn how domestic abuse relates and is important to businesses and source information

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NBV | Starting in Business | Online programme

This intensive programme of workshops led by one of our experienced business trainers will teach you the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.

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NBV | Starting in Business | Online programme

This intensive programme of workshops led by one of our experienced business trainers will teach you the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.

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NBV | Starting in Business | Online programme

This intensive programme of workshops led by one of our experienced business trainers will teach you the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.

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Northern Lincolnshire’s Great Big Small Business Festival

Events celebrating the strength, diversity, and growth of businesses across our region. The week will include Master classes, Workshops, Recognition of local businesses and Opportunities to network!

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Podcasting for Business: The How and Why of Podcast Production

Learn the nuts and bolts of podcast production and the skills to host and edit your own in this free full-day interactive workshop.

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Getting Started with Marketing

This “plain-English” introduction to marketing is perfect for micro businesses, charities and SMEs who want to have a go at doing their own marketing but aren’t quite sure where to

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Exporting

Exporting

Local Exporting Support

Online Exporting Support

DIT Exporting Support

Working with Hunan

Humber Freeport

Market Reports and Trade Deals

Our exporting experts

Mike Stokes

Heather Martin

Grant & Support Finder

Export Academy

Empowering SME's in International Trade Programme

Introduction To Export

The Export Manager Programme

Internationalisation Fund

Department For International Trade

Help to Grow Digital

UoL 4.0 Challenge

West Lindsey District Council

Tools & Resources

Business Lincolnshire Live Episode 6 - Driving Growth Through Exporting

Business Lincolnshire Live Show - Episode 1: Peer networks

#GoDigital20 - Your 5 step website MOT – for export readiness 2021

Bitesize Lincs - Harnessing E Commerce to Sell Overseas

Bitesize Lincs - Increase Sales on your E-Commerce Site

Bitesize Lincs - E Commerce – Your Global Shop Window

Fit for Business Podcast Episode 11 - What is Carbon Footprint?

Bitesize Lincs - Introduction to Energy Efficiency

Bitesize Lincs - Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights

News & Blogs

HWLincs explains why you should join the Peer Networks programme

Government simplifies new product safety marking for UK businesses

Applications now open for the Next Level Scale Up Programme

Return to Plan A in England and allow Plan B regulations to expire announced

How Sean Sankey can help you to grow your business with Lincolnshire Sprint

An online toolkit has been launched for Lincolnshire businesses

Local businesses reap the benefits of funding through the Grants4Growth programme

Growth Hubs making a difference to businesses in Lincolnshire and beyond

Finance now flowing from Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Success Stories

Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage goes digital thanks to Growth Hub

We were able to increase our customer base

Funding support has allowed us to diversify our services

"The Growth Hub helped me to identify my business’s strengths and weaknesses."

"Our adviser helped us to develop as a business - even during COVID-19."

Accelerated growth for Streets Heaver

Blue Castle innovate with a UK first!

Growth Hub support expands print product selection!

Digital Grant helps ASALI take off!

Events

Funding to Boost Your Business - Lincolnshire

Industry placement hosting; writing job descriptions, designing projects and setting objectives

Lincolnshire's Business Domestic Abuse Conference

NBV | Starting in Business | Online programme

NBV | Starting in Business | Online programme

NBV | Starting in Business | Online programme

Northern Lincolnshire’s Great Big Small Business Festival

Podcasting for Business: The How and Why of Podcast Production

Getting Started with Marketing

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