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Turn Your Idea into a Business and Get £500 to Make It Happen

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Thinking of starting a business, or looking to strengthen your plans? The right knowledge, guidance, and a little financial support can make all the difference in turning your idea into reality. This winter, we’re partnering with NBV Enterprise Solutions to make that a reality. 

Practical Support Through Workshops 

Our Business Start-Up Essentials one-day workshops (running online between November and December) are designed to take you step by step through the fundamentals of setting up your business. From registering your company to understanding tax, NI and VAT, you’ll leave with practical answers to the questions every start-up faces. You’ll also gain clarity on how to test your idea, win your first customers, and build a solid foundation for growth. 

Find out more and book here: https://nbv.co.uk/training-and-events/  

If you’re ready to go further, our Business Planning Essentials workshops will help you create a roadmap for long-term success. Covering financial planning, cash flow forecasting, funding options, and marketing strategy, this course gives you the tools, practical skills and confidence to plan with purpose, whether you’re applying for funding or simply wanting a clearer picture of your business future. 

Take the next step for your business and book your place today: 

  • Call: 0115 964 8494 

A £500 Grant to Kickstart Your Growth 

Alongside the workshops, you may also be eligible for the Business Lincolnshire Start-Up Grant Fund. Open to businesses in Greater Lincolnshire trading for less than 12 months, this grant offers £500 at a 75% intervention rate, ideal for projects that cost £667 or more. 

The grant can help you purchase essential equipment, cover marketing costs, or fund something that makes a real difference to your first year in business. The process is straightforward: 

  1. Meet with a Start-Up Business Adviser 
  1. Share your ideas and how the grant will help 
  1. Get approval, purchase your items, and claim back your grant 
  1. With reimbursements made weekly, you won’t be left waiting. 

This grant is managed by NBV Enterprise Solutions. Contact enquiries@nbv.co.uk or call on 0844 887 2568 to get started. 

Take the Next Step Today 

With expert-led workshops and a simple, practical grant scheme, now is the perfect time to invest in your business future. Don’t let your idea wait, book your place and claim your £500 grant today!