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Net Zero and the Green Agenda

Resource Efficiency Overview

Save money on the day-to-day running of your business while helping to protect the environment.

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Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Have you considered using an environmental management system to oversee your business costs? Here's why you should!

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Renewable Energy in Lincolnshire

With living costs continuously rising, sustainable energy solutions are becoming increasingly important.

Race to Zero

Discover how your business can help the world to reach net zero with Race to Zero.

The Green Masterplan

The Green Masterplan is a multi-year programme running until 2050 to ensure that we meet the national carbon reduction target

Self help tools for SMEs

The SME Climate Hub can help small businesses deliver on their climate goals with these useful tools

SME Carbon Footprint Calculator

By understanding your business carbon footprint, you can take steps to reduce your emissions and accelerate your journey

The Green Tourism Toolkit

Green, responsible, or sustainable tourism is about making better places to live and visit

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News & Blogs

The latest news, opinion and business talk from Business Lincolnshire about Net Zero and the Green Agenda.

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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LEP Seeks Third-Sector Member

A vacancy has arisen for a third-sector organisation to become a member.

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Meet the Fund Managers event

Lincolnshire Business Expo, 10.30 am – 12 noon on 17th January.

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Grant & Support Finder

The latest grants and support around Net Zero and the Green Agenda.

The Carbon Trust - The Green Business Fund

The Carbon Trust Green Business fund has been made available to SMEs on a first come-first served basis, and will offer energy saving training, cost saving assessments, implementation advice, and

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Clean Growth Accelerator Fund

This call asks for projects ideas that will that will accelerate clean growth and align to our Economic Plan for Growth 2021 and the Government's Ten Point Plan for Green

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Eastern New Energy Project

Helping businesses to become more energy efficient to cut costs and carbon

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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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West Lindsey Feasibility Fund

The West Lindsey Feasibility Fund aims to support the growth of businesses by offering grant funding to enable the delivery of a specific development project which will facilitate the creation

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Workplace Charging Scheme

What the Workplace Charging Scheme is, eligibility criteria for applicant organisations and how to apply.

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Workplace Charging Scheme Charities and Small Accommodation businesses

What the Workplace Charging Scheme is, eligibility criteria for applicant organisations and how to apply.

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Success Stories

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

"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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5000% production increase for Hawkens Gingerbread

New machinery has allowed Grantham-based gingerbread manufacturer to increase production by 5000%

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Amazon deal boosts sales for Viking Signs

A significant contract with Amazon has seen Grantham-based Viking Signs record over £1m in sales.

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Grant funding helped us explore our export options overseas

The Rilmac Group expands its range of manufacturing solutions to the American market.

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Tools & Resources

View helpful tools & resources around Net Zero and the Green Agenda.

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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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Bitesize Lincs - Top Tips for Effective and Successful Recruitment

Everything you need to know for effective, successful recruitment.

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Bitesize Lincs - Top Tips for Public Speaking

Be a better speaker - three things you need to do right now to improve your public speaking.

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Bitesize Lincs - Top Tips for Tender Writing

Everything you need to know about tender writing.

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Fit for Business Podcast Episode 10 - What is Net Zero?

Join Guy Lewis and sustainability expert David Knight as they discuss what exactly is Net Zero and how can we prepare our business to align with it's aspiration.

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Fit for Business Podcast Episode 9 - Tips on how to approach performance issues within your business

Join Guy Lewis and HR specialist Nat McMillian as they discuss how to approach performance issues with staff.

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Business Lincolnshire Live Episode 4 – The Green Agenda

This episode focuses on the green agenda, why reaching ‘net zero’ emissions is so important and why your business should get ahead of the curve now.

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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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Net Zero & The Green Agenda

Net Zero and the Green Agenda

Resource Efficiency Overview

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Renewable Energy in Lincolnshire

Race to Zero

The Green Masterplan

Self help tools for SMEs

SME Carbon Footprint Calculator

The Green Tourism Toolkit

Our net zero and the green agenda experts

David Knight

News & Blogs

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

LEP Seeks Third-Sector Member

Meet the Fund Managers event

Grant & Support Finder

The Carbon Trust - The Green Business Fund

Clean Growth Accelerator Fund

Eastern New Energy Project

Help to Grow Digital

UoL 4.0 Challenge

West Lindsey District Council

West Lindsey Feasibility Fund

Workplace Charging Scheme

Workplace Charging Scheme Charities and Small Accommodation businesses

Success Stories

"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!

5000% production increase for Hawkens Gingerbread

Amazon deal boosts sales for Viking Signs

Grant funding helped us explore our export options overseas

Tools & Resources

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

Bitesize Lincs - Introduction to Energy Efficiency

Bitesize Lincs - Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights

Bitesize Lincs - Top Tips for Effective and Successful Recruitment

Bitesize Lincs - Top Tips for Public Speaking

Bitesize Lincs - Top Tips for Tender Writing

Fit for Business Podcast Episode 10 - What is Net Zero?

Fit for Business Podcast Episode 9 - Tips on how to approach performance issues within your business

Business Lincolnshire Live Episode 4 – The Green Agenda

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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