In summary
The clocks have changed, and Spring is here! April is all set to be a full-on month for Lincolnshire businesses. Easter is a prime time for our visitor economy and retail businesses, but that comes as increases to National Insurance contributions kick in for employers. Do keep in touch with us about how that is impacting on your business so we can continue to represent your views to Government and help you navigate the changes.
Featured news and events
GLCCA Economic Advisory Panel Applications Open
The newly formed Greater Lincolnshire County Combined Authority is currently seeking ten private business representatives to sit on the Economic Advisory Panel (EAP) ahead of the Mayor being elected on 1st May. Could this be your next challenge?
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to help shape the local economy, offer insight to the Mayor, influence the new local authority, advocate for your fellow independent businesses and generate engagement with key sectors, stakeholders and national networks. You’ll need to be an analytical thinker, have strong interpersonal skills, able to effective network and influence and be a dynamic representative of your sector.
FSB Lincolnshire will hold a shared seat on the panel with other key business representative organisations, but the panel must feature local business owners. So if this piques your interest, click here to download the EAP recruitment pack before applications close on 5 May.
FSB Business Bootcamp: Grow Your Small Biz, Your Way
Wednesday 30 April 2025, Boston
The focus of the new Government is all about growth but what does that mean for you and the direction you want to take for your small business? Join us in Boston at the end of this month for our unmissable Bootcamp day to get expert advice and guidance on growing your small business, your way.
This latest FSB Lincolnshire Business Bootcamp – the first of two for 2025 – is your keystone day for planning your growth journey. Whether you want grow by keeping more of your cash, successfully getting funding, through tech solutions, adding members to your team, by upping your leadership and networking game or tapping into new markets, you’ll get all you need to know in one unmissable day. We’ve sourced experts
from across these topics, so you get inspiration and advice from those who’ve done it and who can help you plot your path to growth in a way that suits your own ambitions.
Book now for your FREE day with us at the Jakeman’s Community Stadium, which will include parking, refreshments and lunch, ample networking slots, support in the FSB Lounge, and lots of opportunity to browse our sold out, locally-focused exhibition.
It’s a free day out on FSB, designed solely to help grow your small biz, your way. See you there!
In other news
Save The Date: FSB Lincolnshire Events Going Live Soon
We’ve been busily updating our events system, which means very soon you’ll be able to book onto a range of new, free local events in the area.
Keep an eye out for the following which will be live this month, but make sure they’re in your diary now!
- Eagle Labs Lincoln Networking and Site Tour – 20 May, 8.30am-10.30am, Riseholme
- Women in Enterprise Forum – 25 June, 11.30am-1.30pm, Lincoln
- Men in Enterprise Forum – 9 July, 11.30am-1.30pm, Lincoln
- East Midlands Connect – 24 September, 5.30-7.30pm, Lincoln
They’re all on top of our monthly Lincolnshire Connect virtual networking dates that always take place on the last Wednesday of every month, 10am-11am via Zoom. Check out our events calendar to find all local and national dates coming up.
Busy Business Owner with a Busy Team? Think Pharmacy First
Residents and business owners across Lincolnshire are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacy for quick and easy treatment of common health conditions, thanks to the NHS ‘Pharmacy First’ service. Available without an appointment, this convenient service provides expert healthcare advice and treatment from trusted pharmacists.
The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board have asked FSB to let you know about the ‘Pharmacy First’ scheme, where people of all ages can receive fast NHS treatment for conditions for a range of illnesses.
Why Choose Pharmacy First?
- Walk in, No Appointment Needed – Get the help you need and carry on with your day.
- Flexible for Busy Lives – No need to take time off work or wait for a GP appointment.
- Ideal for Parents – Get fast treatment for common childhood illnesses.
- Trusted NHS Service – Pharmacists are trained healthcare professionals.
- Free Prescriptions – Available for those eligible under NHS exemption criteria.
NHS Lincolnshire ICB is urging residents to make use of this service to help relieve pressure on GP surgeries and urgent care services while ensuring they receive the right care at the right time. To find your nearest participating pharmacy, visit their website here.
Still in the news
Celebrate Success and Grow Your Network at the Nachural Awards – East Midlands
The Nachural Awards in the East Midlands are more than just an awards ceremony — they’re a powerful platform to celebrate business excellence, foster connections, and inspire growth. Whether you’re a thriving entrepreneur, a dynamic start-up, or a well-established company, this event is your opportunity to shine.
Attending the Nachural Awards puts you in the room with some of the region’s most influential business leaders, innovators, and changemakers. It’s a chance to raise your company’s profile, share your achievements, and create meaningful relationships that can open doors to future opportunities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an event that champions business success and amplifies voices across industries.
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Your FSB Development Manager for Lincolnshire is Katrina Pierce. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.
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