Business Newsletter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Business News header

23/06/2023

Business NK Newsletter

Over 100 businesses in North Kesteven are receiving social media support

Digital skills training and social media tools worth over £400 are being offered free to businesses in North Kesteven so they can best utilise social media to increase sales. 

The Maybe* platform is equipped with free digital skills training and social media tools. In comments invited by North Kesteven District Council last year on social media training, responders said they wished to see ‘how to promote products and services on social media’ covered as a top priority. Creating Facebook adverts, Instagram reels, and engaging content, were also highlighted as important.

The training and tools provided by Maybe* include hundreds of on-demand training videos, as well as daily live training drop-ins. The platform also allows you to schedule and monitor all your posts, from various social media platforms, all in one place.

You can access it now, by signing up HERE.

This project has been funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Maybe*

Businesses in North Kesteven take action to become more sustainable

We've contacted businesses that have signed up to the Zellar platform, an online sustainability tool, to help cut your carbon footprint and energy bills. 

"Signing up to Zellar has been an excellent opportunity to drive forward our goals to put environmental issues at the heart of our business decisions where possible. We have more work to do but the platform provides an excellent starting point." - Greensteps Podiatry.

The platform helps businesses to build a sustainability plan, find new ways to save energy and costs, and share the impact with others.

You can claim your free access to Zellar HERE.

To qualify for a free one-year Zellar license a business must be a micro-SME (up to 10 employees) or SME (under 250 employees) with a base in North Kesteven. The offer is available to the first 300 qualifying enterprises that apply before 31 March 2024.

This Council-led programme is part-funded by SSE's Sustainable Business Communities project with Zellar.

Zellar

Applications are open for Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Awards

Tourism awards

If you own a tourism business in North Kesteven, we're encouraging you to enter this years Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Awards.

Last years awards saw the International Bomber Command Centre make it to the Visit England Awards 2023, winning a bronze for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.

Entries open until July 12, to assist with the application process you can view last years application masterclass here. Alternatively, you can contact a member of the Economic Development team for support by emailing ecodev@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

You can find more information and apply for this years awards HERE


River Slea celebration event

A community fun day will take place on Saturday 24 June from 11am to 3pm at Lollycocks Field and Cogglesford Mill in Sleaford.

This free community fun day will celebrate the end of the £1.29 million Witham/Slea Blue Green Corridor Project. Find the full list of activities HERE.

Free support for North Kesteven businesses

The Council offers the service of a Business Support Adviser, Phil Means. Phil can provide a whole range of bespoke advice and support.

If you are in business and feel you could benefit from free business advice, please do go ahead and contact him.

You can either call Phil on 07920 472671 or email
phil_means
@nkesteven.gov.uk


Is your business on social media?

If so, join our Business NK Facebook group HERE or follow us on Twitter.

We share information, support and advice on each platform.


SMEs & Older Workers Learning Workshop

Workshops are being held to bring together SMEs to share learning around the recruitment and retention of older workers. These will be held in person on Monday 3 July at the following locations: 

Lincoln from 09:30-12:00 

Boston from 13:30-16:00

You can find further details and reserve your spot HERE.


Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is being held on Saturday 24 June.

We're calling for shops and businesses in North Kesteven raise flags to show support for for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces.

Armed Forces Day

Webinars for the week ahead

27/06/23 10:30-11:30

Sports Economy: Unlocking your overseas potential

29/06/23 11:00-12:00

Explore Export Support for the Consumer and Retail Sector

29/06/23 12:00-13:00

Using Customs Special Procedures and CPCs

05/07/23 11:00-12:00

An Introduction to Exporting Food and Drink

06/07/23 10:30-11:30

Top Tips for understanding VAT in Europe