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From craft boxes to community hubs: the journey of Little Crafters Boxes

Established in 2021, Little Crafters Boxes provides craft boxes and lesson plans for homeschooled children, focusing on those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Since moving to North Kesteven in 2022, the business has received significant support from the Council's Economic Development Team and Business Support Advisor, Phil Means. This support has guided the direction of the business and helped it enter new markets.

Recently awarded a Rural Business Grant, Little Crafters Boxes will use the funds for essential improvements, enabling expansion and the hiring of more staff. Future plans involve growing as an educational provider and community hub, with a remote exam centre for home-educated students in Lincolnshire.

Read the full case study for more.

Celebrate Small Business Saturday with free parking in Sleaford town centre

Enjoy free parking in Sleaford in all North Kesteven District Council-owned car parks, on Small Business Saturday on December 7, and on the remaining Saturdays in December (December 14, 21, and 28 December 2024).

This initiative aims to give a boost local to businesses by encouraging more people to shop and spend in the town centre during the festive season.

Visit the Council's website for more information.

Experience the magic of WinterLight in Sleaford

Join in the fun at WinterLight, a weekend of free Christmas activities in Sleaford Market Place, on December 21 and 22.

WinterLight is set to draw crowds to Sleaford's Market Place and town centre, providing a fantastic opportunity to boost the local economy and showcase Sleaford's wide offer. There'll be free 30-minute ice skating sessions, a community lantern procession, and festive entertainment for all to enjoy.

For event information and more Christmas in Sleaford, visit: www.heartoflincs.com

How accessible is your tourism business?

Ensuring your business is accessible creates appeal to a wider audience, and range of customers. Being inclusive is a business opportunity, as well as a necessity, and will benefit all visitors.

Visit Lincolnshire have a wide range of support available, including a Visit England Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Toolkit for Businesses. The toolkit provides practical guidance on being welcoming to all, as well as ensuring businesses are accessible physically. Case studies and actionable checklists are also available to read and utilise.

Click here for more information.

Is your business on social media?

If so, follow us on X or join our Facebook Group. You can also connect with Business NK on LinkedIn.

We share regular information, support and advice on each platform.

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.

Phil can also refer you to Business Lincolnshire's specialist advisors, including their low carbon specialist or manufacturing adviser.

You can either call Phil on 07920 472671 or email phil_means@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

Domestic abuse - advice and support for businesses

There's free support available to help businesses and employees improve their workforce's mental health, wellbeing, and safety.

There are three packages of support available, providing different levels of understanding and expectations.

You'll also receive a certificate upon completion of your chosen package.

See more information.

Your Business Boost

The next cohort of the Your Business Boost programme starts in January. The programme offers tailored support for Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure businesses.

Visit Business Lincolnshire for more information.

Webinars for the weeks ahead

10/12/24 10:00-12:00

Q&A: Net Zero Solutions for Agriculture Cost Saving

08/01/25 10:00-12:00

Regaining your marketing mojo

For updates on any of the support available visit our Business NK website or the GLLEP website www.businesslincolnshire.com.

Updates will also be available on our socials @BusinessNK