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Business Lincolnshire Fit for Business
Pop the kettle on, take a seat and catch up on our new bi-weekly podcast series! Hosted by Guy Lewis, co-director at CDI Alliance, our new Fit for Business podcast gives businesses across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland help and advice about successfully growing their enterprise. Hear from different guests every fortnight on specialist business-led topics, designed to support current business owners or those who are thinking about starting their own company. Our 20-minute sessions explore subjects including choosing the right name for your business, help with legal structure and business finances. At the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub, we’re passionate about helping SMEs become more profitable by using technology, and this podcast series aims to break the barriers and help businesses to flourish in our local economy. You can catch up on our Fit for Business podcast on the streaming platforms below:
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Join Guy Lewis and HR specialist Nat McMillian while they are discussing the different types of employment status.
Nat explains in simple terms the differences between being an employee, a worker or a freelancer/contractor.
Nat advises that if you are unsure about the status of some of the people in your business to get some Independant specialist advice.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Join Guy Lewis and sales specialist Stuart McFarlane Bedford discussing business insurances for small and medium sized businesses.
Stuart looks into the question of do I really need insurance and explains that it is a form or risk management.
Stuart talks about the most popular insurances taken out including 3rd party insurances and professional indemnity cover alongside a host of other options.
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Join Guy Lewis and sales specialist Stuart McFarlane Bedford discussing finance options that are available to your business.
Stuart explains that SMEs are both a significant contributor to employment in the UK but also that the number of self-employed people is growing year on year.
Stuart explains that this is why there is so much financial support for businesses in the UK.
Stuart details the different sources available to small businesses.
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Join Guy Lewis and marketing specialist Deborah Goodall discussing the details of a making a business plan.
Deborah talks about how it is so important to have a business plan even if you are an established business.
Deborah explains the contents of a business plan and how they can help you shape your thoughts on capacity, recruitment and business direction.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Join Guy Lewis and business expert Deborah Goodall in discussion about choosing the right legal structure for your business.
Deborah explains the pros and cons of different legal structures. Deborah says that a one-man band may be drawn to being a sole trader, whereas an engineering business may naturally choose to be a limited company.
Deborah explains the different types of legal structure but also highlights that you whatever you choose you can change it in the future
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Join Guy Lewis and marketing expert Deborah Goodall in discussion about choosing a business name.
Deborah talks about choosing names that mean something, such as Toys are Us, names that means nothing but grow into a brand such as Amazon or a completely new name such as Ocado.
Deborah explains what may influence your customers when choosing a business name.
Business Lincolnshire
Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub is here to help support Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland based businesses to start and grow, a single place to go for business experts and mentors, support and guidance, grants and finance. We also have sixteen skilled and experienced business advisers who work geographically across the area. We have a host of useful information and resources on our website, including a toolbox with downloadable guides, free webinars, useful links and videos designed to help you on your business journey.