LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW 2012
Why not visit us at Lincolnshire Show 2012?
Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st June 2012.
There'll be 23 different members exhibiting their business within the Lincolnshire FSB Marketplace (sorry, all stands are now sold, email
kris.hippey@fsb.org.uk if you would like to go on our reserve list, in case of drop outs) and FSB Service Providers and recruiters will be in attendance.
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FSB National Chairman visits Lincolnshire Region to see drought problems.
John Walker, the FSB National Chairman, visited Lincolnshire on Friday 30th March 2012 to see for himself the problems caused by drought conditions.
Doug Balderson, the Lincolnshire Region Chairman, took John Walker on a tour of farms, reservoirs and other businesses in the area.
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Setting up and running a business is daunting and a lot of hard work. But, taking the big leap to go it alone can also be liberating, exciting and inspiring!
At FSB, we believe that anyone who has a good idea and takes the risk to put it into practice as a business is an entrepreneur - a Real-Life Entrepreneur. The FSB Real Life-Entrepreneur campaign sets out to provide support for your business and highlight the needs of all entrepreneurs.
Congratulations to South Kesteven Branch Committee on an excellent event on 12th March 2012, and for "Raising the Standard" with our Service Providers Full details
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2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route in Area - Map
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FSB 2012 EVENTS - BOOK NOW!
Friday 25th May - Gliding experience at RAF Wittering - Wittering - Sorry, this event now SOLD OUT!
Tuesday 12th June - Real-Life Entrepreneurs "You're Not Alone!" - Cleethorpes
Friday 15th June - Charity Hog Roast - Deeping St James
Saturday 16th June - Boston Belle Trip - The Wash, from Boston
Thursday 28th June 2012 - Ask The Experts - Free Business Clinic! - Peterborough
Friday 29th June - Batemans Brewery Tour - Wainfleet
Thursday 13th September - Real-Life Entrepreneurs - Social Media Event - Lincoln
Friday 14th September 2012 - Ten Pin Bowling at Grantham Bowl - Grantham
Friday 21st September - Dinner and Dance - Boston
Thursday 18th October - Real-Life Entrepreneurs Event, Scunthorpe - Details to follow
Saturday 8th December - Grand Christmas Ball - Peterborough - Details to follow
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"To Play Music, Businesses Need to be Licensed"
If you have received a mailing from the Performing Rights Society entitled "To Play Music, You Need to be Licensed",
the information is not necessarily accurate.
Read this note, produced by an East Lindsey FSB member, and don't forget to consult the FSB Legal Helpline!
HELP FOR BUSINESSES
National Loan Guarantee Scheme
Government announced on 20th March 2012 a new National Loan Scheme for SME's. The scheme promises a saving of 1% on normal rates, but normal lending terms apply.
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Public Procurement Training - Selling to the Public Sector
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Want to Save Money on Heating Oil?
Local Charity Community Lincs have recently launched a community based county wide heating oil buying scheme.
Could this save you money for home and/or business? Full Details
Could you be a Mentor for a Small Business?
The Government is investing in a new service to train and provide Mentors for small businesses.
Could you become a Mentor? Full training will be provided. More Details.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Would you join the FSB Voice of Small Businesses Survey Panel and give us your views?
The Federation of Small Businesses needs to continually consult our members on their views about the state of the ecomomy: legislation:availability of finance; and much more.
If you could spare a few minutes once a month to complete a simple questionnaire, we'd very much like to hear from you please.
Tell us what you think and we can then inform Government and the media about the true state of the small business economy, especially here in this area.
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