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North Kesteven District Council is offering young people the chance to gain hands-on business experience through two NK Young Traders events this August.
Young traders can showcase and sell their products at events in Sleaford (8 August) and Ruskington (15 August), alongside popular family activities and community attractions. Interested young people can apply via: https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/visitors-leisure/markets
The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) has launched a new survey inviting residents, businesses and communities to share their views and help shape the area’s draft Local Transport Plan.
It will be open until Monday 27 July and gives people the opportunity to have their say on how transport works across Greater Lincolnshire and what improvements are needed.
The Government has announced a temporary VAT reduction from 20% to 5% on selected family-focused activities as part of the Great British Summer Savings initiative. Running from 25 June to 1 September 2026, the scheme covers children’s meals, family tickets for entertainment, and admission to attractions.
For businesses in hospitality, leisure and tourism, this presents a key opportunity to drive summer footfall and increase visitor spend. However, firms must ensure systems, pricing and marketing are updated to apply the reduced rate correctly.
The measure is designed to support domestic tourism while helping businesses maximise peak trading during the summer season.
Visit Gov.uk to find out more.
Could your business be one of the nation’s favourites?
Small Business Saturday UK has rebranded its #SmallBiz100 campaign for 2026 as ‘Nation’s Favourite Businesses’ – a nationwide spotlight celebrating the stories behind standout businesses.
This is your chance to boost your profile, build credibility, and gain valuable exposure by sharing what makes your business unique and where you’re heading next.
Applications close 30 June. Don’t miss the opportunity to be recognised on a national stage.
#SmallBusinessSaturdayUK #NationsFavourite #NorthKesteven #SMEs
Businesses are invited to attend the AI‑Confident Leadership event on 19 June. This session will help you build your AI skills, taking you from basic awareness through to confident use and leadership.
Hosted by Boston College, the event runs from 8:00am to 1:45pm.
Tickets are £20 per person, which includes a light breakfast and buffet lunch.
FSB is undertaking a nationwide project to understand what support small businesses across the country need and how this can be achieved.
To support the project, FSB is seeking your views on what businesses need and how existing support could be improved. This is a valuable opportunity for small businesses to help shape future support and influence positive, practical change.
The survey should take around five minutes, click here to have your say.
Weddings represent a growing opportunity for venues and hospitality businesses across Lincolnshire, but getting it right means understanding licensing, marketing and what couples really expect.
A new half‑day workshop is launching to help venues that are planning to become, or are already, licensed as wedding venues.
It’s taking place on Wednesday 13 May at the Natural World Centre, Whisby.
The North Kesteven Tourism and Hospitality Networking Breakfast returns this month. Come along to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with peers in the tourism and hospitality sector.
It’s taking place at The New Chapel, in Greylees on Thursday, April 23, 10am until 11.30am.
Read the full case study here: https://www.businessnk.co.uk/case-studies/sleafordian/