business support

All the practical help you need to locate in Greater Lincoln

Whatever the nature or size of your business, wherever you're currently located, if you intend to establish a base in Greater Lincoln, the Greater Lincoln Partnership is your first port of call. In addition to the tailored services we provide as a partnership, a whole raft of additional services are available through the three individual councils within the area: West Lindsey, North Kesteven and Lincoln. We also work closely with other local and regional organisations as well as private sector partners to ensure a comprehensive, specialist approach.

Our aim is to provide practical assistance on all aspects of relocating, setting up and running your business in the Greater Lincoln area, including finding the most suitable sites and premises. So along with a wealth of online resources, such as the property search link, we can also:

• Advise on property and land costs and availability
• Organise site viewings
• Arrange familiarisation tours
• Liaise with councils and other public sector bodies
• Help with access to funding
• Provide specific economic data
• Provide information on:
    - workforce and skills
    - wages
    - housing
    - education
    - utilities
    - communications
    - demographics

We can also provide signposting, where appropriate, to:

• Business Link East Midlands, for business support information, diagnostics of business issues and signposting to relevant sources of expertise, and sector-specific and European funding.
• East Midlands Development Agency (emda), for support within a wide range of areas including business and investment, innovation, learning and skills, funding and tourism development.