Following on from our earlier post this week, we thought we’d pick up where we left off and go through Real Business’ tips on ‘sealing the deal’ when it comes to buying an existing business! We’ve already heard that 8 in 10 companies go under during their first year of operation, and one way to […]
Read moreReal Business published an article this week on how to purchase an existing business, and we thought we’d share the information! There is an apparent stigma surrounding buying a business, in that it makes you less of an entrepreneur than starting your own – however, there are many advantages to going about things this way. […]
Read moreWe were absolutely delighted that Russell Copley, Managing Director, was nominated as Entrepeneur’s Champion of the Year at the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Russell attended the prestigious awards ceremony on 12 November 2018 where he was awarded ‘Runner Up’ in the category – narrowly missing out on the coveted first place. Nevertheless, we here […]
Read moreThree local businesses face the panel once again in this year’s Taming the Dragons event Back by popular demand for its sixth consecutive year, the Taming the Dragons event took place at the University of Lincoln last week, with three businesses pitching their ideas and plans to a panel of four ‘dragons’, hoping to snap […]
Read moreIn October 2017, Greenborough appointed Michelle Davis as our new Head of Business Development – moving Greenborough forwards in terms of what we offer, and visibility within Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire – and everywhere in between! Prior to joining Greenborough, Michelle worked within the Higher Education sector, assisting academics in their applications to Innovate UK. Since […]
Read more22/11/2018 From 8.00am – 11.30am // VENUE: Orange Room, Think Tank, Ruston Way, Lincoln, LN6 7FL This FREE event is designed for small and medium sized, high growth businesses in Greater Lincolnshire to learn how to access the £2.5 billion annual funding and support programmes for developing innovative products and services, and get help to grow […]
Read moreLincolnshire Showground hosted the Lincolnshire Business Awards on Tuesday 16 October 2018, and Russell was extremely fortunate to have been invited to attend by Streets Chartered Accountants. Russell said “I am very grateful to Streets for their invitation to attend the Lincolnshire Business Awards. I was thrilled to see so many past and present clients […]
Read moreSmart Energy Greater Lincolnshire is the first project of its kind in the country and it has the potential to save thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions. It also reflects the wider priority across the area for developing renewables as a key sector for the economy. We want to bring the success that has been […]
Read moreOn Friday 28 September 2018, Lincolnshire Showground hosted the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Conference. Attended by over 200 delegates, our Lincoln-based team included, the Conference – led by Ursula Lidbetter MBE – focused on Robotics and Automation, Digitalisation, Skills and Energy and Water. Ursula Lidbetter, Chair to the Greater Lincolnshire LEP, outlined the key themes of […]
Read moreIf you’re looking for investment to help your business grow, Taming the Dragons VI is not to be missed! The event – now in its sixth year – will see at least four business pitching their business idea to a range of investors – it really is an evening not to be missed! Applications are […]
Read moreIn September 2018, we were notified that we had been successful in winning the contract to assist West Lindsey District Council with their Financial Support programme for SMEs in the District. We have been supporting the Council in managing the Gainsborough Growth Fund since 2016 and were delighted to have been successful in securing the new contract […]
Read moreWe’re a Lincolnshire business supporting Lincolnshire businesses – what better way to promote this than on Lincolnshire Day? The home of Sir Isaac Newton, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Joseph Banks and George Boole – Lincolnshire is going through a huge period of development and investment, driving growth into new skills, markets, infrastructure and technology! Get in […]
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