Monthly Archives: September 2011

Representatives of the MASCOT committee will be meeting with Inspector Terry Ball on the 5th of October to discuss concerns raised by MASCOT members with regard to crimes affecting our businesses and the police response.

In order to be effective we need as much information from local businesses as possible so we would invite anyone affected to please email chairman@mascot.org.uk with information including answers to the following questions. Please send this information to anyone you know who may have information for us.

• Date of incident
• Name
• Nature of incident
• Incident number
• Police response time
• Police follow up response
• Disruption to your business
• Your comments and degree of satisfaction
• How could this have been improved
• What needs to be done

Rural News Weekly News Digest – 19 September 2011

Rural News Weekly News Digest – 12 September 2011

Mablethorpe Area Partnership hosts Free Workshop to help all Retailers in Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea

A free workshop to help retailers boost their business will be hosted by the Mablethorpe Area Partnership on Tuesday, September 27, at 5:30pm at the Brackenborough Arms Hotel.

This is a free function designed to assist independent retailers to maximise their sales, gain the crucial competitive edge, secure their existing business and encourage new business.

These are tough times and sales are hard to win and therefore the Area Partnership has taken the initiative to join forces with Business Link to present techniques and concepts to retailers which may help them face the challenges of the current difficult market climate.

The event, which includes a buffet supper, will cover three main topics:

• Three steps to increase turnover.
• How to get your staff make the till ring.
• How to get your shop to sell its product itself.

These topics will embrace methods and advice on everything from attracting, converting and retaining customers and improving customer service and sales ability to maximising displays, organising promotions and much more.

There will be practical examples and information delivered in easy-to-understand packages that can be taken away and implemented the very next day of business.

We do hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity. Places are limited so book your place now by contacting your Town Manager, Karen Froggatt on 07917 628171 or by e-mail  karen.froggatt@e-lindsey.gov.uk or by contacting Business Link directly on 0845 058 6644 or by email info@businesslinkem.co.uk

FREE Sales & Marketing Event, Tuesday, 27th September 2011, Brackenborough Hotel, Louth, 6pm to 8:30 pm, including a light buffet
This free  event is aimed at all independent retailers based in the Louth, Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea areas.  It has been designed to help independent retailers make the most of their business and gain competitive edge.   It will cover three main topics:  3 steps to increase shop turnover, how to get staff to make the till ring and how to get the shop to sell its products itself.  To book, call 0845 0586644 or email events@businesslinkem.co.uk

Free  Twitter for Business Breakfast Seminar Wednesday 14th September 2011 at Boston West Golf Club, Boston, 8:30 to 10:30am 
Twitter is a global phenomenon. 200 million people are on it – that’s a huge number of potential customers – people often unreached by traditional marketing. According to research, most Twitter users will buy from the brands they are following so it makes sense to find out how to Twitter effectively. This free breakfast seminar will unravel Twitter terminolgy and show delegates how to grow their business and increase awareness of their brand; how to create a great-looking Twitter account.  Contact charlotte.robson@lincs-chamber.co.uk  or call 01522 523333.

Rushlight Awards 2011 – Open for Entries (UK & Ireland) 
The Rushlight Awards recognise and reward leading public, private and voluntary sector organisations that have produced environmentally beneficial innovative and technological developments.  It is open to organisations throughout the UK and Ireland that have developed a specific technology, process or initiative that has, or will have, a significant beneficial impact on the environment.  Innovations or technologies entered into the awards must have taken place between 1 January 2008 and 31 July 2011.   Deadline for entries is 31 october 2011.  For more information visit http://www.rushlightawards.co.uk/ 

Source Lincolnshire
Procurement Lincolnshire are now committed to advertising all contracts with a total value of £25,000 and above on Source Lincolnshire.   Source Lincolnshire is an excellent tool to bring buyers and suppliers together as it makes it easier for businesses to find out about new opportunities. The system not only lists contracts which companies can bid for now, it lists contracts which are coming up in the future. Suppliers can register on the system which will allow you to receive email notifications of up and coming opportunities.  Visit http://www.sourcelincolnshire.co.uk/

Shell Springboard Awards 2011 Launch
This  awards programme provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business initiatives from across the UK.  The objective is to encourage businesses to see climate change responsibilities as more than compliance and cost.  Up to eight awards of between £20k and £40k are available through the programme in each of the three UK regions, with the best two regional entries being forwarded for the overall UK award.  The deadline for applications is Friday, 4th November 2011 at pm.  For more information, visit http://www.shellspringboard.org/home/

FREE Training on Selling to the Public Sector, Tuesday 11th October 8:45am to 1pm Brackenborough Hotel, Louth or on Tuesday, 18th October at Boston Enterprise Centre, Venture House, Enterprise Way, Endeavour Park, Boston
Selling to the Public Sector is a series of seminars to help local businesses understand the rules and regulations about procurement. These events provide information to help local businesses of all sizes tender for work with the public sector, not just in Lincolnshire but further afield. This half day event will give you the opportunity to understand how to complete and review standard public sector Pre Qualification Questionnaire and Invitation To Tender documentation for your business with help from procurement professionals. To book you place, call 01522 553649.

Overseas Business Risk
This new service has been launched to help UK companies learn about the security and business risks in 90 markets when working abroad.  Overseas Business Risk is run jointly by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and is accessible through the UKTI website. Thematic market profiles are available for 90 markets all over the world and will cover aspects like the risk of cyber crime, corruption, bribery and theft of intellectual property. It will also provide, in one place, links to authoritative information from across government. http://www.ukti.gov.uk/export/howwehelp/overseasbusinessrisk.html

Rural News Weekly News Digest – 5 September 2011