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1 Greater Lincolnshire & Peterborough Your Development Manager: or call May/June 2016 MAT AND SARAH IN AWARDS FASTLANE WITH CLASSIC CARS Mat and Sarah Lambkin-Smith from Lincoln were delighted to be invited to the FSB Worldpay awards ceremony in London having won through as finalists in the Best Family Business of the Year category. Although not victorious as final winners on the night they thoroughly enjoyed being part of the competition. The FSB Worldpay awards recognise the crucial role that small businesses play in the UK economy and celebrate the innovation, diversification and social responsibility of those with aspirations for growth. Mat and Sarah s business is S&M Triumph Restoration and they specialise in the restoration of the famous Triumph TR classic cars. The business started in June 2014 and by January 2015 they had moved to larger premises and taken on a fulltime employee and a part-time sub-contractor. They also gained membership of the Guild of Master Craftsmen which recognises the quality of their work and helps them stand out as the only Triumph restorer with this qualification. Many of the parts for these cars are no longer available so the company has invested in machinery to re-manufacture them which supplies additional income from parts sales as well as keeping their own rebuild costs down. Most of the specialist equipment is original Triumph kit and has taken a while REGIONAL NEWS 2, 11, 14 MAT AND SARAH AT S&M TRIUMPH RESTORATION to source but does ensure accuracy. Involvement in the classic car club scene is essential for the business. Mat is Chief Scrutineer of the Historic Sports Car Club and his knowledge of classic BUSINESS UPDATE 3-10 cars is widely-respected. Sarah is a qualified accountant so, between them, they have a good mix of skills to ensure business success. Mat s father was also a classic car restorer and Sarah s mother helps out REGIONAL CONTACTS 14 in the office a true family business and worthy group winner. The workshop order book is usually full and as processes speed up they feel confident about taking on more jobs. TO ADVERTISE CALL

2 Greater Lincolnshire & Peterborough PAGE 2 DRIVING MIDLANDS ENGINE FSB representing Greater Lincolnshire has joined a new business forum that has been established to ensure the business voice is helping to drive forward the Midlands Engine. The Midlands Business Forum brings leading business groups together with local representatives from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), to consider the best way to support business growth across the Midlands. The group will meet biannually to ensure local business has a voice in the development of the Midlands Engine s delivery. The inaugural meeting, chaired by EEF, the manufacturers organisation and involving the CBI, FSB, IOD, the Chambers of Commerce and the Bank of England, took place at the Manufacturing Catapult Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre in Coventry. The move comes at an important time for business, which is currently working hard to ensure continued success against some challenging international trading conditions. According to EEF, almost four in ten manufacturers (36 per cent) identify rising business costs as a key risk this year. At the same time, the proportion of businesses viewing the UK as a competitive place to do business has fallen from 70 per cent in 2015 to 56 per cent this year. Anna Soubry, Minister for Small Business, Industry & Enterprise said: It is great to see the enthusiasm shown by business groups as their contributions are making the Midlands an engine for growth. Ambitious and hardworking businesses are the fuel that powers the Midlands Engine and we are getting behind them so they can create more jobs. EDITORIAL: This publication is produced by and published for the Federation of Small Businesses, Sir Frank Whittle Way, Blackpool Business Park Blackpool, Lancs, FY4 2FE. Copyright 1996 Federation of Small Businesses all rights reserved. Editor: James Connor. Tel: james.connor@fsb.org.uk. Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this publication errors or omissions are not the responsibility of the Federation of Small Businesses and opinions expressed are those of the authors and are not necessarily the policy of the Federation. FUNDING FOR NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE Support for Businesses in North Lincolnshire, particularly those affected by changes at Tata Steel, has been boosted by funding of 9m. The 3m Tata Steel Taskforce Support Fund has been launched in association with North Lincolnshire Council to help create and safeguard jobs, especially those within the Tata Steel supply chain. Grant funding is available to help with the VIEW FROM CHAIR March saw hundreds of Members attending the National Conference and AGM in Glasgow, sharing business interests and networking. An excellent array of political, motivational and sponsorship speakers were on the main stage with a myriad of presentations in the exhibition area and policy breakout meetings too. Book your place for Torbay 2017 now. One of the themes of Conference was the value of social media and we are certainly in changing times. I do know it becomes addictive and I see a lot of people messaging at the wheel. Business owners, be aware that messaging when in charge of a vehicle is an offence even when stationary at traffic signals. Make your employees aware it is both yours and their duty to ensure they comply with the law. Good employees are difficult to replace. So are employers if locked away. We look forward to welcoming you on the stand at the Lincolnshire Show. A decision to affect the way of life for us, our businesses and our future generations is almost upon us. South Kesteven Branch together with following: Tailored Business Advice and Support Organisational Development & Training Capital Investment (not land or buildings) Wage Subsidies for Particular Groups Research & Development. The 3m UK Steel Enterprise Kickstart Grant Fund will help create startup businesses over the next 12 months including assistance with initial REGIONAL CHAIRMAN DOUG BALDERSON Peterborough and Wash Branches have organised an EU Debate with local MP Nick Boles (Minister of State for Skills) and others on Friday the 3 June in Stamford to try costs. Grants of 500 up to 1000 will be available alongside guidance. Finally, a 3m Skills and Re-training Support fund has been set up for local employees and those looking to upskill or change industry. Contact the North Lincolnshire Council Economic Development team: ; businessinfo@ northlincs.gov.uk; www. investinnorthlincolnshire. co.uk Come and enjoy a great day out. Drop in for a cuppa and make yourself known to us and introduce a business friend who would benefit from the FSB Membership. Help our family of members grow and become a Lead Generator. Change is underway with announcements in the Budget of the Devolution of Greater Lincolnshire and the lower end of our Region our Peterborough Branch is pulled in to the Devolved East Anglia area. The EU Referendum gives concerns to fellow business owners and FSB members and Branch Committees around the Region are organising Hustings meetings with speakers debating for and against to help you make that very important decision of which way to vote. Summer approaches and the time for families to get out and enjoy our various food specialities, fantastic scenery, coastline and sports activities. We have one life, so enjoy the opportunities. EU REFERENDUM HAVE YOU DECIDED? to eke out more answers to your perplexing questions. Please see the website for Eventbrite booking for this free but FSB member ticket only event.

3 Greater Lincolnshire & Peterborough TEAM AT SIGNPOST 2 GROW FREE SUPPORT FOR PETERBOROUGH BUSINESSES An effective business support growth hub will have four channels for business owners and managers to access appropriate support. These are: 1) Telephone Helpline, 2) Interactive Website, 3) Web Chat and 4) Business Growth Advisers. Signpost 2 Grow is the new business growth hub service from the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership. It already has the first three channels and is working on getting the growth adviser running. Signpost 2 Grow provides assistance with the essential business review and diagnostic process that establishes what support the business will need to be successful with its projects to create new jobs, safeguard existing jobs and enhance business performance. The growth hub and many of the support schemes are publicly funded LAST CHANCE TO BOOK TRADE STAND AT SHOW The 132nd Lincolnshire Show is on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 June. Exhibiting with us is without doubt the most affordable way to test out show attendance for your business. At prices from just 180 plus VAT your business could be at one of the best county shows in the country. Plus, that price includes a LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW table, some chairs and free drinks. The stands are on hard flooring and electricity is available at extra cost on and there is no charge to the business or its owners. Once support needs have been established and agreed, Signpost 2 Grow will refer to the most appropriate solution providers to meet those needs. Solutions may include grants, low cost loans, networking, training, mentoring and various schemes to help businesses grow. Neil Darwin, Chief Executive of Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP, said: Helping businesses to grow is an important part of the work we do here at the LEP. There is a wide range of help out there for businesses from mentoring and expert exporting advice through to affordable finance options and apprenticeship funding. Our Signpost 2 Grow team draws together different options and directs businesses to the support they need. Visit hello@ signpost2grow.co.uk, call Cambridge (01223) or Peterborough (01733) certain stands. The price covers both days of the show and set up is done on Tuesday 21 June. For an application form contact Jacqueline Richardson or David Thorpe at the Lincoln office on or by to office. lincoln@fsb.org.uk. Download the form from uk/lincolnshire FSB TO HOST TRADE SUMMIT AT IFB2016 The potential of global trade for small businesses is to be explored by FSB at the International Festival for Business 2016, the biggest business showcase in the world this year. From Northern Powerhouse to Global Trade takes place on Monday, 20 June at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, hosted by BBC North West Political Editor, Arif Ansari. It will be of particular interest to businesses in North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire as part of Northern Powerhouse. The event will also feature speakers and panellists including a senior Government representative, UKTI experts, as well as business and political leaders from across the globe. It will consider the Northern Powerhouse in light of the UK s position as a global trader and the barriers and prospects facing small businesses considering export as a route to growth. Opportunities for small firms in the Northern Powerhouse and global supply chain issues will form the theme of the third session. The event will also provide B2B and networking opportunities. For other FSB activities at IFB2016 including providing expert advice to festival delegates see IFB2016 is to be a global marketplace for creating connections and doing deals. It will bring together thousands of businesses from around the world for three weeks of events, networking and deal-making. For the IFB2016 newsletter, and to plan ahead and make the most of Meet the Specialist Adviser, Meet Your Future Deal and other opportunities on offer, delegates should join the free IFB2016 Business Club at ifb-business-club PAGE 11

4 PAGE 2 parks. EDITORIAL: This publication is produced by and published for the Federation of Small Businesses, Sir Frank Whittle Way, Blackpool Business Park Blackpool, Lancs, FY4 2FE. Copyright 1996 Federation of Small Businesses all rights reserved. Editor: James Connor. Tel: james.connor@fsb.org.uk. Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this publication errors or omissions are not the responsibility of the Federation of Small Businesses and opinions expressed are those of the authors and are not necessarily the policy of the Federation. businesses. necessary. these matters. areas. Surrey & West Sussex 80 members met at the WWF Living Planet Centre in Woking for this year s annual policy conference. Stuart Shorttle, Surrey Policy Chair hosted the event and Antonio Falco, FSB Regional Chairman proudly introduced local MP Jonathan Lord to open the 3 hour conference. Jonathan remarked that he couldn t remember a time when small businesses are as highly regarded by the Government John Walker, Surrey member and past National Chairman has been appointed to the EU s Economic & Social Committee (EESC) as one of eight employer representatives from UK. The position, which is for five years, was a recommendation DELEGATES AT CONFERENCE by the UK Government to the Council of Ministers and was formally approved in September. The EESC is a statutory consultee in Brussels and provides opinions on legislative proposals from the European Parliament in such areas as the Single Market, Transport and the Environment. The UK has 24 representatives process making council contracts more easily on the EESC, from employers, available to micro businesses. They praised employees and civil society the FSB for the tireless work over the past 2 with Mr Walker joining years in helping by giving member feedback representatives from the other and approving procurement documents. 27 EU Member States. Surrey County and the FSB working in John said Although this is a partnership for the benefit of Surrey small personal appointment, without and micro businesses. Not such a friendly my FSB service as National reception for the next presentation from BT. Chairman and Policy Chairman, It would seem that in spite of 90% of the I doubt I would have been County enjoying superfast broadband with considered. I am very much looking forward to this new role Greater Lincolnshire & Peterborough 5% Discount for members TH E Surrey & West Sussex PRINT & POST: FOR FSB MEMBERS Print & post for less than the cost of a stamp 1 trial credit on sign up - try it for free! Minimum quantity = 1 SECURE SERVICE GUARANTEED SIGN UP TODAY: /702 - DOCMAILSALES@CFH.COM West Surrey & Sussex Your Development Manager: ray.abrahams@fsb.org.uk or call January/February 2016 OUR CHAIRMAN S ANNUAL REPORT COMBINED WITH QUESTION TIME 140 regional members caused security congestion at Portcullis House, Westminster and delayed Jamie Oliver giving evidence to a select committee on health in their attempts to reach the Attlee Suite for the Regional Chairman s annual report. The start was delayed, but everyone settled and Antonio Falco reported that more than 50 business events were conducted throughout the region with five very high profile events attracting more than 100 delegates at each. During the year we had meetings with all but six of our Regional MP s and Antonio showed a photographic show to remind us of a very successful member year. The report was immediately followed by Question Time with the panel made up from the business world. Banking, Gatwick Airport, insurance and Tim Loughton MP for East Worthing and Shoreham as well as a continuous stream of visiting MP s to the Attlee Suite to greet their constituents. It all made for a small business packed afternoon. Leader of Surrey County Council, David Hodge had plenty to say from his seat in the audience when discussing the Governments minimum living wage proposal although not one person in the ANTONIO FALCO WITH ROSEMARY FRENCH OBE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GATWICK DIAMOND MINISTER MEETS OUR TREASURER Rt Hon Anna Soubry Minister of Croydon branch chairman as a State (Minister for Small Business, guest of local MP Gavin Barwell. Industry and Enterprise) for Following the official opening the Department for Business, the Minister chaired a roundtable Innovation and Skills was discussion on business matters introduced to Ann Swain, Regional attended by both Ann and Bryan. Treasurer and West Sussex Policy Permitted development rights Chairman was introduced to came up as issue in Crawley the Minister at the opening of and Croydon. Anna Soubry said the Sussex Innovation Centre in she was hearing this a lot from Croydon. businesses in London and would A small VIP list of attendees take it up with other government were invited which also included ministers. Echoed by Gavin Bryan Treherne newly elected Barwell MP. FSB MEMBERS BEFORE DINNER AT ARUNDEL CASTLE WALKABOUT FOR POLITICIANS ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY As in previous years branches took MP s walkabout on 5th December but earlier in 2015 the Region came up with a super small business Saturday idea. Let s encourage local Councils to provide free car parking on the day to encourage shoppers to the local high streets. If approved Small Business Saturday and Keep Trade Local would be working hand in glove. More than half the borough and district councils agreed and we would like to thank Mole Valley, Epsom & Ewell, Tandridge, Reigate and Banstead, Waverley and Elmbridge Councils for generously agreeing not only to small business Saturday free parking but in some cases specific dates in December when footfall is notoriously low. Special thanks as well to the Chief Executives for allowing the erection of FSB Thank You placards in participating car room would deny employees a fair wage collateral! it does impose a huge burden on small And finally, a show of hands favoured business owners still recovering from a a second runway at Gatwick almost poor economy. unanimously but everyone at this event The Royal Bank of Scotland came under including panellists were undecided on attack from fellow panellist Mark Williams, the EU in or out question. insurance underwriter when trying to Antonio Falco, FSB Regional Chairman convince the audience that they want to concluded we will continue to remind lend money for business growth as Mark the Government of our asks in our small pointed out it was only on their guarantee business manifesto written and published terms which included using houses as prior to the General Election ANNA SOUBRY MP (LEFT) WITH ANN SWAIN REGIONAL NEWS 2, 11, 14 BUSINESS UPDATE 3-10 REGIONAL CONTACTS 14 TO ADVERTISE CALL MP: SUPERFAST INTERNET ESSENTIAL FOR BUSINESS Arundel & South Downs MP Nick Herbert without superfast broadband this growth has said that superfast broadband is now would be severely hampered. essential infrastructure for business and Mr Herbert said that his broadband must be extended to rural areas. summit in 2011 had led to West Sussex Nick was speaking to an audience of County Council s Better Connected 65 of our members at a dinner held at programme which, with local and Arundel Castle on Friday 18th September. Government funding, aims to give access He warned that a growing digital divide to more than 90 per cent of premises in meant that cities, towns and large villages the County by Spring next year. were getting superfast broadband, but In May the County Council announced rural areas were losing out. Superfast that they had passed the halfway point, broadband was no longer a luxury but with more than 36,000 homes and was now an absolute necessity for businesses upgraded, equivalent to just over half of all premises. The Government Growing demand and new services is committed to support the delivery of meant that ever faster speeds were superfast broadband to 95 per cent of all UK households by the end of Already there was talk of extending Ministers reiterated their commitment in ultrafast broadband across the country, August with the publication of a 10-point with speeds of 100Mbps, yet some rural plan for boosting productivity in rural areas in West Sussex could barely get broadband at all. But Mr Herbert pointed out that the 5 The MP said that small businesses were or 10 per cent of households that would the engine of economic and employment not have access to superfast broadband growth, and there was a widely shared under these plans would inevitably be aim to encourage rural enterprises. But in rural areas. The MP said that new BUSINESS RATE REFORM Following careful Regional Vice-Chairman, by means of turnover was research of our Region s Brian Woods an expert in a definite no no. membership we finally Findings from this put together interested You can imagine meeting were fed parties who had to that many and varied in to our Press and say something about suggestions to reform Parliamentary Office but business rate reform and the current method should you wish to find 45 members attended of calculation were out more please an event chaired by mentioned but calculation ray.abrahams@fsb.org.uk SURREY COUNTY POLICY CONFERENCE IS A SUCCESS To advertise call Lee McLoughlin on or lee.mcloughlin@redactive.co.uk FSB SURREY MEMBER IS APPOINTED TO EU COMMITTEE Regional Voice offers you the opportunity to advertise your products and services geographically to the FSB membership FSB members receive 20% off all rate card prices Access our to carry out your own Health & Safety and Employment Law tasks Answer simple online questionnaires to produce tailor made documents Safety Policy, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Contracts of Employment, Disaster Recovery Plan and more Use on location via portable devises Prices start at 5.99 a month! 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6 Greater Lincolnshire & Peterborough INVITATION TO SHOW Lincolnshire Show 2016 will be held on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 June and FSB will be there. All members and their show guests are invited to call in and visit the FSB Hospitality marquee and the FSB Experts in Business Marketplace. Free beverages and biscuits await so take this chance to benefit from your membership and make a well-earned pit stop on your way around the Showground. The Marketplace will consist of 23 members showcasing their products and services to over 60,000 show visitors by utilising low cost trade stands. So come and have a word with them. You could make a valuable new business contact. Within the hospitality area you will find representatives from many of the wide range of FSB Member Services. They will be on hand to help you make sure that you are taking full advantage of your FSB Membership. See you at the show. PS: did you know that the FSB logo (Member Version) can be downloaded from uk for inclusion on your website, letter heads and marketing material. Updated yours yet? SUPPORTING EMPLOYERS AND RESERVISTS FSB volunteer Committee Member Stav Melides from Lincoln is helping to ensure that the Greater Lincolnshire & Peterborough Region is ahead of the game with providing advice and support for members considering employing or already employing Reservists or Cadet Force personnel. Stav is the Business Liaison and Employer Support Officer for the Lincolnshire County Committee of the East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. He STAV MELIDES is also a retired Captain of the Army Reserves so has first-hand experience of the benefits of military service. Stav, who has been a member of the RFCA committee for three years, explained: The work that I do with both FSB and the county committee has a positive impact on small businesses and I think that it is important to support reserve members of the Armed Forces TWEET YOUR MEMBER STICKER All members now have their new membership stickers for shop fronts, workshops and offices. Here is an opportunity for you. Just take a photograph of your sticker in situ and Tweet it with your business name and and #firstvoice and we will Re-Tweet, thus giving massive coverage for your in their civilian workplaces. Businesses can only operate successfully in a safe and secure environment and it is my belief that this environment is underpinned by the discipline and specialist skills of Reservists. In his role with the Lincolnshire Committee, Stav also organises networking events and visits to military bases for employers to gain first-hand knowledge of what Reservists do behind the scenes. Stav continued: I feel that if employers are given the chance to see Reservists at work in their military roles they will be more aware of the skills they gain through being in the Armed Forces and in turn they will be able to evaluate the benefits this will have on their business. Employer engagement events organised by Stav have also included an Officers Mess dinner at Sobraon Barracks in Lincoln where 18 local businesses were invited to experience what Stav explained as a military way of life. Call Stav on or em-enquiries@rfca.mod.uk business. The number of followers that we have for our FSB Regional is continuing to increase. FSBLincs now and join in with the conversation. REGIONAL OFFICE 1 Henley Way, Doddington Road, Lincoln. LN6 3QR Tel: Fax: office.lincoln@fsb.org.uk REGIONAL COMMITTEE Chairman: Doug Balderson Vice Chair: Laura Fowler David Dexter Secretary: Neil Sharpley Treasurer: Rod Handford National Councillor: Stav Melides Policy Chairman: David Dexter BRANCH CHAIRMEN WASH Kevin Mothers PETERBOROUGH Aasiyah Joseph SOUTH KESTEVEN Doug Balderson NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE Laura Fowler EAST LINDSEY Neil Sharpley LINCOLN, NORTH HYKEHAM & SLEAFORD David Dexter NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE & WEST LINDSEY James Muxworthy Development Manager David Thorpe or PAGE 14