You know that ugh feeling you get when someone says “networking”?
Yeah, same. That’s why we don’t do it.
Lincs Small Biz is where small business owners, freelancers, and indie brands in Lincolnshire and beyond actually want to hang out, make connections, and get their name out there - without the business-card shuffling or forced small talk.
WHAT WE DO...
01.
A COMMUNITY THAT
GETS IT.
Running a small biz can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here for the highs, the lows, and the “what the hell am I even doing?” moments.
02.
EVENTS THAT
DON’T SUCK.
No beige conference rooms. No cringey icebreakers. Just casual, fun meet-ups at local indie businesses, with good coffee (or cocktails) and even better company.
03.
A DIRECTORY THAT
ACTUALLY WORKS.
Need a brilliant local biz? Want your business to be found? Our directory makes it easy. (Unlike those weird old-school listings that feel stuck in 2007.)
OUR EVENTS
(AKA, ACTUALLY FUN MEET-UPS)
No stiff boardrooms. No weird networking “games.” Just good people, good vibes, and maybe even a round of mini golf.
We host laid-back, no-pressure events at some of Lincolnshire’s best indie spots - coffee mornings, after-work drinks, brunch meet-ups, and even the occasional let’s throw some axes kind of night. (Because why not?)
Come as you are. No name tags required.
OUR SMALL BIZ
DIRECTORY
‘THE LIST’
FIND ‘EM. BOOK ‘EM. BRAG ABOUT ‘EM.
Looking for a killer graphic designer? A florist who makes magic? The best damn coffee in town? Our Small Biz Directory - The List is where Lincolnshire’s finest businesses live - so you can find exactly what you need, fast.
And if you run a small biz, why not make it ridiculously easy for people to find you? Join the directory, get listed, and let customers come to you.
OUR INCLUSIVITY BADGE
BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES TO FEEL WELCOME.
We created the All Are Welcome badge for one simple reason: to make it crystal clear which businesses are safe, inclusive, and welcoming to all. No exceptions. No fine print.
It started when small biz owners in our community told us they wanted a way to show their support - loud and proud. So, we made it happen. Now, businesses across Lincolnshire are displaying the badge on their websites, shop windows, and socials to let customers know: this is a space where everyone belongs.
Want to show your support? It’s free. No strings, just a small action that makes a big difference.
Stick it on your website, your front door, wherever you like... let your customers know you’re an inclusive business.
OUR BLOG
SMALL BIZ TALK. NO CORPORATE BS.
Running a business is a lot. We get it. That’s why our blog is going to be packed with zero-fluff, actually-useful insights from real small biz owners who’ve been there, done that, and (sometimes) messed it up so you don’t have to.
Expect posts on:
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Small biz hacks – The stuff that actually works, minus the jargon.
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Branding & Marketing tips – How to get seen without selling your soul.
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Community stories – Shout-outs to the brilliant businesses making waves.
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Event recaps – Because FOMO is real, and you should’ve been there.
No clickbait. No nonsense. Just good content for good businesses.
LET’S STAY FRIENDS
ZERO SPAM. ALL THE GOOD STUFF.
Want to stay in the loop without getting bombarded with corporate nonsense? We’ve got you.
Sign up for the Lincs Small Biz newsletter and you’ll get:
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First dibs on event tickets (before they sell out—because they do).
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Small biz tips and opportunities that are actually useful.
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Shout-outs to local businesses doing cool sh*t.
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The inside scoop on what’s happening in the Lincs small biz scene.
(And if you change your mind? Unsubscribe anytime. We won’t be weird about it. Promise.)
