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About Us

Learn more about the Lincoln Be Smarter project and the support we offer Lincoln-based businesses.

Lincoln's Enterprise building, with an excess of windows

About Us

Learn more about the Lincoln Be Smarter project and the support we offer Lincoln-based businesses.

About Us

How We Help

Funding

Providing up to £50,000 in grant funding for digital projects.

Consultancy

Academic-led support to help drive business digitisation.

Workshops

Running quarterly events to help increase digital adoption.

How We Are Helping

Funding

Providing up to £50,000 in grant funding for digital projects.

Advice

Facilitating academic support through the University of Lincoln.

Events

Running quarterly events to help increase digital adoption.

How We Are Helping Businesses

Funding

Providing up to £50,000 in grant funding for digital projects.

Consultancy

Facilitating academic support through the University of Lincoln.

Workshops

Running quarterly events to help increase digital adoption.

Project Background

Lincoln Be Smarter facilitates digitalisation for Lincoln-based SMEs as a way to help propel business growth and improve internal processes. The project, facilitated by the Lincoln Town Deal, has a three year lifecycle until March 2025. In this time, we’re looking to support as many eligible businesses as possible.

Lincoln Be Smarter facilitates digitalisation for Lincoln-based SMEs as a way to help propel business growth and improve internal processes. The project, facilitated by the Lincoln Town Deal, has a three year lifecycle until March 2025. In this time, we’re looking to support as many eligible businesses as possible.

An embelem depicting the crest of the University Of Lincoln - two swans border a shield
An embelem depicting the crest of the University Of Lincoln - two swans border a shield

Background

Lincoln Be Smarter facilitates digitalisation for Lincoln-based SMEs as a way to help propel business growth and improve internal processes. The project, facilitated by the Lincoln Town Deal, has a three year lifecycle until March 2025. In this time, we’re looking to support as many eligible businesses as possible.

Examples of Digitalisation:

Digitalisation is the process of transforming the way a business operates by leveraging digital technologies and tools, whether hardware or software. It involves using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, or cloud computing to rethink and optimise processes, streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

A.I. Tools

A.I. Tools

Use artificial intelligence to automate mundane tasks, save time and money, and increase efficiency.

Security

Security

Cyber security is a key tool to help protect sensitive data and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks.

Cloud Tech

Cloud Tech

Cloud computing helps increase scalability and flexibility. Access all the resources you need, when you need them.

How can a small business get started with digitalisation?2023-02-16T22:51:47+00:00

The first step to getting started with digitalisation is to take stock of what processes your business currently has in place. Then look at which of these could benefit from being made more efficient. After that you’ll need to decide what digital solutions would be most suitable for those specific processes within your budget constraints and timeframe requirements.

What counts as ‘digital technology’?2023-01-30T15:31:27+00:00

Digital technology includes both hardware and software that can help your business improve productivity or efficiency. Common examples include websites, digital marketing, eCommerce, but can extend to artificial intelligence, analytics software, CRM systems, camera drones, or VR headsets.

What should a small business consider before implementing a new digital system?2023-01-19T14:32:18+00:00

Before implementing any new digital system in their operations, a small business should consider things like its scalability over time, compatibility with existing hardware/software, performance reliability, cost (upfront & ongoing), customer service/support options, integration with other systems, and the ease of use or training needs for staff members who will use the system.

How can digitalisation help my business?2023-02-16T22:40:03+00:00

Digitisation can help a small business in many ways. By using digital tools, such as cloud storage, online bookkeeping and invoicing software, online marketing platforms, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, small businesses can streamline their processes and increase their efficiency.

What benefits does digitalising small business operations provide?2024-03-11T11:19:17+00:00

By digitalising operations, small businesses will be able to save time and money while increasing performance. This can include things like automating manual tasks, eliminating costly paper usage, improving data accuracy, streamlining collaboration efforts and making more informed decisions quickly.

Examples of Digitalisation

Digitisation is the process of transforming the way a business operates by leveraging digital technologies and tools, whether hardware or software. It involves using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, or cloud computing to rethink and optimise processes, streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

A.I. Tools

A.I. Tools

Use artificial intelligence to automate mundane tasks, save time and money, and increae efficiency.

Security

Security

Cyber security is a key tool to help to protect sensitive data and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks.

Cloud Tech

Cloud Tech

Increased scalability and flexibility, and access all the resources you need, when you need them.

Examples of Digitalisation

Digitisation is the process of transforming the way a business operates by leveraging digital technologies and tools, whether hardware or software. It involves using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, or cloud computing to rethink and optimise processes, streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

A.I. Tools

A.I. Tools

Use artificial intelligence to automate mundane tasks, save time and money, and increae efficiency.

Security

Security

Cyber security is a key tool to help to protect sensitive data and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks.

Cloud Tech

Cloud Tech

Increased scalability and flexibility, and access all the resources you need, when you need them.

What should a small business consider before implementing a new digital system?2023-01-19T14:32:18+00:00

Before implementing any new digital system in their operations, a small business should consider things like its scalability over time, compatibility with existing hardware/software, performance reliability, cost (upfront & ongoing), customer service/support options, integration with other systems, and the ease of use or training needs for staff members who will use the system.

How can digitalisation help my business?2023-02-16T22:40:03+00:00

Digitisation can help a small business in many ways. By using digital tools, such as cloud storage, online bookkeeping and invoicing software, online marketing platforms, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, small businesses can streamline their processes and increase their efficiency.

What benefits does digitalising small business operations provide?2024-03-11T11:19:17+00:00

By digitalising operations, small businesses will be able to save time and money while increasing performance. This can include things like automating manual tasks, eliminating costly paper usage, improving data accuracy, streamlining collaboration efforts and making more informed decisions quickly.

Upcoming Events

We have a range of events planned throughout the next year. These are your opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear from expert speakers, and learn how our support can benefit your business.

Upcoming Events

We have a range of events planned throughout the next year. These are your opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear from expert speakers, and learn how our support can benefit your business.

Upcoming events:

We have a range of events planned throughout the next year. These are your opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear from expert speakers, and learn how our support can benefit your business.

Project Team

Madiha

Madiha Nazeer

Business Development Manager

With years of industry experience in Digital Business Development, Fintech, Relationship and Project Management, Madiha is passionate about supporting small to medium businesses in Lincoln in adopting digital technologies.

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Dominick McOmish

Marketing and Events

With varied experience across communications and events, Dominick oversees all of Lincoln Be Smarter’s digital marketing and event management.

Project Team

Madiha Nazeer

Business Development Manager

With years of industry experience in Digital Business Development, Fintech, Relationship and Project Management, Madiha is passionate about supporting small to medium businesses in Lincoln in adopting digital technologies.

Madiha

Dominick McOmish

Marketing and Events

With varied experience across communications and events, Dominick oversees all of Lincoln Be Smarter’s digital marketing and event management.

Dom

Project Team

Madiha

Madiha Nazeer

Business Development

With years of industry experience in Digital Business Development, Fintech, Relationship and Project Management, Madiha is passionate about supporting small to medium businesses in Lincoln in adopting digital technologies.

Dom

Dominick McOmish

Marketing and Events

With varied experience across communications and events, Dominick oversees all of Lincoln Be Smarter’s digital marketing and event management.

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Eligibility Criteria

We’re eager to assist as many businesses as possible through the Be Smarter programme. To see whether your business is eligible for our support, check your eligibility by following the button below.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us and one of our advisors will be able to answer any questions you have.

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Eligibility Criteria

We’re eager to assist as many businesses as possible through the Be Smarter programme. To see whether your business is eligible for our support, check your eligibility by following the button below.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us and one of our advisors will be able to answer any questions you have.

Eligibility Criteria:

We’re eager to assist as many businesses as possible through the Be Smarter programme. To see whether your business is eligible for our support, check your eligibility by following the button below.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us and one of our advisors will be able to answer any questions you have.

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