Business start up
If you are starting a tourism business, there’s a lot to do and think about. You will need to get in touch with many of the following:
• Your district authority re planning, change of use, business rates etc.
• Business Link for business, financial and marketing planning. They offer many worthwhile workshops and grant funding.
Funding of £10,000 may be available to help you implement resource efficiency recommendations. For more info click here.
• Your insurance company – for public liability insurance.
- Visit England responsible for marketing England as a destination go to http://www.enjoyengland.com/corporate/corporate-information/Quality.aspx for very helpful information on tourism facts and figures, quality accreditation, business advice eg starting a bed and breakfast, tourism awards and much more. This website is highly recommended by Lincolnshire Tourism for relevant, useful help for both new and existing tourism businesses!
- Visit England for information on legislation that applies to tourism businesses. www.accommodationknowhow.co.uk is known as ‘the tourism bible’ and is essential reading/reference for both new and existing tourism businesses. Many more useful topics are covered in this and is highly recommended by Lincolnshire Tourism.
*To find out more on the following, click on legal requirements; quality assurance; accessibility, sustainability; family friendly; awards; membership; marketing opportunities; useful hints and tips; key diary dates.
- Opportunities
- Membership
- Tourism toolkit
- Advertising
- Awards
- Company focus
- Strategies
- Meetings and events
