As the list above demonstrates, there is a wide scope of potential for businesses across all sectors in Lincoln. The city also has a strong workforce; nearly 70% of its residents are working age, with 36.8% being aged from 15 to 34, in comparison to 25.9% nationally.

One particular industry that has seen great growth in recent years across the region is tourism. Visitors have added £203 million to the local economy in 2017, which was a rise of 7% from the year before. This has resulted in big gains for the accommodation sector, with an increase of 16%, as well as food and drink, increasing by 6%.