58% of new business owners in Lancashire expect to be profitable in their first year, and over half forecast a turnover of over £250k by their third year, according to the latest statistics from Boost Business Lancashire.

A new Chorley based business has created 3 jobs after being the first in the borough to be awarded a grant from Fuse Fund, a £4m Regional Growth Fund (RGF) programme that helps young businesses in Lancashire achieve growth.

A Hyndburn based design and print agency will create 4 new jobs, after buying new equipment with support from a Government grant.