Business support helps company Spring Into Action
Two friends from Lancashire have set up a new company that will support people with disabilities, with the help of the Pennine LEAP start up programme.
Growth hub secures new funding
A new £7.25m programme that will promote Lancashire businesses and create jobs has secured matched funding from the European Regional Development Fund. The Lancashire Business Growth Hub will enable businesses to create more than 1,200 jobs by 2015, safeguard a further 700 and boost the Lancashire economy by £20m. Through the hub, firms with high […]
Businesses and students to benefit from Lancashire app maker
A Chorley businessman has developed a new online tool that will help students enter the business place with experience of mobile app creation.
Disused pavilion being brought back to life
Plans to bring a disused building in a Green Flag park back to life are underway in Nelson – thanks to a new business start up programme. The Victoria Park Pavilion, which has been closed for six years, is being transformed into a cafŽ and community hub. Entrepreneurs Louise Hoole and Petra Wilson are turning […]
Bank loans are not the only source of support for businesses
Small and medium sized businesses in Lancashire are being asked to consider alternative methods of funding after new research shows 65% are disillusioned with sourcing financial support from banks.
Start Up Loans are not the only support on offer in Lancashire
People wanting to start a business in Lancashire have access to more than Start Up loans, according to Regenerate Pennine Lancashire.
Cosmetics Company set to take the world by storm
A Blackburn woman has set up a new ethical cosmetics company and is planning to launch her business globally. Salma Chaudhry has been given a helping hand by the new business start-up programme – Pennine LEAP. She plans to manufacture Halal (accredited) cosmetics and is currently testing a range of beauty products that are suitable […]
Burnley businessman looking forward to 2013 thanks to start up support
Thanks to assistance from a business start up support programme, Mike Emmett is looking forward to growing his new business in 2013.
Blackburn student hits the right pitch at business event
A Blackburn College student has been presented with a £100 voucher for his personal selling skills and for delivering the perfect sales pitch.
Lancashire Enterprise Champion Receives Queen’s Award
Steve Hoyle, Managing Director of the economic development company Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, attended a reception at Buckingham Palace this week for recipients of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion. Steve was presented with his award by Business and Industry Secretary, Vince Cable.