A new Blackburn company is brightening up school playgrounds – thanks to a new business support programme.
Uni-play Ltd based in Blackburn supply and install thermoplastic playground markings to schools and nurseries.
They have benefited from business expert help and advice on how to grow their two-year-old business by the Pennine LEAP programme, supported by European Regional Development Fund. Regenerate Pennine Lancashire and a network of enterprise partners including Enterprise4All, Winning Pitch, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Community and Business Partners and Selnet provide one-to-one coaching, start up seminars, business mentoring and access to finance for individuals planning to start a new business in Lancashire. Regenerate has a number of FREE start up support programmes specifically designed to help new businesses like Uni-play Ltd to grow.
As a result of the support, they have re-positioned themselves in the marketplace and are now targeting new customers including global playground equipment manufacturers such as Kompan UK, the Lego distributor for the UK. Uni-play has already outgrown their old premises; they have moved to new offices and are now recruiting staff.
Managing Director, Paul Riley, said: “I would not hesitate to recommend the Pennine LEAP programme. It will give you the tools, support and expertise to start and grow your new business. It has boosted our ambitions and revenues considerably. As a business owner for 2 years, I did not know this level of support was available for new businesses.”
If you have an idea for a business or need support to get started, contact Regenerate Pennine Lancashire on 0800 612 2029 or visit our website for more informationgrowthlancs.wpengine.com
