Working on Business Growth and Heritage
Working on Business Growth and Heritage
Green Scenery, a South Ribble based grounds maintenance and landscaping business, has secured a £100,000 investment from NPIF II – River Capital & GC Business Finance Smaller Loans, following support and introduction from Growth Lancashire’s Gill Nolan and Debbie Chinn. Debbie introduced them to mentor James Wignall – a procurement specialist who supported them as […]
1. The Hook – From Retirement to Rapid Growth Scaling a business is rarely a linear trajectory; it is more often a “rocky road” paved with hard-won transitions. For Mike, a co-founder who had already retired once before returning to launch a care business with his daughter, Emily, the journey has been a masterclass in […]
Background Jamie Evans, a chef with over 20 years of experience, transitioned from running a small restaurant to owning a pub in his hometown of Darwen. His vision was to create a premium pub experience that served as an asset to the local community, offering more than just food and drink. Challenge Traditional pubs face […]
Background Lollipops is a retail business founded by Amy and her partner, operating two branches in Bamber Bridge and Penwortham. The first branch opened in 2021, immediately after COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted. Launching during such an uncertain economic climate was a bold move, but the business has grown steadily over nearly five years. Challenges […]
In 1995, the air in a quiet terraced house in Blackburn, Lancashire, smelled of spices and pastry. There was no gleaming stainless steel, no automated conveyor belts, and no logistics department. Instead, there was a husband, a wife, and a single, hand-operated machine. This is where Jasats began—not with a venture capital injection, but with […]
A Skelmersdale-based professional artist has shaped a thriving business creating mural artwork after receiving funded business support from West Lancashire District Council and Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. International artist Lisa Yates is turning her passion for art and painting murals into a growing business that not only brightens up the community but also inspires […]
A Blackburn business specialising in rehabilitation for neurological and physical needs has secured a pilot project with East Lancashire NHS Trust and plans to expand its workforce after support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. Founded in 2022 after a company name change and relaunch of services by Charlotte Kershaw, Mind2Muscle Academy’s mission is to advance […]
LCM Environmental Services, a dynamic fuel, energy, and infrastructure company based in Padiham, is on the rise! They’ve expanded their team and services and even launched a major rebrand, thanks to some fantastic support from Boost, Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. Founded way back in 1987, LCM has grown both organically and through multiple acquisitions. They […]
A family run law firm based in Chorley is committed to providing a reliable, professional and above all, friendly service to its clients. The award-winning firm won the Best Conveyancer of the Year Award at the 2023 national Equity Release Awards and is a finalist for the Professional Service Business of the Year award at […]
Business Growth and Expansion Blackburn-based Littlefair’s Wood Finishing Products was founded in 2016 to offer a water-based alternative to the more commonly used solvent-based wood stains. The company’s products are sold online through various platforms, including Amazon. Following an initial engagement with one of Growth Lancashire’s Business Advisors, a detailed meeting took place to understand […]
