Existing Business Support
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We provide free confidential and impartial business support and mentoring to anyone requiring assistance to sustain or grow an existing business.
Our support includes:
- Free initial business consultation
- Development of a strategic action plan
- Support accessing finance
- Ongoing business support (by arrangement)*
- Business premises
- Room hire
*Subject to eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
For further information, or to book an initial appointment with a business adviser, please contact us.
Useful Links
Accessing Finance
Rosebud loans & equity funding
Rosebud business solutions is a unique offer to Lancashire businesses combining flexible finance with tailored support and advice.
Rural Lancashire Development Fund
A scheme to support high growth business activity in rural areas of the County. Finance is available for capital and revenue activity through an unsecured loan of up to £10,000 available at competitive rates of interest.
Business Premises & Room Hire
Business premises in Burnley & Pendle
Meeting room facilities in Burnley & Pendle
Rent a desk facilities in Burnley & Pendle
Existing Business Support
Business Owner ten commandments:
The Ten Commandments to convert from business owner to entrepreneur
Business rates
Buying a business
Employing people
Environment & efficiency
Growing your business
Handling redundancy
Managing employees
Marketing
Other National Business Support
Business Owner ten commandments:
The Ten Commandments to convert from business owner to entrepreneur
Setting Up Your Company
Business Owner ten commandments:
The Ten Commandments to convert from business owner to entrepreneur
Business rates
Buying a business
Completing & submitting your VAT return
Employing people
Environment & efficiency
Managing employees
Marketing
Taxes, returns & payroll