"Accessing a business start up grant had a positive impact on our start-up costs from the word go"

Dale James, DJST, Burnley

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

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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
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