free advice and practical help for all types of companies, from newly registered sole traders to established SMEs looking to grow.
For companies looking to innovate or test new markets, the University of Central Lancashire, along with partner universities, will provide access to industry and academic expertise, plus its state-of-the-art technology.
The project will help with research and development, product testing and a range of related advice and guidance.
For those new to exporting or already exporting and wishing to grow, the North and West Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is offering a free ‘wraparound’ service. Specialised advisers will equip local businesses with the right tools to develop export plans and find the right countries for their products and services.
Tariq Ali with David Smurthwaite RBC’s director of economic development
a well-established business looking to grow, I’m able help and offer support.” Council leader Alyson Barnes believes Tariq’s role is crucial. She said: “Businesses are facing a lot of challenges at the moment, from huge hikes in energy costs to skills and recruitment difficulties and we as a council want to be available and help as much as we can.
“It’s important we make sure our businesses
in Rossendale not only survive but are thriving. This then has a knock-on effect across the borough and impacts positively on the lives of our residents.”
Preston City Council has invested nearly £2m of its £5m-plus UK Shared Prosperity funding specifically to support local businesses.
The money has been shared between six distinct projects, including Boost, that provide
The council is also backing the Chamber Low Carbon project and people contemplating how to set up a community business and do it in a “fair and democratic way” can get help from Preston Co-operative Development Network (PCDN).
The recently relaunched Preston Partnership aims to brings together businesses and the public sector.
Coun Valerie Wise, cabinet member for community wealth building, said: “With our successful bid for UKSPF funding, I am delighted we can provide such a breadth of tailored support that promises to make a real difference to so many local businesses, whatever their query or ambitions.”
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