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Lancashire entrepreneur secures Dragons' Den investment to take edible dog birthday card business global 1 SCOFF PAPER web
16th February 2024
Lancashire entrepreneur secures Dragons' Den investment to take edible dog birthday card business global
A Lancashire entrepreneur has secured £50,000 from investors on BBC One's Dragons’ Den programme.
The five important Cs when approaching a bank or debt provider for business funding AdobeStock_603264774 BB Blog
13th February 2024
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The five important Cs when approaching a bank or debt provider for business funding
At some point in the life of their business, most owners will need to look externally for funding. This may include help with startup costs, supporting business growth or in due course a business exit strategy.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Deborah Smith, Smith & Love Planning Consultants BOO_Inspirational_Women_Q&As_DebbieSmith
25th January 2024
Inspirational Women Q&A: Deborah Smith, Smith & Love Planning Consultants
Preston-based Smith & Love Planning Consultants has the same expert knowledge as a national firm, with years of experience and countless contacts. We offer a personal service to local and national clients so we can stay close to our projects.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Cheryle Britton, YOLO Wellbeing Cheryle Britton
5th December 2023
Inspirational Women Q&A: Cheryle Britton, YOLO Wellbeing
Cheryle Britton, an experienced marketeer in consumer products, was inspired to set up her own business after returning from a family trip to Sri Lanka.
Finance Hub Q&A: Delyth Edwards Delyth Edwards
17th November 2023
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Finance Hub Q&A: Delyth Edwards
Delyth Edwards is a senior manager at British Business Bank, the UK’s economic development bank, working with more than 200 delivery partners such as banks and venture capital funds.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Laura Dover, Harrison Drury Solicitors Laura Dover
15th November 2023
Inspirational Women Q&A: Laura Dover, Harrison Drury Solicitors
Laura Dover is the operations director at Harrison Drury, an award-winning law firm with offices across the North West.
Accrington sheet metal specialist receives funding from Rosebud Finance Pharma Sheet Metal 1
13th November 2023
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Accrington sheet metal specialist receives funding from Rosebud Finance
Metal fabricator, Pharma Sheet Metal (PSM), has secured a £200k loan from Rosebud Finance to support its continued growth.
Finance Q&A: Steve Molyneux BOO_QA_Steve Molyneux
1st November 2023
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Finance Q&A: Steve Molyneux
Steve Molyneux is an investment executive at FW Capital, an investment service providing flexible finance to dynamic businesses in the North and South West of England. Steve shares his top tips relating to business funding.
Leaders hail success of Lancashire network connecting tech entrepreneurs with funders FHundED_Investment_Talk
23rd October 2023
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Leaders hail success of Lancashire network connecting tech entrepreneurs with funders
A new investment community in Lancashire is already helping business owners in the technology and digital sector connect directly with debt and equity funding providers from across the UK after just two events.
Finance Q&A: Claire Alvarez BOO_ClaireAlvarez_QAs
13th October 2023
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Finance Q&A: Claire Alvarez
Claire Alvarez is a partner of Foresight Group, a sustainability-led alternative assets and SME investment manager. Here, she shares some insights on business funding.
My funding journey: Secret Garden Glamping’s Derry Green reflects on Access to Finance support Secret Garden web
6th October 2023
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My funding journey: Secret Garden Glamping’s Derry Green reflects on Access to Finance support
After accessing external funding for the first time earlier this year, Secret Garden Glamping has almost doubled in size. The company is now agreeing a significantly larger loan from a commercial provider.
Darwen vehicle storage facility on expansion drive following funding support from Lancashire’s Access to Finance service East Lancashire Vehicle Storage Solutions web
19th September 2023
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Darwen vehicle storage facility on expansion drive following funding support from Lancashire’s Access to Finance service
A Darwen vehicle storage facility based has recruited two additional members of staff after installing new infrastructure at its site using funds secured with the help Access to Finance Lancashire.

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