Business Support In Preston

Boost offers business support to ambitious Preston businesses looking to grow, scale and start.

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Support for Preston businesses

Boost is Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, one of 37 Growth Hubs in the UK and is led by Lancashire County Council.

We have a unique partnership with Preston City Council to offer a range of funded business support services to businesses within the Preston local authority area.

The funded business support can help Preston businesses realise their growth potential, create jobs and boost the economy.

Why We Are Here

As a Growth Hub, we are on a mission; to help Lancashire businesses thrive.

Our funded services and programmes are available in Preston to individuals thinking about starting a business, and trading businesses with an ambition to grow.

The Business Support Helpdesk is available to all businesses across Lancashire.

What business support is available in Preston?

Through the Growth Hub, Preston businesses and their leaders get access to the following business support:

Business Support Helpdesk which gives Preston businesses a comprehensive guide to available local, regional and national business support programmes
Business Advice Service, which includes a 360 Business Review, Business Support Action Plan and priority access to business clinics and events
Growth support through our Growth Catalyst service

Scaleup support through our Scale to Thrive service
Startup support through our Flying Start service
An Access to Finance service helping Preston businesses find and secure finance and funding
Guidance on what private sector business support is available and access to other relevant networks and membership group
A dedicated business adviser that will keep in contact with you during your growth journey
Information on useful events in Lancashire
Access to regular tips, advice and inspiration through our website

How can I access Boost support?

Please contact our Business Support Helpdesk on 0800 488 0057 or via the button below, and a member of our team will be in touch.

One of our business advisers will arrange a suitable time to talk through your business goals and requirements.

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