Get Ahead, Stay Ahead Programme

Coverage: Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Pennine Lancashire, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre,

Finance Type: Business Expansion, Capital Investment, Mentoring,

Access over £1,000 of funding to develop your business, management team and employees, and to plan strategies for future growth, via Enterprise4all and their Get Ahead, Stay Ahead scheme.

• Professional 1:1 bespoke business support and advice

• Develop 3 year growth plans toolkits and frameworks

• Improve leadership and management capabilities

• Access masterclasses and core skills sessions

• Network and share with other business owners

Businesses can also benefit from a range of free and publicly funded business support:

• Sales and Marketing Workshops

• Procurement Application Support

• Certified Qualifications

• Apprenticeships

• Manufacturing support

• Food & drink programmes

• Networking and advice

• Exit strategy planning

Grant criteria

1. Businesses with 2 – 249 employees; social enterprises and charities can also apply
2. Support is available to the business owner, or if over 50 employees to a senior manager
3. Support will be provided for the development of the owner/senior manager to support business growth
4. If trading under 12 months: the business must project a turnover of a minimum £500,000 within 3 years of trading
5. If trading over 12 months: The business must demonstrate a 20% year on year growth in turnover or staff recruitment for 3 years (Social Enterprises are required to demonstrate a 10% year on year growth for 3 years).

To find out more, visit www.enterprise4all.co.uk, call 0845 607 0786 or email info@enterprise4all.co.uk

Funding:

Type of Funding: Grant

Project Timeframe - Expiry Date: n/a

Eligibility:

Disclaimer: The information above was accurate at the time of publishing. This is a constantly evolving directory and we will amend the details as and when required. Regenerate Pennine Lancashire is not responsible for the accuracy of external information.

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