SUMMIT East Lancashire Franchise Expands with New Leadership Coach | Member News
East Lancashire-based SUMMIT franchise, led by Chris Ball, is scaling rapidly to meet growing demand and has welcomed strategic leadership coach Jane Gilchrist to the team to support this. SUMMIT is a business growth and strategy network that helps owner-led businesses turn vision into action by strengthening leadership, aligning teams, and embedding accountability. The team have worked with countless [...]
Sales Geek Announces Full-Territory Launch in Scotland
Sales Geek, the award-winning sales leadership and training franchise founded in Blackburn in 2017, is proud to formally unveil Sales Geek Scotland. Building on a presence in Glasgow and Edinburgh since 2022, this expanded remit sees franchise co-owners Peter Barclay and Davie Sneddon, and their initial team of four, scaling their operations to cover the entire country of Scotland. [...]
Blackburn MP Visits New East Lancashire Hospice Charity Shop During Hospice Care Week | Member News
Blackburn MP, Mr Adnan Hussain, visited East Lancashire Hospice newest charity shop in celebration of Hospice Care Week. The annual campaign, facilitated by Hospice UK, celebrates the work of hospices across the country and raises awareness of the specialist palliative and end-of-life care they provide. This year’s campaign highlighted services that often go unseen by the public, such as counselling, [...]
Record Year for WHN Solicitors in Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2026 | Member News
A record number of solicitors and legal teams at East Lancashire-based law firm Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors have been recognised in a highly regarded guide to the UK’s top legal companies. Chambers and Partners ranks the best lawyers and firms globally through independent research and analysis, enabling legal decision makers to find the best legal talent. Only two [...]
Artemis Marketing: How Local Businesses Use R&D Tax Credits to Drive Sustainability | Member News
Mounting pressure from consumers, regulators, and investors has changed businesses considerably, driving companies toward more sustainable practices. What once seemed like an optional corporate responsibility initiative has now become a competitive necessity. But rather than view this as an added expense and burden, this shift can be seen as an extraordinary opportunity to innovate, differentiate your company in the [...]
Pierce: Pre-Year-End Planning: Setting Your Business Up for Success | Member News
Pierce: As the financial year draws to a close, many businesses focus on pulling together their accounts and preparing for compliance deadlines. However, the most successful companies know that effective pre-year-end planning is just as important as year-end reporting itself. By taking a proactive approach in the weeks and months leading up to your year-end, you can optimise your tax position, [...]
HAPPA’s Andy Black Shortlisted for Unsung Hero at Lancashire Tourism Awards | Member News
HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) is celebrating after Café and Kitchen Manager Andy Black was shortlisted for the prestigious Unsung Hero Award at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026. The Unsung Hero Award recognises individuals who go above and beyond behind the scenes to ensure visitors have an exceptional experience. Andy’s nomination reflects his dedication, hard work and the [...]
PM+M launches Virtual Finance Office in bid to modernise financial management for growing businesses | Member News
PM+M - chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has launched a new Virtual Finance Office (VFO) which has been designed to help businesses modernise the way they manage their finance functions. The new service aims to provide organisations with greater flexibility, efficiency, and strategic insight at a time when many are struggling to maintain in-house financial [...]
Celebrating Diwali at the Lancashire Festival of Lights
Following on from the success of last year's event, we are bringing back the Lancashire Festival of Lights, one of the largest Diwali celebrations in the UK. The celebration is with the purpose of unity and togetherness where we can be together and embraced by what unites us. With over 400 guests already confirmed and an expected audience of [...]
A World of Opportunity for Students – National T Levels Week at Burnley College
Cracking cyber security codes, enhancing their clinical care skills and inspiring young minds: students at Burnley College will be experiencing all of this and more during National T Levels Week from 13-17 October. Year 10 and Year 11 students from schools throughout Lancashire have been invited to take part in an immersive experience showcasing the innovative qualifications which combine [...]
