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Press brake should accelerate Nelson company’s growth
Thursday 29th July
A Nelson based engineering firm is building success, with support from the No Limits Finance4Growth programme.
Burnley energy firm’s office redevelopment is powered by No Limits
Thursday 29th July
A Burnley-based energy efficiency company is proving there are No Limits to what can be achieved, after redeveloping their old office building into a model of sustainability.
Recession busting garage offers DIY mechanics an easy fix
Friday 23rd July
Darwen entrepreneur has opened the first DIY garage in the North West, with some help from No Limits.
No Limits Awards winners
Wednesday 30th June
Information about the winners of the No Limits Awards.
Awards for Pennine Lancashire businesses
Wednesday 30th June
Eight businesses from Pennine Lancashire have proved there are No Limits to their success after winning awards.
Accrington Market Hall reopening
Wednesday 16th June
Accrington’s historic market hall has been brought bang up to date with a £2 million makeover, including a No Limits supported enterprise haven.
Footballtradedirectory.com gets Finance for Growth
Wednesday 2nd June
A Blackburn-based company - whose online trade directory, Footballtradedirectory.com, is established as the ‘Yell.com’ for the football industry - is going from strength-to-strength with thanks to No Limits Finance4Growth.
£150,000 support for business
Friday 28th May
Businesses in Burnley, Hyndburn and Pendle benefitted from over £150,000 of grants in May.
Barnoldswick's Justin ‘darts ahead’ to become No Limits Constructing the Future’s 180th business start-up.
Wednesday 26th May
No Limits’ Constructing the Future project has hit the bull’s eye by helping out 180 new start-up businesses since it began.
Help for companies to get into renewable energy
Wednesday 19th May
Fifteen businesses in Pennine Lancashire will benefit from a new scheme, which aims to get them working in the growing green energy sector.
The 15 businesses, from across Pennine Lancashire, will be given the skills and training they need to compete for and win contracts in the microgeneration and renewable energy sectors. These skills are increasingly important in new housing schemes and during refurbishments, as well as on commercial and industrial projects in the North West.
Business is child’s play for Paul
Tuesday 18th May
A new Blackburn business has been launched thanks to the help of No Limits.
Paul Riley founded Uniplay It’s Educational Ltd in October 2009 after deciding he wanted to strike out on his own and make a name for himself in the business world.
Nick and Norton team up to bring back classic British motorcycle
Monday 17th May
An engineering firm in Great Harwood is playing an important role in the return of a classic British motorcycle model to the UK market, with thanks to No Limits Finance for Growth.
The Lancastrian Machining Company (LMC) is one of four preferred suppliers providing parts for a new model of the classic Norton Commando.
£700,000 investment for Pennine Lancashire businesses
Thursday 6th May
Businesses in Pennine Lancashire will benefit from over £700,000 of grants this year to help them grow and develop.
Since the start of April, Finance4Growth, part of No Limits, have approved £105,328 of grants to businesses in Pennine Lancashire.
‘Tri-namic’ Yasmin is dynamic in business
Thursday 22nd April
A Blackburn business-woman will be making the most of world cup fever, with a little help from No Limits.
Yasmin Hussain, 28, established her business, Tri-Namic Balls, in February 2010 with help from the No Limits programme.
Tri-Namic balls are novelty football and rugby balls which carry a club crest or national flag and can be used as a conventional ball, an in-car or desktop accessory or corporate gift.
No Limits supports PIH's international operations
Wednesday 21st April
No Limits support for existing businesses is available to firms of all sizes. And even large specialist firms can benefit from our advice and expertise.
We're regenerating!
Tuesday 20th April
No Limits is now part of Pennine Lancashire's new regeneration company, but we'll still be providing the same excellent support that's helped hundreds of people start or grow their business.
Pendle businesses continue to grow - creating and safeguarding local jobs!
Monday 12th April
Over the past three years No Limits Finance for Growth has ploughed more than £500,000 into the Pendle area and attracted at least £1m of private sector investment.
No Limits to great ideas at Expo
Friday 12th March
Inventors from across the North West will be proving there’s No Limits to their imagination when they meet in Burnley for the fifth annual North West Inventors’ Expo later this month (Saturday March 20).
Apprentice’s Saira talks to local businesswomen
Wednesday 10th March
THE Apprentice star Saira Khan showed that women mean business at an exhibition showcasing the finest female-run businesses East Lancashire has to offer.
Penny has grand designs
Thursday 4th March
A chance meeting at Trawden show led a Colne designer to start her own business.
Penny Roadway, whose previous work includes packaging for Prince Charles’ Highgrove Estate, founded Quench Creative after speaking to advisors from Pennine Lancashire’s No Limits programme.
Bill's invention could come to the Aid of millions
Tuesday 2nd March
A Blackburn man’s ingenuity in trying to help his sick wife could provide a much-needed hand to millions of people who have difficulty walking.
Recognition for business champions
Friday 26th February
Local business people have been recognised for their work encouraging others to start businesses.
Sweet taste of success
Wednesday 10th February
Businesswomen from across Pennine Lancashire were joined by staff from multi-million pound business Thornton's at an event at Turf Moor, Burnley.
Groomed for success
Tuesday 9th February
‘Mucky pups’ in Burnley are cleaning up, thanks to a new business, set up with the help of No Limits.
Help from No Limits brings Milly and Miles to life
Tuesday 9th February
Two dolls specially designed in Blackburn are helping educate children all over the UK, with support from No Limits.
Stable success for the future
Monday 8th February
Social Enterprise Stable Trading opened the door for success thanks to a loan from the Business Investment Deals (BID) managed by Lancashire County Council as part of the No Limits programme.
Social enterprise success
Tuesday 2nd February
Ensign Energy Limited has gone from strength to strength thanks to a loan from Business Investment Deals (BID), part of the No Limits programme.
The Pendle Business Awards are back in 2010
Tuesday 19th January
Pendle’s first ever Business Awards was so successful it’s back. And this time it’s going to be even bigger and better!
Another boost for Pendle companies!
Monday 4th January
Four more Pendle companies have received grants that will create and safeguard even more local jobs.
Market business centre work wrapped up for a Christmas presentation
Thursday 24th December
Building work at Accrington Market Hall has been wrapped up in time for Christmas, giving Hyndburn Enterprise Trust an early present.
Students take over phone company
Friday 18th December
Students from Nelson took over a local company for the day, as they got practical experience of business. And they proved their skills by demonstrating prize winning ideas.
Export award proves there's No Limits for Accrington company
Monday 14th December
An Accrington company is celebrating after scooping a prestigious export award, with some free help from Pennine Lancashire’s No Limits programme.
Export award proves there are No Limits for Accrington company
Monday 14th December
An Accrington company is celebrating after scooping a prestigious export award, with some free help from Pennine Lancashire’s No Limits programme.
Barrowford firm celebrates award - with a little help from No Limits
Monday 14th December
Barrowford's ACDC Lighting is celebrating an award for it export success, after getting help from No Limits.
Commendations for No Limits supported exporters
Monday 14th December
Three companies have been highly commended for their export successes, after receiving help from No Limits.
BBC Dragon’s award for No Limits
Friday 4th December
No Limits has been presented with a national award by Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones.
Young People Business Start Up Support
Wednesday 2nd December
Business start up support for young people across the Unitied Kingdom.
Burnley based Basmati baron pushes premium product
Monday 23rd November
A joiner from Burnley has started a new career— as a rice importer. Imdad Hussein imported 50 tonnes of premium Basmati, getting through UK and EU bureaucracy with help from the No Limits programme.
Women plan to bring Beckham to Burnley!
Thursday 19th November
Women from across East Lancashire have been planning how to secure the funds to bring David Beckham to Burnley.
But LA Galaxy need not fear – it was just part of a No Limits event at Turf Moor called ‘Women Take the Field’.Clitheroe business finds work experience- for adults!
Thursday 19th November
A woman from Clitheroe has started a new business- finding work experience for adults.
Young people encouraged to “believe in better”
Tuesday 17th November
Young people from across Pennine Lancashire were encouraged to “believe in better” and think about being their own boss at a No Limits event on November 16.
ACE office space is officially unveiled
Tuesday 17th November
The first tenants have moved into state-of-the-art offices in Nelson town centre’s Enterprise Centre.
The Health Work and Well-being Challenge Fund (UK)
Wednesday 11th November
An opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to access funding, in a bid to improve health and welfare at work, has been announced.
East Lancs Chamber predicts a good week for business
Wednesday 11th November
It’s a good time to be in business. That’s the message from Chamber of Commerce East Lancashire, as the area prepares to be part of a worldwide week of events.
Medical think tank moves to Blackburn
Tuesday 20th October
New tonic to boost economic recovery in Pennine Lancashire
An exciting new initiative aims to establish Pennine Lancashire as a national leader in the development of new, high value businesses catering for the medical and health sectors.
Local business urged to think global
Friday 16th October
Businesses across Pennine Lancashire are being encouraged to think global at a series of free events in October.
Business board could be boost for Darwen
Tuesday 22nd September
People in Darwen have the chance to hear about how they can support businesses in the town, at an event on Thursday (October 1).
Business advice at a comedy club? It’s no joke!
Friday 18th September
Business advisors in Burnley and Pendle are proving there are no limits to where they’ll go to give local people information about starting a business, as they head for a market, a leisure centre and even a comedy club.
Pennine Lancashire faces national judges in battle for UK enterprise crown
Monday 27th July
No Limits, Enterprising Britain's North West winner, has been given to the opportunity to show why they should be named the most enterprising place in the UK.
No Limits to Pennine Lancashire, the most enterprising place in England's Northwest
Thursday 25th June
No Limits has been named the most enterprising place in England's Northwest in the Government's Enterprising Britain competition.
A Fresh and Simple idea
Friday 27th March
A marketing expert is living life to the full thanks to invaluable help, advice and a grant from The No Limits Get Set programme.
Crumpets is certainly an upper crust sandwich bar
Friday 27th March
A woman from Accrington who took the plunge and opened her own sandwich bar four months ago said that business is booming and she has never looked back.
Enterprising Women
Friday 27th March
Lancashire ladies marked International Women’s Day in style with a celebratory event run by No Limits Women Mean Business and the Lancashire County Developments (LCDL) Innovate project.
Reap what you sew
Friday 27th March
A seamstress from Knuzden is sewing her way to success after starting up her own business.
The right tools for the trade
Friday 27th March
A builder from Accrington had all the right tools for the trade but nothing to build, until he met the Get Set team at No Limits.
Pennine Lancashire marks 500th celebration
Friday 9th January
No Limits has marked a major milestone by celebrating the launch its 500th newly formed business.
Be the boss of Burnley football club
Friday 9th January
Pennine Lancashire’s enterprising youngsters were given a taster of what it’s like to run a successful business.
An off the wall story
Wednesday 3rd December
A Burnley dry stone walling business is laying the foundations to a successful future.
Women take the field
Wednesday 3rd December
Enterprising women from Pennine Lancashire took to the field at Turf Moor to learn about how to kick-start their own business and have fun in the process.
New business is the spice of life
Friday 14th November
Having children was the best thing that could have happened to two best friends from Blackburn, as it prompted the mothers to start up their own catering business.
Make the call for your dream job
Friday 14th November
Pennine Lancashire residents who dream of starting their own business are being encouraged to make the call to No Limits this Enterprise Week.
The No Limits Eureka project offers specialist support to TAGI
Wednesday 27th August
A Church-based company is set for international expansion thanks to help from the No Limits programme.
Sweet smell of success
Wednesday 27th August
Jeanni Foster and Victoria Bentley from Burnley had always wanted to have their own business and turned to Carole Garrett from Burnley Enterprise Trust and found out about the No Limits Women Mean Business support scheme.
Having the energy to go it alone
Wednesday 27th August
An Accrington woman has proved that there really are No Limits to what people can achieve when they have the energy to set up their own business.
Got a business idea? Lets talk!
Tuesday 26th August
Burnley residents have been challenged to turn their business dreams and ideas into reality with a little help from Iain Scott, Britain’s leading enterprise Guru.
Ribbon cut on flagship Burnley business venue
Wednesday 6th August
Turf Moor Enterprise Haven has officially opened its doors to the community by holding a grand ceremony, with the first two tenants cutting the ribbon.
Healing Hands have No Limits
Wednesday 6th August
An Accrington business woman is putting all her energy into improving the health and wellbeing of the local community with the help of the No Limits Women Mean Business scheme...
No Limits to Blackburn business solid foundations
Tuesday 5th August
Business is going from strength to strength for a Blackburn based building supplier thanks to advice and funding from No Limits Constructing The Future.
Familys recipe for success
Tuesday 5th August
Sisters, mothers and daughters really are doing it for themselves thanks to the No Limits Women Mean Business support scheme...
Success of sisters six months on
Friday 27th June
Two Hyndburn sisters who took the plunge and opened up their own café six months ago say business is booming and they aren't looking back.
Star-studded bash marks Veritas launch
Friday 27th June
When the major players in Lancashire business attended the official launch of Veritas Solicitors it proved how far they had come in a short space of time.
Turnaround for tooling firm is Absolutely amazing
Friday 27th June
Cheap overseas competition has proved a death knell for many businesses over recent years, but one Barnoldswick engineer has turned the situation around in his favour with help from a local mentor.
Guardian Angel offers Garden Doctors the remedy
Friday 27th June
Business is blooming for the Garden Doctors after receiving a check-up from their Guardian Angel.
Get Set... Go! No Limits as business celebrates 250 new start-ups
Wednesday 7th May
New businesses from across Pennine Lancashire attended a celebration of their achievements under the No Limits business regeneration programme - and managed to get some work done too!
Help and support on offer from No Limits
Wednesday 7th May
Lancashire's budding entrepreneurs received free specialist advice on starting up or expanding a business at a Business Solutions event, held by No Limits.
Local entrepreneurs champion No Limits
Wednesday 7th May
Leading business men and women from across Pennine Lancashire have been chosen as role models for local start up businesses looking for help from the No Limits programme.
Cash boost connects business with success
Wednesday 7th May
A Lancashire businessman hopes to fuel the growth of his firm, Lomax Offshore Coupling, thanks to help from No Limits Business Investment Deals (BID).
Blackburn animation firm gets off the drawing board
Wednesday 7th May
An innovative scheme for start up businesses has helped a Blackburn entrepreneur to bring his 3D animation company to life.
No Limits for Pendle womans dream business!
Tuesday 6th May
A Pendle business woman has turned up the heat on her ceramics business with a revamped shop in the heart of Colne.
No Limits to Burnley business womans potential
Tuesday 6th May
A Burnley business woman has branched out and set up a new company thanks to support from No Limits Finance for Growth.
Clarets Fans Are Winners
Thursday 24th January
Two lucky Burnley fans met their heroes after winning a competition run by No Limits...
Eureka! - No Limits to county's spirit of invention!
Thursday 20th December
Lancashire is famous for its inventive spirit and a new generation is now flying the flag of innovation in the County...
Business support adds up for accountant
Monday 17th December
An Accrington accountant is enjoying the support of a new initiative to help get his business off the ground...
We'll support you - you support us: No Limits warms up Burnley fans for business!
Tuesday 11th December
Burnley FC is celebrating the launch of its new enterprise centre - by warming fans to the idea of running a business...
No Limits Helps Support the Clarets
Tuesday 11th December
Fans of the Clarets were at least kept warm during their defeat to Preston this weekend by scarves from No Limits...
Work on Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Haven gets underway
Tuesday 4th December
Blackburn Rovers are set to help kick-off new businesses and create jobs as work on the club's Enterprise Haven has begun...
Michael's hopes for Easy Living
Monday 3rd December
A pair of Burnley men have been proven right in their decision to set up their own business...
Leading the cheers for No Limits!
Wednesday 28th November
Cheerleading coach Catherine Drain has No Limits to her ambitions...
No Limits to Socceroo's skills!
Monday 26th November
Budding business brains from Shadsworth Junior School, Blackburn, were boosted by the appearance of Blackburn Rovers star Brett Emerton during their trip around Ewood Park...
No Limits when reading matters
Monday 26th November
A host of first team players from Blackburn Rovers have helped launch a reading initiative for the town's pupils.
No Limits to fans ambitions
Wednesday 21st November
No Limits sponsored Saturday's game against Rotherham United to make Stanley fans consider the benefits of working for themselves...
No Limits to business success for women
Monday 19th November
Business women from across Pennine Lancashire laughed their way to success at an event in Accrington.
100 new businesses Get Set to prove there are No Limits
Monday 12th November
It has been announced that 100 new businesses have been formed with the help of No Limits Get Set programme in just seven months...
Working mum Nicola is snap happy
Monday 12th November
New mum sets up business with the help of No Limits...
From friends and family to BT
Tuesday 6th November
A Blackburn entrepreneur's decision to set up his own business paid off when he secured a contract with telecommunications giant BT...
Extra bounce for Blackburn company
Monday 22nd October
Staff and bosses at a Blackburn company have an extra spring in their steps thanks to funding from the No Limits initiative...
First Enterprise Haven to open its doors
Friday 28th September
The first of No Limits' Enterprise Havens is set to open its doors in Blackburn...
No Limits - it's your call!
Friday 14th September
No Limits has a new ring to it with the launch of its freephone hotline...
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