Get Started

Blackpool is a great place to start a business.

A place with a notable reputation for inspiring entrepreneurs – people with bright ideas who are prepared to work hard to make their business dreams come true.

In Blackpool you don’t have to go it alone, Get Started, Blackpool Council’s FREE business start-up support service, provides expert support and guidance to help local people start and grow businesses.

Get Started has helped over 1300 new businesses to start-up over the past 14 years, so get in touch when you’re ready and benefit from our on-line, resources, workshops, events, drop-in sessions, assistance with finding property and 1-2-1 advice and support.

We work with Blackpool residents and Blackpool based businesses to answer the important questions. This service is FREE

The service is tailored for you – it starts with a chat so we can work out what stage you are at and how we can help you. Every business/start-up is different and you can use as much or as little help as you need.

All we ask is that you give us a few contact details so we can keep in touch throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

Get in touch and see how much we can help you

Other people have been where you are today, and have provided useful stories and videos of their journey, take a look.

Get Started like Ollie did

This talented nineteen-year-old from Blackpool, had an early start in the business, producing and DJ’ing from the age of fifteen.

Get Started like Stuart did

A Blackpool man has changed his life around and launched his own painting and decorating service ‘Class Décor’

Get Started like Tom and Kim did

A talented Cleveleys couple has launched a new business that gives customers the chance to explore their artistic skills and enjoy a relaxing drink in a social environment.

Get Started like James did

After years of looking after other people’s businesses and their brands, a local man has become one of the town’s latest entrepreneurs by creating a mud kitchen range encouraging children to get back to playing outside with nature.

Get Started like Sarnai did

A classical ballet dancer has realised her dream to open a ballet academy with the launch of her own new school at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach.