Latest Blackpool Business News

April 14, 2026

Angela stood in the Enterprise Centre

Angela Kershaw discusses 4 things you need to know about business support in Blackpool

April 2, 2026

James Wright standing in treception

Meet James Wright: How co-working at The Robinson transformed his workweek

February 17, 2026

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How Solar Panels Can Transform Your Business Energy Costs

February 10, 2026

Rob Parr opened Come Cook With Us

Food for Thought: Learning, Confidence and Community at Come Cook With Us

February 9, 2026

Blackpool listed by government as potential City of Culture 2029

January 21, 2026

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Gorgeous Cheesecakes: From Kitchen Table to Big Brand Names

December 17, 2025

£5,000 Grant Funding Available for Blackpool Based Businesses

£5,000 Grant Funding Available for Blackpool Based Businesses*

November 20, 2025

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Green improvements bring fresh life to South Shore

November 19, 2025

Chris Smith from Top Gun

Top Gun Tools & Fixings Continue Their Net Zero Journey with Ongoing Sustainability Support

November 14, 2025

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‘Winter Windowland’ Comes to South Shore for Small Business Saturday

November 6, 2025

Meet John Keen: Guiding Blackpool Businesses on Their Net Zero Journey

November 5, 2025

Dedicated professional studies critical environmental green metrics ensuring responsible business practices and significant carbon footprint reduction

Understanding the Emissions of Your Business: Scopes 1, 2, and 3

October 27, 2025

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A Grand Performance in Sustainability

September 26, 2025

cutting the ribbon at the launch of the Robinson

Stanley Buildings Celebrate 90 Years with Official Opening of The Robinson

September 9, 2025

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What The Flowers: How Gemma & Natale’s Floristry Flourished with Strategic Support

September 5, 2025

Kerry Vasiliou Partnership Director

Blackpool awarded £750,000 funding for an exciting new Cultural Strategy

September 4, 2025

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

Blackpool Businesses Have Saved Enough Carbon to Power the Illuminations for Four Years*

September 2, 2025

Q&A with Nikki Hesford: How Smarter Systems Can Boost Business Efficiency and Growth

August 26, 2025

Blackpool Locals: Tell Us Your South Shore Stories

August 21, 2025

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Fighting for His Community: How Scot Tudhope is Changing Lives with Martial Arts

August 1, 2025

An Exclusive Opportunity to Scale for Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Women in Business

An Exclusive Opportunity to Scale for Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Women in Business

July 28, 2025

How Adam Botterill Helps Blackpool Businesses Scale with Confidence

July 24, 2025

LEGACY BROCHURE COVER

92% of Blackpool Businesses Recommend Us

July 14, 2025

The Robinson Sponsors Family Business Category at 2025 Enterprise Vision Awards

June 20, 2025

The team at ESS in reception at Blackpool Enterprise Centre

ESS Driving UK Growth from Blackpool Enterprise Centre

June 20, 2025

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Blackpool ranked third most affordable UK city for small businesses

June 13, 2025

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What’s Holding You Back? The Hidden Growth Barriers Blackpool Businesses Are Facing in 2025

June 10, 2025

Q&A: What’s the Buzz About Voltage Optimisers and How Are They Helping Blackpool Businesses?

June 9, 2025

Thompsons Staff with Elmer Elephant

Carbon Reduction Support Takes Thompsons Beyond Solar

May 28, 2025

Graph Tree: Create an abstract tree made up of lines and graphs that symbolize growth and success. Use different shades of green for the trees and bright yellow and orange elements for the decorations.

The Science of Scaling: How to Grow with Proven Strategies

May 6, 2025

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Crafting Exit Strategies to Maximise a Business’ Valuation

April 28, 2025

New Business Centre Named After Influential 1930’s Architect

April 22, 2025

Midnight Oil: The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Scaling Strategies with Brad Waldron

20 Blackpool Businesses Supported in Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

April 17, 2025

120 Blackpool Businesses Supported in Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

120 Blackpool Businesses Supported in Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

April 15, 2025

Alice Potter receiving an award for her business AJP Social Studio

Accelerating Growth: How Alice Potter Built an Award-Winning Business in Just 12 Months

April 15, 2025

Blackpool Unlimited, Blackpool Growth and Blackpool Net Zero Logos

Blackpool Council Confirms Continuation of Fully Funded Business Support to March 2026

April 12, 2025

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Local Businesses Celebrated For Leading The Way In Sustainability

April 4, 2025

Caron and Lawrie Hanlon inside the Penrhyn Hotel

Lighting the Way: How Penrhyn Hotel Have Cut Costs with Sustainability Support

April 3, 2025

Aerial view of the enterprise zone

Development land to be released at Enterprise Zone

March 14, 2025

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Blackpool Restaurant Week 27th March – 3rd April 2025

March 10, 2025

Full team of MC Repairs stood outside shop

MC Repairs Cuts Carbon Emissions By 60% with Support from Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy

February 21, 2025

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Beurre, Bake Off and Building a Business

February 19, 2025

Russell Caroline James-stood Outside Office

Horizons Homecare: Pioneering Growth with Quality and Compassion

February 11, 2025

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Driving Sustainability: How the Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy Can Transform Your Carbon Footprint

January 27, 2025

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Framing the Future: How Blackpool Growth Business Academy Helped Launch Cooper Creative

January 22, 2025

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Tyson Builds on Its Carbon Reduction Record With Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy

January 9, 2025

Blackpool Council Launches New Support Service for Residents and Employers

January 9, 2025

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Cutting Carbon: How Blackpool Businesses Can Lead the Way

January 6, 2025

Enterprise centre mailboxes for business

Why Self-Employed Professionals Need the BU Postal Address Package

November 27, 2024

Blackpool Enterprise Centre tenant Paul Friday stood at the entrance of the building

Blackpool Enterprise Centre Tenant Innovates with Energy Solution

November 25, 2024

Complete Online founder and CEO Tom Smith

Helping Complete Online Compete in New Markets

November 20, 2024

Three people from the Blackpool Arts organisation recognised as one of UKs 100 most exciting small businesses

Blackpool Arts organisation recognised as one of UKs 100 most exciting small businesses

November 1, 2024

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Creating A More Energy Efficient Hotel 242

October 10, 2024

Man stood next to Blackpool Rock

More Lolly: Blackpool Growth Business Academy Helps Stanton & Novelty Confectioners Grow

September 13, 2024

Meet Caitlin sustainability consultant

Meet Caitlin Sanderson: Sustainability Consultant at Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy

September 3, 2024

Check Your Energy Bills Before Winter: Are You Paying More Than the 7p/kWh National Average for Gas?

Check Your Energy Bills Before Winter: Are You Paying More Than the 7p/kWh National Average for Gas?

September 3, 2024

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Sustainability & Blackpool Businesses – Your Questions Answered

September 2, 2024

Former Business Growth Manager David Slater Passes Away After Long Illness

Former Business Growth Manager David Slater Passes Away After Long Illness

August 12, 2024

Force Technology

Force Technology Targets 20% Energy Bill Reduction

August 5, 2024

Top Gun

Top Gun Tools Reduce Carbon Footprint With Sustainable Support

July 31, 2024

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Bookings Up, Energy Use Down For The Craig-Y-Don

July 9, 2024

Tim Mawby, Senior Sustainability Consultant

Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy Strengthens Sustainability Team

July 8, 2024

Blackpool Growth Academy event with presentation

Inspiring Leadership for Growth, Change, Resilience, Leadership & Wellbeing: 8 Takeaways

July 3, 2024

Meta Ad Advert

Should Your Blackpool Businesses Be Using Meta Ads?

June 27, 2024

Meet Business Transformation Specialist John Woodruffe

June 24, 2024

Catching Up with Mick Cox: The Growth Coach Transforming Blackpool Businesses

June 17, 2024

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Why Resilience Matters to You & Your Business

May 28, 2024

Luca Notariannni stood outside

Notarianni Scoops Up Energy Savings

May 16, 2024

Net Zero audit at Links Signs & Graphics

Making Energy Efficiency Viable for Links Signs & Graphics

April 24, 2024

Paul McGee Bio 2024

Paul McGee, The SUMO Guy, Inspiring Blackpool Businesses with Bespoke Event

April 22, 2024

Angela with Ged recording

Talking Business with Blackpool Council’s Head of Business Growth, Angela Kershaw

April 10, 2024

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Blackpool Businesses Invited to Attend Net Zero Taster Events to Save Money and Energy

April 10, 2024

Outside Top Gun factory

Top Gun Group – Fully funded support leading to increase in sales

March 14, 2024

Ged recording with Nikki

The Secrets of Successful Scaling: Talking Business with Blackpool Growth Business Academy’s Nikki Hesford

March 8, 2024

BBGA Case Study – Blackpool Pharmacy

February 26, 2024

Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy Consultant: A Week in Blackpool

February 16, 2024

Carbon offset price report CO2 emission. Future growth Net zero

Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy: Why this fully funded support is right for your business

February 16, 2024

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Decarbonising Your Blackpool Business: A Path to Net Zero

February 14, 2024

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Renovation work starts on Stanley Buildings to create business hub

February 5, 2024

Digital hand Turing down heating dial

4 low carbon heating alternatives for your Blackpool business

February 2, 2024

Invitation to Blackpool businesses to join Streetlife’s Big SleepOut

January 29, 2024

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5 reasons your Blackpool business may not be growing

January 26, 2024

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Invitation to give your views on proposed plans for Central Library and Grundy Art Gallery

January 25, 2024

RAISING ENERGY PRICES concept image

Reducing Energy Costs in Your Hospitality Business this Winter

January 5, 2024

Diverse business team performing a brainstorming session

Do you Have a Growth Mindset?

January 5, 2024

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Why Leadership is Key to Your Business Growth

December 19, 2023

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Blackpool Academies Experience Surge in Engagement as Businesses Embrace Support

December 19, 2023

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Business Growth Strategies – Our Academy Advisors Share 6 of the Best

December 4, 2023

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Heritage building to be transformed into business growth hub

December 4, 2023

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6 ways to save energy this Christmas

November 27, 2023

Angela Kershaw, Head of Business Growth at Blackpool Council

Angela Kershaw Appointed as Head of Business Growth at Blackpool Council

November 10, 2023

Maisie Axon

Adler & Allan Appointed as Sustainability Specialists to Deliver Blackpool’s Net Zero Business Academy

October 31, 2023

BLACKPOOL ACADEMY LOGOs

Two Blackpool business academies launched to promote sustainable growth

October 30, 2023

Blackpool Unlimited Collaborates with Local Companies to Deliver Funded Support for Business Growth

October 18, 2023

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Five marketing tips to prepare your business for Christmas

September 14, 2023

What’s the key to success in business?

September 7, 2023

Local businesses and professionals needed to support young people in Blackpool