Businesses in the Lancaster district are gearing up for the first ever Small Business Saturday UK, a nationwide event taking place on Saturday 7th December to champion local independent businesses. […]
Pao Pao Lancaster closes its doors, lease up for sale
The Pao Pao coffee shop on King Street, part of the complex that includes Tesco Metro and the Travelodge hotel in Lancaster, has closed and the company’s web site is […]
Skerton store is first test bed for new DVD rental kiosk
A Skerton shop is one of the first locations in Britain to test a new DVD rental service called MovieQoob. Ryelands Spar on Owen Road now features a brand new […]
NuBlue backs Lancaster BARTER Research Project, seeks local support
(with thanks to by Sita Bridglal): NuBlue, a local business based in InfoLab21, has lent its support to the BARTER research project, as part of Lancaster University’s School of Computing and […]
Local companies warn on perils of social media for business
Two Lancashire businesses, Jane’s Social Media and Quay Creative, have combined their skills and expertise to produce a training video that addresses a serious problem facing every business and organisation […]
Ethel Austin Morecambe closes as chain collapses
Ethel Austins Morecambe closed on Friday, with staff given just half an hour to clear their personal belongings before the shop was closed for good – the final nail in […]
Search for begins for new North West exporters
A search is being launched to find 1,000 new exporters in the North West during 2013, to help give a boost to the region’s economy. UK Trade & Investment – […]
Export Week offers local business chance to investigate new markets
Businesses in Lancashire are being encouraged to take part in a week of events aimed at boosting exports from the region. UK Trade & Investment – the government body set […]
Exports from North West businesses reach all time high
The value of exports from North West businesses has reached its highest ever level, according to the latest statistics. Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs show exports from the […]
Council makes statement on Lancaster Market
Lancaster City Council has just issued a full statement on the future for the Lancaster Market building and its remaining traders, which is as follows: Council agrees on a way […]