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The North West business information and advice portal

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Customise your homepage to get things how you like them:
- choose your widgets - pick the ones you'd like to include
- customise your widgets - edit their settings and get them showing the information you want
- 'drag and drop' - organise your widget layout so it's how you want it.

Submit events - include them in our events directory.

Register as a supplier - submit your business support products to include in the business support directory.

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Free website

Getting British Business Online (GBBO) is an initiative designed to help small businesses create their first website free of charge and help them understand the opportunities offered by the internet. Find out more about GBBO and how to get started.

Six steps to starting your own business

In the spotlight

Your social media business guide – tips to help you use social media to benefit your business

Are you a good leader? - find out why good leadership is important; how to identify your style and where to go to find support.

Investment Ready Workshops

Do you need to raise finance for your business? Our Investment Ready Workshops will increase your understanding of different finance options, get you ready to approach lenders and increase your chances of securing a finance offer.

LEAD

If you want to take your business to the next level the LEAD programme can help you move forward. This innovative leadership programme has a proven track record in delivering business growth and has already helped over 500 small business owners in the North West.

Register now for CRC scheme
Large businesses eligible for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) are running out of time to register and could face fines for failing to do so. See details of how to register from the Environment Agency.