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June Newsletter: Issue 104

Included in this edition... How design can drive business growth, golden rules for when you are leasing your first office and news on tax relief that will benefit the creative industries.

Regenerate Events

Design as a Strategic Tool for Business

Design is not just your logo – design has a huge impact as Mini, Range Rover and Apple have demonstrated.  
Design is integral to innovation and innovation drives growth. Understanding how design can help identify and support different business challenges can be the route to unlocking the growth potential of businesses. This free event will showcase several case studies to illustrate five key business areas where design can have significant impact.

Date: Thursday 26th July, 8:30-10:30am
Venue: The Galaxy Room, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington BB5 0RE...Read More and Book Online

Other Events

Apprenticeship's for the Food & Drink Industry

The National Apprenticeship Service, in conjunction with the Federation for Food and Drink and the Skills Academy for Food and Drink, is holding a sector event. It provides a great opportunity for businesses in the food and drink manufacturing/processing sector to either find out more about Apprenticeships or how to increase their current Apprenticeship programme.

Date: Thursday 5th July, 12:30-15:45
Venue: The Preston Marriott, Garstand Road, Broughton, Preston PR3 5JB ...Read More

News

Tax Relief for the Creative Industry

The Treasury has released a consultation document promising tax relief for companies producing high-end TV series, animations and video games in the UK.

The tax breaks will come into force from April 2013, subject to State aid approval from the European Commission and are aimed at promoting the production of cultural products and encouraging investment in the UK...Read More

What's new in Finance & Services

Growth 4 Jobs

Growth4jobs is a free business support programme for North West SMEs offered by Enterprise4all, Hyndburn Enterprise Trust and Kashmir Youth Project - it is a must for any business wanting to develop, grow and create jobs...Read More

What's new in the Library

Golden rules for leasing your first office

Whether you're thinking of making the move from a home office to leased office space or you are establishing your business in a commercial environment, renting office space is a big decision – and one that requires careful thought and forward planning. This useful article from Start Up Donut shows you how...Read More

Case Studies

B. Rourkes & Co Ltd

Established in 1961, B.Rourke & Co Ltd of Burnley specialise in producing top quality ironwork, for trade and contract clients. In line with current economic conditions, the client has seen a significant part of their work in decline. The company contacted Regenerate’s Lancashire Innovation Network to help them expand online...Read More

Pennine Youth Enterprise Scheme

Sam Calvert, who ran in the Blackburn leg of the Olympic Torch relay due to his charity work, is one of the first recipients of the Pennine Lancashire Youth Enterprise Fund, which awards bursaries to young people between 18 and 25 that demonstrate a flair for enterprise. The Youth Enterprise Fund is managed by Regenerate Pennine Lancashire with delivery support from the Community Foundation for Lancashire...Read More

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