Lancashire · North West
Blackpool
Blackpool is a local area within Lancashire, North West. Businesses in Blackpool can access dedicated local support under LAP159 as well as the broader North West Regional Support Programme (RSP005). Find advice, finance, workspace, and training services available to Blackpool businesses — and secure your permanent spot on the UK pixel map.
Business Support Services in Blackpool
Blackpool businesses have access to a range of local and regional support services designed to help startups, growing SMEs, and established companies thrive. Whether you're looking for free business advice, access to finance, affordable workspace, or specialist training — the Blackpool area is served by dedicated support providers covering all stages of business growth.
As part of Lancashire in the North West region, Blackpool benefits from both local area support (LBS160) and the broader Regional Support Programme (RSP005). This two-tier structure means businesses can access hyper-local support specific to Blackpool as well as wider regional programmes and funding streams across North West.
Finding a Business Advisor in Blackpool
If you're starting or growing a business in Blackpool, getting the right advice early can make a significant difference. Local business advisors in Blackpool can help you with everything from writing a business plan and accessing startup funding, to scaling your operations and exploring new markets.
Many of the business support providers listed below offer free or subsidised one-to-one advisory sessions for Blackpool businesses. These include publicly funded programmes through the North West Regional Support Programme (RSP005) and local enterprise initiatives specific to the Lancashire area.
What Blackpool businesses can get help with
Blackpool Business Support Directory
We're compiling the business support directory for Blackpool. Check back soon or explore nearby areas in Lancashire.
Growing Your Blackpool Business
Blackpool is part of the wider Lancashire economy in North West. Businesses in Blackpool benefit from proximity to regional markets, established transport links, and a skilled local workforce — all factors that make Blackpool an attractive place to operate and grow.
Whether you're a sole trader, startup, or SME looking to expand, the support programmes available in Blackpool can help you access the funding, mentoring, and resources you need to scale your operations.
Advice & Mentoring
Free and subsidised business advice from experienced advisors in the Lancashire area.
Finance & Grants
Access loans, equity investment, and grant funding specifically for Blackpool businesses.
Workspace
Affordable offices, incubators, and coworking space for Blackpool startups and growing firms.
Support Programme Codes — Blackpool
Advertise Your Blackpool Business on the UK Map
Alongside the free and subsidised support available to Blackpool businesses, there's one more way to put your business on the map — literally. The Billion Pound Page is a permanent interactive UK pixel map where businesses can buy a plot of pixels in their local area.
Other Areas in Lancashire
Business support information sourced from Billion Pound Page (2026). Provider details are for informational purposes only. Always verify directly with the provider before engaging their services. Billion Pound Page is not affiliated with any listed organisation.