Lancashire firms planning for job creation

Almost nine out of 10 Lancashire businesses (86 per cent) are planning to create new jobs in 2015 compared to 68 per cent which had the same intention last year, according to a survey conducted by Boost Business Lancashire.

More than half (55 per cent) of businesses surveyed said they were forecasting a turnover increase of greater than 20 per cent in 2015. That compares with 24 per cent of businesses who were forecasting the same level of growth in the 2014 survey.

Andy Walker, head of business growth innovation at Lancashire County Council, said: “As the economy continues to bounce back, it’s great to hear that more Lancashire businesses are achieving growth and have strong intentions to recruit new staff.

“The funding for Boost Business Lancashire is due to run out in the summer, so I would urge any growing business thinking about applying for support from Boost to do it as soon as possible.”