FIRMS are being offered the chance to boost sales through a marketing initiative.

The New Horizons programme has been launched with support from the European Regional Development Fund through the East Lancashire Partnership.

The project offers subsidised sales and marketing advice to up to 15 businesses.

The package will give firms £12,000 worth of assistance for £277.77 a month over 18 months. It also includes a £2,000 allocation for each business to put a marketing plan into action.

The package is aimed at firms with between ten and 50 employees. Further details are available from the Rawtenstall-based Kingfisher Partnership on 01706 606000.

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