BUSINESSES are invited to a free seminar to help find their way through the European funding maze.

The event, being held at Alston Hall, Longridge, on March 9, is aimed at helping small and medium sized companies apply for grants from the European Commission.

Further details are available from Julie Caveney on 01772 784661.

A new software package has been launched by a high tech firm.

Ryder Systems of Blackburn has developed its Geneva system to help managers analyse their company telephone bills.

The software is aimed at identifying areas of waste and potential fraud.

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