Digital service provider to accelerate growth and job creation following Rosebud loan

By Rosebud

25 May 2022

jonathan-nelson-and-digital-britain-staff.jpg

A Lancashire headquartered provider of technology services to SME businesses is planning a major expansion, including the creation of 25 new jobs, after receiving a £300,000 loan from Rosebud.

Digital Britain, formerly Customer Care Group, was formed in 1998 and has traditionally supported its customers with IT and computing hardware and support, including phone systems, computers and CCTV systems.

The Haslingden company has innovated its operations over recent years, and now offers a wide range of sales and marketing systems and expertise including CRM systems, software design and integration and digital marketing support, such as social media marketing, SEO, and PPC.

The loan, which is one of Rosebud’s largest to date, will fund the recruitment of a specialist sales and marketing team, allowing the business to grow a business partner network, as well as supporting the growth of Digital Britain’s team of specialist technical and digital marketing experts.

The company, which has already doubled in size over the past four years, hopes to accelerate its growth over the coming years, which includes doubling its headcount.

Mark Bedward, chief executive, Digital Britain, said: “Over recent years, we have developed from being a group of telecoms and tech gurus and business advisers, helping SMEs with different aspects of technology, to a complete digital and tech service provider to owner managed, SME businesses.

“We have built traction and we have a great foundation but not everybody knows about us. We want to be the go-to place for any owner managed SME business in the UK for anything tech and digital and the loan from Rosebud will help us to do that.”

The company is now exploring a range of financial options to support its growth ambitions, including launching a Digital Britain franchise network and is considering equity finance to fund further growth.

Rosebud is owned by Lancashire County Developments Ltd (LCDL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire County Council. It aims to support the growth of Lancashire businesses and the local economy, offering loans between £10,000 and £300,000 as well as high-quality business support.

County councillor Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for economic development and growth, Lancashire County Council, said: “Digital Britain is a real success story of a growing Lancashire business. Lancashire County Council is proud to be able to provide funding to help the company through its next stage of growth and achieve its ambitions.

“This support from Rosebud will support new Lancashire jobs and also help Digital Britain to expand within the UK.”

Jonathan Nelson, senior loan manager, Rosebud, said: “From the first conversation I had with Mark and Carl, the ambition that they and the company had was clear and there was a real strategy to achieve this.

“Digital Britain is an innovative business, and its development has prompted the growth the business has experienced to date. I am excited that Rosebud will be part of the next stage of Digital Britain’s business growth and look forward to following the company’s journey.”

Rosebud is delivered by GC Business Finance. Businesses in Lancashire’s 12 local authority areas are eligible for the funding: Burnley; Chorley; Fylde; Hyndburn; Lancaster; Pendle; Preston; Ribble Valley; Rossendale; South Ribble; West Lancashire; Wyre.

Latest news

1

Champion Accountants strengthens team with Preston appointment Liam Thompson

Champion Accountants strengthens team with Preston appointment

06 Dec 2024

2

Plans approved to re-develop iconic Grade II listed Harris Institute Harris Building

Plans approved to re-develop iconic Grade II listed Harris Institute

06 Dec 2024

3

VARS Technology prevents £630,000 in fuel theft annually for leading forecourt group Valli Forecourts

VARS Technology prevents £630,000 in fuel theft annually for leading forecourt group

05 Dec 2024

4

Park Hall Hotel and Spa joins Radisson Individuals and unveils new facilities Park Hall Hotel and Spa

Park Hall Hotel and Spa joins Radisson Individuals and unveils new facilities

05 Dec 2024

5

EDF extends life of Heysham nuclear plants EDF Heysham

EDF extends life of Heysham nuclear plants

05 Dec 2024

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
The Lancashire Festival of Business
FOB 315
Exhibitions
30 Jan 2025

The Lancashire Festival of Business

Impact Conferencing, Burnley, BB12 6QP

09:00 - 16:00

Skills Bootcamp in Procurement - Cohort 2
Blue-Modern-Land-Travel-Youtube-Thumbnail-2-1024x576.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
15 Oct 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Skills Bootcamp in Procurement - Cohort 2

Community & Business Partners CIC, Blackburn, BB2 3UA

09:30 - 13:00

RKMS Quarterly Networking Event - Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde - Festive Fun
image00005.jpeg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
12 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

RKMS Quarterly Networking Event - Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde - Festive Fun

RKMS Group , Blackpool, FY42DP

09:30 - 11:30

CQI and IRCA Lead Auditor Training Course ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (QMS)
IRCA-Certified-Course.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Webinar
16 Dec 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

CQI and IRCA Lead Auditor Training Course ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Via MS Teams Link - RKMS Group , Blackpool, FY4 2DP

09:00 - 17:00

Skills Bootcamp in Procurement - Cohort 3
Blue-Modern-Land-Travel-Youtube-Thumbnail-2-1024x576.png.png
LBV Hub Awards
14 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2025

Skills Bootcamp in Procurement - Cohort 3

Community & Business Partners CIC, Blackburn, BB2 3UA

09:30 - 13:00

Preston Tech Connection - January Meet-Up
Nov Preston Tech Connection event banner-4.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
15 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2025

Preston Tech Connection - January Meet-Up

Society1 Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Red Rose Awards 2025
Red Rose Awards 2025
Awards
13 Mar 2025

Red Rose Awards 2025

Winter Gardens Blackpool

18:00 - 11:59

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV118 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin