Funding Matters - Gardening business gets started and keeps growing.

Aaron Dickinson has turned his passion into a blossoming career, thanks to help from Blackpool Council.

He said: “I discussed with my partner, friends and family all the options and ideas we could think of and gardening stood out. “Get Started helped me get everything ready, planning how it would work and making sure I understood about self-employment. “The council also supported me to access funding from the Start-Up Loan which allowed me to invest in professional equipment.”

Coun Mark Smith, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for business and economic development, added: “For some people, starting a business can be grown out of frustration and a desire to become your own boss. That’s not an easy route to take and Aaron deserves credit for his hard work. We’ll be there to help him, and all of our other businesses so that they have the best chance of succeeding.”