Wyred Up is a free business support network for all businesses and organisations, of all industries and sectors, or for contributors to Wyre’s economy.
Wyre Council and local business community leaders created the networking group in 2008. The aim of the network is to help businesses connect and to encourage stronger trade across the borough.
The network plays a crucial role in connecting individuals, fostering relationships, and creating mutually beneficial opportunities. Our members can share information, ideas and resources. We promote collaboration and growth for both people and businesses in Wyre.
Wyred Up has allowed members to discover new partnerships, attract clients, and even find job opportunities.
Wyred Up member benefits
Wyred Up members are offered discounts from partners and other member’s businesses, ranging from advertising, professional services, marketing and other services.
The network hosts free events and meetings with local service providers and external specialist consultants. The Economic Development team at Wyre also provide updates on funding opportunities, business support services, planning updates, research and development assistance, sector updates, and legislation which affects businesses.
Our partners
Thank you to our partners for helping to make Wyred Up a great service for businesses in Wyre:
- The Small Business Academy, offers a range of funded support programmes and a team of business advisors you can chat to. The team provide the tools, knowledge and skills you need to make your business a success. Visit the Small Business Academy
- The Boost Lancashire Business Support desk is available to all business across Lancashire, the team provide guidance on what private sector business support is available, and access to events and other relevant networks and membership groups. To find out more visit Boost Lancashire
- The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) helps small businesses in achieving their ambitions. To find out more visit Federation of Small Businesses
- Lancashire Careers Hub provides the resources to support high-quality career programmes. To find out more visit Lancashire Careers Hub
Events
June 2025
Start Creating With Canva - Monday 23rd June
SEO workshop - Fri 27th June 10-12 on Zoom
Increasing Sales from Existing Customers - Mon 30th June 10-1 Peel House
July 2025
Leadership and Management with John Woodruffe (Part 2) Wed 2nd July
NETWORKING - Burger and a Pint after work Fri 4th July 4-6pm
Effective Hiring with RR Legal - Wed 8th July
The Marketing Function - Who, what, how? Wed 9th July 10-1
Digital Marketing (Beginner) - Mon 14th July at Wyre Civic Centre
Startup Workshop - 16th July 10-1pm at Wyre Civic Centre
Startup Finance - 22nd July 10-12 at Wyre Civic Centre
Email Marketing With Mailchimp - Tue 22nd July (Zoom)
Master Networking with Karen Tems - Thur 24th July
Meta Ads for Lead Generation - Wed 30th July 10am til 1pm
To find out more about these workshops which are being run by The Small Business Adademy, for all Wyred Up Members, please sign up to Wyred Up, then register on The Small Business Academy website.
Join Wyred Up
If you are interested in joining Wyred up, email regeneration@wyre.gov.uk, or call 01253 887261.
Further information on business support
The Economic Development team have a wealth of business experience between them and would be delighted to discuss your business needs, your ideas for a business, or the other ways you would like to invest in the borough.
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