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Rural UK broadband ISP Quickline, which is building a new full fibre (FTTP) and fixed wireless (FWA) network across parts of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, have today announced that they’ve teamed-up with Enterprise Cube CIC to launch a new business support programme for start-up and early-stage companies across North Yorkshire.
The programme – called ‘Better Business‘ and forming part of the provider’s social value commitment under their Project Gigabit broadband roll-out contracts – will offer free “expert-led” workshops, practical training, tools and peer-to-peer learning for entrepreneurs who want to move from ‘starting up’ to building sustainable, resilient businesses.
The goal is to help local founders turn Quickline’s new full fibre network into growth by building the skills, confidence and networks needed to grow.
The Better Business programme offers:
• Expert-led workshops covering core business essentials (including strategy, marketing, finance and operations)
• Practical tools and templates founders can use immediately
• Peer-to-peer learning with other local business owners
• Guidance to help entrepreneurs build confidence and create a plan for sustainable growth.
The programme is already said to be supporting a wide range of businesses across the region – from creative retail and community studios to specialist e-commerce.
Amelia Williamson, Social Value Lead for Quickline in North Yorkshire, said:
“At Quickline, our mission is about more than delivering fast, reliable broadband. Through Project Gigabit, we’re committed to creating meaningful social value in the communities we serve.
Better Business is helping local entrepreneurs access the skills, support and networks they need to grow, so the benefits of connectivity are felt in everyday lives and local economies.”
Richard Lanning, Co-Founder of Enterprise Cube CIC, added:
“Rural founders often have great ideas but fewer opportunities to access tailored advice and a strong peer network. Better Business brings people together with practical, hands-on support, helping entrepreneurs build momentum and stay rooted in their communities as they grow.”
At the end of 2025 Quickline’s full fibre broadband network covered 200,000 premises (excluding fixed wireless coverage, which also covers c.200,000 premises – not all gigabit-capable) – mostly across rural parts of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The operator currently aims to extend gigabit-capable broadband to a further 360,000 UK premises.