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Boost client Q&A: Luke Arrowsmith, Selected Cyber Limited Selected Cyber Limited
21st February 2025
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Boost client Q&A: Luke Arrowsmith, Selected Cyber Limited
Luke Arrowsmith's expertise lies in delivering tailored security solutions to tackle complex digital threats for small to medium size businesses. He shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Five signs your business has outgrown its workspace office outgrown space
18th February 2025
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Five signs your business has outgrown its workspace
Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg offers six key indicators that it might be time to consider relocating to a new office.
Meet the Boost team: Matt Walsh Matt Walsh Boost adviser
13th February 2025
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Meet the Boost team: Matt Walsh
Matt Walsh is an entrepreneur with experience across multiple sectors and in navigating the possible pit falls associated with high growth. Here Matt talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Embracing purpose: The unique fulfilment of working for a social enterprise fulfilment working social enterprise
11th February 2025
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Embracing purpose: The unique fulfilment of working for a social enterprise
The team at Selnet, a social enterprise that delivers Boost's Flying Start service, explain the role of a social enterprise and share their experience of working within one.
Boost Q&A: John and Elaine Grimshaw, Paws in the Paddock Aughton Paws in the paddock
6th February 2025
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Boost Q&A: John and Elaine Grimshaw, Paws in the Paddock Aughton
Elaine and John received support from Boost at the start of their new business journey. Here they share their business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Why do small teams need HR? why small teams need hr
4th February 2025
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Why do small teams need HR?
Whether it’s compliance issues, recruitment headaches, or managing employee growth, HR plays a crucial role in keeping operations smooth, compliant, and growth focused. Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg outlines some essential factors to consider.
Ten steps to create a stakeholder management strategy freepik__expand__71317 steps stakeholders
28th January 2025
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Ten steps to create a stakeholder management strategy
A strong stakeholder management strategy helps you anticipate potential challenges, foster positive relationships, and ensure smooth project execution. But where do you start? Boost business adviser Amir Shafiq, who is part of the Boost Growth Catalyst team, offers ten practical steps to create an effective stakeholder management strategy.
The additional responsibilities of an early-stage founder after raising equity investment responsibilitiesraising equity web
21st January 2025
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The additional responsibilities of an early-stage founder after raising equity investment
While securing equity investment is a cause for celebration, it also marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with greater accountability, strategic oversight, and relationship management. Warren Lunt, Boost Access to Finance adviser and equity specialist, provides the key responsibilities that founders take on after raising equity investment:
Boost Q&A: John Keen, RKMS Group John Keen RKMS
16th January 2025
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Boost Q&A: John Keen, RKMS Group
John Keen purchased RKMS in 2009 following seven years working as a freelance consultant and in 2024, RKMS celebrated 30 years in business. Here John shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support he received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Top tips on optimising operations in a growing business optimising operations growing business
14th January 2025
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Top tips on optimising operations in a growing business
Whether you’re scaling your team, expanding product lines, or entering new markets, fine-tuning your operations can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Boost business adviser Amir Shafiq, who is part of the Boost Growth Catalyst team lists seven actionable tips to help you optimise your operations effectively.
The power of vision, mission, and core values for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Power of vision mission and core values web
8th January 2025
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The power of vision, mission, and core values for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
Joanne Boyd, founder of CJX Business Services, explores below why a clear vision, mission, and core values are crucial for SMEs, and how they can strengthen your brand. She also offers tips on creating and implementing them effectively.
Eco Providers reflects on growth and sets sights on future following BIBAs win Tom Myers, Eco Providers, BIBAs
20th December 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Eco Providers reflects on growth and sets sights on future following BIBAs win
A fast-growing Lancashire heating and insulation retrofitting company which was crowned this year’s Scaleup Business of the Year at the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs), is planning to expand its range of services as it continues to scale over the coming years, according to its managing director.
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