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Tracking the right things to focus on as a business owner Tracking right things focus business owner
24th March 2025
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Tracking the right things to focus on as a business owner
Business owners must have the right blend of leading and lagging indicators. Rod Horrocks, Boost business adviser for the Growth Catalyst programme, outlines the right things to track and focus on as a business leader.
Boost client Q&A: Jordan Richards, Renewed Horizons CIC Jordan Richards, Renewed Horizons
20th March 2025
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Boost client Q&A: Jordan Richards, Renewed Horizons CIC
In 2024 Jordan joined Boost's Flying Start service, here he shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Distribution channel diversification: How to access new markets Distribution Channel Diversification web
18th March 2025
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Distribution channel diversification: How to access new markets
Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg provides a guide to help you strategically diversify your distribution channels and unlock growth potential.
Building resilience: The importance of a support network for business growth people taking part business event
18th March 2025
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Building resilience: The importance of a support network for business growth
Boost business adviser Amir Shafiq, who is part of the Boost Growth Catalyst team, outlines how a well-connected network can assist you in navigating the many challenges of running a business.
Lancashire County Council launches pioneering angel investor network to support early-stage business growth Lancs angels launch cropped
11th March 2025
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Lancashire County Council launches pioneering angel investor network to support early-stage business growth
fhunded angels is set to be UK’s first local authority-led large scale angel investment programme.
Building resilience: Business relevance checklist for business leaders 05 GrowthCatalyst
11th March 2025
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Building resilience: Business relevance checklist for business leaders
Joe Twigg, a Boost business adviser on the Scale to Thrive service, offers his top ten considerations to ensure your business remains relevant as you scale.
The art of account management: Balancing relationships and results art of account management
11th March 2025
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The art of account management: Balancing relationships and results
Far from being a transactional role, account management is about cultivating trust, delivering value, and fostering long-term partnerships. Here the Boost Flying Start team outline the key features behind being a successful account manager.
Boost client Q&A: John Winstanley, Devel Edits John Winstanley, Devel Edits, new
10th March 2025
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Boost client Q&A: John Winstanley, Devel Edits
John has a decade of writing and developmental editing experience and here he shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Building resilience: The vital role of scaling systems and processes The vital role of scaling systems and processes WEB
7th March 2025
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Building resilience: The vital role of scaling systems and processes
Boost business adviser Jaan Scott dives into why scaling is crucial and explores key strategies, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid in this journey towards building resilience.
Sustainable Operations: Cost-effective strategies for a greener business Sustainable Operations web
4th March 2025
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Sustainable Operations: Cost-effective strategies for a greener business
Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg provides a quick guide to cost-effective strategies that promote sustainability while positively impacting the bottom line.
Building resilience: The key to unlocking growth Building resilience The key to unlocking growth
3rd March 2025
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Building Resilience
Building resilience: The key to unlocking growth
John Woodruffe, from Turnkey, shares his top ten planning tips – from strategic flexibility and cost management to employee engagement and continuous improvement. These actionable insights will help businesses strengthen their foundations, adapt to economic shifts, and position themselves for sustainable growth.
Scaling startups: Strategies for long-term success Scaling start ups
25th February 2025
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Scaling startups: Strategies for long-term success
Scaling a startup is one of the most critical phases in its journey. Boost's Flying Start team outlines below five keys areas to address when it comes to scaling your startup business.
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