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Three ways to use customer feedback to improve your business Ways to use customer feedback
20th November 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Three ways to use customer feedback to improve your business
Anne Williamson, founder of Customer Love, outlines three valuable ways in which you can use the collected customer feedback to grow your business.
Boost Q&A: Rachael Foster-Jacob, Short But Sweet Rachael Foster Jacob
13th November 2024
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Boost Q&A: Rachael Foster-Jacob, Short But Sweet
Winner in the 2024 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) Hospitality Industry Award, cake baker Rachael Foster-Jacob shares her business inspirations, discusses the Boost support she received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Lancashire businesses urged to take advantage of expert funded support to help secure finance Mark Gibbons, lead adviser
11th November 2024
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Finance
Lancashire businesses urged to take advantage of expert funded support to help secure finance
Business owners and entrepreneurs in Lancashire are being urged to make the most of a fully-funded service which gives them access to a team of finance experts to help them become investment-ready, source and secure growth finance.
How to overcome the challenges small businesses face borrowing from banks challenges small businesses face borrowing from banks web
7th November 2024
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Finance
How to overcome the challenges small businesses face borrowing from banks
Access to Finance business adviser Iain Duncan a corporate and commercial finance specialist, shares insights on the challenges faced by SMEs and how the Access to Finance can help SMEs to secure funding.
Meet the Boost team: Jon Dingoor Jon Dingoor Boost business adviser
6th November 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Meet the Boost team: Jon Dingoor
Jon Dingoor, a specialist in commercial business and general management, talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Five key pointers for marketing your retail product Marketing your retail product
31st October 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Five key pointers for marketing your retail product
Business consultant Suzi Wynne, a specialist in retail business, outlines her five key pointers to help get your product seen.
Boost Q&A: Sher Shah, Accrington Surgical Instrument Suppliers Ltd Sher Shah
29th October 2024
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Boost Q&A
Boost Q&A: Sher Shah, Accrington Surgical Instrument Suppliers Ltd
Director Sher Shah has been involved in the day-to-day running of the Accrington Surgical Instrument Suppliers Ltd, a family-owned business, since graduating and completing his university studies. Here, he shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support he received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
UK external finance increases, as businesses remain cautiously optimistic on the economy UK external finance increases, as businesses remain cautiously optimistic on the economy
25th October 2024
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Finance
UK external finance increases, as businesses remain cautiously optimistic on the economy
The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker has found usage of external finance has increased overall across the UK, with 11 out of the 12 nations and regions recording an uptick in use of small business finance.
Choosing the right structure for your business Choosing the right structure for your business
24th October 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Choosing the right structure for your business
Boost business adviser, Lateef Badat, who is part of the Boost Flying Start team, explores some of the most common structures, along with their advantages and challenges, to help you make an informed decision.
Lean methodology: A roadmap to efficiency and growth Lean methodology roadmap to efficiency and growth
22nd October 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Lean methodology: A roadmap to efficiency and growth
Boost's Scale to Thrive team explains the principles of lean methodology and how implementing lean principles can benefit your business.
Meet the team: Rod Horrocks Boost Business Adviser Rod Horrocks
16th October 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Meet the team: Rod Horrocks
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Rod Horrocks is a seasoned business consultant that has worked with many businesses across a wide variety of sectors including industrial manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
How business leaders can foster positive mindset How leaders can foster positive mindset
10th October 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
How business leaders can foster positive mindset
Business leaders play a pivotal role in shaping positive workplace culture through their actions, communication, and overall approach to management. Boost business adviser Debbie Chinn, part of the Boost Business Advice Service team, provides her tips and hints for business leaders.
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