If you are an early-stage business, or an aspiring individual with a great business idea, Boost’s Flying Start service can help you to grow. Aimed at leaders who have a bright and growing vision for their new business, the service focusses on building business and financial acumen and the core skills needed to establish a new business and drive sustainable growth.
Boost Flying Start business adviser Tony Carr, a professionally accredited social enterprise business adviser and mentor, talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
While my former career in retail was very successful, it was not highly satisfying. Following my degree in counselling and psychotherapy, I have been able to communicate my past experience in the world of high-level entrepreneurship in order to help others achieve their goals.
The trend of social entrepreneurship and understanding social impact is my great motivating force.
I am a proud Lancastrian, and this county has much to offer in variety and locations to run a business.
I am a great believer in planning ahead, but only when I have had a strong coffee to start off the day.
I have been an entrepreneur for many years. There is never a shortage of new ideas and approaches, no matter what the economy is doing. The challenges presented by climate change and the slow-down of the economy will present new opportunities for Lancashire businesses.
About the author
Tony is the former managing director of a Lancashire-based retail clothing company and has had several chairman and board member roles supporting the retail sector. He was also the co-founder and non-executive director of Blackpool’s first independent radio station. He is a professionally accredited Chartered Management Institute social enterprise business adviser.
As a Boost Flying Start business adviser, Tony’s goal is to help create a vibrant social enterprise economy in Lancashire by helping pre-starts and startups grow and develop their businesses working in this sector.
If you’re looking to grow, scale or start your business, use Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. We offer a range of funded business support services. Call our Business Support Helpdesk on 0800 488 0057 to find out more or complete our enquiry form.
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