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Productivity blog: Digitalisation on a shoestring Digitalisation web
22nd October 2019
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Productivity blog: Digitalisation on a shoestring
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Productivity: Rob Munro is the Institute for Manufacturing’s industrial associate in the Northwest. He shares with Boost resource-efficient approaches for SMEs in adopting digitalisation, and gives his thoughts on where to start.
Thriving workplaces in Lancashire – starting a conversation about mental health World Mental Health day
10th October 2019
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Thriving workplaces in Lancashire – starting a conversation about mental health
Lancashire County Council's Andrea Smith shares her thoughts on work wellbeing as part of World Mental Health Day.
Business continuity tips for SMEs Business Continuity Tips for SMEs banner
26th September 2019
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Business continuity tips for SMEs
Planning and preparing your business for any disruption is essential. If you haven’t thought about business continuity planning before, now is the time to do so.
Eight steps to process improvement for a growing business Process improvement Blue Wren web
24th September 2019
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Eight steps to process improvement for a growing business
Michael Lough is managing director of Boost & Co partner Blue Wren, a software house based in Preston. He shares his eight-step guide to help growing business improve workflow and efficiency.
Boosting Lancashire: Helping business leaders to give back Mentoring
19th September 2019
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Boosting Lancashire: Helping business leaders to give back
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Leadership: We take a look at two recent examples where Boost has supported businesses through Growth Mentoring and how their growth has then delivered wider benefits for Lancashire's economy.
Flexible working: the future of business? Flexible Hours website
30th August 2019
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Flexible working: the future of business?
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Leadership: Flexible working has been in the spotlight for some time, and as our workplaces take on a more digital focus, the traditional 9-5 workday is becoming increasingly impractical.
Five ways a mentor can benefit your business Business Growth advice web
22nd August 2019
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Five ways a mentor can benefit your business
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Leadership: Business owners can raise their game through Boost’s mentoring programme. With more than 300 experienced Boost mentors to choose from, we can match you with the ideal mentor ready to support you.
Made Smarter leadership programme begins Made Smarter LR Chris Mayne Forsberg Engineering Iain Crosley Hosokawa Micron Paul Mills Inscape Interiors
31st July 2019
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Made Smarter leadership programme begins
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Leadership: Lancashire business leaders are the first in the country to embark on a trailblazing leadership programme designed to equip them with the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing.
Leading Lancashire into a new era of manufacturing Peter McOnie Made Smarter 1
9th July 2019
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Leading Lancashire into a new era of manufacturing
Peter McOnie, Made Smarter Business Adviser - Lancashire, shares his views on the county's manufacturing industry
Boost your business with brilliant funded support Andrew Leeming Web
12th June 2019
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Boost your business with brilliant funded support
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Boost your business: Boost programme manager, Andrew Leeming, explains that if you haven't taken advantage of the support available in Lancashire to boost your business - now is the time.
Investment readiness – The entrepreneur's "blind spot" Pitching for Investment
29th May 2019
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Investment readiness – The entrepreneur's "blind spot"
John Leach from Winning Pitch discusses the importance of building an 'investment ready' business before chasing growth finance.
Scaling without sacrificing your life Working Late
15th May 2019
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Scaling without sacrificing your life
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Boost your business: John Leach from Winning Pitch, offers his tips on growing your business without sacrificing your life outside work.

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