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How do I protect my business' intellectual property? intellectual property small
7th November 2017
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How do I protect my business' intellectual property?
Dave Hopkins from the government's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) offers ten top tips for how Lancashire businesses can get the most from their intellectual property (IP).
The benefits of becoming a living wage employer AdobeStock_37870236
6th November 2017
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The benefits of becoming a living wage employer
Remsol recently became an accredited Living Wage Employer.  That means their lowest paid members of staff will now earn at least £8.45 an hour - the rate that the Living Wage Foundation says is the amount people really need in order to live.
GDPR countdown: How do financial services strike the balance? GDPR 30 weeks web
31st October 2017
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GDPR countdown: How do financial services strike the balance?
As part of HM Network’s regular series of GDPR countdown blogs, Director Martin McAleer explores the effect of the regulation updates on financial services companies.
Finding business finance: What to do when the bank says no uk business finance web
20th October 2017
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Finding business finance: What to do when the bank says no
From bedroom start-ups to manufacturers and fast growth tech companies, SMEs are key to driving and growing Lancashire’s economy.
GDPR countdown: Making your staff ‘data aware’ GDPR countdown web
13th October 2017
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GDPR countdown: Making your staff ‘data aware’
As we continue our countdown to the introduction of GDPR, Chris Hunter of HM Network focuses on what steps businesses can take to address their biggest data risk - their staff.
36 weeks until GDPR…What can the dawn of food hygiene laws teach us? Food hygiene and GDPR
14th September 2017
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36 weeks until GDPR…What can the dawn of food hygiene laws teach us?
As part of his regular blog counting down to the introduction of the General Data Protection Review (GDPR), Chris Hunter of HM Network compares feelings towards GDPR to those from the 1990s when Food Hygiene legislation was brought in.
ISO 9001 – how funding can help you migrate from 2008 to 2015 Manufacturing Quality Standards
7th September 2017
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ISO 9001 – how funding can help you migrate from 2008 to 2015
Anne Campion, Manufacturing Services Manager for the Manufacturing Growth Fund, highlights how manufacturing businesses can access grant funding to upgrade their ISO 9001 accreditation.
3 tried and trusted ways to improve your business Improve your business web
6th September 2017
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3 tried and trusted ways to improve your business
To mark Small Business Advice Week (4th-10th September), Nichola Howard, founder of Launch Events and the Blackpool Expo, shares her top three tips for business success.
5 steps to avoid late payment invoice payment web
6th September 2017
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5 steps to avoid late payment
Sharon Walker, debt recovery manager at regional law firm Napthens, a Boost & Co member, offers some advice on how growing businesses can avoid late payment and reduce the risk of bad debt.
38 weeks until GDPR… Checklist: Steps Towards Compliance Checklist web
31st August 2017
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38 weeks until GDPR… Checklist: Steps Towards Compliance
As part of his regular blog counting down to the introduction of the General Data Protection Review (GDPR), Chris Hunter of HM Network, advises that businesses use a checklist to make sure they are on the right path.
5 reasons to do business in Singapore Singapore website
22nd August 2017
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5 reasons to do business in Singapore
Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, outlines five reasons why Singapore should be on your export to-do list.
7 ways a Degree Apprenticeship can boost your business Degree apprenticeships web
17th August 2017
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7 ways a Degree Apprenticeship can boost your business
Gina McDonald, business development officer at the University of Central Lancashire, explains what degree apprenticeships are and how they can help your #GrowingLancashire business.

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