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The day I met my mentor... changed everything mentor_meeting 2
9th May 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
The day I met my mentor... changed everything
Morgan Rothwell, Director of D&M Creative recalls his first encounter with a business mentor.
Growth Conversation Roundup - April 2014 growth_conversation_2 2
25th April 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Growth Conversation Roundup - April 2014
We've had a number of growth conversations with Lancashire businesses recently and here is a summary of the tips and advice received.
How to write a product design brief for your business idea – checklist and thoughts 464267817_copy 2
27th March 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
How to write a product design brief for your business idea – checklist and thoughts
Martin Jones, Innovation Manager at UCLan Innovation Clinic, discusses how to write the most effective product design brief for your business idea.
Looking for finance to fund your growth? lbv_finance_story 2
20th March 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Looking for finance to fund your growth?
Boost, the LEP, Lancashire Business View magazine and a host of finance providers have come together to provide a summary of the financing and support options available for growing businesses in Lancashire.
Growth conversation: Important qualities of growing business leaders growth_conversation___leadership 2
3rd March 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Growth conversation: Important qualities of growing business leaders
The second of our growth conversation series on Twitter asked for the key qualities that leaders of growing businesses need to possess.
Five top tips for business start-ups shutterstock_177389600_copy 2
28th February 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Five top tips for business start-ups
Tim Smith, senior consultant at Winning Pitch, shares his five top tips for a successful business start-up.
Growth conversation: Overcoming funding issues in a growing business growth_conversation_1 2
24th February 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Growth conversation: Overcoming funding issues in a growing business
In the first of a series of growth conversations on Twitter we asked for tips on overcoming funding issues in a growing business.
What is your personal brand? shutterstock_157025756_copy 2
17th February 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
What is your personal brand?
It is not uncommon for people to have favourite branded goods and items. This is because we have an affinity with them both emotionally and functionally. This is a concept you must apply to yourself – personal brand.
What makes high growth entrepreneurs tick? growth_website_copy 2
4th February 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
What makes high growth entrepreneurs tick?
As a leader of a high growth company and coach to a number of ambitious individuals, the secrets of what they do are becoming clearer and clearer. John Leach, CEO at winning pitch, explains.
How to welcome a new employee to the workplace welcome_aboard_copy 2
10th December 2013
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Inspiration & Spotlight
How to welcome a new employee to the workplace
The recruitment process can be a time-intensive exercise for any business. Rona McFall, Enterprise and Employment Manager at Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, explains how to welcome a new employee effectively.
The three ingredients of effective mentoring shutterstock_146187710_copy 2
22nd November 2013
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Inspiration & Spotlight
The three ingredients of effective mentoring
Louise Yates, owner of Clear Perspectives Ltd, discusses the three ingredients of effective mentoring.
Five fundamental questions to ask on product feasibility innovation2 2
15th November 2013
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Five fundamental questions to ask on product feasibility
Successfully bringing a new product or service to market is the hallmark of an entrepreneur but how do you take an idea from a scrap of paper all the way to the marketplace? Martin Jones, Innovation Manager for the UCLan Innovation Clinic, explains.

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