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Leaders hail success of Lancashire network connecting tech entrepreneurs with funders FHundED_Investment_Talk
23rd October 2023
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Leaders hail success of Lancashire network connecting tech entrepreneurs with funders
A new investment community in Lancashire is already helping business owners in the technology and digital sector connect directly with debt and equity funding providers from across the UK after just two events.
Helping Lancashire businesses: How to move from being a business owner to a team leader From business owner to leader
17th October 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: How to move from being a business owner to a team leader
Behaviour consultant Godwin Anthony from Ascent Academy delivers comprehensive solutions for all aspects of the hiring process to team-building and ongoing coaching. Here he offers a number of steps to help you make this transition.
Finance Q&A: Claire Alvarez BOO_ClaireAlvarez_QAs
13th October 2023
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Finance Q&A: Claire Alvarez
Claire Alvarez is a partner of Foresight Group, a sustainability-led alternative assets and SME investment manager. Here, she shares some insights on business funding.
Boost Q&A: Suzy Carrington, Carringtons Coffee Co. Suzy Carrington Carringtons Coffee Co 2023 web
11th October 2023
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Boost Q&A: Suzy Carrington, Carringtons Coffee Co.
Suzy Carrington is the co-founder of Carringtons Coffee Co., based in Lancashire. Suzy and her husband Alex set up their coffee roasting business in 2019, starting out as a coffee roastery based on a farm in Warrington. She shares her business story and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
My funding journey: Secret Garden Glamping’s Derry Green reflects on Access to Finance support Secret Garden web
6th October 2023
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My funding journey: Secret Garden Glamping’s Derry Green reflects on Access to Finance support
After accessing external funding for the first time earlier this year, Secret Garden Glamping has almost doubled in size. The company is now agreeing a significantly larger loan from a commercial provider.
Helping Lancashire businesses: Co-operative solutions for creative and tech startups Co operative solutions
4th October 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: Co-operative solutions for creative and tech startups
John Atherton, a seasoned cooperative business consultant, explains the benefits of joining a co-operative for scaling start-ups in the creative and tech sectors.
New information Hub launched to enable businesses to help local communities Michael Green Sakthi Karunanithi Andrew Leeming Aidy Riggott web
27th September 2023
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New information Hub launched to enable businesses to help local communities
Boost has launched a new Helping Lancashire Communities Hub for businesses and employees to support local communities in which they operate and live, across a wide range of issues including cost of living challenges.
Darwen vehicle storage facility on expansion drive following funding support from Lancashire’s Access to Finance service East Lancashire Vehicle Storage Solutions web
19th September 2023
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Darwen vehicle storage facility on expansion drive following funding support from Lancashire’s Access to Finance service
A Darwen vehicle storage facility based has recruited two additional members of staff after installing new infrastructure at its site using funds secured with the help Access to Finance Lancashire.
Helping Lancashire businesses: What makes a good leader in a growing business? AdobeStock_348215929 What makes a good leader scaled
14th September 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: What makes a good leader in a growing business?
Behaviour consultant Godwin Anthony from Ascent Academy delivers comprehensive solutions for all aspects of the hiring process to team-building and ongoing coaching. Here he offers ten key considerations to help you choose the right leader for a growing business.
Boost Q&A: Rebecca Keen, RKMS Group RKMS Group ISO9001
12th September 2023
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Boost Q&A: Rebecca Keen, RKMS Group
Rebecca Keen is the operations director at Blackpool-based RKMS Group. The family business operates as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all business compliance needs, including compliance with employment and HR, health and safety, fire safety and ISO standards. As ISO9001 specialists, they help companies achieve ISO9001 accreditation. Rebecca shares her business story and tips for those looking to establish and grow their own company.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Karen Tems, The Business Network Central & East Lancashire BOO_Inspirational_Women_QAs_KarenTems
6th September 2023
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Inspirational Women Q&A: Karen Tems, The Business Network Central & East Lancashire
Karen Tems is the founder and director of The Business Network Central & East Lancashire, a membership organisation. Having developed the networking group over the last 12 years, Karen is extremely proud of what the group has achieved. Here she shares her own inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Helping Lancashire businesses: Organising an effective digital marketing budget Organising an effective digital marketing budget
30th August 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: Organising an effective digital marketing budget
Digital marketing can be effective for start-ups and established businesses. Of course, depending on your goals, your marketing strategy will need to be adjusted.  Managing director Tom Smith, of Complete, an award winning UK digital marketing agency based in Blackpool, outlines how to create an effective digital marketing budget for your business.

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