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Two Zero service begins in response to county-council report on barriers to women in business Two Zero Women Scaling Up programme Boost web
10th November 2022
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Two Zero service begins in response to county-council report on barriers to women in business
Female business owners and decision makers from 14 leading businesses in Lancashire have joined forces to take part in Two Zero's six-month support programme backed by Lancashire County Council to help prepare their organisations for rapid growth.
Boost Q&A: Claire Louise Chapman, The Shared Value Business Claire Louise Chapman
7th November 2022
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Boost Q&A: Claire Louise Chapman, The Shared Value Business
Founder of The Shared Value Business (TSVB), Claire Louise Chapman, received support from Boost’s Flying Start programme to help grow her business. She shares her business story and tips for those looking to establish their own company.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Adam Botterill A minute with a Boost mentor Adam Botterill
31st October 2022
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A minute with a Boost mentor: Adam Botterill
Through the fully funded Boost Growth Mentoring programme, business owners and managers can access a wide variety of professional experts to help them develop and grow their business.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Joanne Boyd, CJX Business Services Joanne_Boyd_QA
27th October 2022
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Inspirational Women Q&A: Joanne Boyd, CJX Business Services
CJX Business Services is a consultancy firm working with SMEs in Lancashire and Cumbria and a Boost & Co member. Founder Joanne Boyd, who received support from Boost when establishing her business shares her inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Lancashire high growth companies create almost 200 jobs following Two Zero scaleup support Scale to Sale Lancashire high growth companies create almost 200 jobs
24th October 2022
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Lancashire high growth companies create almost 200 jobs following Two Zero scaleup support
High-growth companies from across Lancashire have commended the impact of Two Zero scaleup support services which have helped them to accelerate staff and turnover growth since its introduction.
Boost survey gives business community chance to shape Lancashire's business support future Boost logo web 1
20th October 2022
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Boost survey gives business community chance to shape Lancashire's business support future
A new survey from Boost gives Lancashire's businesses and others in the business support community the chance to influence the future of business support in the county.
Boost Q&A: Celia Gaze, The Wellbeing Farm Celia Gaze The Wellbeing Farm 2022
11th October 2022
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Boost Q&A: Celia Gaze, The Wellbeing Farm
Celia Gaze is the founder of award-winning The Wellbeing Farm in Edgeworth, near Blackburn. She shares her business inspirations, the Boost support she received and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Boost Q&A: Natalie Klausen, Let's Abode Natalie Klausen QA
4th October 2022
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Boost Q&A: Natalie Klausen, Let's Abode
Natalie Klausen is founder and director at Preston-based property management company Let's Abode. She shares her business story and tips for those looking to establish their own business.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Nikki Hesford A minute with a Boost mentor Nikki Hesford
27th September 2022
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A minute with a Boost mentor: Nikki Hesford
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about Nikki Hesford,  a multi award-winning entrepreneur and the managing director of The Small Business Academy, and responsible for delivering the Boost Growth Mentoring Programme.
Lancashire women in business scoop 10 awards at EVAs 2022 EVAS Winners and sponsors 2022
27th September 2022
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Lancashire women in business scoop 10 awards at EVAs 2022
The awards, which took place on Friday, September 23, celebrated women who are leading the way in their industries or are building businesses.
Boost Q&A: Catherine Cocklin, Quality Time PA Catherine Cocklin Quality Time PA Services 2022
21st September 2022
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Boost Q&A: Catherine Cocklin, Quality Time PA
Catherine Cocklin is founder of virtual assistant business Quality Time PA Services. She discusses business inspirations, the Boost support she received and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Boost Q&A: Paul and Jo-Ann Kennedy, GoCruise and Travel Paul Jo From GoCruise and Travel on Balmoral
30th August 2022
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Boost Q&A: Paul and Jo-Ann Kennedy, GoCruise and Travel
The two founders of GoCruise joined Boost’s Growth Mentoring programme. They share their thoughts with Boost and offer advice for new entrepreneurs.

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