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Don’t be afraid to ask for help: The key to unlocking your business potential Don't be afriad to ask for help
8th October 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Don’t be afraid to ask for help: The key to unlocking your business potential
Matt Sheppard, business adviser for Boost's Growth Catalyst service, provides a thought-provoking insight on the features and benefits of asking for help in business.
Meet the team: Matt Sheppard Matt Sheppard boost business adviser
3rd October 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Meet the team: Matt Sheppard
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Matt Sheppard has over 15 years' experience as business adviser working with SMEs to help them start and grow. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Five Lancashire businesses take home national awards at the EVAs 2024 2024 Enterprise Vision Awards
2nd October 2024
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Five Lancashire businesses take home national awards at the EVAs 2024
Five Lancashire businesswomen have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at this year's Enterprise Vision Awards (The EVAS) ceremony, the UK's largest awards dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs.
Edge Hill University secures £170,000 of government funding to help Lancashire business harness AI for growth Edge Hill University secures 170000
1st October 2024
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Edge Hill University secures £170,000 of government funding to help Lancashire business harness AI for growth
Edge Hill University computer science experts have been awarded £170,000 of government funding to help a Lancashire company harness the power of AI to grow their business.
Nine Boost-supported businesses among BIBAs 2024 winners BIBAs winners
26th September 2024
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Nine Boost-supported businesses among BIBAs 2024 winners
Nine businesses who have previously received growth support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub were among the winners from 20 categories at this year’s Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) in Blackpool last Friday (September 20).
Meet the team: Alistair Clarke BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Alistair_Clarke_3
26th September 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Meet the team: Alistair Clarke
Boost Flying Start business adviser Alistair is an accredited, specialist social enterprise business adviser who has supported hundreds of social businesses during his career. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Choosing the right business premises: Key considerations and tips Choosing the right business premises
24th September 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Choosing the right business premises: Key considerations and tips
Whether you're starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg outlines some essential factors to consider.
Boost Q&A: Afka Ray, Guardians of Nature CIC Afka Ray Guardians of Nature CIC
19th September 2024
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Boost Q&A
Boost Q&A: Afka Ray, Guardians of Nature CIC
Afka initially contacted Boost in 2022 when she first had the inspiration to set up Guardians of Nature CIC. She then contacted Boost more recently as her business began to grow rapidly, and is now taking part in Boost's Flying Start service. She shares her business inspirations, discusses the Boost support she received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
What do I need to consider when buying a business? Buying a business
17th September 2024
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Finance
What do I need to consider when buying a business?
Mark Gibbons, lead adviser for Lancashire County Council’s Access to Finance service, explains the key consideration behind buying a business and outlines the finance options to purchase it.
Participants on Two Zero’s Your Sales Director programme forecasting strong turnover and staff growth Your Sales Director
12th September 2024
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Participants on Two Zero’s Your Sales Director programme forecasting strong turnover and staff growth
Businesses who took part in a Lancashire County Council-funded service designed to improve their sales function and support their scaleup ambitions expect to recruit at least 14 new staff and grow turnover £2.6m over the coming year, according to analysis.
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) Artificial intelligence
10th September 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI)
Boost coach Andrew Ramwell, from the Boost Growth Catalyst service, shares his thoughts on AI and poses five strategic questions to help you consider if your business is ready to adopt AI technology.
Boost Q&A: Paul Munnerley, Munnerley & Son Limited Boost Client QandA Paul Munnerley
4th September 2024
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Boost Q&A
Boost Q&A: Paul Munnerley, Munnerley & Son Limited
Paul Munnerley contacted Boost at the end of 2023 to seek help and advice to set up a new haulage business. He shares his story in our latest Q&A

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