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A minute with a Boost mentor: Nikki Hesford A minute with a Boost mentor Nikki Hesford
27th September 2022
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Inspiration & Spotlight
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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Inspirational Women
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.
A coffee with a Boost coach: Raj Kundalia A coffee with a Boost coach Raj Kundalia 1
22nd August 2022
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A coffee with a Boost coach: Raj Kundalia
The fully funded Boost Bespoke Programme provides tailored support delivered by professionals who are experts in their field, to owners and managers of established businesses.  So grab a coffee and read about Raj Kundalia a cyber security professional and Boost Bespoke coach.
New programme will enable businesses to get ahead on cyber security LUMS Business Development Programme participants
14th August 2022
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New programme will enable businesses to get ahead on cyber security
Delivered by Lancaster University’s globally-renowned Management School and world class School of Computing and Communications, the Cyber Strategy Programme will enable SMEs to address challenges around digital attacks, including managing threats and risks and developing new ways of working.
Boost Q&A: Catarina King, Society1 Catarina King Society1 collage
10th August 2022
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Boost Q&A: Catarina King, Society1
As a business owner that works alongside and supports many other budding entrepreneurs, Catarina shares her thoughts with Boost and offers advice for new entrepreneurs.
Boost launches dedicated women in enterprise hub in response to female business leaders’ report Boost Growing Women Growing Lancashire front cover web
1st August 2022
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Boost launches dedicated women in enterprise hub in response to female business leaders’ report
A dedicated new online hub has been launched to coincide with the release of a detailed report about the challenges faced by women in business and leadership in Lancashire.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Coral Horn, Pink Link Ladies Coral Horn
29th July 2022
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Inspirational Women
Inspirational Women Q&A: Coral Horn, Pink Link Ladies
Pink Link Ladies runs a number of networking events and conferences, including the well-known Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs). Here, its founder and managing director, Coral Horn, shared her inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Boost Q&A: Kath Lord-Green, Voice It PR Boost QA Kath Lord Green Voice It PR
27th July 2022
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Boost Q&A: Kath Lord-Green, Voice It PR
Kath Lord-Green joined Boost's Flying Start programme in early 2022 at the start of her new business venture. As a founder of a new business Kath shares shares her thoughts with Boost and offers advice for new entrepreneurs.
Lancs businesses go green as they embrace skills pilot Business and colleges from across Lancashire attending the conference looking at green skills
21st July 2022
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Lancs businesses go green as they embrace skills pilot
Hundreds of SMEs have taken their first steps towards reducing their carbon footprint with help from The Lancashire Colleges’ Strategic Development Fund (SDF) Pilot.
Boost Q&A: Ross Smith, Rainford Timber Ross Smith Rainford Timber for Boost website
18th July 2022
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Boost Q&A: Ross Smith, Rainford Timber
Ross Smith is the contracts manager at Rainford Timber Co, a firm with many years' experience in timber frame houses, manufacturing and supplying both the construction industry and individual self builders. He shares his thoughts with Boost on leading a business in Lancashire and advice for new entrepreneurs.

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