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Net Zero: Companies improving efficiency through funded business support Low carbon
26th October 2021
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Net Zero: Companies improving efficiency through funded business support
Here’s three examples of Lancashire firms who grew their business after working with the Making Carbon Work (MaCaW) project, a University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) project funded by the ERDF alongside UCLan and supported by Boost.
Lancashire business leaders turn to each other for recovery support LCC_BoostPeerNetworksSocial_TW12 scaled
22nd October 2021
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Lancashire business leaders turn to each other for recovery support
A growing number of business owners from across Lancashire are joining forces to solve key problems and develop their company through Peer Networks.
Lancashire events venue sees strong growth after building resilience during pandemic Celia Gaze The Wellbeing Farm Two Zero
21st October 2021
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Lancashire events venue sees strong growth after building resilience during pandemic
An East Lancashire events venue has seen strong growth in corporate clients and has recruited 25 additional staff after adopting a new business strategy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boost Relationship Manager check-in: Chris Rose Boost BRM Chris Rose banner
18th October 2021
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Boost Relationship Manager check-in: Chris Rose
Chris Rose, an accredited business advisor with over 25 years’ experience supporting Lancashire businesses, talks about his role as a Boost relationship manager.
Spotlight on Support: Upskilling the health and social care workforce across Lancashire Upskilling the health and social care workforce across Lancashire
13th October 2021
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Spotlight on Support: Upskilling the health and social care workforce across Lancashire
Our Business Support Spotlight series highlights the wealth of support listed on Boost’s Support Hub and available to Lancashire businesses.
Lancaster’s Cat Smith MP visits women in business network Lancasters Cat Smith MP Visits Women in Business Network
11th October 2021
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Lancaster’s Cat Smith MP visits women in business network
The Growing Club CIC was delighted to receive a visit from their constituency MP, Cat Smith, to meet women in business in celebration of the organisation’s fifth year of operations.
Fast Track Thinking: The art of the ‘elevator pitch’ The art of the elevator pitch
4th October 2021
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Fast Track Thinking: The art of the ‘elevator pitch’
An elevator pitch is a great way to summarise – impactfully – your business and idea to an Angel or equity investor. But what is the formula for a successful one? Mark Gibbons, senior access to finance specialist at Access to Finance Lancashire, offers some helpful pointers.
Lancaster University Management School launches Help to Grow: Management programme Help to grow Management
30th September 2021
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Lancaster University Management School launches Help to Grow: Management programme
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) has kickstarted a new management programme as part of a nationwide scheme to boost business growth.
A big Boost for business in Lancashire Boost Cllr Aidy Riggott
30th September 2021
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A big Boost for business in Lancashire
Thousands of businesses have accessed support from Boost, Lancashire's Business Growth Hub, which has helped them to grow. A report to Lancashire County Council's Cabinet has outlined some of the key achievements from Boost's successful programme.
Spotlight on support: NextGenChem NextGenChem
22nd September 2021
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Spotlight on support: NextGenChem
Our Business Support Spotlight series highlights the wealth of support listed on Boost’s Support Hub and available to Lancashire businesses. Today’s spotlight shines NextGenChem a Lancashire-based hub for chemistry innovation.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Carl Bradshaw A minute with a Boost mentor Carl Bradshaw
20th September 2021
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A minute with a Boost mentor: Carl Bradshaw
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about Carl Bradshaw the 'GP' of mentoring with a ‘challenger’ style.
Boost Relationship Manager check-in: David Baker David Baker Business Relationship Manager
15th September 2021
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Boost Relationship Manager check-in: David Baker
David Baker, a former chief executive and previous owner of two manufacturing companies, talks about his role as a Boost relationship manager.

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