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Boost Access to Finance service expands expertise with two new adviser appointments Access to Finance web story
3rd September 2024
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Boost Access to Finance service expands expertise with two new adviser appointments
Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub has appointed two experienced new finance advisers to its fully-funded Access to Finance team.
Fastest growing Lancashire businesses called to join business acceleration programme Scale to Thrive press release web
29th August 2024
Fastest growing Lancashire businesses called to join business acceleration programme
Boost is on a mission to identify the most rapidly growing scaleups in Lancashire. These ambitious businesses are invited to join a fully-funded Scale to Thrive programme, to receive government-backed support targeted at boosting business growth.
Meet the team: Amir Shafiq BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Amir Shafiq
27th August 2024
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Meet the team: Amir Shafiq
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Amir Shafiq has over 20 years of proven expertise in delivering successful business growth, and a strong track record in guiding businesses through growth phases. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
How to make a resilient business: The vital role of scaling systems and processes The vital role of scaling systems and processes WEB
20th August 2024
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How to make a resilient business: The vital role of scaling systems and processes
Boost business adviser Jaan Scott dives into why scaling is crucial and explores key strategies, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid in this journey towards building resilience.
Meet the team: Hayley Caine BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Hayley Caine
19th August 2024
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Meet the team: Hayley Caine
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Hayley Caine has developed a reputation of consistently delivering growth and results for small business owners in the North West, for over 20 years. Here, she talks about her role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Limited places available as Boost partners with Brabners on Scale to Thrive programme Brabners Boost partnership
14th August 2024
Limited places available as Boost partners with Brabners on Scale to Thrive programme
Boost is offering five businesses a place on a limited partnership cohort of its Scale to Thrive scaleup programme with leading independent law firm Brabners, which is due to start in September.
Why startups should invest time in corporate social responsibility Why startups should invest time in CSR
13th August 2024
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Why startups should invest time in corporate social responsibility
Ian Coupe, co-founder and director of Shout Connect, a delivery partner of Boost’s Flying Start service, provides insight into the importance and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for startups and pre-start businesses.
Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme creates over 50 jobs Women Scaling Up Outdoor Elements 2024
8th August 2024
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Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme creates over 50 jobs
Businesses who took part in two cohorts of Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme have since created a combined 56 jobs and increased turnover by a total of £14.1m, according to independent analysis.
How a customer relationship management system can help scale your business How CRM can help scale your business
6th August 2024
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How a customer relationship management system can help scale your business
Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg outlines the key considerations when choosing a CRM system and evaluates the five most popular systems in the UK market.
Meet the Boost team: Chris Trickett BOO_MTBT_ChrisTrickett
30th July 2024
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Meet the Boost team: Chris Trickett
Boost Flying Start business adviser Chris Trickett, a chartered business adviser with over 12 years’ experience as managing director of an award-winning creative branding and advertising agency, talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Lancashire manufacturing business gains £75k investment with Access to Finance support Littlefair's NPIF
29th July 2024
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Lancashire manufacturing business gains £75k investment with Access to Finance support
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in Lancashire since its launch in March this year, with support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Two Zero's Scaleup Leaders Network generates 3.9 million GVA for Lancashire Scale Up Leaders Network
25th July 2024
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Two Zero's Scaleup Leaders Network generates 3.9 million GVA for Lancashire
Businesses who took part in the Two Zero’s Scaleup Leaders Network programme, have since created 61 new jobs and generated £3.9m Gross Value Added (GVA) for the Lancashire economy.

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