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Flying start tips: Improve customer relationships with CRM Getting started with a CRM system
7th January 2021
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Flying start tips: Improve customer relationships with CRM
Michael Lough from Blue Wren, a software company based in Preston, outlines the benefits of making sure that customer relationship management (CRM) is part of your business planning for 2021.
A minute with a mentor: Andrew Botham A minute with a mentor Andrew Botham
4th January 2021
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A minute with a mentor: Andrew Botham
We highlight some of the mentors behind the scenes that work with Lancashire businesses. So take a break for a minute and read about former accountant Andrew Botham, a strategic and financial consultant.
New three-part ‘How to’ inclusion and diversity series offered to Lancashire tech employers Collaboration
22nd December 2020
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New three-part ‘How to’ inclusion and diversity series offered to Lancashire tech employers
Local employers in Lancashire are being given the opportunity to participate in a new three-part ‘How to’ Inclusion and Diversity series offered exclusively to employers of tech talent.
Edge Hill extends its pioneering SME scale-up project Edgehill PIC_Team no masks 2020 BANNER
21st December 2020
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Edge Hill extends its pioneering SME scale-up project
Edge Hill University’s Innovation Sprint Programme has been successfully extended until 2023 through renewed support from Lancashire LEP and MHCLG.
Optimise your workspace to help boost your recovery Coworking space BANNER
21st December 2020
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Optimise your workspace to help boost your recovery
Liz Wilkinson, general manager at The Landmark in Burnley, talks about how collaborative workspace will become evermore popular as businesses and entrepreneurs adapt to new working practices.
Peer Networks is supporting Lancashire SMEs to work together and drive growth Kirsti Grayson Go Velo web
18th December 2020
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Peer Networks is supporting Lancashire SMEs to work together and drive growth
Peer Networks are set to drive SME growth in Lancashire as small and medium sized business owners work together to navigate their challenges and adapt to the ‘new normal’
A minute with a mentor: Clive Thompson A minute with a mentor Clive Thompson
17th December 2020
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A minute with a mentor: Clive Thompson
We highlight some of the mentors behind the scenes that work with Lancashire businesses. So take a break for a minute and read about Clive Thompson, a specialist in many areas of business development and growth management.
Made Smarter-supported manufacturers in Lancashire forecast 300 new jobs Made Smarter Lancashire news 2020
16th December 2020
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Made Smarter-supported manufacturers in Lancashire forecast 300 new jobs
Lancashire manufacturers supported by Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution, are forecasting the creation of more than 300 new jobs from £4.7M of technology investment.
Boost offers funded support for men’s mental wellbeing Mens wellbeing 2021
15th December 2020
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Boost offers funded support for men’s mental wellbeing
Boost has partnered with two specialist coaches to offer 10-15 male business leaders in Lancashire fully-funded wellbeing support.
Boost to help firms improve sales skills through funded Sales Geek partnership Boost and Sales Geek
14th December 2020
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Boost to help firms improve sales skills through funded Sales Geek partnership
Boost will partner with the private sector to help businesses improve their sales skills through a series of fully-funded mentoring sessions.
Business support spotlight: Made Smarter Made Smarter Support Spotlight scaled
10th December 2020
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Business support spotlight: Made Smarter
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 on Made Smarter.
Lancashire social enterprises deliver during lockdown Katherine Atha and Susan Frain Top Class Tuition e1607437795102
8th December 2020
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Lancashire social enterprises deliver during lockdown
A group of organisations working to change Lancashire for the better created over 20 new jobs and grew collective turnover by over 40 per cent while delivering vital support during lockdown.

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