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Lancashire companies urged to plan for impending Brexit Brexit clock
3rd October 2019
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Lancashire companies urged to plan for impending Brexit
Lancashire businesses have less than a month to prepare for a potential no-deal Brexit and have been advised to urgently assess how they will be affected.
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26th September 2019
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Business continuity tips for SMEs
Planning and preparing your business for any disruption is essential. If you haven’t thought about business continuity planning before, now is the time to do so.
Free new service to help Lancashire businesses prepare for October 31 Brexit Brexit 3 web
24th September 2019
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Free new service to help Lancashire businesses prepare for October 31 Brexit
The Government-funded Help for Brexit service aims to help businesses understand the steps they need to take to be ready.
Eight steps to process improvement for a growing business Process improvement Blue Wren web
24th September 2019
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Eight steps to process improvement for a growing business
Michael Lough is managing director of Boost & Co partner Blue Wren, a software house based in Preston. He shares his eight-step guide to help growing business improve workflow and efficiency.
Businesses invited to give views for manufacturing and engineering survey Business survey 2 web
23rd September 2019
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Businesses invited to give views for manufacturing and engineering survey
Manufacturing and engineering businesses in Lancashire have been invited to give their views on issues and opportunities for the sector as part of a nationwide survey.
Boosting Lancashire: Helping business leaders to give back Mentoring
19th September 2019
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Boosting Lancashire: Helping business leaders to give back
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Leadership: We take a look at two recent examples where Boost has supported businesses through Growth Mentoring and how their growth has then delivered wider benefits for Lancashire's economy.
Former ‘Dragon’ joins Venturefest North West 2019 speaker lineup Jenny_Campbell web
18th September 2019
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Former ‘Dragon’ joins Venturefest North West 2019 speaker lineup
Former banker turned award-winning entrepreneur Jenny Campbell will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Venturefest North West.
Deadline approaches for businesses to give view on support landscape Business Survey
17th September 2019
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Deadline approaches for businesses to give view on support landscape
The ScaleUp Institute’s 2019 Scaleup Survey aims to understand the help scaling businesses need. The deadline to give your views is approaching.
UCLan Centre for SME Development receives award nomination Sue Smith 1
12th September 2019
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UCLan Centre for SME Development receives award nomination
UCLan has been recognised for its entrepreneurial spirit after being shortlisted in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
Increase in breast screening attendance after ERDF-funded collaboration Healthcare screening using facebook
5th September 2019
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Increase in breast screening attendance after ERDF-funded collaboration
The new technology has been developed through a collaboration between the Health Innovation Campus, Redmoor Health and the NHS.
Flexible working: the future of business? Flexible Hours website
30th August 2019
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Flexible working: the future of business?
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Leadership: Flexible working has been in the spotlight for some time, and as our workplaces take on a more digital focus, the traditional 9-5 workday is becoming increasingly impractical.
Five ways a mentor can benefit your business Business Growth advice web
22nd August 2019
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Five ways a mentor can benefit your business
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Leadership: Business owners can raise their game through Boost’s mentoring programme. With more than 300 experienced Boost mentors to choose from, we can match you with the ideal mentor ready to support you.

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