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Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards launched Awards ceremony stock 1 web
21st February 2020
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Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards launched
The awards celebrate the brightest and best in the Blackburn with Darwen region and Hive is expecting to see a raft of entries from local companies this year.
Boost check-in: Steps to deliver first-class service Check in deliver first class service BANNER
12th February 2020
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Boost check-in: Steps to deliver first-class service
Whether your business is a start-up, large company or in between, Boost’s growth support and mentoring programmes can help you grow. Read how three service businesses benefitted from support.
Lancashire furniture firm sitting comfortably following support Furniture manufacture
4th February 2020
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Lancashire furniture firm sitting comfortably following support
A Lancashire office furniture and screens manufacturer is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint as a result of an energy management programme recommended by UCLan's Making Carbon Work project.
PA services company grows presence following Lancashire support Woman PA services
30th January 2020
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PA services company grows presence following Lancashire support
A company which offers online and offline business support is already seeing a huge rise in website traffic thanks to the help received via Digital Plus, a part-funded ERDF project based at UCLAN.
Lancashire family businesses support scheme invites second cohort Family board meeting
24th January 2020
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Lancashire family businesses support scheme invites second cohort
An innovative pilot scheme that provides family businesses with external perspectives and high-quality support is recruiting for its second cohort this month.
New Two Zero programme launched by Lancashire County Council Two Zero brand
22nd January 2020
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New Two Zero programme launched by Lancashire County Council
A new scale-up programme has been launched for ambitious Lancashire companies who want to grow 20 per cent per year.
Businesses heading in the right direction after Lancashire support Spotlight bus planning case studies Jan 2020 Banner
21st January 2020
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Businesses heading in the right direction after Lancashire support
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Business Planning: Careful planning helps you to identify your business goals and the steps needed to reach them.
Planning your growth strategy: sales and marketing Tim Smith WEB
17th January 2020
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Planning your growth strategy: sales and marketing
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Business Planning: Boost Business Relationship Manager Tim Smith shares his thoughts on how planning your sales and marketing approach is important for any growth strategy.
Strawberry Fields Digital Hub launches business startup competition Strawberry Fields Digital Hub
15th January 2020
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Strawberry Fields Digital Hub launches business startup competition
Chorley’s hi-tech business centre has launched a competition to win everything required to start and take a digital or creative business to the next level.
Business planning: Start with the end in mind, then find a strategy Business planning
9th January 2020
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Business planning: Start with the end in mind, then find a strategy
BOOST SPOTLIGHT | Business Planning: Managing director of 52M consulting, Lee Petts, shares his advice on writing a strategy for growth.
Boost check-in: Gaining the confidence to grow your business Boost business check in mentors banner
19th December 2019
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Boost check-in: Gaining the confidence to grow your business
Boost’s Growth Mentoring programme has access to a large team of experienced business mentors. Read how three organisations have benefitted from mentoring support.
What climate change means for your business Low carbon
13th December 2019
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What climate change means for your business
Changing climates will bring additional challenges to Lancashire businesses. Stephen Sykes, Chamber Low Carbon programme manager, shares his personal thoughts on climate changes and the things companies should be considering.

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