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Funding puts driving school on the road to growth Chris Richards of 123 Driving School Web 1
16th February 2018
Funding puts driving school on the road to growth
A Preston driving school expects to raise turnover from £27,000 to £400,000 in three years, thanks to a five figure Rosebud Micro Loan secured through Boost’s Access to Finance programme.
Low Carbon Innovation Forum now open Steph Stephenson Web
9th February 2018
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Low Carbon Innovation Forum now open
Businesses across Lancashire can reduce energy costs and bust myths around their carbon footprint – thanks to an innovative programme delivered by Lancaster University.
Businesses urged to access funding for workforce growth Welcome mat
8th February 2018
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Businesses urged to access funding for workforce growth
Businesses across Lancashire struggling to recruit the right candidates, or who are looking to grow their workforce, are being reminded to take advantage of fully-funded support before funding ends in summer 2018.
Boost teams up with Blackpool Council for business start-up events Start ups website
5th February 2018
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Boost teams up with Blackpool Council for business start-up events
A series of free events will be held in Blackpool in February and March as part of a campaign to help start-up businesses in the town.
Innocent masterclass to drive growth of region’s businesses Joe McEwan Head of Brand Innocent
1st February 2018
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Innocent masterclass to drive growth of region’s businesses
The Head of Brand for smoothie drinks giant innocent is delivering a talk to the region’s businesses next week to share his experience of working for a start-up that has quickly become a leading, global brand.
Carillion insolvency - support for Lancashire businesses Carillion
17th January 2018
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Carillion insolvency - support for Lancashire businesses
If your business has been affected by the Carillion insolvency, here's a summary of what support is available from Government.
Brexit – what do you need to know? Brexit Manufacturers
11th January 2018
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Brexit – what do you need to know?
Alan Reid, Manufacturing Advisor at the Lancashire Manufacturing Growth Fund considers the potential effects of Brexit on the county's manufacturers.
2018 - Time to ask for help? 2018 Planning
5th January 2018
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Inspiration & Spotlight
2018 - Time to ask for help?
Andrew Leeming, Boost Programme Manager gives his thoughts on how Lancashire businesses should plan for growth in the New Year.
GDPR countdown: Jumping in at the DPO End? GDPR EXPRESS PLAIN
28th December 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
GDPR countdown: Jumping in at the DPO End?
As we continue the countdown to the introduction of GDPR, Chris Hunter of HM Network explores the need for a Data Protection Officer within an organisation.
50 not out for Lancashire Access to Finance service Kim Ashton and Gary Apps of My Fish Company website
13th November 2017
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50 not out for Lancashire Access to Finance service
The Lancashire Access to Finance service, which provides fully-funded investment readiness support to SMEs and scale-ups, is celebrating helping its 50th Lancashire business.
Inspiring events in Lancashire this #GEW2017 Global Enterprise Week 2017
10th November 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Inspiring events in Lancashire this #GEW2017
We've highlighted some inspiring events you might want to attend in Lancashire and beyond this Global Entrepreneurship Week (13th-19th November).
How learning to love selling can transform your business sales blog
9th November 2017
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How learning to love selling can transform your business
Hayley Caine of Selling Made Easier, a Boost & Co partner, looks at ways Lancashire business owners can improve performance by thinking about selling in a different way.

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