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38 weeks until GDPR… Checklist: Steps Towards Compliance Checklist web
31st August 2017
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38 weeks until GDPR… Checklist: Steps Towards Compliance
As part of his regular blog counting down to the introduction of the General Data Protection Review (GDPR), Chris Hunter of HM Network, advises that businesses use a checklist to make sure they are on the right path.
5 reasons to do business in Singapore Singapore website
22nd August 2017
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5 reasons to do business in Singapore
Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, outlines five reasons why Singapore should be on your export to-do list.
Have your say in UCLan / LEP productivity survey Productivity
18th August 2017
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Have your say in UCLan / LEP productivity survey
Businesses across Lancashire are being asked to complete a survey, the results of which will enable UCLan and the LEP to shape and implement a strategy to increase productivity in the region.
7 ways a Degree Apprenticeship can boost your business Degree apprenticeships web
17th August 2017
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7 ways a Degree Apprenticeship can boost your business
Gina McDonald, business development officer at the University of Central Lancashire, explains what degree apprenticeships are and how they can help your #GrowingLancashire business.
40 weeks until GDPR…Separating fact from fiction GDPR 44 weeks main image 1
16th August 2017
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40 weeks until GDPR…Separating fact from fiction
As part of his regular blog counting down to the introduction of the General Data Protection Review (GDPR), Chris Hunter HM Network, urges businesses to ignore the myths and focus on the facts.
Grow your business with the Lancashire Forum – Apply now LF flyer image actual size
16th August 2017
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Grow your business with the Lancashire Forum – Apply now
Senior decision makers within Lancashire SMEs are being invited to take part in Lancaster University Management School’s next cohort of the Lancashire Forum, starting on 4th October.
6 ways to perfect the art of ‘active listening’ active listener website
14th August 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
6 ways to perfect the art of ‘active listening’
Adam Holden, Growth Explorer for Winning Pitch, offers some top tips on becoming a better leader through active listening.
Ten tips to doing business in China Investing in China website
11th August 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Ten tips to doing business in China
Dr Nick Burd, programme director for the China Catalyst Programme at Lancaster University, offers some top tips for high growth companies looking to expand into the Chinese market.
42 weeks until GDPR… are you preparing? GDPR blog pic
3rd August 2017
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42 weeks until GDPR… are you preparing?
People talk about “making time to do things”. We all know that time is precious in both personal life and in business, but time is something that ticks away and is something that we can’t get back.
Five tips for increasing productivity in your new business Working from home
25th July 2017
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Five tips for increasing productivity in your new business
Wendy Bowers, founder of Role, shares her five top tips for creating a productive working environment in your home.
44 weeks until GDPR GDPR blog pic
20th July 2017
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44 weeks until GDPR
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is coming. Getting ready for it is not a quick process. In 2016 the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) gave organisations in the UK 2 years notice (104 weeks) to be ready by the deadline of 25th May 2018.
Why an SSL certificate is key for any online business SSL Certificates
10th July 2017
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Why an SSL certificate is key for any online business
Aimee Sanderson, from Boost & Co member, Bespoke | Digital Agency looks at how an SSL certificate is increasingly a must-have for any business with a web presence.

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