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13th April 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Boost staff performance with valued incentives
It’s a common misconception that the way to get your staff to perform better is to incentivise them with financial rewards. Geminus Training's Richard Harrison explores the alternatives.
Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards finalists announced Hive Business Awards
10th April 2017
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Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards finalists announced
Businesses across Blackburn and Darwen are celebrating after being named finalists in the third annual Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards.
Improve performance by combining engagement, productivity and innovation Richard Harrison
6th April 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Improve performance by combining engagement, productivity and innovation
In the first of a series of blogs, Richard Harrison of Boost & Co partner Geminus Training explores the ways in which businesses can achieve unparalleled growth.
Co-working space opens its doors in city centre DSC_2156 WEB
30th March 2017
Co-working space opens its doors in city centre
A new family-run co-working space inspired by a hub in the French Alps has been officially opened in Preston.
Keeping it real - authenticity in content marketing Be Authentic
29th March 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Keeping it real - authenticity in content marketing
How can you succeed in content marketing in the era of 'fake news' and 'alternative facts'? In our latest Boost blog, Zara Smith from Boost & Co partner SQ Digital looks at the importance of 'keeping it real' when marketing your business.
Top tips to reduce stress in the workplace Janine Mitchell
27th March 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Top tips to reduce stress in the workplace
Did you know that stress and burnout affects nearly half of all employees’ work performance? Here Boost coach Jane Mitchell shares her top tip on stress management and resilience training to prevent stress impacting staff, your business and productivity.
Product launch predicted to boost turnover by 20% LR Gareth Storey and Matthew Driver
23rd March 2017
Product launch predicted to boost turnover by 20%
A Lancashire business which specialises in loft storage solutions predicts a 20% increase in turnover following the launch of its newest product.
Boost backs fast-growing portal for Lancashire businesses Untitled
17th March 2017
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Boost backs fast-growing portal for Lancashire businesses
Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub has given its backing to a fast-growing online portal for the county’s businesses.
Launch of social care services hub paves way for new jobs Matt Hughes One Stop Social
14th March 2017
Launch of social care services hub paves way for new jobs
A former social worker has launched an online hub for social care services and professionals and aims to create up to 10 jobs over the next three years, following support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Creative duo set sights on wallpaper market Beverley Wood and Mark Forrest Photography by www
7th March 2017
Creative duo set sights on wallpaper market
Two Lancashire business owners have joined forces after spotting a gap in the market to launch a wallpaper which requires no paste.
How The Growing Club is helping Lancashire’s business women Growing Club Graduation
3rd March 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
How The Growing Club is helping Lancashire’s business women
A year ago, Boost & Co member, Jane Binnion and Rachel Holme launched The Growing Club - a business coaching club for female business owners and founders of charities and social enterprises. Here, we shine a light on the club and how its members have benefitted.
Why it’s important to keep your workforce engaged Craig Hines
24th February 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Why it’s important to keep your workforce engaged
Craig Hines, business improvement consultant and project manager for Boost’s Propel 2 Grow Business Growth Programme, shares his experiences of working with Lancashire businesses and what they’re doing to rise to the employee engagement challenge.

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