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Microsoft expert to lead forum’s launch masterclass James Whittaker of Microsoft
23rd February 2017
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Microsoft expert to lead forum’s launch masterclass
Microsoft’s James Whittaker will join with the county’s SMEs at the launch event of the Lancashire Forum next week.
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22nd February 2017
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Conference will give Lancashire business a boost
Downtown Lancashire in Business, will host its fifth annual BOOST business conference on Tuesday, March 21 at Brockholes conference centre; and Downtown boss Frank McKenna is promising a positive and inspiring event.
Mentoring leads to job creation at digital agency DSC_6780
22nd February 2017
Mentoring leads to job creation at digital agency
A Preston-based digital agency has embarked on a plan to build its software development offering and has already created one new job as a result, following support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
£400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund is now open Keith Morgan_British Business Bank
22nd February 2017
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£400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund is now open
Lancashire businesses seeking growth finance have received a boost with today's launch of the £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) by the British Business Bank.
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20th February 2017
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Improvement grants for Morecambe businesses
Morecambe's Business Improvement District (BID) has announced an improvement grant* scheme to spruce up business premises in the area.
Mentoring support leads to job creation and business growth Robert Nash of Fusion Team Ltd
14th February 2017
Mentoring support leads to job creation and business growth
A Lancashire-based steelworks has created five new jobs and won new business contracts worth £300,000 after receiving mentoring support through Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Growing homecare agency to create 60 jobs LR Caroline Mahon Shabana Rasul Abbas Rafique and Deborah Meaghan of Ribble Homecare WEB SIZE
6th February 2017
Growing homecare agency to create 60 jobs
A growing homecare provider, based in Blackburn, plans to create 60 new jobs in the next three years and open a second base in 2017, following support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Group mentoring supports growing Lancashire businesses Mentoring
2nd February 2017
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Group mentoring supports growing Lancashire businesses
Mentoring can be delivered one-to-one or to a group and here we shine a light on a group mentoring session for business owners delivered by Hayley Caine with a specific focus on sales.
Looking to grow your business or social enterprise? gs_10000_small_businesses 2
27th January 2017
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Looking to grow your business or social enterprise?
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education and business support services.
The benefits of ‘women specific’ training courses wendy_bowers_web 2
26th January 2017
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The benefits of ‘women specific’ training courses
Through Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, there are a number of mentoring and training programmes available – including sessions set up for female business leaders in Lancashire.
Free export support available for Lancashire businesses Depatment for International Trade support
12th January 2017
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Free export support available for Lancashire businesses
The Department for International Trade has a new free export support programme available for Lancashire businesses looking to begin exporting (or those who haven't exported within the last twelve months).
2017, expectations, overwhelm and keeping it real Jane Binnion
9th January 2017
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2017, expectations, overwhelm and keeping it real
Running a successful business, juggling family life and all other commitments isn’t easy – it can be a lot of hard work. But it can also be worth it. Jane Binnion, founder of The Growing Club, shares some words of wisdom as we move into 2017.

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