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Top tips to reduce stress in the workplace Janine Mitchell
27th March 2017
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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.
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.
Improvement grants for Morecambe businesses logo_bid boost
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.

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