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New ‘Social’ event will bring Lancashire businesses together Social
5th June 2017
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New ‘Social’ event will bring Lancashire businesses together
A new networking event, Social, launches in Preston in July aimed at bringing professionals and creatives together. We spoke to Chris Hunter founder of HM Network, a Boost & Co member, about what inspired him to organise the events and what’s in store.
Boost Growth Stories - Issue 2 Growth Stories 2
5th June 2017
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Boost Growth Stories - Issue 2
In the second issue of Boost Growth Stories we showcase seven #GrowingLancashire businesses that we are supporting to achieve their growth aspirations.
Rosebud helps create over 80 jobs as it supports ‘rising stars’ L R Peter Rooney of Enterprise Venutures and Leon Calverley of Door4
26th May 2017
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Rosebud helps create over 80 jobs as it supports ‘rising stars’
Lancashire Rosebud Finance - which provides growth funding for businesses in the county – helped to create over 80 jobs in the year to the end of March 2017.
What we learnt from the first Boost education ‘power group’ education power group
25th May 2017
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What we learnt from the first Boost education ‘power group’
Darshana Patel, programme office for Boost Business Lancashire, shares her experiences of bringing together businesses operating in the education sector for a face-to-face #growthconversation.
Time for SMEs to get serious about cybercrime risks cyber security website
22nd May 2017
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Time for SMEs to get serious about cybercrime risks
A spate of global cyber security attacks have highlighted the need for businesses of all sizes to take steps to protect their IT infrastructure. Chris Hunter, director of Boost and Co member HM Network, explains why it’s vital to keep software up-to-date.
How to make your business 'investment ready' Investment ready website
19th May 2017
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How to make your business 'investment ready'
John Leach, chief executive of Winning Pitch, outlines how entrepreneurs can put themselves in the funder’s shoes to increase their likelihood of securing investment.
Ransomware - top tips to protect your business Ransomware Boost
15th May 2017
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Ransomware - top tips to protect your business
The recent ransomware attack affecting numerous organisations, including the NHS, highlight the impact that cyber-crime can have. As such, it's more important than ever to be vigilant and resilient. Here are our top tips for protecting your business.
New low carbon innovation hub for Lancashire businesses Low Carbon Eco Innovation
4th May 2017
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New low carbon innovation hub for Lancashire businesses
Lancaster University is paving the way for Lancashire firms to capitalise on the market for eco-innovation – estimated to be worth £2 billion to the regional economy.
What if your managers are your biggest barriers to growth? AdobeStock_129147578
27th April 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
What if your managers are your biggest barriers to growth?
In the final blog of the series, Richard Harrison explains how to tackle a major internal growth barrier.
How CSR can help improve your chances of growth AdobeStock_48103341
26th April 2017
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How CSR can help improve your chances of growth
Corporate Social Responsibility can really help improve your chances of growth - but only if it’s done right.
National Volunteers’ Week: the importance of volunteering Volunteers Week 2017
26th April 2017
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National Volunteers’ Week: the importance of volunteering
National Volunteers’ Week, organised by NCVO, runs from the 1-7 June. Here we speak to Amanda Meachin, CEO of Boost delivery partner Community & Business Partners about the importance of volunteers to her organisation.
Lancashire joins in the Festival of Making National Festival of Making Boost
21st April 2017
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Lancashire joins in the Festival of Making
The first National Festival of Making will take place on Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 May at various venues in Blackburn. In the build-up to the festival weekend itself, Creative Lancashire have curated a series of events from 27 April to 11 May, to explore manufacturing and creativity, aimed at professional creative practitioners/makers and industry

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