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A growth conversation with…James Allison, Napthens solicitors james_allison_of_napthens___web 2
24th February 2015
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A growth conversation with…James Allison, Napthens solicitors
In our latest growth conversation blog we speak to James Allison, corporate partner at Napthens solicitors, which is also a member of Boost and Co.
Business resilience vital for growing Lancashire companies business_resilience___flooding 2
23rd February 2015
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Business resilience vital for growing Lancashire companies
Ahead of an event in Lancashire focused on business resilience Matt O’Hara-Lythgoe, Investigations Manager at Jones Corporate Ltd explains why this issue is so important for businesses.
Fit For Nuclear launches £1.5 million funding call fit_4_nuclear 2
11th February 2015
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Fit For Nuclear launches £1.5 million funding call
A £1.5m support boost has been unveiled to help English manufacturers enter or expand their presence in the growing nuclear sector.
Six ways to avoid overtrading your growing business ginni_cooper___web_landscape 2
2nd February 2015
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Six ways to avoid overtrading your growing business
Ginni Cooper, head of the manufacturing and engineering team at Moore and Smalley, one of our Boost & Co members, offers some top tips to help your growing business avoid running out of cash.
Lancashire firms planning for job creation [INFOGRAPHIC]
26th January 2015
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Lancashire firms planning for job creation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Almost nine out of 10 Lancashire businesses (86%) are planning to create new jobs in 2015 compared to 68% who had the same intention last year, according to a survey conducted by Boost.
Lancashire businesses urged to take advantage of free skills support lss_boost 2
20th January 2015
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Lancashire businesses urged to take advantage of free skills support
Businesses in Lancashire are being urged to act quickly if they want to secure free workforce training as part of the £5.6m Lancashire Skills Support (LSS) programme.
Intellectual Property - what any growing business needs to know intellectual_property 2
19th January 2015
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Intellectual Property - what any growing business needs to know
Chris Smith from the Intellectual Property Office outlines what IP is and the potential commercial benefits for growing businesses.
The importance of trade mark protection edward_hamilton_of_napthens___web 2
12th January 2015
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Inspiration & Spotlight
The importance of trade mark protection
Edward Hamilton from Napthens solicitors discusses the vital importance of trade marks to both emerging and continually innovating businesses.
What makes a high growth leader? high_growth___rocket 2
18th December 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
What makes a high growth leader?
John Leach, CEO of Winning Pitch explains the essential skills that can help you turn your company into a high growth business.
North West start-ups access over £1m with help from Enterprise4All e4a_story 2
17th December 2014
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North West start-ups access over £1m with help from Enterprise4All
Enterprise4All (North West) Ltd has hit a major milestone in helping over 150 new businesses secure over £1M loan funding through the government-backed Start Up Loans scheme.
Young Lancashire entrepreneurs attend GEW panel houses_of_parliament 2
16th December 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Young Lancashire entrepreneurs attend GEW panel
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, on 20th November, Lancashire entrepreneurs Luke Massie and Dawood Fard attended an entrepreneur's panel session at the House of Lords.
Marketing your business: How to organise a great event mic_at_conference_event___web 2
15th December 2014
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Marketing your business: How to organise a great event
Boost's latest guest blogger Jean Atkinson, founder of Marketing Minds Academy, shares her top tips for organising a successful event.

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