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Lancashire businesses urged to take advantage of expert funded support to help secure finance Mark Gibbons, lead adviser
11th November 2024
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Lancashire businesses urged to take advantage of expert funded support to help secure finance
Business owners and entrepreneurs in Lancashire are being urged to make the most of a fully-funded service which gives them access to a team of finance experts to help them become investment-ready, source and secure growth finance.
UK external finance increases, as businesses remain cautiously optimistic on the economy UK external finance increases, as businesses remain cautiously optimistic on the economy
25th October 2024
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UK external finance increases, as businesses remain cautiously optimistic on the economy
The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker has found usage of external finance has increased overall across the UK, with 11 out of the 12 nations and regions recording an uptick in use of small business finance.
Five Lancashire businesses take home national awards at the EVAs 2024 2024 Enterprise Vision Awards
2nd October 2024
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Five Lancashire businesses take home national awards at the EVAs 2024
Five Lancashire businesswomen have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at this year's Enterprise Vision Awards (The EVAS) ceremony, the UK's largest awards dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs.
Edge Hill University secures £170,000 of government funding to help Lancashire business harness AI for growth Edge Hill University secures 170000
1st October 2024
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Edge Hill University secures £170,000 of government funding to help Lancashire business harness AI for growth
Edge Hill University computer science experts have been awarded £170,000 of government funding to help a Lancashire company harness the power of AI to grow their business.
Nine Boost-supported businesses among BIBAs 2024 winners BIBAs winners
26th September 2024
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Nine Boost-supported businesses among BIBAs 2024 winners
Nine businesses who have previously received growth support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub were among the winners from 20 categories at this year’s Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) in Blackpool last Friday (September 20).
Participants on Two Zero’s Your Sales Director programme forecasting strong turnover and staff growth Your Sales Director
12th September 2024
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Participants on Two Zero’s Your Sales Director programme forecasting strong turnover and staff growth
Businesses who took part in a Lancashire County Council-funded service designed to improve their sales function and support their scaleup ambitions expect to recruit at least 14 new staff and grow turnover £2.6m over the coming year, according to analysis.
Boost Access to Finance service expands expertise with two new adviser appointments Access to Finance web story
3rd September 2024
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Boost Access to Finance service expands expertise with two new adviser appointments
Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub has appointed two experienced new finance advisers to its fully-funded Access to Finance team.
Fastest growing Lancashire businesses called to join business acceleration programme Scale to Thrive press release web
29th August 2024
Fastest growing Lancashire businesses called to join business acceleration programme
Boost is on a mission to identify the most rapidly growing scaleups in Lancashire. These ambitious businesses are invited to join a fully-funded Scale to Thrive programme, to receive government-backed support targeted at boosting business growth.
Limited places available as Boost partners with Brabners on Scale to Thrive programme Brabners Boost partnership
14th August 2024
Limited places available as Boost partners with Brabners on Scale to Thrive programme
Boost is offering five businesses a place on a limited partnership cohort of its Scale to Thrive scaleup programme with leading independent law firm Brabners, which is due to start in September.
Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme creates over 50 jobs Women Scaling Up Outdoor Elements 2024
8th August 2024
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Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme creates over 50 jobs
Businesses who took part in two cohorts of Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme have since created a combined 56 jobs and increased turnover by a total of £14.1m, according to independent analysis.
Lancashire manufacturing business gains £75k investment with Access to Finance support Littlefair's NPIF
29th July 2024
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Lancashire manufacturing business gains £75k investment with Access to Finance support
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in Lancashire since its launch in March this year, with support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Two Zero's Scaleup Leaders Network generates 3.9 million GVA for Lancashire Scale Up Leaders Network
25th July 2024
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Two Zero's Scaleup Leaders Network generates 3.9 million GVA for Lancashire
Businesses who took part in the Two Zero’s Scaleup Leaders Network programme, have since created 61 new jobs and generated £3.9m Gross Value Added (GVA) for the Lancashire economy.
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