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Don’t be afraid to ask for help: The key to unlocking your business potential Don't be afriad to ask for help
8th October 2024
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Don’t be afraid to ask for help: The key to unlocking your business potential
Matt Sheppard, business adviser for Boost's Growth Catalyst service, provides a thought-provoking insight on the features and benefits of asking for help in business.
Meet the team: Matt Sheppard Matt Sheppard boost business adviser
3rd October 2024
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Meet the team: Matt Sheppard
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Matt Sheppard has over 15 years' experience as business adviser working with SMEs to help them start and grow. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
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).
Meet the team: Alistair Clarke BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Alistair_Clarke_3
26th September 2024
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Meet the team: Alistair Clarke
Boost Flying Start business adviser Alistair is an accredited, specialist social enterprise business adviser who has supported hundreds of social businesses during his career. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Choosing the right business premises: Key considerations and tips Choosing the right business premises
24th September 2024
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Choosing the right business premises: Key considerations and tips
Whether you're starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg outlines some essential factors to consider.
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.
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) Artificial intelligence
10th September 2024
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Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI)
Boost coach Andrew Ramwell, from the Boost Growth Catalyst service, shares his thoughts on AI and poses five strategic questions to help you consider if your business is ready to adopt AI technology.
Boost Q&A: Paul Munnerley, Munnerley & Son Limited Boost Client QandA Paul Munnerley
4th September 2024
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Boost Q&A: Paul Munnerley, Munnerley & Son Limited
Paul Munnerley contacted Boost at the end of 2023 to seek help and advice to set up a new haulage business. He shares his story in our latest Q&A
Meet the team: Amir Shafiq BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Amir Shafiq
27th August 2024
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Meet the team: Amir Shafiq
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Amir Shafiq has over 20 years of proven expertise in delivering successful business growth, and a strong track record in guiding businesses through growth phases. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
How to make a resilient business: The vital role of scaling systems and processes The vital role of scaling systems and processes WEB
20th August 2024
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How to make a resilient business: The vital role of scaling systems and processes
Boost business adviser Jaan Scott dives into why scaling is crucial and explores key strategies, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid in this journey towards building resilience.
Meet the team: Hayley Caine BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Hayley Caine
19th August 2024
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Meet the team: Hayley Caine
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Hayley Caine has developed a reputation of consistently delivering growth and results for small business owners in the North West, for over 20 years. Here, she talks about her role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Why startups should invest time in corporate social responsibility Why startups should invest time in CSR
13th August 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Why startups should invest time in corporate social responsibility
Ian Coupe, co-founder and director of Shout Connect, a delivery partner of Boost’s Flying Start service, provides insight into the importance and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for startups and pre-start businesses.

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