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Five simple steps to being a smarter marketer Five simple steps to being a smarter marketer
28th March 2024
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Five simple steps to being a smarter marketer
Marketing is primarily about ensuring that people know your business exists and helping them to understand what your products and services are. It’s a subject with countless books, courses, degrees, podcasts, along with the seemingly obligatory marketing gurus.

Here, Andrew Ramwell, a Boost business adviser on the Growth Catalyst and Scale to Thrive programmes, outlines five key pointers to help small business owners who may be overwhelmed by the information and advice on hand, to get started with smart marketing.
How to be successful in your first year of trading AdobeStock_292863978   Martyn Jones
19th March 2024
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How to be successful in your first year of trading
Martyn Jones, a strategic planning and leadership specialist, offers four key considerations to ensure your first year of trading is successful.
Harnessing the innovation in social entrepreneurship in Lancashire Harnessing the innovation in social entrepreneurship WEB
13th March 2024
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Harnessing the innovation in social entrepreneurship in Lancashire
Here, Boost business adviser Alistair Clarke MBE, who has supported hundreds of social businesses during his career, offers a little insight into the value and purpose of social enterprise businesses.
Six steps to ensure a positive user experience on your website AdobeStock_422136062   Complete Online
12th March 2024
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Six steps to ensure a positive user experience on your website
Tom Smith, managing director of Complete, an award-winning UK digital marketing agency based in Lancashire, offers six easy steps to ensure a positive user experience on your website.
Meet the Boost team: Tony Openshaw BOO_MTBT_Tony_Openshaw
5th March 2024
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Meet the Boost team: Tony Openshaw
Whether you’re starting a new business, in the early stages, looking to scale up an established business or simply looking for some great business support, the Boost Business Advice team can help. Boost business adviser, Tony Openshaw talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Meet the Boost team: Gill Nolan BOO_MTBT_GillNolan
29th February 2024
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Meet the Boost team: Gill Nolan
Gill Nolan, a specialist in corporate business lending and business development, talks about her role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Five ways to improve your customers’ experience online Five ways to improve your customers experience online
27th February 2024
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Five ways to improve your customers’ experience online
Here, Anne Williamson from Customer Love discusses five ways to improve your customers’ experience if you are offering goods and services online.
Bid smart, win big: Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness web
20th February 2024
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Bid smart, win big: Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness
In today's fast-paced business landscape, especially for pre-start and start-up businesses, mastering the art of crafting contracts and securing winning bids is not just a skill but a foundational necessity. Boost Flying Start business adviser Chris Trickett offers five top tips to make your business formidable in the bidding process and add that extra bite to your bids with frameworks for success.
Meet the Boost team: Purves Ali BOO_MTBT_PurvesAli
7th February 2024
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Meet the Boost team: Purves Ali
Today Purves Ali, a specialist in retail, engineering, manufacturing and product development, talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Why understanding your USP is important for startups Why understanding your USP is important for startups
23rd January 2024
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Why understanding your USP is important for startups
Economic development manager at Hyndburn Borough Council, Salma Chaudry, offers some tips and suggestions to help develop, protect, and sustain your USP.
Meet the Boost team: Sue Denver BOO_MTBT_SueDenver
16th January 2024
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Meet the Boost team: Sue Denver
Whether you’re starting a new business, in the early stages, looking to scale-up an established business or simply looking for some great business support, the Boost Business Advice team can help. Sue Denver, talks about her role in supporting Lancashire businesses in our latest Q&A.
How creating a clear vision of your future helps you to make better business decisions now a clear vision of your future
16th January 2024
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How creating a clear vision of your future helps you to make better business decisions now
Martyn Jones, an expert on simplifying leadership and governance for business owners, explains how you can restore your confidence by making sure to have a very clear vision of where you’re trying to get to with your business and personal lifestyle.

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