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Lancashire manufacturing business gains £75k investment with Access to Finance support
Littlefair's NPIF
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.

From the Knowledge Hub

What do I need to consider when buying a business? Buying a business
17th September 2024
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Finance
What do I need to consider when buying a business?
Mark Gibbons, lead adviser for Lancashire County Council’s Access to Finance service, explains the key consideration behind buying a business and outlines the finance options to purchase it.
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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News
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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Inspiration & Spotlight
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.

From business planning to finding finance, Boost can help you achieve your goals whatever stage of the business journey you're on.

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Available support from Boost

360 business review 07 BusinessAdviceService
360 business review
Our Business Advice Service team will audit your business and give you a plan for growth
Find an event 08 Events
Find an event
Search our calendar of Lancashire events to help you build new relationships and knowledge
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Local area support
Find out what support is available in your local authority area
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Start your business
Turn your new business idea into reality and get off to a flying start

Impact of Boost in Lancashire

95%
clients satisfied
£100m
added to Lancashire
14,000
businesses supported
3,500
professional jobs created

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