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Government launches new free business management course for small businesses AdobeStock_422965230
9th May 2024
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Government launches new free business management course for small businesses
The Government has launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course, a short online course with practical tips and resources for small business leaders.
Unleash the power of data and take control of your business growth AdobeStock_558675286 Data
8th May 2024
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Unleash the power of data and take control of your business growth
Matt Sheppard, a Boost business adviser on the Growth Catalyst programme, offers a few pointers to consider when utilising data and analytical intelligence to help make better strategic decisions for your business.
Mastering efficiency: Strategies for minimising waste and maximising productivity 07 ScaleToThrive
2nd May 2024
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Mastering efficiency: Strategies for minimising waste and maximising productivity
In our latest blog post, Boost business adviser Jaan Scott outlines methods for measuring and enhancing your business efficiency.
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30th April 2024
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West Lancashire businesses to benefit from the launch of innovation programme
West Lancashire businesses with potential to grow are the target for a new partnership delivering fully funded innovation and growth programmes.
Women Scaling Up participants celebrate achievements at final scaleup session Women at Outdoor Elements
30th April 2024
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Women Scaling Up participants celebrate achievements at final scaleup session
Participants in the second cohort of Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme have held their final group session, a celebration of their achievements on the programme with inspirational talks and activities at Outdoor Elements near Padiham.
A quick guide to unlocking your business growth potential unlocking business growth
24th April 2024
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A quick guide to unlocking your business growth potential
In this quick guide, Jaan Scott, Boost business adviser, explores four things that you can do to unlock your the full potential of your business.
Why awards matter for startups AdobeStock_687335207 Awards
23rd April 2024
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Why awards matter for startups
Paula Ludley, PR and communications manager at Shout Connect, explains how applying for a business award can benefit a startup business.
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18th April 2024
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Managing midnight thoughts for entrepreneurs
Boost business adviser Kerry Stevens, a serial entrepreneur who has set up and run several of her own companies, offers some practical tips to help you navigate these midnight thoughts.
Five ways artificial intelligence can support your new business Five ways artificial intelligence can support your new business
11th April 2024
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Five ways artificial intelligence can support your new business
Love it or loath it, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for startups as they evaluate their goals and how they plan to achieve them.
Fylde coast manufacturer aiming for rapid growth following Boost support and innovation funding Ecoduct

Fylde coast manufacturer aiming for rapid growth following Boost support and innovation funding

Craig McNaught
Ecoduct, Blackpool

How you can benefit from coworking AdobeStock_238707891 Society 1 blog
2nd April 2024
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How you can benefit from coworking
Catarina King, co-founder of Society1, a vibrant coworking space based in Preston, discusses several benefits of coworking.
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.

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