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A minute with a Boost mentor: Tony Openshaw A minute with a mentor Tony Openshaw
5th May 2023
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A minute with a Boost mentor: Tony Openshaw
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about Tony Openshaw, a qualified business mentor with a strong background in marketing and business planning.
Helping Lancashire businesses: The power of podcasting Boost QA Kath Lord Green Voice It PR
26th April 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: The power of podcasting
Kath Lord-Green is the founder of Voice It PR. She provides reasons why adding podcasting to your digital marketing strategy can be beneficial for your business.
Basketmaker weaves growth into her business plans after joining female support programme Amy Gunawan Basketmaker photo Morganna Monk Photography

Basketmaker weaves growth into her business plans after joining female support programme

Amy Gunawan
Start-up, Lancashire

Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Undefined Organisational Structure Six Dysfunctions of SMEs Undefined Organisational Structure
11th April 2023
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Undefined Organisational Structure
Addressing the most common six SME dysfunctions which regularly inhibit effective scale-up. The SME Productivity & Innovation Centre (PIC) at Edge Hill University is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence supporting SMEs to achieve growth through scale-up.
Businesses advised to consider pricing, with funded LUMS support programme LUMS Pricing with Purpose workshop
5th April 2023
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Businesses advised to consider pricing, with funded LUMS support programme
Lancaster University Management School’s (LUMS) upcoming Pricing with Purpose programme is designed to help the owners and directors of Lancashire SMEs to break down the barriers to implementing price changes.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Mick Cox A minute with a mentor Mick Cox
4th April 2023
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A minute with a Boost mentor: Mick Cox
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about Mick Cox, a former CEO of one of the country’s leading distance learning and edtech companies.
Helping Lancashire businesses: Supporting employees’ financial wellbeing during cost-of-living crisis How to support employees financial wellbeing during the cost of living crisis boost
30th March 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: Supporting employees’ financial wellbeing during cost-of-living crisis
The CIPD cites that money worries affect 47 per cent of UK employees. HR consultant Helen Russell from North West-based law firm Harrison Drury, offers a range of options which employers can action to support their employees’ financial wellbeing.
Helping Lancashire businesses: Ten top tips for business success Ten top tips for business success
27th March 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: Ten top tips for business success
HM Network, a Lancashire-based business provides SME’s with wide area network, internet connectivity, business telephony and cyber security solutions. Founded in 2013, the firm recently celebrated its tenth anniversary in business. Co-founder Chris Hunter shares the top ten factors that were crucial to the success of his business.
Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Ineffective Communication Six Dysfunctions of SMEs Ineffective communication
20th March 2023
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Ineffective Communication
Addressing the most common six SME dysfunctions which regularly inhibit effective scale-up. The SME Productivity & Innovation Centre (PIC) at Edge Hill University is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence supporting SMEs to achieve growth through scale-up.
Helping Lancashire businesses: Five ways to generate quality B2B leads during tougher times Five ways to help generate quality B2B leads to boost your business during tougher times web
14th March 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: Five ways to generate quality B2B leads during tougher times
Steve Brennan, co-founder and CEO of Bespoke, a Lancashire digital agency, provides five helpful keys factors to enable businesses to boost business to business (B2B) leads online during tougher times.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Jean Atkinson A minute with a Boost mentor Jean Atkinson
10th March 2023
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A minute with a Boost mentor: Jean Atkinson
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about marketing specialist Jean Atkinson.
Timber frame manufacturer plans turnover and staff growth following support and funding Rainford Timber

Timber frame manufacturer plans turnover and staff growth following support and funding

Ross Smith
Rainford Timber Co, Bamber Bridge

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