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Lancaster’s Cat Smith MP visits women in business network Lancasters Cat Smith MP Visits Women in Business Network
11th October 2021
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Lancaster’s Cat Smith MP visits women in business network
The Growing Club CIC was delighted to receive a visit from their constituency MP, Cat Smith, to meet women in business in celebration of the organisation’s fifth year of operations.
Fast Track Thinking: The art of the ‘elevator pitch’ The art of the elevator pitch
4th October 2021
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Fast Track Thinking: The art of the ‘elevator pitch’
An elevator pitch is a great way to summarise – impactfully – your business and idea to an Angel or equity investor. But what is the formula for a successful one? Mark Gibbons, senior access to finance specialist at Access to Finance Lancashire, offers some helpful pointers.
A big Boost for business in Lancashire Boost Cllr Aidy Riggott
30th September 2021
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A big Boost for business in Lancashire
Thousands of businesses have accessed support from Boost, Lancashire's Business Growth Hub, which has helped them to grow. A report to Lancashire County Council's Cabinet has outlined some of the key achievements from Boost's successful programme.
Lancaster University Management School launches Help to Grow: Management programme Help to grow Management
30th September 2021
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Lancaster University Management School launches Help to Grow: Management programme
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) has kickstarted a new management programme as part of a nationwide scheme to boost business growth.
LUMS case study: Taking agile working a step further Alison Grady Redolution Boost

LUMS case study: Taking agile working a step further

Alison Grady
Redolution, Burscough

Spotlight on support: NextGenChem NextGenChem
22nd September 2021
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Spotlight on support: NextGenChem
Our Business Support Spotlight series highlights the wealth of support listed on Boost’s Support Hub and available to Lancashire businesses. Today’s spotlight shines NextGenChem a Lancashire-based hub for chemistry innovation.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Carl Bradshaw A minute with a Boost mentor Carl Bradshaw
20th September 2021
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A minute with a Boost mentor: Carl Bradshaw
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about Carl Bradshaw the 'GP' of mentoring with a ‘challenger’ style.
Boost Relationship Manager check-in: David Baker David Baker Business Relationship Manager
15th September 2021
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Boost Relationship Manager check-in: David Baker
David Baker, a former chief executive and previous owner of two manufacturing companies, talks about his role as a Boost relationship manager.
Boost support story: Solicitors firm relocates growing team following Boost support Joanne Bury with practice manager Tracey Burgess

Boost support story: Solicitors firm relocates growing team following Boost support

Joanne Bury
Burys Solicitors, Clitheroe

A minute with a Boost mentor: John Rainey A minute with a mentor John Rainey
8th September 2021
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A minute with a Boost mentor: John Rainey
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about John Rainey, a former group managing director with over 30 years' high level business experience.
Spotlight on support: Eco-I North West Eco I North West support programme
8th September 2021
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Spotlight on support: Eco-I North West
Our Business Support Spotlight series highlights the wealth of support listed on Boost’s Support Hub and available to Lancashire businesses. Today’s spotlight shines on Manchester Metropolitan University’s Eco-I North West.
County-wide Innovation Festival returns for second year Lancashire Innovation Festival
7th September 2021
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County-wide Innovation Festival returns for second year
Lancashire Innovation Festival returns this autumn for a second year, building on the success of 2020. The week-long event celebrates innovative thinking across the county and how to drive future growth.

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