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National Volunteers’ Week: the importance of volunteering Volunteers Week 2017
26th April 2017
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National Volunteers’ Week: the importance of volunteering
National Volunteers’ Week, organised by NCVO, runs from the 1-7 June. Here we speak to Amanda Meachin, CEO of Boost delivery partner Community & Business Partners about the importance of volunteers to her organisation.
Lancashire joins in the Festival of Making National Festival of Making Boost
21st April 2017
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Lancashire joins in the Festival of Making
The first National Festival of Making will take place on Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 May at various venues in Blackburn. In the build-up to the festival weekend itself, Creative Lancashire have curated a series of events from 27 April to 11 May, to explore manufacturing and creativity, aimed at professional creative practitioners/makers and industry
Why changing mindsets can unlock new ideas AdobeStock_93617065
20th April 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Why changing mindsets can unlock new ideas
Our latest blog from Geminus Training's Richard Harrison explains how changing mindsets can bring out the best in a workforce.
Entrepreneur Sally’s business dream becomes reality Sally studied nutrition at university 2

Entrepreneur Sally’s business dream becomes reality

Sally Bennett
Beanmade Candles, Preston

Boost staff performance with valued incentives AdobeStock_139042595
13th April 2017
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Boost staff performance with valued incentives
It’s a common misconception that the way to get your staff to perform better is to incentivise them with financial rewards. Geminus Training's Richard Harrison explores the alternatives.
Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards finalists announced Hive Business Awards
10th April 2017
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Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards finalists announced
Businesses across Blackburn and Darwen are celebrating after being named finalists in the third annual Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards.
Improve performance by combining engagement, productivity and innovation Richard Harrison
6th April 2017
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Improve performance by combining engagement, productivity and innovation
In the first of a series of blogs, Richard Harrison of Boost & Co partner Geminus Training explores the ways in which businesses can achieve unparalleled growth.
Keeping it real - authenticity in content marketing Be Authentic
29th March 2017
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Keeping it real - authenticity in content marketing
How can you succeed in content marketing in the era of 'fake news' and 'alternative facts'? In our latest Boost blog, Zara Smith from Boost & Co partner SQ Digital looks at the importance of 'keeping it real' when marketing your business.
Top tips to reduce stress in the workplace Janine Mitchell
27th March 2017
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Top tips to reduce stress in the workplace
Did you know that stress and burnout affects nearly half of all employees’ work performance? Here Boost coach Jane Mitchell shares her top tip on stress management and resilience training to prevent stress impacting staff, your business and productivity.
Product launch predicted to boost turnover by 20% LR Gareth Storey and Matthew Driver

Product launch predicted to boost turnover by 20%

Matthew Driver & Gareth Storey
Loft Leg, Nelson

Boost backs fast-growing portal for Lancashire businesses Untitled
17th March 2017
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Boost backs fast-growing portal for Lancashire businesses
Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub has given its backing to a fast-growing online portal for the county’s businesses.
Launch of social care services hub paves way for new jobs Matt Hughes One Stop Social

Launch of social care services hub paves way for new jobs

Matt Hughes
One Stop Social Ltd, Preston

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