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Boost Q&A: Afka Ray, Guardians of Nature CIC Afka Ray Guardians of Nature CIC
19th September 2024
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Boost Q&A: Afka Ray, Guardians of Nature CIC
Afka initially contacted Boost in 2022 when she first had the inspiration to set up Guardians of Nature CIC. She then contacted Boost more recently as her business began to grow rapidly, and is now taking part in Boost's Flying Start service. She shares her business inspirations, discusses the Boost support she received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
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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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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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.
Boost Q&A: Paul Munnerley, Munnerley & Son Limited Boost Client QandA Paul Munnerley
4th September 2024
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Boost Q&A: Paul Munnerley, Munnerley & Son Limited
Paul Munnerley contacted Boost at the end of 2023 to seek help and advice to set up a new haulage business. He shares his story in our latest Q&A
Boost Access to Finance service expands expertise with two new adviser appointments Access to Finance web story
3rd September 2024
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Boost Access to Finance service expands expertise with two new adviser appointments
Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub has appointed two experienced new finance advisers to its fully-funded Access to Finance team.
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

Rob Littlefair
Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products, Blackburn

Why startups should invest time in corporate social responsibility Why startups should invest time in CSR
13th August 2024
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Why startups should invest time in corporate social responsibility
Ian Coupe, co-founder and director of Shout Connect, a delivery partner of Boost’s Flying Start service, provides insight into the importance and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for startups and pre-start businesses.
Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme creates over 50 jobs Women Scaling Up Outdoor Elements 2024
8th August 2024
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Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme creates over 50 jobs
Businesses who took part in two cohorts of Two Zero’s Women Scaling Up programme have since created a combined 56 jobs and increased turnover by a total of £14.1m, according to independent analysis.
How a customer relationship management system can help scale your business How CRM can help scale your business
6th August 2024
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How a customer relationship management system can help scale your business
Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg outlines the key considerations when choosing a CRM system and evaluates the five most popular systems in the UK market.
Lancashire manufacturing business gains £75k investment with Access to Finance support Littlefair's NPIF
29th July 2024
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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.
A brief guide to creating a sustainable business A brief guide to creating a sustainable business
25th July 2024
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A brief guide to creating a sustainable business
Boost Business adviser Jonny Slater explains what sustainability is and how your business can benefit from adopting it as part of your business growth plans.
Two Zero's Scaleup Leaders Network generates 3.9 million GVA for Lancashire Scale Up Leaders Network
25th July 2024
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Two Zero's Scaleup Leaders Network generates 3.9 million GVA for Lancashire
Businesses who took part in the Two Zero’s Scaleup Leaders Network programme, have since created 61 new jobs and generated £3.9m Gross Value Added (GVA) for the Lancashire economy.

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