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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.
What do I need to consider when buying a business? Buying a business
17th September 2024
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Finance
What do I need to consider when buying a business?
Mark Gibbons, lead adviser for Lancashire County Council’s Access to Finance service, explains the key consideration behind buying a business and outlines the finance options to purchase it.
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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Inspiration & Spotlight
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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News
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.
Fastest growing Lancashire businesses called to join business acceleration programme Scale to Thrive press release web
29th August 2024
Fastest growing Lancashire businesses called to join business acceleration programme
Boost is on a mission to identify the most rapidly growing scaleups in Lancashire. These ambitious businesses are invited to join a fully-funded Scale to Thrive programme, to receive government-backed support targeted at boosting business growth.
Meet the team: Amir Shafiq BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Amir Shafiq
27th August 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Meet the team: Amir Shafiq
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Amir Shafiq has over 20 years of proven expertise in delivering successful business growth, and a strong track record in guiding businesses through growth phases. Here, he talks about his role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
How to make a resilient business: The vital role of scaling systems and processes The vital role of scaling systems and processes WEB
20th August 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
How to make a resilient business: The vital role of scaling systems and processes
Boost business adviser Jaan Scott dives into why scaling is crucial and explores key strategies, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid in this journey towards building resilience.
Meet the team: Hayley Caine BOO_MeetTheBoostTeam_Hayley Caine
19th August 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Meet the team: Hayley Caine
Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser Hayley Caine has developed a reputation of consistently delivering growth and results for small business owners in the North West, for over 20 years. Here, she talks about her role in supporting Lancashire businesses.
Limited places available as Boost partners with Brabners on Scale to Thrive programme Brabners Boost partnership
14th August 2024
Limited places available as Boost partners with Brabners on Scale to Thrive programme
Boost is offering five businesses a place on a limited partnership cohort of its Scale to Thrive scaleup programme with leading independent law firm Brabners, which is due to start in September.
Why startups should invest time in corporate social responsibility Why startups should invest time in CSR
13th August 2024
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Inspiration & Spotlight
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.
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