Growth Conversation Roundup - April 2014

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We've had a number of growth conversations with Lancashire businesses recently and here is a summary of the best tips and advice received.

What one tip would you offer to a start-up in Lancashire?

@BoostInfo ...to use @Xero from the start #GrowthConversation — Whitehead & Aldrich (@WA_Accountants) March 27, 2014

@BoostInfo @shoutnetwork Sales is everything. No sales, no business. Everything else can be outsourced! Next - manage CASH — Alistair Nicholls (@AlistairNic) March 27, 2014

What are the main skills that teams in growing businesses need?

@BoostInfo trend prediction & marketing on a shoe string budget advice. #lancashirehour — #Embroidery Unit (@embroideryunit) March 20, 2014

@BoostInfo Unshaking belief in what they do — David Hothersall (@V8Griff) March 21, 2014

@BoostInfo Your plan is your baby but let it grow with help & ideas from others and don't stifle it by holding too tight! #lancashirebiz — KaBo Hockey (@KaBoHockey) March 20, 2014

@BoostInfo desire and drive to succeed! — Elite 04 Ltd (@elite04_ltd) March 20, 2014

Thank you to everyone who took part this time. The next growth conversation starts on Wednesday 30th April and the topic is: Share your top tips for managing your time effectively To get involved follow Boost on Twitter or search for the hashtag #growthconversation.

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