Inspiration & Spotlight

10th September 2020

Boost briefing: The world of selling after coronavirus

Lifelong salesman, Stephen Leishman, talks about how, just like many others, it’s been a time for adjustment to his daily business life during the coronavirus pandemic and offers his tips for selling in the world after lockdown.

2nd September 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

Recovery strategies and support for SMEs

Professor Simon Bolton, an expert in innovation and director of Edge Hill University’s Productivity and Innovation Centre, outlines his five key tips to help businesses recover and become more resilient to future crises.

20th August 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

FW Capital: Understanding the support to help your business back on its feet

Andy Traynor, FW Capital, looks at financial support available from the government to businesses as we ease out of lockdown and try to adjust to a new normality.

18th August 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

Boost briefing: Why thinking time is vital for your sales

Boost business coach Hayley Caine outlines her sales thinking and planning tips to get the sales results you need in our ‘new normal’. These tips apply to companies that have grown quickly and ones that have had a reduction in sales.

12th August 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

Have you got what it takes to be on Dragons’ Den?

Nikki Hesford, owner of Hesford Media, appeared on the show in 2010 with her niche clothing brand. She discusses her experience of the process and what advice she would give to entrepreneurs who may want to apply

12th August 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

Using video for business is normal. . . but not a ‘new normal’

Rob Hallam, managing director of Bigtank Video Productions explains why video is frequently the chosen communication tool and popular among the most successful of marketeers.

4th August 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

Boost briefing: Business growth advice and the power of mentoring

Former HR director and Company Secretary, Graham Haworth, talks about how mentoring is great for both business leaders and the mentor too.

30th July 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

How to harness technology to come back stronger

Jonathan Cundliffe, managing director of managed IT specialists, J700 Group, shares his advice on how businesses can take advantage of technology to make a strong COVID-19 comeback.

27th July 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

Boost briefing: Paul Simon has the answer

Tim Smith, Boost Business Relationship Manager, discovers the encouraging words to help businesses with recovery in a Paul Simon song.

22nd July 2020

Inspiration & Spotlight

Mental health and wellbeing in business – why it's good to talk

The challenges business owners have faced through coronavirus have put a spotlight on the importance of discussing wellbeing and mental health. Creative video specialist, Rob Hallam, takes a look at his own experiences running a business.