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36 weeks until GDPR…What can the dawn of food hygiene laws teach us? Food hygiene and GDPR
14th September 2017
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36 weeks until GDPR…What can the dawn of food hygiene laws teach us?
As part of his regular blog counting down to the introduction of the General Data Protection Review (GDPR), Chris Hunter of HM Network compares feelings towards GDPR to those from the 1990s when Food Hygiene legislation was brought in.
ISO 9001 – how funding can help you migrate from 2008 to 2015 Manufacturing Quality Standards
7th September 2017
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ISO 9001 – how funding can help you migrate from 2008 to 2015
Anne Campion, Manufacturing Services Manager for the Manufacturing Growth Fund, highlights how manufacturing businesses can access grant funding to upgrade their ISO 9001 accreditation.
3 tried and trusted ways to improve your business Improve your business web
6th September 2017
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3 tried and trusted ways to improve your business
To mark Small Business Advice Week (4th-10th September), Nichola Howard, founder of Launch Events and the Blackpool Expo, shares her top three tips for business success.
5 steps to avoid late payment invoice payment web
6th September 2017
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5 steps to avoid late payment
Sharon Walker, debt recovery manager at regional law firm Napthens, a Boost & Co member, offers some advice on how growing businesses can avoid late payment and reduce the risk of bad debt.
38 weeks until GDPR… Checklist: Steps Towards Compliance Checklist web
31st August 2017
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38 weeks until GDPR… Checklist: Steps Towards Compliance
As part of his regular blog counting down to the introduction of the General Data Protection Review (GDPR), Chris Hunter of HM Network, advises that businesses use a checklist to make sure they are on the right path.
5 reasons to do business in Singapore Singapore website
22nd August 2017
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5 reasons to do business in Singapore
Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, outlines five reasons why Singapore should be on your export to-do list.
7 ways a Degree Apprenticeship can boost your business Degree apprenticeships web
17th August 2017
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7 ways a Degree Apprenticeship can boost your business
Gina McDonald, business development officer at the University of Central Lancashire, explains what degree apprenticeships are and how they can help your #GrowingLancashire business.
40 weeks until GDPR…Separating fact from fiction GDPR 44 weeks main image 1
16th August 2017
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40 weeks until GDPR…Separating fact from fiction
As part of his regular blog counting down to the introduction of the General Data Protection Review (GDPR), Chris Hunter HM Network, urges businesses to ignore the myths and focus on the facts.
6 ways to perfect the art of ‘active listening’ active listener website
14th August 2017
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6 ways to perfect the art of ‘active listening’
Adam Holden, Growth Explorer for Winning Pitch, offers some top tips on becoming a better leader through active listening.
Ten tips to doing business in China Investing in China website
11th August 2017
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Ten tips to doing business in China
Dr Nick Burd, programme director for the China Catalyst Programme at Lancaster University, offers some top tips for high growth companies looking to expand into the Chinese market.
42 weeks until GDPR… are you preparing? GDPR blog pic
3rd August 2017
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42 weeks until GDPR… are you preparing?
People talk about “making time to do things”. We all know that time is precious in both personal life and in business, but time is something that ticks away and is something that we can’t get back.
Five tips for increasing productivity in your new business Working from home
25th July 2017
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Five tips for increasing productivity in your new business
Wendy Bowers, founder of Role, shares her five top tips for creating a productive working environment in your home.

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