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Ransomware - top tips to protect your business Ransomware Boost
15th May 2017
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Ransomware - top tips to protect your business
The recent ransomware attack affecting numerous organisations, including the NHS, highlight the impact that cyber-crime can have. As such, it's more important than ever to be vigilant and resilient. Here are our top tips for protecting your business.
What if your managers are your biggest barriers to growth? AdobeStock_129147578
27th April 2017
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What if your managers are your biggest barriers to growth?
In the final blog of the series, Richard Harrison explains how to tackle a major internal growth barrier.
How CSR can help improve your chances of growth AdobeStock_48103341
26th April 2017
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How CSR can help improve your chances of growth
Corporate Social Responsibility can really help improve your chances of growth - but only if it’s done right.
National Volunteers’ Week: the importance of volunteering Volunteers Week 2017
26th April 2017
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National Volunteers’ Week: the importance of volunteering
National Volunteers’ Week, organised by NCVO, runs from the 1-7 June. Here we speak to Amanda Meachin, CEO of Boost delivery partner Community & Business Partners about the importance of volunteers to her organisation.
Why changing mindsets can unlock new ideas AdobeStock_93617065
20th April 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Why changing mindsets can unlock new ideas
Our latest blog from Geminus Training's Richard Harrison explains how changing mindsets can bring out the best in a workforce.
Boost staff performance with valued incentives AdobeStock_139042595
13th April 2017
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Boost staff performance with valued incentives
It’s a common misconception that the way to get your staff to perform better is to incentivise them with financial rewards. Geminus Training's Richard Harrison explores the alternatives.
Improve performance by combining engagement, productivity and innovation Richard Harrison
6th April 2017
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Improve performance by combining engagement, productivity and innovation
In the first of a series of blogs, Richard Harrison of Boost & Co partner Geminus Training explores the ways in which businesses can achieve unparalleled growth.
Keeping it real - authenticity in content marketing Be Authentic
29th March 2017
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Keeping it real - authenticity in content marketing
How can you succeed in content marketing in the era of 'fake news' and 'alternative facts'? In our latest Boost blog, Zara Smith from Boost & Co partner SQ Digital looks at the importance of 'keeping it real' when marketing your business.
Top tips to reduce stress in the workplace Janine Mitchell
27th March 2017
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Top tips to reduce stress in the workplace
Did you know that stress and burnout affects nearly half of all employees’ work performance? Here Boost coach Jane Mitchell shares her top tip on stress management and resilience training to prevent stress impacting staff, your business and productivity.
How The Growing Club is helping Lancashire’s business women Growing Club Graduation
3rd March 2017
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Inspiration & Spotlight
How The Growing Club is helping Lancashire’s business women
A year ago, Boost & Co member, Jane Binnion and Rachel Holme launched The Growing Club - a business coaching club for female business owners and founders of charities and social enterprises. Here, we shine a light on the club and how its members have benefitted.
Why it’s important to keep your workforce engaged Craig Hines
24th February 2017
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Why it’s important to keep your workforce engaged
Craig Hines, business improvement consultant and project manager for Boost’s Propel 2 Grow Business Growth Programme, shares his experiences of working with Lancashire businesses and what they’re doing to rise to the employee engagement challenge.
Group mentoring supports growing Lancashire businesses Mentoring
2nd February 2017
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Group mentoring supports growing Lancashire businesses
Mentoring can be delivered one-to-one or to a group and here we shine a light on a group mentoring session for business owners delivered by Hayley Caine with a specific focus on sales.

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