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Why awards matter for startups AdobeStock_687335207 Awards
23rd April 2024
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Why awards matter for startups
Paula Ludley, PR and communications manager at Shout Connect, explains how applying for a business award can benefit a startup business.
Managing midnight thoughts for entrepreneurs AdobeStock_208047861 midnight thoughts
18th April 2024
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Managing midnight thoughts for entrepreneurs
Boost business adviser Kerry Stevens, a serial entrepreneur who has set up and run several of her own companies, offers some practical tips to help you navigate these midnight thoughts.
Five ways artificial intelligence can support your new business Five ways artificial intelligence can support your new business
11th April 2024
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Five ways artificial intelligence can support your new business
Love it or loath it, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for startups as they evaluate their goals and how they plan to achieve them.
How you can benefit from coworking AdobeStock_238707891 Society 1 blog
2nd April 2024
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How you can benefit from coworking
Catarina King, co-founder of Society1, a vibrant coworking space based in Preston, discusses several benefits of coworking.
Five simple steps to being a smarter marketer Five simple steps to being a smarter marketer
28th March 2024
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Five simple steps to being a smarter marketer
Marketing is primarily about ensuring that people know your business exists and helping them to understand what your products and services are. It’s a subject with countless books, courses, degrees, podcasts, along with the seemingly obligatory marketing gurus.

Here, Andrew Ramwell, a Boost business adviser on the Growth Catalyst and Scale to Thrive programmes, outlines five key pointers to help small business owners who may be overwhelmed by the information and advice on hand, to get started with smart marketing.
How to be successful in your first year of trading AdobeStock_292863978 Martyn Jones
19th March 2024
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How to be successful in your first year of trading
Martyn Jones, a strategic planning and leadership specialist, offers four key considerations to ensure your first year of trading is successful.
Harnessing the innovation in social entrepreneurship in Lancashire Harnessing the innovation in social entrepreneurship WEB
13th March 2024
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Harnessing the innovation in social entrepreneurship in Lancashire
Here, Boost business adviser Alistair Clarke MBE, who has supported hundreds of social businesses during his career, offers a little insight into the value and purpose of social enterprise businesses.
Six steps to ensure a positive user experience on your website AdobeStock_422136062 Complete Online
12th March 2024
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Six steps to ensure a positive user experience on your website
Tom Smith, managing director of Complete, an award-winning UK digital marketing agency based in Lancashire, offers six easy steps to ensure a positive user experience on your website.
Five ways to improve your customers’ experience online Five ways to improve your customers experience online
27th February 2024
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Five ways to improve your customers’ experience online
Here, Anne Williamson from Customer Love discusses five ways to improve your customers’ experience if you are offering goods and services online.
Bid smart, win big: Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness web
20th February 2024
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Bid smart, win big: Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness
In today's fast-paced business landscape, especially for pre-start and start-up businesses, mastering the art of crafting contracts and securing winning bids is not just a skill but a foundational necessity. Boost Flying Start business adviser Chris Trickett offers five top tips to make your business formidable in the bidding process and add that extra bite to your bids with frameworks for success.
Why understanding your USP is important for startups Why understanding your USP is important for startups
23rd January 2024
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Why understanding your USP is important for startups
Economic development manager at Hyndburn Borough Council, Salma Chaudry, offers some tips and suggestions to help develop, protect, and sustain your USP.
How creating a clear vision of your future helps you to make better business decisions now a clear vision of your future
16th January 2024
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How creating a clear vision of your future helps you to make better business decisions now
Martyn Jones, an expert on simplifying leadership and governance for business owners, explains how you can restore your confidence by making sure to have a very clear vision of where you’re trying to get to with your business and personal lifestyle.

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