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Inspirational Women Q&A: Joanna Hill, Sid Hill Transport Ltd BOF13A1
13th February 2023
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Inspirational Women
Inspirational Women Q&A: Joanna Hill, Sid Hill Transport Ltd
Founded in 2020 by Joanna and Simon Hill, in just over two years the family business has grown into a successful transport service operating in both the UK and abroad. Joanna shares her own inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Specialist spring manufacturer looks to double in size with support of County Council scaleup programme Melling Springs
9th February 2023
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Specialist spring manufacturer looks to double in size with support of County Council scaleup programme
A Lancashire company which manufactures high-performance compression springs for motorsport, space and defence markets has set its sights on doubling in size in the next three years.
Boost launches business owners programme to help leaders tackle challenges and unearth opportunities BON logo web
30th January 2023
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Boost launches business owners programme to help leaders tackle challenges and unearth opportunities
Business leaders can take part in a new programme to work with other business owners to tackle challenges and maximise opportunities.
Businesses in Lancashire invited to take part in Government backed development programme Help to grow management 2023
30th January 2023
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Businesses in Lancashire invited to take part in Government backed development programme
SMEs across the region can access a 12-week executive development programme delivered by enterprise experts from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), accredited to the Small Business Charter.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Hayley Caine A minute with a Boost mentor Hayley Caine
25th January 2023
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A minute with a Boost mentor: Hayley Caine
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about Hayley Caine, a business mentor with an obsession on how people 'tick'.
Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Undifferentiated Offer Six Dysfunctions of SMEs Undifferentiated Offer
24th January 2023
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Undifferentiated Offer
This series shares the experiences of Edge Hill University’s Productivity & Innovation Centre (PIC)’s scale-up experts in addressing the common six SME dysfunctions which regularly inhibit effective scale-up.
Lancashire business owners urged to talk to ‘brilliant’ Boost as part of business support drive HLB web
23rd January 2023
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Lancashire business owners urged to talk to ‘brilliant’ Boost as part of business support drive
Lancashire County Council's leader has issued a call to Lancashire businesses to tap into the funded business support services delivered by Boost.
A minute with a Boost mentor: Paul Bury A minute with a Boost mentor Paul Bury
12th January 2023
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A minute with a Boost mentor: Paul Bury
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about Paul Bury, an advertising and marketing specialist.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Jannicke Ive, A Family’s Best Friend BOO_Inspirational_Women_QAs_Jannicke_Ive_01
11th January 2023
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Inspirational Women
Inspirational Women Q&A: Jannicke Ive, A Family’s Best Friend
Jannicke Ive is the founder and managing director of A Family’s Best Friend, a Lancashire-based domiciliary care provider for children and adults with disabilities. She shares her own inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Undefined Demand Six Dysfunctions of SMEs Undefined Demand
5th January 2023
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Inspiration & Spotlight
Six Dysfunctions of SMEs: Undefined Demand
This series shares the experiences of Edge Hill University's Productivity & Innovation Centre (PIC)'s scale-up experts in addressing the common six SME dysfunctions which regularly inhibit effective scale-up.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Charlotte Knowles, Elektec BOO_IW_QAs_Charlotte_Knowles_01 01
4th January 2023
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Inspirational Women
Inspirational Women Q&A: Charlotte Knowles, Elektec
Charlotte Knowles is the finance and business communications manager at Darwen-based Elektec, a multi-award winning business. She shares her own inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Ciará Moriarty, The Performance Studios BOO_Inspirational_Women_QAs_CiaraMoriarty_01 01
19th December 2022
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Inspirational Women
Inspirational Women Q&A: Ciará Moriarty, The Performance Studios
Ciará Moriarty is the founder of The Performance Studios, a theatre school based in Lancaster at the Dukes Theatre. In September 2022, Ciará was awarded Creative Industry of the Year at the Enterprise Vision Awards. She shares her own inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.

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