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Bid smart, win big: Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness Five top tips for bid writing and commission readiness web
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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
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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
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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.
Scaleup Q&A: Tom Smith, Complete TZ_ScaleUpQA_Tom_Smith
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Scaleup Q&A: Tom Smith, Complete
In our latest scaleup Q&A, Tom Smith at Complete shares what he has learnt managing a scaling business.
Boost launches exclusive programme to help ambitious Lancashire businesses scale 05 ScaleToThrive
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Boost launches exclusive programme to help ambitious Lancashire businesses scale
Scaleup businesses in Lancashire are being invited to apply for a new support programme which has been launched by Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Scaleup Q&A: Neil Ward, Buckshaw Bunnies Buckshaw Bunnies
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Scaleup Q&A: Neil Ward, Buckshaw Bunnies
In our latest scaleup Q&A Neil Ward from Buckshaw Bunnies Childcare shares his advice for businesses looking to scale.
Continued expansion the focus for fast-growing electrical infrastructure firm after awards win Serconnect Team and CC
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Continued expansion the focus for fast-growing electrical infrastructure firm after awards win
A provider of electrical infrastructure to the commercial sector has praised Lancashire County Council’s scaleup support service after winning this year’s BIBA’s Scaleup award.
Edge Hill’s SME Productivity & Innovation Centre receives Scaleup Institute Endorsement Edge Hill
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Edge Hill’s SME Productivity & Innovation Centre receives Scaleup Institute Endorsement
Edge Hill University’s SME Productivity & Innovation Centre (SME PIC) has had its High Growth Innovation Sprint programme endorsed by the ScaleUp Institute, recognising its huge success in boosting growth and creating jobs.
Helping Lancashire businesses: Employee-owned co-op solutions to business succession John Atherton 2023
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Helping Lancashire businesses: Employee-owned co-op solutions to business succession
John Atherton, a seasoned cooperative business consultant, explains why this approach may be beneficial to you and your employees.
‘Hands-on’ training part of Lancashire’s Colleges innovative programme in partnership with local employers Lancashire College
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‘Hands-on’ training part of Lancashire’s Colleges innovative programme in partnership with local employers
Rosie Fearn, Director of the Lancashire Colleges Group said: “We’re thrilled that Lancashire’s businesses and communities will benefit from this significant investment in skills."
Edge Hill’s SME Productivity & Innovation Centre receives Scaleup Institute Endorsement Simonmichaelsteve2 scaled
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Edge Hill’s SME Productivity & Innovation Centre receives Scaleup Institute Endorsement
Edge Hill University’s sector leading SME Productivity & Innovation Centre (SME PIC) has had its High Growth Innovation Sprint programme endorsed by the ScaleUp Institute, recognising its huge success in boosting growth and creating jobs.
Boost reveals new £3.9m business support programme in tenth year LCC representatives and partners web
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Boost reveals new £3.9m business support programme in tenth year
A business support programme aimed at helping Lancashire businesses start, grow and thrive has unveiled a new range of services, thanks to a fresh £3.9m funding deal.

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