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Building Resilience

Building resilience: How to help SMEs manage cash flow in the current economic climate

Mark Gibbons, Access to Finance – lead adviser, outlines five ways to help SME business leaders tackle cash flow issues

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Inspiration

Ten steps to create a stakeholder management strategy

A strong stakeholder management strategy helps you anticipate potential challenges, foster positive relationships, and ensure smooth project execution. But where do you start? Boost business adviser Amir Shafiq, who is part of the Boost Growth Catalyst team, offers ten practical steps to create an effective stakeholder management strategy.

Building Resilience

Building resilience: Thriving in a changing business landscape

In this helpful guide Boost business adviser Jaan Scott provides practical strategies, real-life examples, and actionable insights to help you build a resilient business capable of not just surviving, but flourishing, in today's ever-evolving business landscape.

Inspiration

Top tips on optimising operations in a growing business

Whether you’re scaling your team, expanding product lines, or entering new markets, fine-tuning your operations can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Boost business adviser Amir Shafiq, who is part of the Boost Growth Catalyst team lists seven actionable tips to help you optimise your operations effectively.

Scaleup Insights

Scaleup insights: Michael Gibson, Fuuse

Q&A with CEO of Lancaster-based charge management platform Fuuse, one of Lancashire’s fastest-growing companies.

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Inspiration

The power of vision, mission, and core values for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Joanne Boyd, founder of CJX Business Services, explores below why a clear vision, mission, and core values are crucial for SMEs, and how they can strengthen your brand. She also offers tips on creating and implementing them effectively.

Scaleup Insights

Eco Providers reflects on growth and sets sights on future following BIBAs win

A fast-growing Lancashire heating and insulation retrofitting company which was crowned this year’s Scaleup Business of the Year at the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs), is planning to expand its range of services as it continues to scale over the coming years, according to its managing director.

Inspiration

A comprehensive guide to financial planning for your business future

The start of a new year is a great incentive to make sure your financial plans are on track to meet your current and future growth plans for the business.. Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser Joe Twigg provides a practical guide to help you develop an effective financial plan for your business.

Inspiration

Mastering the art of self-promotion: How to sell yourself effectively

Boost business adviser Simon Brooke, who is part of the Boost Business Advice Service team, offers a range of actionable strategies and tips to help you sell yourself confidently and convincingly.

Scaleup Insights

Depth of risk capital ‘biggest challenge’ for UK scaleups

The UK’s depth of risk capital is the biggest hurdle for the UK scaleup sector to overcome to fulfil its potential over the coming years, according to experts.