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Inspirational Women Q&A: Suzy Orr, Unique Ladies Networking UK Suzy Orr
29th January 2022
Inspirational Women Q&A: Suzy Orr, Unique Ladies Networking UK
Suzy Orr is Chief Unique Lady at female-focused networking group, Unique Ladies. Suzy shares some tips and advice from her inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Tamsin Coxhill, Firespiral Slings Tasmin Coxhill
19th January 2022
Inspirational Women Q&A: Tamsin Coxhill, Firespiral Slings
Firespiral Slings is an international manufacturer and retailer of woven wrap baby carriers, luxury blankets, throws and accessories. Owner and director, Tamsin Coxhill, shares her inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Inspirational Women Q&A: Tricia Rawlinson, Whale Tail Cafe Tricia Rawlinson
9th January 2022
Inspirational Women Q&A: Tricia Rawlinson, Whale Tail Cafe
Whale Tail Café is a very popular restaurant, owned and run by Tricia Rawlinson for over 30 years. Tricia shares her inspirational Lancashire woman in business story.
Funding puts driving school on the road to growth Chris Richards of 123 Driving School Web 1
16th February 2018
Funding puts driving school on the road to growth
A Preston driving school expects to raise turnover from £27,000 to £400,000 in three years, thanks to a five figure Rosebud Micro Loan secured through Boost’s Access to Finance programme.
Entrepreneur Sally’s business dream becomes reality Sally studied nutrition at university 2
18th April 2017
Entrepreneur Sally’s business dream becomes reality
A Preston entrepreneur who launched her own business after spotting a gap in the market while studying in China says it was the best move she’s ever made.
Co-working space opens its doors in city centre DSC_2156 WEB
30th March 2017
Co-working space opens its doors in city centre
A new family-run co-working space inspired by a hub in the French Alps has been officially opened in Preston.
Product launch predicted to boost turnover by 20% LR Gareth Storey and Matthew Driver
23rd March 2017
Product launch predicted to boost turnover by 20%
A Lancashire business which specialises in loft storage solutions predicts a 20% increase in turnover following the launch of its newest product.
Launch of social care services hub paves way for new jobs Matt Hughes One Stop Social
14th March 2017
Launch of social care services hub paves way for new jobs
A former social worker has launched an online hub for social care services and professionals and aims to create up to 10 jobs over the next three years, following support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Creative duo set sights on wallpaper market Beverley Wood and Mark Forrest Photography by www
7th March 2017
Creative duo set sights on wallpaper market
Two Lancashire business owners have joined forces after spotting a gap in the market to launch a wallpaper which requires no paste.
Mentoring leads to job creation at digital agency DSC_6780
22nd February 2017
Mentoring leads to job creation at digital agency
A Preston-based digital agency has embarked on a plan to build its software development offering and has already created one new job as a result, following support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Mentoring support leads to job creation and business growth Robert Nash of Fusion Team Ltd
14th February 2017
Mentoring support leads to job creation and business growth
A Lancashire-based steelworks has created five new jobs and won new business contracts worth £300,000 after receiving mentoring support through Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Growing homecare agency to create 60 jobs LR Caroline Mahon Shabana Rasul Abbas Rafique and Deborah Meaghan of Ribble Homecare WEB SIZE
6th February 2017
Growing homecare agency to create 60 jobs
A growing homecare provider, based in Blackburn, plans to create 60 new jobs in the next three years and open a second base in 2017, following support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.

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