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Lancashire County Council launches pioneering angel investor network to support early-stage business growth Lancs angels launch   cropped
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Lancashire County Council launches pioneering angel investor network to support early-stage business growth
fhunded angels is set to be UK’s first local authority-led large scale angel investment programme.
Boost Q&A: John Winstanley, Devel Edits John Winstanley, Devel Edits, new
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Boost Q&A: John Winstanley, Devel Edits
John has a decade of writing and developmental editing experience and here he shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Fylde community and wellbeing hub off to a flying start after Boost support Fylde Wellbeing Hub
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Fylde community and wellbeing hub off to a flying start after Boost support
A Fylde-based health and wellbeing service has successfully registered as a Community Interest Company and created a local networking group for similar businesses after receiving helpful advice and support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Boost Q&A: Paul Harrison, Awake Accountancy Awake Accountancy
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Boost Q&A: Paul Harrison, Awake Accountancy
Awake is in its startup phase, but committed to building a cutting-edge firm that leverages cloud and AI solutions to enhance client service and efficiency, while putting exceptional customer experience at the heart of everything we do. Here Paul shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Boost Q&A: Luke Arrowsmith, Selected Cyber Limited Selected Cyber Limited
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Boost Q&A: Luke Arrowsmith, Selected Cyber Limited
Luke Arrowsmith's expertise lies in delivering tailored security solutions to tackle complex digital threats for small to medium size businesses. He shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Funded business support strengthens fitness and wellbeing startup Mind2Muscle Academy
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Funded business support strengthens fitness and wellbeing startup
A Blackburn business specialising in rehabilitation for neurological and physical needs has secured a pilot project with East Lancashire NHS Trust and plans to expand its workforce after support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Boost Q&A: John and Elaine Grimshaw, Paws in the Paddock Aughton Paws in the paddock
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Boost Q&A: John and Elaine Grimshaw, Paws in the Paddock Aughton
Elaine and John received support from Boost at the start of their new business journey. Here they share their business inspirations, discusses the Boost support received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
Two Zero supported businesses among Red Rose Awards 2025 finalists Red Rose web
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Two Zero supported businesses among Red Rose Awards 2025 finalists
The finalists have been announced for the 15th annual Red Rose Awards, including four businesses from a range of sectors which have received Two Zero support during their scaleup journey.
The additional responsibilities of an early-stage founder after raising equity investment responsibilitiesraising equity web
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The additional responsibilities of an early-stage founder after raising equity investment
While securing equity investment is a cause for celebration, it also marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with greater accountability, strategic oversight, and relationship management. Warren Lunt, Boost Access to Finance adviser and equity specialist, provides the key responsibilities that founders take on after raising equity investment:
Boost Q&A: John Keen, RKMS Group John Keen RKMS
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Boost Q&A: John Keen, RKMS Group
John Keen purchased RKMS in 2009 following seven years working as a freelance consultant and in 2024, RKMS celebrated 30 years in business. Here John shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support he received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.
East Lancashire fuel management business rebranding and launching recruitment drive fuelled by Boost scaleup support LCM Environmental web image
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East Lancashire fuel management business rebranding and launching recruitment drive fuelled by Boost scaleup support
LCM Environmental services, a fuel, energy and infrastructure business headquartered in Padiham, has expanded its team and services and embarked on a major rebrand after receiving scaleup support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.
Boost Q&A: Paul Preston, BARE Capital Paul Preston Bare Capital
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Boost Q&A: Paul Preston, BARE Capital
Paul Preston from BARE Capital, joined Boost's Scale to Thrive programme in early 2024 to help grow his business network. Here, Paul shares his business inspirations, discusses the Boost support he received, and why Lancashire is a great place to do business.

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