Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub

29/04/2025

Last chance to get hold of early bird tickets for Lancashire’s inaugural innovation, tech and early-stage finance event. ��

Start-ups looking to raise, scaleups eager to disrupt or established firms looking to diversify, LIFT festival is designed to provide practical insights and advice to help drive your business forward.

The event has been created by Innovate Lancashire in partnership with Lancashire County Council’s fhunded and Lancashire Digital Hub and sponsored by Preston Partnership.

� 12 June
� 12pm-6:30pm
� Chew’s Yard, Preston
� https://bit.ly/42ZyCsx

28/04/2025

Are you a Lancashire business leader looking for your next growth opportunity?

From start-ups to scale-ups, navigating the business support landscape can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.

Our friendly and knowledgeable Boost Business Support Helpdesk team is here to make things simple, connecting you with the right advice, support and opportunities to help your business grow and succeed.

� 0800 488 0057
� [email protected]
� https://bit.ly/42VdphS

22/04/2025

� Calling Lancashire business owners

We’re here to help you…

Did you know Boost’s helpdesk team is designed to help you find the right support to meet your business goals?

� Open to all Lancashire-based businesses
� Fully funded

Contact our experienced team today to understand the support available, including mentoring, support programmes and other resources that are available to you.

� 0800 488 0057
� [email protected]
� https://bit.ly/42VdphS

18/04/2025

Lancashire events spotlight ��

Lancashire is home to a thriving business support community and there is an array of online and in-person events including topic-led workshops, webinars and networking meet-ups coming up next week, including:

Maximise your digital marketing on a budget
Learn strategies, tools and tips you can use to market your business without breaking the bank
� Online
� April 22
�12:30pm-1:30pm
https://www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/events/maximise-your-digital-marketing-on-a-budget-4

Upskilling and reskilling for the future of work
For HR professionals and business owners looking to future-proof their workforce.
� Blackburn
� April 23
� 12pm-1pm
https://www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/events/upskilling-and-reskilling-for-the-future-of-work

Pink Link Networking Lancaster
A fun-filled morning of making great connections, networking and learning.
� Lancaster
� April 24
� 10am-11:30am
https://www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/events/pink-link-networking-lancaster-april-meeting

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up
A regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike.
� Preston,
� April 25
� 10am-11:30am
https://www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/events/preston-freelancer-meet-up-april

Visit our events page to see what else is going on across Lancashire in the coming weeks
https://www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/events

17/04/2025

Facing a business challenge and not sure where to begin?

Our expert Boost Business Support Helpdesk team is here to connect you with the right business support, tailored to your business and its goals.

�Open to all Lancashire businesses
� 0800 488 0057
� [email protected]
� https://bit.ly/42VdphS

11/04/2025

Find the right support for your Lancashire business

� Starting a new business?
� Looking to scale up?
� Planning to hire new staff?
� Driving growth?
� Preparing for investment?

With dozens of local, regional and national business support options available, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.

That’s where we come in.

Our experienced Boost Business Support Helpdesk team will help you navigate the complex landscape, cutting through the noise to connect you with the right support for your business.

� Fully funded
� Open to all Lancashire businesses

Get in touch today and let us help you move forward with confidence.

� 0800 488 0057
� [email protected]
� https://bit.ly/42VdphS

02/04/2025

Lancashire business owner looking to expand your network and grow your business?

Boost business advisers Debbie Chinn and Susan Denver will be available to chat about the support available to you across the county at the Boost stand at this Friday’s Lancashire Business Expo. ��

The tenth annual event run by Shout Connect will bring together around 150 exhibitors and 1800 visitors from across Lancashire's private and public sectors, SMEs, charities and corporate brands.

� Friday April 4
� The Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, Preston
� 9am-3pm
� https://bit.ly/4ld8KAL

31/03/2025

Have you read our latest Lancashire business success story? 📖

We caught up with Stephanie and Stephen Ashcroft, the duo behind Darwen-based digital marketing company, Fruity Llama, on their experience with starting and growing a business, business inspirations and their advice to business owners. 💡

Read the full piece on the Knowledge Hub:

Fruity Llama is a Darwen-based performance marketing company, specialising in Google ads, Meta ads, SEO and website optimisation.

28/03/2025

� Do you have a robust business support network?

Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur, or an experienced business owner, the connections you build can be the difference between stagnation and growth. �

For our latest piece in the Business Resilience series, Boost Growth Catalyst business adviser, Amir Shafiq, shares advice on the many ways you can start building a network.

� https://bit.ly/4j8b2PI

24/03/2025

🚨 Did you catch our latest business resilience blog?

In the piece, Boost business adviser, Jaan Scott, dives into why developing scalable systems and processes is crucial in building resilience as well as some key strategies and common mistakes to avoid.

📖 Read the full piece on the Knowledge Hub: https://bit.ly/46XJ1p5

Boost business adviser Jaan Scott dives into why scaling is crucial and explores key strategies, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid in this journey towards building resilience.

13/03/2025

How does your business stay relevant? 🔍🤔

To stay resilient and maintain business growth in an era defined by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviours and evolving market landscapes, it is vital that business leaders take steps to ensure their business remains relevant.

To help achieve this, Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser, Joe Twigg shares a checklist of his top ten considerations for businesses:
✅ Embrace innovation
✅ Customer-centricity
✅ Agility and adaptability
✅ Digital transformation
✅ Talent management
✅ Strategic partnerships
✅ Sustainability and social responsibility
✅ Data-driven decision making
✅ Seek continuous improvement
✅ Future focus

🔗 Read the full piece on the Knowledge Hub: https://bit.ly/4dKQieQ

Joe Twigg, a Boost business adviser on the Scale to Thrive service, offers his top ten considerations to ensure your business remains relevant as you scale.

10/03/2025

Read our latest Boost Q&A for insight on why Chartered Management Accountant, Paul Harrison returned to Lancashire after two decades in London, to build cutting edge accountancy firm, Awake Accountancy. 📊📢

In the piece, Paul shares detail on how Boost’s Flying Start advisers helped him integrate into the Fylde business community, his opinion on why Lancashire is a great place to do business, and his ambitious plans for the next three years.

🔗Read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/41MWJdw

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...