Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub

What does it truly mean to have a sustainable business? We spoke to Jonny Slater, business adviser at Boost, to understand more on what this really looks like for businesses, and how making these steps can actually be instrumental for your businesses’ growth… ✅ Competitive advantage Sustainable companies attract new talent, customers and investors. ✅ Increased bottom line More sustainable companies often grow faster than their unsustainable competitors. ✅ Cost reduction Minimise unnecessary loss and waste, and turn that into increased savings. ✅ Enhance your brand Build a more positive employer image and strengthen brand perception amongst stakeholders. Read on in our new post on the Knowledge Hub, where Jonny takes a deep dive into all things ESG, B Corp and more: https://lnkd.in/ek4Zzz5U For more information on the funded support available to your business, contact the Boost Business Support Helpdesk, who will help you understand your business support options.    ☎️ 0800 488 0057  📧 info@boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk #HelpingLancashireBusinessesThrive #SustainableBusiness 

“I joined Women Scaling Up as I knew I needed some guidance to be a confident partner and also the best leader I can for my team.” Ceri Llywela Dixon, partner at PM+M has praised the support she received on Lancashire County Council funded programme, Women Scaling Up via support service, Two Zero. 🙌 Ceri continued: “I definitely now feel on a more level playing field working with the other partners in terms of my knowledge. I have even fed back ideas from the programme to the leadership team at PM+M which we are implementing across the firm.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dx7kRv9f For more information on the funded support available to your business, contact the Boost Business Support Helpdesk, who will help you understand your business support options.    ☎️ 0800 488 0057  📧 info@boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk #HelpingLancashireBusinessesThrive #WomenScalingUp

🔊 There’s’ still time to register your interest Final call for applications to Boost’s Investment Academy 🔊 Starting in September, the Access to Finance service will run a fully funded programme for a cohort of ambitious Lancashire businesses. You’ll work with public and private sector experts across nine modules of face-to-face workshops and masterclass sessions covering: ⚡ Gaining investment ⚡ Valuing your business ⚡ Equity investment ⚡ Pitching for investment Available to businesses in Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Burnley Council, Chorley Council, Fylde Council, Hyndburn Borough Council, Pendle Borough Council, Preston City Council, South Ribble Borough Council, West Lancashire Borough Council and Wyre Council. Find out more information on the Investment Academy programme or to express your interest here: https://lnkd.in/exDgGuUu #HelpingLancashireBusinessesThrive #BoostInvestmentAcademy

At this morning's Boost Discovery Session, we heard from Matt Ward, Business Engagement Manager for AMRC North West, who shared insights on the funded support it provides around building resilience for manufacturers of any size across Lancashire, who want to better understand, and improve processes within their supply chain. ⚙ By applying advanced techniques, technologies and processes to manufacturing supply chains, the AMRC helps businesses to improve efficiency by collecting and analysing data – such as tracking carbon emissions and energy consumption of machinery and creating improvements. For more information on the funded support available to your business, contact the Boost Business Support Helpdesk, who will help you understand your business support options.  ☎️ 0800 488 0057 📧 info@boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk #AdvancedManufacturing #SustainableBusiness #HelpingLancashireBusinessesThrive

It’s official - Preston Quarter Club is back in September! We’re excited to be sponsors of the upcoming club meet-up, alongside independent law firm Brabners. Whether you’re a business leader, student and aspiring entrepreneur or just starting out on your business journey, Preston Quarter Club creates a space for you to meet like-minded people from the local business community over a complimentary drink. 📍 Forum Bar + Kitchen, Winkley Street 📅 5th September ⏰ 5-7pm 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/em67qfDG We can’t wait to see you there! #PrestonQuarterClub #PQC #LancashireBusinessCommunity

How do you like to start your working day? “I am a great believer in planning ahead, but only when I have had a strong coffee to start off the day.” That’s how Tony, advisor on Boost’s Flying Start service, does it! In our latest news post, we talk to Tony about: 💬 The inspiration behind his career shift into business advising. 💬 What it’s like to start or run a business in Lancashire in 2024’s economy. 💬 The challenges and opportunities this might present for businesses. Read the full post 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7EJfexE If you are an early-stage business, or an aspiring individual with a great business idea, Boost’s Flying Start service can help you to grow. To find out how our funded programmes can help, call our team on 0800 488 0057. #HelpingLancashireBusinessesThrive #FlyingStartScheme 

Are you a female business owner in Lancashire? Boost has teamed up with Role, which co-authored our Growing Women, Growing Lancashire report back in 2022 to offer 20 women a place on a unique partnership cohort as part of our Growth Catalyst programme. The programme has been created to help break down blockers and propel female owned businesses toward their goals and beyond. You will: 🚀 Develop a long-term vision and action plan for success 🚀 Attend workshops with fellow female business owners 🚀 Complete bite-sized online sessions to fit in and around your day Contact Wendy Bowers below for more information.

On July 30th, our Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub's Growth Catalyst Programme team will be hosting a masterclass with Business Advisor Jaan Scott! 🎉 Join us at 9:30 am to explore key strategies for building business resilience by signing up today - https://ow.ly/kBIk50SEZ9x Jaan Scott has spent 15 years operating manufacturing businesses across the region and a further 10 years as the founder of a consultancy business that supports over 1,000 SMEs across the North West to achieve sustainable accelerated growth. 🌟 If you would like to know more about the Growth Catalyst programme and how we can help your business grow turnover, transform profitability, and create new jobs, get in touch at growthcatalyst@growthco.uk 📈 #BoostLancashire #GrowthCatalyst #BusinessResilience #SMEs #BusinessGrowth #Masterclass #UnlockingPotential

⚠️ CALLING ALL WYRE DISTRICT BUSINESSES⚠️ Entries are officially open for the Wyre Business Awards – a night dedicated to celebrating business excellence in the district. With 14 award categories up for grabs, the ceremony brings together Wyre’s best in class of business leaders from across a variety of sectors and stages of their business journey: 🏆 Boost Growth Business of the Year 🏆 Business Person of the Year 🏆 Chamber Low-Carbon Climate Action Award 🏆 Community & Charity Organisation of the Year 🏆 Corporate Social Responsibility Award 🏆 Food, Drink & Accommodation Business of the Year 🏆 Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Business of the Year 🏆 Micro Business of the Year 🏆 New Business of the Year 🏆 Rural Business of the Year 🏆 Small Business of the Year 🏆 Social Media Award 🏆 Team of the Year 🏆 Tourism Business of the Year Andrew Leeming, programme manager, Boost said: “The Wyre Business Awards can be instrumental to boosting a business’s visibility in the public domain and growing their business.” If you’re a Wyre-based business owner, you can find out more about the awards categories up for grabs, and apply below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFW9EYVd 📍 Marine Hall, Fleetwood 📅 12th November ⏰ Entries close 2nd September Good luck! If you own or run a business in Lancashire and want to find out how our funded programmes can help you grow and scale, call our team on 0800 488 0057. #WyreBusinessAwards2024 #HelpingLancashireBusinessesThrive

Is your business cyber secure? On this morning’s Discovery Call, Gemma Louise Collins, project and business development officer at Lancaster University shared insight on the funded support available for business across Lancaster and Cumbria via the Cyber Foundry Project. Did you know… ⚠️ 39% of UK businesses reported a cyber-attack according to recent research ⚠️ Phishing is the most common form of attack ⚠️ Only 14% of micro businesses and 30% of small businesses owners know of the funded support available How can your business benefit from having an actionable, up to date and seamless cyber strategy: ✅ Maintain trust and confidence toward your business among your clients ✅ Ability to continue BAU, minimising the impact on revenue and continuity in the case of a cyber attack ✅ Increased opportunity for growth, expansion, and innovation with the development of safe, secure digital assets and infrastructure For more information on the funded support available to your business, contact the Boost Business Support Helpdesk, who will help you understand your business support options.  ☎️ 0800 488 0057  📧 info@boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk   #Phishing #CyberSecurity #HelpingLancashireBusinessesThrive