Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub

Big news for the Enterprise Nation community! Our founder @emmaljones has been appointed as the government’s new small business commissioner ow.ly/e2p750Wabz6 After 20 brilliant years with us, she will continue to champion small firms by helping to tackle late payment.

🚨 Did you catch our latest business resilience blog? Boost business adviser, Jaan Scott, dives into why developing scalable systems is crucial, as well as key strategies and common mistakes to avoid. 📖 Read the full piece on the Knowledge Hub: bit.ly/46XJ1p5

Would you like free, business advice tailored to you?! As an applicant in the Lancashire Tourism Awards our rigorous judging process means you will receive feedback from industry experts at every stage of the competition. For free! Hear how much past finalists have valued that…

📣 Lancashire businesses: the King’s Awards for Enterprise are open. Free to enter, national recognition at stake with emblem rights for five years. 👉 Deadline 9 Sept 2025 - orlo.uk/qQ00d

Could you be next in line for a kings award??? 👇👇👇 ^AL

A free webinar in partnership with UK Business Climate Hub and ENWL open to all SMEs in the UK, Event Details | Energy management to save costs and cut carbon. ^AL engage360.tractivity.co.uk/a8f01567-65e7-…

Lancashire business leader looking for your next growth opportunity? Our experienced Boost Business Support Helpdesk team is here to make things simple, connecting you with the right advice, support and opportunities. 📞 0800 488 0057 📧 [email protected]

📣 Calling Lancashire business owners Did you know we run a fully funded Boost Business Support Helpdesk designed to help you find the right support for your business goals? ✅ Open to all Lancashire-based businesses ✅ Fully funded 📝 bit.ly/42VdphS

Facing a business challenge and not sure where to begin? Contact our expert Boost Business Support Helpdesk team: 📍Open to ALL Lancashire businesses 📞 0800 488 0057 📧 [email protected] 📝 bit.ly/42VdphS

Our experienced Boost Business Support Helpdesk team can help you navigate the complex landscape, cutting through the noise to connect you with the right support for your business. 📞 0800 488 0057 📧 [email protected] 📝 bit.ly/42VdphS

Business owner looking to unlock new opportunities and grow? Boost is attending the Lancashire Business Expo this Friday, where you'll have the opportunity to chat with business advisers about support available to you across the county. 💬👥 🎫 bit.ly/4ld8KAL

Have you read our latest Lancashire business success story? 📖 We caught up with the duo behind Darwen-based digital marketing company, Fruity Llama, on their experience with starting and growing a business. Read the full piece on the Knowledge Hub: bit.ly/4l6dsAl

💼 Do you have a solid business support network? Whether you're just starting or scaling up, the right connections matter. In our latest Business Resilience article, Boost adviser Amir Shafiq shares how to build your network. 🔗 bit.ly/4j8b2PI

How does your business stay relevant in an era of technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviours and evolving market landscapes? 🔍🤔 Boost Scale to Thrive business adviser, Joe Twigg shares a checklist of 10 considerations for businesses. bit.ly/4dKQieQ

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. 📊📢 bit.ly/41MWJdw

📈 Is your business adaptable for long term success? John Woodruffe, director of Turnkey Corporate, shares ten tips for creating a clear yet flexible business strategy in order to maintain stability and growth. 🔄💡 bit.ly/4irM8Km

Another fantastic piece of feedback for Boost. 💭📣 Sandra Byrne, owner of Fylde-based Frilly Pig Bistro shared some great reflections on the support she received from Boost’s Flying Start service when establishing and growing her business.

Is your cash flow resilient in the current economic climate? 💰🔄 Managing cash flow is a key challenge for SMEs in 2025. To help, lead adviser at Boost's Access to Finance shares his tips for managing cashflow in our latest piece on the knowledge hub: bit.ly/3Ddk3Yp

What makes Boost different? 💭⚡ Clare Eastham, operations manager at KSJ Engineering, reflects on the business growth support she received from Boost’s Growth Catalyst service. 🛠️

Off to a Flying Start! 🚀✨ Our latest Boost success story is with Blackburn-based wellbeing start up Mind2Muscle, which has gained support from multiple Boost services on its way to achieving its growth goals. 👇 bit.ly/43bTiOC