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Don't build your business alone!

Starting or growing a business can be a bumpy and lonely road. We're a community of thousands of volunteers and small businesses who love to help each other. Join us for 1:1 mentoring, virtual events and peer learning programmes and see your business grow! Get the help you need, when you need it, entirely free of charge.

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Business support that’s personalised for you, flexible and genuinely free

When you’re facing a challenge, reading articles or watching videos can only take you so far. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who’s done it before.

Simply tell us what you’re struggling with and we’ll connect you with friendly and knowledgeable volunteers who love to help small businesses thrive.

You’ll never pay a penny for our services and here’s why: we’re owned by a charity, sponsored by corporate partners and all of our mentors are volunteers.

How it Works

About Lancashire Business Growth Hub

Boost’s mission is to work in partnership with ambitious Lancashire businesses to help them realise their growth potential, create jobs and boost the economy.

Meet the Mentors

These are some of our 3000+ volunteers who are ready to help you and your small business!

Glynn Davies
Senior SEO Engineer - Apple
Tom G.
Strategy & Operations - Google
Natalya V.
Senior Associate - Oxford Angel Fund
Gill W.
CEO - Buttered Host
Nicola D.
Senior Interaction Designer - Lloyds Banking Group
Piyusha P.
Global Sales and Marketing Manager - Apphienz

Our Impact

We’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs, charities, and small businesses to succeed so far.

3,000+
volunteer mentors ready to help
“I cannot tell you how grateful we are to the many volunteer tutors and experts, who freely give their time and knowledge!” Read More
Lucy

“I wanted simple, actionable things I could tweak. I have implemented those and had immediate results.” Read More
Ashleigh

5,000 +
organisations supported
"That was the most valuable call I’ve had since we started the business. I have a new found spring in my step!”
Amelia

“My mentor helped me to unravel issues that I had struggled with for almost 2 years.”
Karen

54%
of our community identify as female
“I felt really lost and didn’t know which way to turn. [The mentor] has given me focus.”
Sallyanne

"I really valued this power-packed hour. I have gained clarity on how to tackle the steep learning curve ahead!"
Annalise

44%
of our community is made up of Ethnic minority entrepreneurs
“I knew I needed that help and, goodness, did Digital Boost make all the difference.” Read More
Surinder

“I wish I’d had this service when I started my business!” Read More
Robert

75%
of mentoring requests are matched within 72 hours
"Can't recommend this service enough."
Scott