Sue Denver | Boost Business Adviser

Sue has over 20 years’ experience supporting Lancashire businesses in various business support roles including most recently delivering Boost’s Bespoke Programme through Winning Pitch and managing the Boost Flying Start team. Sue also helped to deliver the Peer Networks programme across Lancashire.

With a professional background in project management, business software solutions and strategy, Sue provides business advice to entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to improve or implement new systems and processes. She can offer advice on new technologies and can help point businesses in the right direction to enable their implementation.

Purves Ali | Boost Business Adviser

Purves is an experienced and accredited business adviser with over 20 years’ experience delivering enterprise projects. He can offer expert advice and support to both startups and existing businesses as well as on available funding and grants.

Purves has extensive experience as a business development consultant helping businesses at all stages of growth with planning, project management, marketing and team development.

Purves is a school governor at Accrington Academy (currently the vice chairman) with over 15 years service at the school and also currently the chairman of Accrington Stanley Community Trust.

He is also a business mentor for The Prince’s Trust which helps young people from disadvantaged communities to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn. 

In May 2024, accompanied by his wife Abida, Purves attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace as guests of His Majesty King Charles III, in recognition for his services to the county of Lancashire.

Debbie Chinn | Boost Business Adviser

Debbie has spent over 20 years assisting hundreds of businesses across all sectors. She has managed her own company and as a former director in food manufacturing with a background in hospitality, she is one of our go-to food and drink specialists.

Her experience of running a business means she understands the importance of financial management, results driven sales and marketing, the value of people, customer intelligence and sustainability.

Jon Dingoor | Boost Business Adviser

Jon has had a varied career, predominantly in commercial and general management, with experience gained in the UK and Internationally.

He has worked at a senior level in a wide range of industries and within businesses of many forms, from large multinationals to small, family companies.    

Gill Nolan | Boost Business Adviser

Gill has spent over 15 years in business support and has a solid foundation working on North West programmes from managing grant funds, funding and offering mentoring as well as advising on business support and knows the region very well.

She formerly achieved success in banking where she specialised in corporate business lending and business development as well as managing teams.

Gill has a strong track record in sales, marketing and growth and understands the challenges that businesses experience.

Simon Brooke | Boost Business Adviser

Having spent a career in marketing both client and agency-side, Simon started an ecommerce business in 2007. A further ecommerce businesses followed, alongside four years as a director of a professional football club. He eventually helped broker a deal to bring in new owners.

Simon started his first business at university, 27 years ago, and understands the realities of being in business. He knows that one thing everyone running a business needs is a trusted ally, someone who understands and listens.

He provides business startups with helpful advice and specialises in hospitality and leisure, sport and marketing, alongside helping to build businesses and high-performing teams.

Gill Millington | Lead for Business Support Services

Gill is a Management Team member responsible for developing, promoting, and delivering Business Support Services, including the Boost Business Lancashire Programme. As the company’s nominated contract manager, she acts as the primary contact with clients, represents the company at contract review meetings, and sets performance targets for the team. Gill leads and motivates a team of Business Relationship Assistants and Advisers, ensuring they provide excellent customer service and meet key performance indicators.

With a focus on collaboration, she builds effective operational relationships with Lancashire’s Local Authorities and contributes to the company’s diversification efforts for sustainability. Gill leverages her expertise to enhance service delivery, engage with Business Advisers to maintain compliance, and respond to funding opportunities that boost income generation. Additionally, she manages external funding projects, presents reports to the Board of Directors, and deputises for the Head of the company as needed.

Joanna Flatley | Business Relationship Officer

Joanna is a first point of contact at Boost and manages all enquiries coming through Boost Growth Hub. She is here to ensure that you are introduced and signposted to the right support for your business.

There’s a wide range of help available from Boost and Joanna will ensure you are offered the service and support that best suits your needs and challenges.

Gail Shorrocks | Business Relationship Assistant

Gail is a first point of contact at Boost and manages all enquiries coming through Boost Growth Hub. She is here to ensure that you are introduced and signposted to the right support for your business.

There’s a wide range of help available from Boost and Gail will ensure you are offered the service and support that best suits your needs and challenges.

Robeul Hossain | Systems Administrator

Robeul is a key member of the frontline team for the Boost Business Lancashire contract, supporting the Head of Growth Lancashire. He serves as the go-to expert for ICT troubleshooting, ensures reliable systems support, and manages financial oversight by preparing monthly budget reports and monitoring income and expenditure.

In addition to his financial responsibilities, Robeul oversees the company’s social media presence, creating engaging content and analysing audience engagement to drive client satisfaction. His diverse skill set includes WordPress management, email system administration, and data management, along with expertise in digital marketing and resource management. Robeul is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organisation.