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Liverpool Business Fair 2021 sponsors and event supporters
Liverpool Business Fair 2021
Tuesday 12 October 2021 Liverpool FC

COVID-19 Precautions - Please be assured that we are working
closely with the venue to ensure that the event is as safe and
healthy an environment as possible for all who take part.
welcome
Liverpool Business Fair 2021
Free to Visit | Exhibit from £260+VAT | #LiverpoolBizFair
Tues 12 October | hps://liverpoolbizfair.co.uk | Liverpool FC
Welcome back to the Liverpool Business
Fair at Liverpool FC - we are glad to be
returning to live events again!
Business to Business Exhibion - a wide variety of
companies are showcasing their products and services to the hundreds
of visitors aending the event.
Exhibitors are on hand to provide advice and offer soluons on topics
including markeng, making your business cleaner and greener, cash
flow issues, management/performance improvement and lots more.
Plus there are some great free business workshops taking place
throughout the day, with a Keynote Session at 11.30am from
Boomline Technologies.
Ask the Expert - A range of Experts are on hand to provide advice
and guidance on a range of issues
Free 1-2-1 Ask the Expert Clinics from Chartered Management
Instute for individuals and organisaons with queries around
management and leadership development, personal / professional
development, experienal learning, including business simulaon,
and performance improvement.
Clean Growth UK and Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LJMU) - Talk to the
team to discover what support is available to help businesses reduce
carbon emissions, become greener and increase profitability
Visit the Womens Organisaon / Enterprise Hub stand to find out
about Businesss Support available on Merseyside
Complimentary Pop Up Coaching Sessions - from Ask
Andy Guile of New Direcons. Andy is an ICA Master Coach and
Trainer, with more than 20 years of experience in Coaching Training and
Empowering people to achieve great things.
This is your opportunity to experience a coaching session with an
industry leader, get some help and support and see if coaching is
something you want for your business.
Andy will be available throughout the day, just go to his stand and book
your slot..
For further information on future events, please visit our
website www.businessfairsuk.com. Finally, thank you for
attending and we hope that you have a productive and
enjoyable time.
Seminars and Workshops
10.45am: How to keep track of your team in the hybrid workspace
As we leave behind the pandemic and enter a new hybrid age of working, how as a business are
you going to keep track of your team’s performance as many of them work remotely?
In this workshop, I’ll show you how a simple phone system can keep track of all your team’s
conversaons, improve their customer service, reduce training me, manage any supervision
issues you may have, help you forecast more effecvely and ulmately – boost your producvity.
Delivered by Adrian Ifill, Senior Business Developer, Ringover Ltd
11.30am Keynote Session: How to create predictable cash-flow in
your business
Challenging mes for your business? You’re not alone – Boomline’s recent Payments Barometer
found that almost 4 in 5 SME’s (75%) were seeking help to manage cash-flow in 2020, double that
from 2019.
We know that cash-flow is the lifeblood of your business which is why it doesn’t help that 83% of
businesses admit to paying suppliers late.
So if you want to get paid on me, every me join Boomline’s payments expert to learn what
you can do to power your business forward:
Enable a subscripon relaonship with your customer
Get the best advice on how to make business revenue more predictable with Direct Debit
Learn how to increase customer sasfacon and remove fricon
Plus – Boomline will answer any quesons you have and be available for advice (who doesn’t
love free advice from people who know their stuff!)
Delivered by Boomline Technologies
12.15pm: Mindset Resilience. How to survive a crisis and normality
In this session Andy Guile will look at the psychology of emoonal resilience in business and how
to cope with any type of crisis.
Andy is a Master Coach and trainer helping business owners create happy, wealthy, & producve
workplaces by providing sales, business networking, mind set training & coaching.
Delivered by Andy Guile, Master Coach & Trainer
1.40pm: An introducon to The Points-Based Immigraon System
On the 1st January 2021, free movement ended, and the UK introduced a new points-based
immigraon system. The new system treats EU and non-EU cizens equally and has transformed
the way in which all migrants come to the UK to work and study. Anyone coming to the UK to
work or study, excluding Irish cizens, will need to apply for permission in advance.
This session will focus on:
– Overview of points-based immigraon system – Skilled Worker Route
– Overview of how to become a Home Office Sponsor
Delivered by Home Office Future Borders and Immigraon System (FBIS) External Engagement
Team
2.00pm: Build your business with beer wring: powerful ps
From your website to your markeng e-mails, and from magazine arcles to press releases, strong
wring can revoluonise your business.
And yet so many companies miss out on the incredible and lucrave opportunies you can secure
with top-class corporate wring.
In a session packed with praccal ps and advice, learn how to win more business, drive more
traffic to your website, raise your profile and enhance your reputaon.
Barry Dunstall will share expert insights from his years of experience as a professional writer,
journalist, editor, publisher and corporate blogger.
You’ll go away inspired by this unique session. The opportunies are out there; learn how to
make the most of them.
Barry is a professional business writer, with extensive experience wring about many subjects –
from architecture to aviaon, from health to housing, from accountancy to law, and from travel to
technology and beyond.
In a career lasng over 20 years, Barry’s CV includes publishing and eding magazines as a
journalist in the UK and US as well as wide-ranging, senior-level public relaons work.
Delivered by Barry Dunstall, Professional Business Writer and Corporate Blogger
1.00pm: Networking Session
Come along and make lots of new business
contacts - as well as catching up with familiar faces
– at our free networking session
hosted by Andy Guile
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exhibitors
ABCounting Ltd
ABCounting is a firm of Chartered Management Accountants based on the Wirral.
Working alongside clients, helping them to grow their businesses through a greater
understanding of their numbers. With specialist knowledge of the Digital and Creative
industries, they are able to offer an outsourced finance function covering accountancy,
tax, consultancy and bookkeeping services.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wedothesums/
0151 528 8444 Instagram: @abcounting.ltd www.abcounting.co.uk
AIM Qualifications & Assessment Group
AIM (Qualifications and Assessment Group) are an OFQUAL regulated Awarding
Organisation (AO) who work closely with communities to provide qualifications
supporting local and national projects, and also as End Point Assessment for Creative
Sector Apprenticeships. We pride ourselves on our close relationship and unrivalled
support that we offer to organisations providing our qualifications.
Come and talk to us today as we are always ready to listen and learn.
01332 341822 T: @aim_qag www.aim-group.org.uk
Amazon
At Amazon Logistics (AMZL), our goal is to provide customers with an incredible package
delivery experience through the last mile of the order. To achieve this goal, we partner
with a network of small independent delivery businesses (Delivery Service Providers).
Learn more about becoming a Delivery Service Partner at amazon.com/deliver.
0808 164 6718 T: @Amazon F: @amazon
logistics.amazon.co.uk
Ancora Interiors
An Interior Design Company providing both digital e-design and fully fledged interior
design services for Commercial and residential properties. We help our clients visualise
the design for their space before a paintbrush is lifted with a range of digital visualisation
techniques.
Pinterest: @ancorainteriors
07307 382 140 F: @ancorainteriors I:
@ancorainteriors www.ancorainteriors.com
Ask Andy Guile at New Directions
Welcome to New Directions, the business coaching and training service.
Through business coaching or training I help SMEs and bigger businesses; sales teams
and individuals achieve results and reach goals. I also provide strategic counsel to
business owners around the what, the when and the how of running their company.
Regardless of how long you have been in business for, how big or small your company
is, I can create tailored business coaching or training to help you. I use scientifically
proven methods of Emotional Intelligence and Accelerated Learning to ensure I offer
quality training and deliver results from day 1.
If you are a SME or have bigger businesses with a team of 10 or more, if you need your
team to perform a new skill, or improve on their current tasks and get that extra bit from
them, my proven training methods are highly effective and achieve great results.
Or, if you are a business owner wanting to take your business to the next level and
achieve more, by working with me and using my coaching techniques, I will help you
create the type of business you want. I will give you the confidence to grow your
company and most importantly support you in taking your business
from where it is now to where you want it to be.
My approach is personal, fun and flexible. And while I do have many valuable set
courses available, I am extremely adaptable, and I always customise my coaching and
training around every individual clients needs.
So, get ready, find your New Direction and call today.
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyguile/
07960 888 001 T: @askandyguile
www.askandyguile.co.uk
Askew Brook Ltd
Askew Brook provide bespoke web and software development services to companies
across the North of England. From fully bespoke manufacturing solutions to third-party
integrations and SaaS products we can help you.
0151 830 0024 T: @AskewBrook F: @AskewBrook
www.askewbrook.com
BBX UK
BBX is a business tool that guarantees new customers, and reduces costs, through a
preferred supplier community.
Why should you open an account with BBX?
- Guaranteed New Customers
- Enhanced Profits
- Increase Market Share
- Improve Cash Flow
- Interest Free Credit Facility
- Access to BBX Rewards
- Access to BBX Advantage
0333 400 2014 T: @bbx_uk F: @ebbxuk
https://bbxuk.com/
Bike2Work Scheme Ltd
We are Bike2Work and we believe that the benefits of cycling to work should be open to
everyone.
In short, we want to get people on bikes.
It is our aim to reduce environmental pollution, encourage healthier lifestyles and make
getting on a bike less expensive than you might expect. In line with the Government's
Green Transport Plan, we make it easier for both Employers and Employees to get
involved with the Bike to Work Scheme. After all, happier, healthier Employees mean
increased productivity and less days off sick.
0330 088 4765 T: @Bike2WorkScheme F:
@bike2workscheme www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Bottomline Technologies
Bottomline Technologies, an innovator in business payment automation technology for
nearly 30 years, helps businesses of all sizes to pay and get paid with its cloud-based
payment software.
The proof of our success lies in the fact that Bottomline's solutions are being used by
thousands of companies in 92 countries to simplify and streamline payments, improve
cashflow and wave goodbye to late payments. That's billions of transactions processing
trillions of pounds of payments every single year.
Small businesses depend on us. We make your life easier, freeing you to focus on what
matters most - the growth of your business.
So, whether you're looking to get paid faster than ever before, automate the collection of
payments, or pay staff and suppliers more efficiently, Bottomline provides everything you
need in one place.
What can we do for you?
0118 925 8250 T: @bottomlinetech
https://www.bottomline.com/uk/solutions/ptx
Chartered Management Institute
Professional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on improving personal and
organisational performance. We set the standards, support individual and organisational
development, provide accreditation, qualifications and professional recognition, including
Chartered Manager status.
Attractive membership rates for individuals and organisations at each event.
01539 726191 / 077 966 95259 T: @cmi_managers
www.managers.org.uk
Centre of International Executive Education and Development
(CiEED)
The Centre of International Executive Education and Development (CIEED) team draws
on years of experience gained both in the workplace (public, private and not-for-profit),
as well as in the field of education, in developing a better understanding of how learning
and development can make a greater impact, both for the individual and the
organisation. CIEED offers a unique range and blend of learning and development
aimed at developing current and future leaders and managers as professionals and
executives. Whether you are an individual wanting to maximise your potential, an
employer seeking to get the best out of your workforce, or an educational institution
seeking to ensure your students are better prepared for the workplace and to achieve
greater success in their careers, the CIEED is your ideal flexible partner, able to tailor a
solution which best meets your needs.
01539 726 191 / 07796 695 259 www.cieed.uk.com
Clean Growth UK (LJMU)
Innovation is what helps create a sustainable future for businesses and we support
organisations, of any size or sector, to achieve this. Clean Growth UK , with Liverpool
John Moores University, provide a range of business support, as the bridge between
academia and industry, our activities include; grant identification and bid writing, access
to funding, networking and events, conferences, undergraduate and post graduate
projects as well as testing and research capabilities at our university.
0151 231 2540 @CleanGrowth_uk https://www.clean-growth.uk
Costco
Welcome to Costco
Costco is a cash and carry membership warehouse club, bringing you the best quality
products at the lowest possible prices.Your membership fee allows us to keep overhead
costs down and pass the savings on to you. Our members quickly recoup the cost of
their membership fee through the money they save by shopping with us. Our no frills
philosophy means out merchandise is displayed on its original shipping pallets or on
steel shelves. For information regarding membership contact us on 0151 224 7681.
0151 224 7681 www.costco.co.uk
Eclipse Marketing
We've scoured the galaxy to find experts in graphic design, web development,
marketing and content creation who can help your business to take off. Our team works
closely with you to develop an in-depth knowledge of your brand and deliver a
personalised solution.
Whether you need a new mobile app, a rebrand or an eye-catching ad campaign, we
execute all that we do with expertise and passion.
01244 347545 T: @eclipse_chester
https://www.eclipse-creative.com/

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exhibitors
ECO-I North West (LJMU)
ECO-I North West offers SMEs support to develop their ideas and innovations
through our world class academic expertise and cutting-edge technology. From
collaborative research and development right through to delivering
commercialisation strategies, Eco-I NW and LJMU can assist your business to
realise the low-carbon potential in your products, processes and services. Eco-I NW
is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/eco-i-north-west
0151 231 2507 T: @LJMU F: @LJMUofficial/
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/eco-i-northwest
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the largest membership organisation
of its type in the UK, with around 170,000 members nationally.
We provide our members with a raft of benefits from our unlimited use legal and HR
helpline, tax investigation insurance, cyber security portfolio to help protect you from
online crooks, and a debt recovery service for those unpaid invoices + dozens more!
As a lobbying organisation we also have a powerful voice in Government, and at a
regional level where we work closely with local councils and devolved city region
mayors to ensure the small business point of view is always heard by decision
makers.
Our membership offering is second-to-none, and due to the size of our membership
allowing economies of scale, we are cheaper than the rest, too.
Come along to our stand and see how we can make your business fly!
0808 202 0888 T: @FSBMerseyside F:
@FederationOfSmallBusinesses www.fsb.org.uk
Funky Vibes Ltd
Are you looking for the right vibe to attract your tribe? Funky Vibes are a modern
thinking marketing agency, who provide a fresh and funky approach to your business
through their range of services which include marketing strategies, graphic design,
websites, video & audio production, and print. Contact Mark Pollard
@funkyvib3s on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
0333 360 4117 T: @funkyvib3s F: @funkyvib3s
Funkyvibes.co.uk
Go-Fish Business Podcast
The Go Fish Business Podcast series is a resource aimed at supporting small
businesses facing those inevitable problems that we all meet during our journey as
entrepreneurs. The podcasts provide business related advice, as well hints and tips,
on a variety of interesting topics that will be useful in today's business world. Hosted
by three experienced business owners who have all walked the walk, and talked the
talk, the podcasts reflect their knowledge and experience of the highs and lows of
business.
@gofishpodcast on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
T: @gofishpodcast F: @gofishpodcast
www.gofishpodcast.com
Hi-impact
Multi-award winning hi-impact provides the most innovative solutions for businesses
looking to enrich their online presence and digital collateral. Their experienced
creatives have worked around the world with clients such as LFC, Tommy Hilfiger,
Nuffield and United Utilities to offer cutting edge solutions for:- Virtual recruitment /
inductions - Engaging CPD tools - Interactive 3D experiences - Promotional imagery
- Bespoke web design
0151 638 6283 T: @hiimpactmedia_ F:
@mediahiimpactwww.hi-impact-ld.co.uk
Home Office
Home Office Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) External Engagement
Team - we support businesses ensuring they understand the requirements should
they wish to employ someone from outside the UK. By providing direct information
on, skilled workers, how to become a sponsor, right to work checks, and the status
of EU citizens.
www.gov.uk
Judges Demand Limited
Judges Demand provide very unique and specialist debt recovery, debt collection
and related services to our clients in the UK and Worldwide. Our specialist debt
collection and debt recovery team have extensive experience and knowledge of debt
collection and the UK Debt Recovery Law.
You can contact us on 0151 329 2138, our email address is
info@judgesdemand.co.uk and you can see our reviews at
www.judgesdemand.co.uk.
0151 329 2138 www.judgesdemand.co.uk
Liverpool BA
We have been organising Business Fairs and Exhibitions since 2002, when we first
held our flagship event the Liverpool Business Fair at Liverpool Town Hall.
This proved to be a very popular business occasion and has been held annually
ever since. We have also gone on to hold many other events, including Halton &
Warrington Business Fair, Greater Manchester Business Fair and Wirral & Chester
Business Fair.
Our approach is to try and make our events as interesting and worthwhile as
possible for all of our visitors and exhibitors.
Visiting our Business Fairs is free and there will always be a range of interesting
features and lots of networking and business opportunities.
And if you are looking at exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, we have a wide
range of options to suit all budgets and requirements.
0151 709 8932 T: @LiverpoolBA F:
@liverpoolba.fairs I: @liverpoolba.fairs
www.businessfairsuk.com
Liverpool Football Club
Anfield - A venue with a history and tradition of world class events.
We know what's needed to stage a memorable event and Anfield offers a unique
setting with a team able to offer you a first class service for any occasion.
If you're looking to book a business meeting or conference, attend one of our special
event evenings, or you would like to host your own wedding or party at a venue with
a difference, then we have a solution for you.
For more information contact our Events Team on 0151 264 2222.
0151 264 2222 T: @LFC_events
http://events.liverpoolfc.com/
LJMU Graduate Futures
LJMU Graduate Futures - connecting SMEs to graduate talent' is a 2.4m project that
supports businesses in the Liverpool City Region to grow and prosper by harnessing
the skills of university students and graduates.
07929 869 130
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/graduate-futures
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LCEI) works with SMEs in the Liverpool City Region. A
partnership between LJMU, University of Liverpool and Lancaster University and
part-funded by ERDF, LCEI connects businesses to the world of academia and
research, opening up access to cutting-edge resources and leading expertise to
support the development of a low carbon economy and to give businesses support
to reduce carbon emissions and increase profitability, gain a competitive edge and
encourage innovative thinking.
0151 904 1487 / 0151 794 2246 T:@EcoInnovatory F:
@EcoInnovatorywww.ljmu.ac.uk/ecoinnovatory
My Marketing Guy
Marketing Consultant and Social Media Coach offering outsourced services for the
busy businesspeople with no time to keep up with their socials and remain top of
mind to their target market. Contact Chris Roxburgh
07742 664 662 T: @Guy4marketing F:
@mymarketingguy.co.uk mymarketingguy.co.uk
MySupportNet
We provide people help and advice focusing on health and well being. This is in the
form of offering practical support via our Group meetings, onsite Forums, Facebook
and Twitter.
0151 647 2777 T: @Mysupportnet F: @Mysupportnet
www.mysupportnet.com
PromoteSME
Simple, affordable marketing solutions for new and small businesses.
Our packages offer practical low cost marketing support when you need it, for as
long as you need it.
Choose PromoteSME membership for ongoing support throughout the year, or one
of our short term packages to boost your own marketing activities, promote special
offers or kick start your online and social media marketing.
0151 709 8932 T: @PromoteSME F:
@LBAPromoteSme www.promotesme.com
Pronounce Media Ltd
Pronounce is a platform for distributing your content, news & PR to both the mainstream
media and our own huge following on eight of the top social media sites.
0800 567 7973 T: @PROnounceNews
www.pronounce.media

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Quality PI Ltd
Our extensive consulting experience is derived from many years in risk
management, insurance broking and underwriting and claims management
expertise which enables us to offer a bespoke level of independent, proactive
advice tailored to meet our clients unique requirements.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quality-pi
0151 420 2701 T: @QPILimited
www.qualitypi.co.uk
Ringover Ltd
A leader in cloud communications, Ringover seamlessly combines unlimited
calling, group messaging and video conferencing into one easy-to-use app. No
expertise is needed to setup and integrate with your CRM or helpdesk tools. Within
a few clicks you've gained access to all the data you need to enhance your call
centre or sales teams performance and boost customer engagement.
No loss in productivity, time, or revenue and certainly no more limits.
020 3808 5555 T: @ringoverapp
www.ringover.co.uk
Shout Network
Business Networking Events taking place fortnightly throughout the North West.
01772 935 930 T: @shoutnetwork F: @shoutnetwork
www.shoutnetwork.co.uk
SmartFreight
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SmartFreight is the easier way to manage your shipping needs.
Our award-winning, multi-carrier shipping solution fully optimises your shipments.
So whether you're focused on price, service reliability or environmental impact, you
can find the most effective shipping method to enhance your business and save
you money.
Simple, smart, shipping.
Go to www.smartfreight.com or call us on 0333 996 2216 and book your free demo
today.
0333 996 2216 T: @IFSSmartFreight
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SME Certification Centre
SME advisory company helping companies to manage their carbon footprint. We
assist with simple management systems, energy procurement and carbon footprint
management.
0203 916 5320 T: @SMECertCentre F:
@smecertcentre www.smecertificationcentre.co.uk
Sync
Your specialist Apple, Microsoft and Google business partners. We work with
businesses of all shapes and sizes to supply and support technology and business
practices, through a blend of consultancy, provision, training and support.
TECH MANAGEMENT
We manage tech so that businesses don't have to! Whether its Apple, Windows,
Google, or something else, we have got you covered. We manage over 38,000
devices across the UK and growing.
CORE SERVICES
Providing businesses with core services, including Mail (365 and G Suite),
collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, backup and wifi we map your core
services to your business workflows.
TRAINING
Whether its Adobe training, or Apple Certifications you're after, we can help! We
run over 300 training sessions per year.
TECH SUPPORT
We provide dedicated tech support to over 250 organisations, acting as their inhouse
support team, ensuring that everything is running smoothly.
TECH SUBSCRIPTION
Stay up to date with the latest tech, and reduce your costs Save up to 30% of the
cost of adopting new IT.
0161 605 3838 T: @SyncStoreUK F:
@SyncStoreUK www.wearesync.co.uk
The Brain Charity
National support for all neurological conditions. There are hundreds of different
neurological conditions.
We are here for every single one of them.
The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to
anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers.
The Brain Charity's employment team supports adults with neurological conditions
find local employment and provide support and advice to employers.
How can we help:
- Support to achieve neurodiverse friendly recruitment processes
- An awareness session for your staff on how to support people who are
neurodiverse and/or have neurological conditions in the workplace
- Promote your jobs across social media
- Support you in becoming a Disability Confident Employer
- Advice and support regarding adjustments to work and available grants
- On-going support to your candidates if they are hired
- Direct candidates we work with to your job roles
0151 298 2999 T: @thebraincharity F:
@thebraincharity https://thebraincharity.org.uk/
The Co-operative Bank
We are The Co-operative Bank, an ethical bank that seeks to make a real
difference for our customers and their communities. Founded on the co-operative
values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equity, equality and solidarity,
we've been pioneering this different way of banking for nearly 150 years.
We are the only UK bank with a customer-led Ethical Policy, which sets us apart
from other banks. This is the key reason why people and organisations who share
these values choose to bank with us. Our customers know their money wont be
used in ways that conflict with their beliefs and they also know that they're
supporting their local communities simply by being part of the bank.
Our unique banking approach welcomes many different types of SME businesses,
whether a pioneering start-up, sole trader, a caring community-focused charity or
forward-thinking co-operative or social enterprise. Everything we do is part of a
common purpose, that's why our Customer Donation Fund has provided 937,000
to help support 1,072 community projects since 2003. And why we've committed
1.7m in funding to The Hive, which provides expert support and advice to cooperative
businesses across the UK.
We believe in supporting the UK's social economy by providing our business
customers with competitive products, and products they expect from a bank which
reflects the values and ethics that we and our customers believe in. To find out
more search Co-operative Bank Business.
07596 443 077 @cooperativebank
@thecooperativebank www.theco-operativebank.co.uk
The Factory Of Magic
The Factory Of Magic is the UK’s only talent agency dedicated to the magical arts
and our artistes are handpicked from the magic community. Be it close up magic,
stage illusion, card magic or mind reading you can expect a mind blowing
experience.
Our exquisite customer service is quite unlike anything you have experienced
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Providing corporate entertainment for networking events, after dinner parties and
ceremonies, at The Factory Of Magic we create memories that will last a lifetime.
LinkedIn: @the-factory-of-magic
07941 006 425 F: @FofMagic I:
@factoryofmagic www.factoryofmagic.com

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exhibitors
The Meee Programme
From SME to PLC, the Meee Programme delivers life-changing workshops, tools
and resources that focus on changing lives. Drawing on the best thinking from the
worlds of branding, psychology, neuroscience, education and sociology we help
people live their best life through our talks, workshops, tools and resources.
0333 567 9009 T: @Meee_HQ F: @MeeeHQ
www.meee.global
The Women's Organisation / Enterprise Hub
Enterprise Hub offers funded business start-up and growth advice to
businesses/individuals within the Liverpool City Region. Business growth advice is
available to local businesses within their first 3 years of trading to help you expand
and grow. Through Enterprise Hub our team can help you to:- Review your business
plan and strategy and build a growth plan- Review and enhance your marketing
strategy- Review your finances and help with cash flow management
0151 706 8111 @TheWomensOrg | @MerseyEntHub
@Thewomensorganisation | @merseyenthub
https://enterprisehublcr.org.uk/ |
https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/
Wirral Ark
Wirral Churches Ark Project, known as Wirral Ark, is a registered charity that exists
to provide accommodation for the homeless, under the MainStay framework, as well
as providing support and guidance for individuals to secure permanent long term
accommodation.
Through their work, Wirral Ark have become experts at working with, and
supportively housing, people with very complex problems for example, people with
severe mental health problems, a lifelong alcohol addiction, very challenging
behaviour, or a combination of these and other issues.
Wirral Churches Ark Project aims to help homeless men and women on an individual
level, working together to identify the support they need for their particular journey to
recovery.
0330 175 5330 T: @wirralark F: @wirralark
www.wirralark.org.uk
Wild Thang
Creative Branded Clothing Merchandise & Print
We are here to help with expert advice and are passionate about delivering world
class creative branded clothing, merchandise and print.
We have everything you could ever need to physically help promote, market &
create the right image for your company, organisation, team or campaign.
As manufacturers with state-of-the-art in house facilities & a highly creative design,
branding and marketing team, leads to only one conclusion: a solution led approach
to even the most complex corporate schemes involving multi-territory logistics,
warehousing and tracking.
Wild Thang have over 200 years combined Industry experience and are one of the
foremost suppliers in the UK so you are in safe hands. Over the last 20+ years we
have successfully produced work for many high profile brands such as SkyBet,
Sony, Mercedes Benz, Unilever, Umbro, Trinity Mirror, Coca Cola, BBC, MAG, Aim
higher, Bacardi, you will be in good company.
Whether your company or organization is large or small your order will be met with
the same high standards. As a member of BPMA, Promota, Sedex, holding
ISO14001 and ISO9001 accreditation you are guaranteed a high standard of service
and Industry integrity.
0800 917 9809 T: @wildthangone F: @wildthangone
www.wildthang.co.uk

Proud to sponsor
Proud to support
Central Warrington
Liverpool
Business Business Showcase Fair
Fresh thinking
with a difference
We don’t believe that budget should be a barrier between
you and your goals. At eclipse we want you to grow with
us through our innovative marketing solutions.
Meet us at:
eclipse marketing,
3 Hilliards Court,
Chester Business Park,
Chester,
CH4 9QP
Visit us at: www.eclipse-marketing.uk
Call us on: 01244 347545
Find us on:
Membership
£50.00
Excl. VAT per year
Enjoy ongoing regular promoon
and markeng support
throughout the year
1 hourMarkeng clinic by phone
Access to ourMemberHelpline by
phone and/oremail
Promoon of your business on
PromoteSME website
Social Media Business Card for
promong your business online
Digital membership badge for adding
to yourwebsite / email signature etc.
Opportunity to submit your monthly
offers for lisng on PromoteSME
special offers & promoons page
Monthly social media promoon of
yourbusiness / news / special offers
by PromoteSME &/or Liverpool BA
(min 1 post permonth)
Monthly Retweets from PromoteSME
and/orLiverpoolBA Twieraccounts
(min 1 permonth)
Opportunity to submit your business
news/special offers etc to feature in
PromoteSME e-newsleers
Opportunity to submit guest posts for
PromoteSME blog
Markeng Booster
£25.00
Excl. VAT per month
Access concentrated promoon
as and when youneed it.
Choose 1, 2 or 3 months support
Daily social media promoon of your
business / news / special offers via
PromoteSME and/or Liverpool BA
Daily Retweets from PromoteSME
and/orLiverpoolBA Twieraccounts
Social Media Business Card for
promong your business online
Opportunity to submit weekly offers
forlisng on PromoteSME special
offers and promoons page
Opportunity to submit guest posts for
PromoteSME blog
Opportunity to submit your business
news/special offers etc to feature in
PromoteSME e-newsleers
www.promotesme.com
Praccal help when you need it
Social Starter
£50.00
Excl. VAT (service runs for 6 weeks)
Benefit from intensive promoon
plus support to get your business
set up & promoted on social
media
1 hourMarkeng clinic by phone
Set up orboosng of yourbusiness
social media accounts
Set up of yourbusiness on relevant
free lisng sites e.g. Google My
Business
Social Media Business Card for
promong your business online
Daily social media promoon of your
business / news / special offers
Daily Retweets from PromoteSME
and/orLiverpoolBA Twieraccounts
Opportunity to submit weekly offers
forPromoteSME special offers and
promoons page
Opportunity to submit guest posts for
PromoteSME blog
Opportunity to feature your business
news and special offers in
PromoteSME e-newsleers

Seperate and Dedicated Teams
LCR Finance Hub
is a free gateway for SMEs
wishing to access external
funding in the Liverpool City Regions
Single Access Point
Experienced Finance Advisors
We create personalised
Taking the confusion out of funding options
and, ensuring aspiring businesses are
LCR Finance Hub
4th Floor, Exchange Court
1 Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2PP
07947 371947
@LCRFinanceHub
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm

Business
Useful
Guide -
Sources
Useful Sources
of Help
of
and
Help
Information
and Information
Federation of Small Businesses
The FSB is the UK's biggest business support organisation, with over
215,000 members. The FSB lobbies tirelessly on behalf of the self-employed
and members can take advantage of a wide range of benefits and services.
www.fsb.org.uk
Envirowise
Envirowise seeks to provide support to all UK businesses on resource
efficiency issues to help them minimise waste and maximise profits. We
work closely with regional Business Support Organisations to ensure that the
businesses we work with receive the support they need
www.envirowise.gov.uk
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) works in England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland to help businesses and individuals reap the
benefits of reducing waste, develop sustainable products and use resources
in an efficient way
www.wrap.org.uk
Eco-Innovate
The North West Eco-Innovation Programme provides free, tailored support
to help you exploit the market for sustainable products and low-carbon
solutions, helping you develop products and services suitable for a low
carbon economy and move your business ahead of the rest
www.eco-innovate.org.uk / www.ctechinnovation.com/eco
Ask About Business
Ask About Business is a partnership between fourteen library authorities
across the north west. Led by Manchester Library & Information Service, Ask
About Business provides information through libraries to support:
* Pre-start and new businesses * Existing businesses
* Jobseekers * Consumers * Inventors * Business students
www.askaboutbusiness.org/
Institute of Export & International Trade
The Institute of Export & International Trade is the professional body
representing and supporting the interests of everyone involved in importing,
exporting and international trade. We offer a unique range of individual and
business membership benefits as well as a world renowned suite of
professional qualifications, training & CPD. Visit: www.export.org
www.export.org.uk
The Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust was set up by Government in 2001 as an independent
company. The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the move to a low
carbon economy, by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions
now and develop commercial low carbon technologies for the future.
www.carbontrust.co.uk
HMRC Online Services
HMRC offer a range of online services which aim to be efficient and
customer friendly. Our continually developing services enable you to interact
with us quickly, securely and at your convenience.
We provide a range of services for:
- individuals and employees - employers - businesses and corporations
- tax agents and advisers - software developers
www.hmrc.gov.uk
Groundwork in the North West
Providing through the ENWORKS programme:
- FREE environmental resource efficiency reviews for businesses
- Advice on Corporate Social Responsibility
- Subsidised environmental training and accredited training courses
www.groundwork.org.uk
Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)
The Manufacturing Advisory Service aims to address the practical needs of
British manufacturers by delivering hands-on advice and assistance from
experts in a wide range of manufacturing disciplines.
www.mas.dti.gov.uk
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Whether you are just starting up or are a well established business, take
advantage of our FREE marketing clinics with local Chartered Marketers.
Visit us on our stand to book an appointment and let’s see if we can help
grow your business with professional marketing advice.
www.cim.co.uk
Chartered Management Institute
Professional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on improving
personal and organisational performance. We set the standards, support
individual and organisational development, provide accreditation,
qualifications and professional recognition, including Chartered Manager
status.
www.managers.org.uk
Bionow
Bionow is the cluster support group for the Northwest of England's
biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
www.bionow.co.uk
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can help you rise to the exciting opportunities
and challenges that globalisation offers. We work with UK-based businesses
to ensure their success in international markets. We also encourage the best
overseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice.
www.ukti.gov.uk
Business Support Agencies
Invest in Cumbria
www.investincumbria.co.uk
Invest Sefton
www.investsefton.com
Invest Wirral
www.investwirral.com
Liverpool Vision
www.liverpoolvision.co.uk
Locate in Salford
www.locateinsalford.info
Manchester Investment Development Agency Service
www.investinmanchester.com
Chambers of Commerce
Altrincham & Sale
www.altrinchamchamber.co.uk
Blackburn & District
www.blackburnchamber.co.uk
Borough of Congleton
www.congletonchamber.co.uk
Cumbria
www.cumbriachamber.co.uk
East Lancashire
www.chamberelancs.co.uk
Greater Manchester
www.gmchamber.co.uk
Halton
www.haltonchamber.com
Knowsley
www.knowsleychamber.org
Lancaster District
www.lancaster-chamber.org.uk
Liverpool & Sefton
www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk
Macclesfield
www.macclesfieldchamber.co.uk
North & Western Lancashire
www.lancschamber.co.uk
South Cheshire
www.southcheshirechamber.org.uk
South East Cheshire Enterprise
www.sece.co.uk
St Helens
www.sthelenschamber.com
Warrington
www.warrington-chamber.co.uk
West Cheshire and North Wales
www.cepnwchamber.org.uk
Wirral
www.wirralchamber.org.uk
Chambers of Commerce NW www.chambersofcommercenw.org.uk
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) www.britishchambers.org.uk
Higher Education Institutions
Greater Manchester
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
www.bolton.gov.uk
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
www.bury.gov.uk
Manchester City Council
www.manchester.gov.uk
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
www.oldham.gov.uk
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
www.rochdale.gov.uk
Salford City Council
www.salford.gov.uk
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
www.stockport.gov.uk
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
www.tameside.gov.uk
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
www.trafford.gov.uk
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
www.wiganmbc.gov.uk
Lancashire
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council www.blackburn.gov.uk
Blackpool Borough Council
www.blackpool.gov.uk
Burnley Borough Council
www.burnley.gov.uk
Chorley Borough Council
www.chorley.gov.uk
Fylde Borough Council
www.fylde.gov.uk
Hyndburn Borough Council
www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk
Lancashire County Council
www.lancashire.gov.uk
Lancaster City Council
www.lancaster.gov.uk
Pendle Borough Council
www.pendle.gov.uk
Preston City Council
www.preston.gov.uk
Ribble Valley Borough Council
www.ribblevalley.gov.uk
Rossendale Borough Council
www.rossendale.gov.uk
South Ribble Borough Council
www.southribble.gov.uk
West Lancashire District Council
www.westlancsdc.gov.uk
Wyre Borough Council
www.wyrebc.gov.uk
Merseyside
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
www.knowsley.gov.uk
Liverpool City Council
www.liverpool.gov.uk
Sefton Council
www.sefton.gov.uk
St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
www.sthelens.gov.uk
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
www.wirral.gov.uk
Police Services
Cheshire Police
www.cheshire.police.uk
Cumbria Constabulary
www.cumbria.police.uk
Greater Manchester Police
www.gmp.police.uk
Lancashire Constabulary
www.lancashire.police.uk
Merseyside Police
www.merseyside.police.uk
North Wales Police
www.north-wales.police.uk
Science & Innovation Parks
Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus www.daresburysic.co.uk
Liverpool Innovation Park
www.liverpoolinnovationpark.com
Liverpool Science Park
www.liverpoolsciencepark.co.uk
Manchester Science Park
www.manchestersciencepark.co.uk
West Lakes Science Park
www.westlakessciencepark.co.uk
Business Link
The regional Business Link advisory service will cease to operate from
November 2011. Since April 2011 much of the local business support
information that was previously found on regionally branded Business Link
websites can now be accessed within the national Business Link website
directories (Events, Business Support Finder and Contacts). The Business
Link website will remain and will continue to provide businesses of all sizes
with access to information, support and government services.
www.businesslink.gov.uk
The North West Fund
The North West Fund is targeted at growing businesses that are unable to
secure funding from traditional sources in order to finance their growth plans.
Consequently, The North West Fund is targeted at growing SMEs,
irrespective of their “age”. However, there are restrictions around
investments in businesses in difficulty and firms in certain sectors. A total of
£184.4m is available across the six product funds for investment up to the
end of 2015. Please contact the relevant Fund Manager for further
information.
www.thenorthwestfund.co.uk
Edge Hill University
www.edgehill.ac.uk
Lancaster University
www.lancs.ac.uk
Liverpool Hope University Business Gateway www.hope.ac.uk/
Liverpool John Moores University www.ljmu.ac.uk/businessengagement/
Manchester Metropolitan University www.business.mmu.ac.uk/business/
University of Bolton
www.bolton.ac.uk/ServicesForBusiness/
University of Central Lancashire www.uclan.ac.uk/information/business/
University of Chester
www.chester.ac.uk/business-research
University of Cumbria
www.cumbria.ac.uk/Enterprise
University of Liverpool
www.liv.ac.uk/businessgateway/
University of Manchester
www.manchester.ac.uk/business/
University of Salford
www.business-services.salford.ac.uk/
Local Authorities
Cheshire
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Halton Borough Council
Warrington Borough Council
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
www.halton.gov.uk
www.warrington.gov.uk
Contracts Finder
Contracts Finder is a free new service for businesses, government buyers
and the public. This service comes from government under its transparency
commitment, and you can find:
· live contract opportunities · closed tender documentation
· contract awards and contract documents
You can also subscribe to email updates on existing or new items
www.contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk/
Cumbria
Allerdale Borough Council
Barrow in Furness Borough Council
Carlisle City Council
Copeland Borough Council
Cumbria County Council
Eden District Council
South Lakeland District Council
www.allerdale.gov.uk
www.barrowbc.gov.uk
www.carlisle.gov.uk
www.copelandbc.gov.uk
www.cumbriacc.gov.uk
www.eden.gov.uk
www.southlakeland.gov.uk