#ManchesterBizFair 2021 Event Guide

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Greater Manchester Business Fair 2021 sponsors and event supporters
Greater Manchester
Business Fair 2021
Tuesday 23 November 2021 AJ Bell Stadium

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
Welcome back to the Greater Manchester
Business Fair at AJ Bell Stadium - we are
glad to be running 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, 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.
Talk to Boomline Technologies about cash flow management and
business payment soluons
Explore addional business opportunies such as running your own
pub with Admiral Taverns, or becoming a Delivery Service Partner
with Amazon
Visit the University of Manchester, Graphene Engineering Innovaon
Centre (GEIC) stand to find out more about the business applicaons
for graphene technology and how they might be able to help your
business
Speak to Chemiteq Ltd about water treatment soluons
Talk Business Finance Soluons with The Co-operave Bank and
Funding Partnership
Discuss your business vehicle requirements with RRG Group Fleet
Speak to Core Manufacturing Support Services about support for the
manufacturing industry
The Home Office Future Borders and Immigraon System (FBIS)
External Engagement Team will be on hand to answer any quesons
around the new system and requirements for employing people from
outside the UK
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.
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Seminars and Workshops
10.35am: Slaying Imposter Syndrome
In this session Una Corell will give an overview of what imposter syndrome is, how it affects
women, and why everyone suffers from it.
Una will also talk about strategies that people can employ to reduce the symptoms.
Una founded, produces and hosts 45 Not Out, a Podcast for sassy women aged 45+ who are sll
serious about life, career and everything else.
Delivered by Una Corell, 45 Not Out
11.10am: How to Stand out on LinkedIn
Jason Jones will give a brief outline in this short session on using LinkedIn to generate more
prospects and more business.
Delivered by Jason Jones, InBusinessNinjas
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
12.20pm: Standing Out From The Crowd
The average person sees 2000 adverts a day, and ignores somewhere in the region of 2000
adverts per day. We’re condioned to ignore things that we see over and over, so in a world
where everyone is trying to ignore your markeng, what can you do to stand out?
Hear from the man that won the global business coaching award, Manchester’s very own, James
Burke. World ranked business coach and best selling author James Burke is Managing Director
and Head Coach at Acon Coach Manchester. He delivers 1-2-1 coaching and group coaching
sessions. James helps business champions grow, earn more and work less.
Delivered by James Burke, Business Coach & best selling author
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 & Immigraon System (FBIS) External Engagement Team
2.00pm: Build Your Business with Beer Wring: Powerful Tips
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.
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 Sauren Ghosh
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2021 Greater Manchester Business Fair Exhibion Floorplan
18A
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17 16 15 14 12 11
10 9
8 7 6
Tea &
Coffee
Staon
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
35 34 33 32 31 30 29
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2A
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1 2
Toilets
ENTRANCE for Exhibion
Toilets
Exhibion is taking place in the Barton Lounge of the AJ Bell Stadium - Workshops and the networking session are taking
place in the Willows Suite - Tea, Coffee and refreshments are available to purchase from the bar area in the Barton Lounge
- Toilets are located at either end of the corridors outside the entrance
1 BETTER WEBSITES
2 SMARTFREIGHT
2A ABCOUNTING LTD
3 CORE MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SERVICES
4 WILD THANG
5 BUSINESS CONNECT MAGAZINE
6 SYNC
7 GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
8 AMAZON
9 UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, GRAPHENE
ENGINEERING INNOVATION CENTRE (GEIC)
10 ADMIRAL TAVERNS
11 QUAY ACCOUNTANTS
12 BFORB UK
14 THE MEEE PROGRAMME
15 ANCORA INTERIORS
16 FUNKY VIBES LTD
17 MY MARKETING GUY
18 GO-FISH BUSINESS PODCAST
18A SAUREN GHOSH
19 LIVERPOOL BA
19A PROMOTESME
20 CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
21 REFORM RADIO
22 PRONOUNCE MEDIA LTD
23 ABSOLUTE CLEAN GROUP
24 BCONTOURS - BARRE FITNESS
25 ASKEW BROOK
26 FUNDING PARTNERSHIP
27 INBUSINESSNINJAS
28 FINANCIAL FOCUS GROUP
29 RRG GROUP FLEET
30 COSTCO WHOLESALERS
31 THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK
32 BUZZARKETING
33 AVINAT LLP
34 FEEGENNY
35 WILFORD SMITH HR CONSULTING
AND SOLICITORS
36 MANCHESTER YOUTH ZONE
37 HOME OFFICE
38 POLKADOT DESIGN AND PRINT LIMITED
39 LYRECO T/A NESPRESSO PROFESSIONAL
40 CHEMITEQ LTD
41 BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES
ABCounng Ltd
ABCounng is a firm ofChartered 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 ofthe Digital and Creave industries, they are able to offer an
outsourced finance funcon covering accountancy, tax, consultancy and bookkeeping services.
LinkedIn: hps://www.linkedin.com/in/wedothesums/
0151 528 8444 Insta: @abcounng.ltd www.abcounng.co.uk
Business Connect Magazine
An independent business to business bi-monthly magazine published both in print and online.
Business Connect Magazine covers a wide range ofregions and business sectors, and has an
emphasis on B2B networking connecng many different businesses together on a common
plaorm.
Based in Greater Manchester, the magazine has been bringing the business community ofthe
North together for over 8 years. IT has recently rebranded from GM Business Connect to
accommodate fast growing interest from different business sectors across the UK and beyond.
Addional Exhibitor Details
Connecng businesses has always defined Business Connect Magazine, and to now engage with
businesses across the UK and further afield offers readers and adversers an excing set of
opportunies for the future.
07708 987 518 T: @GMBizConnect F: @BusinessConnectMagazine
www.gmbusinessconnect.co.uk
FeeGenny
FEEGENNY have teamed up with SKY to allow your business to experience the unrivalled power
ofTV adversing at a fracon ofthe usual cost.
0161 885 3631 T: @FeeGennyUK F: @FeeGenny
hps://feegenny.co.uk/
Wilford Smith HR Consulng and Solicitors
We are a Law firm specilising in HR consulng for SME's giving Advice, Insurance and Policies
from a commercial view point to become a Partner to your business
08081695677 www.wilfordsmith.com

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

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 Insta: @abcounting.ltd www.abcounting.co.uk
Absolute Clean Group
A complete range of domestic and commercial solutions for cleaning, janitorial supplies,
pest control and access hire. When you need that ONE local company to cater for your
cleaning needs and much more then look no further…
Contact us to see why we are Manchester’s number one preferred cleaning company…
07763 713 246 T: @cleanabsolute F: Absolute Clean
www.absolutecleangroup.co.uk
Admiral Taverns
Admiral Taverns is the UK's leading community pub group. Head quartered in Chester,
the Group operates a national estate of c. 845 tenanted and leased pubs. Our pubs are
predominantly wet-led pubs, sitting at the heart of their local communities and run by
aspiring and passionate licensees.
01244 321171 www.admiraltaverns.co.uk
AJ Bell Stadium
The North-West’s most professional venue for producing first class service in events,
sports & conferencing.
Boasting stunning pitch-side views, accompanied with the iconic Manchester skyline, we
can guarantee an event with a lasting & memorable impression.
With comfortable surroundings, excellent motorway links and an abundance of free
parking on-site our hospitality team ensure every event is an outstanding success.
0161 786 1580 T: @AJBell_Stadium
https://www.ajbellstadium.co.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.Contact Ishtar Ali
07307 382 140 Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest
@ancorainteriors www.ancorainteriors.com
Askew Brook
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
Avinat LLP
Providing bespoke bookkeeping, you just need to snap a picture of the receipt or forward
the supplier invoices and we will do the rest, allowing you to focus on running your
business.
Training in accounting software to help you manage your business finances accurately.
As a full-service payroll company, we handle tax calculation, NI contributions, holiday
pay, sick pay, maternity pay, as well as auto enrolment pensions.
We also provide cash flow forecasting to help you plan and budget.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yisroel-guttentag-micb-661b49121
0161 660 4464 https://avinat.co.uk/
BContours - Barre Fitness
BContours is a world-class barre fitness training programme that offers a new way to
invest in one's health and wellbeing, both in person (at their flagship studio in
Manchester) and through their comprehensive on-demand service.
07871 033240 T: @BalletContours F: @balletcontours
www.balletcontours.com
Better Websites
Since 2016, Better Websites have been working with businesses of all sizes acting as a
trusted digital partner for all web requirements.
We’ve gained a sterling reputation for being professional, straightforward and easy to
work with.
Our long-lasting relationships with our clients are a testament of our communication,
quality of work and ability to get the job done!
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterwebsites
0161 211 7568 F: @betterwebsitesmanchester
www.betterwebsites.co.uk
BforB UK
We are a forward thinking Business Networking company in the UK.
Our approach is internationally renowned for creating more effective Networking
meetings and events, where business flows better. All in an environment of positivity, not
pressure, where everyone has an equal voice. Networking Clubs with us help you do
better business. Whether that’s increasing your revenue, finding new suppliers, freeing
up your time, saving money, invaluable peer support, developing new skills or getting a
bit of free advice.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-for-breakfast/
0330 333 5023 T: @BforBUK F: @BforbBusinessNetworking
www.bforb.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
Business Connect Magazine
An independent business to business bi-monthly magazine published both in print and
online. Business Connect Magazine covers a wide range of regions and business
sectors, and has an emphasis on B2B networking connecting many different businesses
together on a common platform.
Based in Greater Manchester, the magazine has been bringing the business community
of the North together for over 8 years. IT has recently rebranded from GM Business
Connect to accommodate fast growing interest from different business sectors across the
UK and beyond. Connecting businesses has always defined Business Connect
Magazine, and to now engage with businesses across the UK and further afield offers
readers and advertisers an exciting set of opportunities for the future.
07708 987 518 T: @GMBizConnect F: @BusinessConnectMagazine
www.gmbusinessconnect.co.uk
Buzzarketing
Buzzarketing was Founded in 2020 in Manchester UK, with the aim of helping
businesses grow. We are a forward thinking Marketing Agency working with a variety of
businesses. We help take businesses to the next level and ensure their future success
by facilitating consistent growth.
0333 344 4686 T: @buzzarketing F: @buzzarketing
www.buzzarketing.com
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
Chemiteq Ltd
Chemiteq is a water treatment specialist company based in Warrington.
With our extensive knowledge of the industry, we provide high quality products and
technical support to our customers to ensure their water treatment programme is working
correctly.
Our innovative solutions comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
For more information, please contact us.
01606 851 782 T: @Oxylpro www.chemiteq.co.uk

exhibitors
Core Manufacturing Support Services
Core Manufacturing Support Services (CoreMSS) provides 3rd Party Quality
Assurance services, Training in all aspects of lean manufacturing tools and behaviours,
CIP & Throughput improvement workshops and Facilities management and support,
encompassing Health & Safety, Energy Management, Projects, Machine moves and
Technical & Janitorial cleaning
07870 890 954 - Greg Fields MD
F: @coremanufacturingsupportservices www.coremss.co.uk
Costco Wholesalers
Costco is a membership warehouse-club, dedicated to bringing our members the best
possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. With hundreds of locations
worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of
specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your
shopping experience a pleasurable one.
0161 749 4965 www.costco.co.uk
FeeGenny
FEEGENNY have teamed up with SKY to allow your business to experience the
unrivalled power of TV advertising at a fraction of the usual cost.
0161 885 3631 T: @FeeGennyUK F: @FeeGenny
https://feegenny.co.uk/
Financial Focus Group
We support the Financial Service Sector and Professional Service Sector with business
support.
Business Performance Improvement
Marketing and Referrals
Recruitment
Additional revenue schemes.
07834 884 237
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewansturmanreferralmarketing
Funding Partnership
To help entrepreneurs and established businesses secure the capital loan they need at
the best rates on the financial markets. Funding Partnership was founded as a
business finance broker. This is to help make finance clearer and sources of finance
more accessible to businesses.
07708 000 061 T: @fundingpartner2 F: Funding
Partnership www.fundingpartnership.co.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
0333 360 4117 Twitter | Fb | Ig | LinkedIn | YouTube:
@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.
Twitter | Fb | Ig | LinkedIn | YouTube: @gofishpodcast
www.gofishpodcast.com
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber is the largest accredited Chamber of Commerce in the
UK, with over 4.500 members.
The Chamber has a strong presence in Greater Manchester’s ten local regions helping
its members grow their businesses through a range of services included in their
membership package.
Chamber membership gives businesses access to everything from local networking
events, a huge range of award-winning international services to a unique venue at
Elliot House with rooms for small private meetings up to major conferences available to
hire at discounted rates.
To find out more about these and all the other benefits Chamber membership could
bring your business, call our membership team on 0161 393 4321.
0161 393 4321 T: @gmchamber F:
@greatermanchesterchamber www.gmchamber.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
InBusinessNinjas
Unlock the full power of LinkedIn by reaching out to thousands of highly targeted
potential prospects. Then connect and engage with authentic and value-added
messages leading to warmed up, pre-qualified leads.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-business-ninjas
03333 112 230 www.inbusinessninjas.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.
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 Fb | Ig:
@liverpoolba.fairs www.businessfairsuk.com
Lyreco T/A Nespresso Professional
Today, your customers and clients are fast becoming coffee connoisseurs, with many
going out of their way to seek a great coffee. At Nespresso Professional we offer
dedicated coffee solutions and machines, adapted to your specific business needs. To
make an enquiry or to book an exclusive coffee tasting for your business, visit
www.wearelyreco.com/nespresso-professional or call us on 0808 100 5000.
0808 1005000 www.wearelyreco.com/nespresso-professional
Manchester Youth Zone
NORTH WEST CHARITY OF THE YEAR
Manchester Youth Zone is a registered charity founded on the belief that all young
people should be able to access the same opportunities.
Through Manchester Youth Zone, young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional
needs) are provided with the tools to:
- Raise and achieve their aspirations
- Develop their confidence
- Create friendships
- Empower them to fulfil their potential
- Ultimately helping them to lead healthier, happier lives.
This is achieved by offering young people…
SOMEWHERE TO GO – SOMETHING TO DO – SOMEONE TO TALK TO
To find out more about how your business can support Manchester Youth Zone in their
work please visit https://www.manchesteryz.org/support-us/give-take/
0161 203 5333 T: @manchesteryz F:
@manchesteryouthzone https://www.manchesteryz.org/
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
LinkedIn | Ig: @mymarketingguy mymarketingguy.co.uk
Polkadot Design and Print Limited
From Our Base in The North West, We’ve Been Designing, Printing and Creating Point
Of Sale Packaging for Some of The UK’s Leading Brands for More Than 25 Years.
0161 876 5111 Instagram: @polkadotdesignandprint F:
Polkadot-design-and-print-113397953738858
https://www.polkadotdp.com/

Chemiteq is a water treatment specialist
company based in Warrington.
With our extensive knowledge of the
industry, we provide high quality
products and technical support to our
customers to ensure their water
treatment programme is working
correctly.
Our innovative solutions comply with
Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
For more information, please contact us.
Tel: 01606 851782
Email: enquiries@chemiteq.co.uk
https://www.chemiteq.co.uk/
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exhibitors
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 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
Quay Accountants
We are a local firm of Chartered Accountants that love to help our clients reach their
goals.
0161 413 6013 F: @QuayAccountantsLimited
www.quayaccountants.co.uk
Reform Radio
We’re a multi-award-winning online radio station and arts organisation working with
local creatives, DJs and young people, supporting 18–30-year-olds across Greater
Manchester into employment. We’re also a British Podcast Award winning
production company, developing industry audio as well as branded multimedia
content and events for clients and partners.
0161 806 0879 T: @ReformRadioMCR F: @ReformRadio
I: @reformradio reformradio.co.uk
RRG Group Fleet
The dedicated RRG Group Fleet department is able to offer advice on the latest
products from 7 automotive brands including Toyota and Lexus. The experienced
team deliver a bespoke service to all business users including sole traders, SME’s
and Blue-Chip companies; also supplying the broker market and major leasing
companies.
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SmartFreight
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Our award-winning, multi-carrier shipping solution fully optimises your shipments.
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0333 996 2216 T: @IFSSmartFreight
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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 it’s 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 Wi-Fi – we map your core services to your business
workflows.
TRAINING
Whether it’s Adobe training, or Apple Certifications you’re after, we can help! We run over
300 training sessions per year.
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We provide dedicated tech support to over 250 organisations, acting as their in-house
support team, ensuring that everything is running smoothly.
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Stay up to date with the latest tech, and reduce your costs… Save up to 30% of the cost of
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0161 605 3838 T: @SyncStoreUK F: @SyncStoreUK
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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, selfresponsibility,
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 won’t 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 co-operative 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
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07596 443 077 T: @cooperativebank F:
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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 www.meee.global
University of Manchester, Graphene Engineering Innovation
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To accelerate the understanding and use of graphene within Greater Manchesterbased
SMEs, the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has secured a
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant, allowing us to expose our
world-class labs and engineers to local companies across the region. This grant is
open to SMEs operating within the Greater Manchester area.
0161 306 6000 T: @UoMGraphene F: @UoMGraphene
https://graphenegrants.com/
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 www.wildthang.co.uk
Wilford Smith HR Consulting and Solicitors
We are a Law firm specilising in HR consulting for SME's giving Advice, Insurance
and Policies from a commercial view point to become a Partner to your business
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Business
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Useful Sources
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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