#WirralBizFair 2022 Online Event Guide

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Wirral & Chester Business Fair
New Brighton Floral Pavilion
Thursday 22nd September 2022
wirral &chester
Business FAIR
#WirralBizFair
2022
https://wirralbizfair.co.uk

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Focus on the British and Irish Trade A liance
including an interview with president Paul Whitne l
and Manchester Chair, Christiane Hutchinson
Analysis from Phil Jones MBE, MD of Brother UK,
on busine ses coming out of lockdown.
Free adverts for our struggling busine s community
who don’t qualify for government support through
the crisis, plus analysis of lobbying e forts to persuade
government to o fer support.
Interview with Michael Dodd, CEO of V Site Pa s
- a unique verification and compliance app designed
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Focus on the launch of the South Manchester Alternative Board
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Retail magnate and Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis kicks o f
the Many Hands charity campaign on behalf of the
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital at Manchester’s
National Footbal Museum. Fu l event review plus interview inside.
Central Manchester’s newest
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Interview with Jason Davenport from
The Offices, o fering a new approach
to office le ting in the heart of Manchester.
Driven by a Dragon
Interview with Ed Ho lands from
Driven Media, looking at his appearance
on Dragons’ Den securing an investment
from new Dragon Jenny Campbel.
Salford Masterplan
Focus on the huge new masterplan
to transform the University of Salford
and su rounding area over the next
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First Friday
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City Centre Busine s Networking
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Life after Den
Interview with recent Dragon and Entrepreneur
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Defining a Social Business
Interview with Martyn Wi lcock from the University
of Salford’s Business Schoo looking at defining
the new face of the third sector.
The Impact of Brexit
on Exporting
Interview with Marie Boyer from France Line looking
at the e fect on the UK’s Exporting activities.
Small Business Commissioner
The Altrincham & Sale Chamber brings Sma l Busine s
Commi sioner to Tra ford.
First Friday #Connectworking
City Centre Busine s Networking with GM Busine s Connect
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Adapting, not optimising
Slipping through the cracks
The future of workforce
verification and compliance
Becoming better business leaders
Ex-Dragons’ Den Entrepreneur Jenny Campbell
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Anyone can be accused of a crime...
Interview with Lawyer Tariq Hu sain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Ba sra
Solicitors, looking at potential problems with busine ses being accused
of crimes including furlough fraud.
Electric all the way
Ireland’s commercial vehicle distributor succe s story Ha ris Group create a
new base in Wa rington. Interview with COO John McEvoy.
Manchester’s home for Gin
The Atlas Bar on Deansgate share their experience in the hospitality sector
over the last year of being on the frontline of restrictions.
Preparing to trade with the EU and Ireland
Looking at the impact of the new trading relationship with Michael Nolan,
CEO of Irish customs clearance specialists, Declaron.
Get yourself checked
Important health information from charities Prevent Breast Cancer
and Prostate Cancer UK.
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Leisure Guard Security share their busine s story
in an interview with operations director Saj Kadva.
IT: An integrated approach to managed IT solutions
Interview with Ram Gupta, MD of Nybble, looking a the busine s
of IT services and support.
Apprentiships: National Apprenticeship Week
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with Salford City Co lege.
Telecoms: Ready for the great copper switch-off?
Andy Thompson, MD of nxcoms, guides us through the changeover
from old copper telecoms to new fibre-optic cabling.
Hospitality: Go Wilde in the city!
Review of Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity latest site opened
on 9 February at St. Peter’s Square in City centre Manchester.
Exporting: From mutineers to trade agreements
Analysis of the CPTPP - the Comprehensive and Progre sive
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Safety: Keeping the workplace and public safe
Focus on risk management for busine ses, also the ro lout of
‘Martyn’s Law’ making venues safer from te rorism.
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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 Wirral & Chester
Business Fair at the New Brighton Floral
Pavilion - one of the best venues in the region!
Business to Business Exhibion - a wide variety of companies
are showcasing their products and services to the hundreds of visitors
aending the event.
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.
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LJMU) - Talk to the team to discover what
support is available to help businesses reduce carbon emissions and
increase profitability
Visit the Business & IP Centre stand to find out about Businesss Support
available across the Liverpool City Region
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
10.35am: 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
11.00am: Ideal clients and why you need to know yours
Imagine working with clients who want, need and can afford your product all
the me. This session explores ideal clients, it will help you idenfy yours and
explain the importance of why all your networking and markeng should be
targeng that 1 person.
Delivered by Andy Guile, Ask Andy Guile at New Direcons
11.30am: 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
12pm: How to Stand out on LinkedIn
In this short session, Ian Nicklin will give a brief outline on using LinkedIn to
generate more prospects and more business.
Delivered by Ian Nicklin, Managing Director, In Business Ninjas
2pm: Planning your Markeng - geng the balance right
Markeng is a key factor in running a successful business but with so many
opons how can you decide what will give you the best outcome.
This short session which will cover
- Tradional v Digital Markeng
- Some useful case studies
- Avoiding common Pialls
Delivered by GoFish Business Podcast Team
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
NB Timings may vary on the day
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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.
0151 528 8444 I: @abcounting.ltd L:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wedothesums/
www.abcounting.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
Pollard-Ali.
07307 382 140 F: @ancorainteriors I:
@ancorainteriors Pinterest: @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 Andy helps SMEs and bigger
businesses; sales teams and individuals achieve results and reach goals.
He also provides 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, Andy can create tailored business coaching or training to
help you.
Andy uses scientifically proven methods of Emotional Intelligence and
Accelerated Learning to ensure he offers quality training and delivers
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, Andy’s 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 him and using his coaching
techniques, Andy will help you create the type of business you want. He 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.
Andy’s approach is personal, fun and flexible. And while he does have
many valuable set courses available, he is extremely adaptable, and
always customises his coaching and training around every individual
client’s needs. So, get ready, find your New Direction and call today.
07960 888 001 T: @askandyguile F: @askandyguile
https://askandyguile.newzenler.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/
Bike Security
Bike Security are passionate about taking care of your Bike.
We have a number of new and exciting products designed to get your bike
back FAST.
- Hidden Trackers supplied and fitted
- The latest security products for all types of bikes including electric and
motor
0151 647 2777 https://bikesecurity.co.uk/
BNI Merseyside
Be a part of a local network with global reach. BNI is the largest and most
successful business networking organization with Members and Chapters
in over 76 countries.
07391 242 900 T: @merseysidebni F:
@BNIMerseyside L:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bni-merseyside/
https://www.bnimerseyside.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 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
https://www.gmbusinessconnect.co.uk/
Business & IP Centre Liverpool City Region
We provide free, expert business start-up, growth and intellectual property
support to sole traders and small businesses across the Liverpool City
Region. Our main centre is in Liverpool Central Library and there are now
BIPC locals in Birkenhead Central, Allerton, Crosby, Huyton, St Helens and
Widnes Libraries.
0151 233 5825 T: @bipcliverpool
www.liverpool.gov.uk/bipc
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 F:
@bettermanagers I: @cmi_managers
www.managers.org.uk
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

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exhibitors
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 T: @CleanGrowth_uk
https://www.clean-growth.uk
Direct Affinity Europe
Direct Affinity Europe are experts in customer contact.
We’ve developed a toolbox that contains everything required to DETECT,
DIAGNOSE and DEPLOY solutions to your business issues at any point in
the customer journey. All are well-proven drivers of success, and all are
underpinned by our cutting-edge GENBA software designed for highvolume
always-on telephony and digital connectivity and transparent
tracking and analytics.
We work in multi sectors, and we are also the largest in / outbound contact
specialist to the UK automotive retail sector.
Direct Affinity Europe - Trusted By Our Customers To Look After Theirs.
01928 751 091 T: @direct_europe F:
@DirectAffinityEurope L:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/direct-affinityeurope
https://directaffinityeurope.com/
Executive Training and Consultancy Ltd
Helping business owners to grow their business and improve profitability.
Guaranteeing to increase profits with a proven track record.
07901-930-365 | 07305-489-877 F:
@ETC.ExecutiveTraining www.exec-tc.com
Face for Business
Telephone Answering and Managed Live Chat for UK businesses.
We provide call handling and outsourced reception for businesses of all
types and sizes.
Our PAs are the difference and really do aim to delight.
0333 323 1007 T: @face4business F:
@faceforbusiness1 I: @faceforbusiness
www.ffb.co.uk
FR Fire Protection
Supply and service of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and small
suppression systems.
All training carried out at your premises. In-service testing and inspection of
all electrical equipment carried out to IET Code of Practice.
0333 987 5254 https://frfire.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-Ali.
0333 360 4117 T: @funkyvib3s F: @funkyvib3s
I: @funkyvib3sL:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/funky-vibesmarketing/
https://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.
T: @gofishpodcast F: @gofishpodcast I:
@gofishpodcast LinkedIn: @gofishpodcast
YouTube: @gofishpodcast www.gofishpodcast.com
hi-impact media
hi-impact media are a North West based media company who provide
video, photography, design, web design and virtual tours to organisations
across the UK and further afield. hi-impact media also provide marketing
training and set-up for new businesses.
0151 638 6283 T: @hiimpactmedia_ F:
@mediahiimpact I: @hiimpactmedia_
https://media.hi-impact.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
HSBC UK Bank plc
HSBC have a range of banking and financial products for business
customers.
We’re with you all the way:
All in one easy award winning app – giving you the freedom to do what
you do best – run your business
Help on tap – access support however and whenever it suits you
Borrow, save, maintain and grow – with access to a variety of products to
support everyday banking.
07747 203 112 www.business.hsbc.uk
iiCON - Infection Innovation Consortium
A global collaborative infectious disease R&D programme, iiCON was
established in 2020. iiCON’s Merseyside SME Support Programme
supports regional innovation to invigorate the development of new products
to combat infectious diseases. Through iiCON, SMEs can access worldleading
research expertise & outstanding facilities at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine & the University of Liverpool.
T: @iiconNW https://www.infectioninnovation.com/
In Business Ninjas
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.
03333 112 230 L:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-business-ninjas
www.inbusinessninjas.co.uk
Insight Leadership Solutions Ltd
We are a coaching consultancy based in Wrexham, North Wales and
specialize in leadership development, coaching and personal development.
We are specialists in mental toughness and use industry leading
psychometric leadership assessments to improve client self-awareness and
develop leadership capability and competency. We also provide
consultancy services to the service industry sector.
07593 362 919 T: @InsightLSL F: @InsightLSL
www.insightleadershipsolutions.co.uk
Intilery
Intilery is a Chester based CRM platform developed by former
moneysupermarket engineers and marketeers.
Its collaborative approach gives you access to people who know you and
know your business.
Intilery helps you track and store customer data based on their interactions
with your website, emails and more. You can then use these to trigger
emails, texts, paper mail and push notifications.
07598 265 047 Tw/FB/Insta : @intilery
www.intilery.com

THE LARGEST AND MOST FLEXIBLE MULTI-SPACE VENUE IN WIRRAL
CONFERENCES, EXHIBITIONS, BANQUETS AND MUCH MORE
The Floral Pavilion Conference Centre
offers several flexible meeting spaces with
modern technology, support from our
on-site technical team and a dedicated
Event Coordinator.
Alongside the Conference Centre facilities
we offer a beautifully designed 814
fixed-seat theatre with state of the art
lighting, sound and acoustics perfect for a
variety of events such as award ceremonies,
product launches and conferences.
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exhibitors
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 F:
@liverpoolba.fairs I: @liverpoolba.fairs
https://www.businessfairsuk.com
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Our team of impartial Skills Brokers can help you to access funding, local
grants and government incentive schemes to help up-skill or re-skill your
employees. We can also support you to recruit new apprentices as well as
identifying apprenticeship routes for existing employees.
T: @be_lcr F: @lcr.bemore.3 I: @lcr_be_more
https://be-more.info/training/
Liverpool John Moores University (Eco-I North West)
ECO-I North West offers SME’s 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).
0151 231 2507 T: @LJMU
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/eco-i-northwest
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
Love Wirral and Love Chester Magazines
Popular monthly business and community magazines delivered throughout
Wirral and Chester, also available online. We aim to help businesses
advertise to a broader audience at affordable costs starting from £40 per
month with great deals for regular advertisers. Have a look at our online
magazines and distribution areas.
T: @lovewirral F: @lovewirralandchester www.lovewirral.com
| www.love-chester.com
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:
@EcoInnovatory I: @EcoInnovatory
www.ljmu.ac.uk/ecoinnovatory
Magenta Living
Magenta Living is the largest, not-for-profit housing provider in Wirral,
owning and managing nearly 13,000 homes and housing just under 10 per
cent of Wirral’s population. We have ambitious plans to build over 1,000 new
homes over the next five years in Wirral and across the North West. We are
committed to providing excellent customer service with a focus on delivering
social value that makes a positive impact within communities.
0808 100 9596 T: @MagentaLive F:
@MagentaLiving I: @magentaliving
magentaliving.org.uk
Maxwell Hodge Solicitors
Maxwell Hodge is an independent firm of Solicitors with 8 local offices
across Merseyside and the Wirral, established 150 years ago. We pride
ourselves on having a solid reputation, well ingrained in the local community.
Our focus is on providing the best legal service and advice for our clients.
0800 694 6660 T: @maxwell_hodge F:
@maxwellhodgesolicitors I: @maxwell_hodge2
www.maxweb.co.uk
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
The Training and Development Academy (TDA) offers training to industrial,
retail and commercial sectors within Merseyside and the wider community.
The training is varied and can be tailored to meet the needs of individual
customers and companies.
Training can be undertaken at your place of work or at the TDA or at other
venues depending on your requirements.
0151 296 5000 / 0151 296 5041 T: @MFRSTraining F:
@MFRSTraining
I: @mersey_fire
www.merseyfire.gov.uk
Merseyside Police Cyber Dependent Crime Unit (CDCU)
Merseyside Police Cyber Dependent Crime Team are offering Cyber
Security advice to businesses and individuals within Merseyside.
0151 777 4381 T: @merseypolice
www.merseyside.police.uk
OnlineBusinessBuilder
Business class websites for ambitious local business owners.
Get your website designed by an expert who takes care of the entire
process from start to finish.
We will tell your story online in a way that speaks directly to your ideal
customer. Helping you to develop your brand and ensure your online
presence is always fresh and engaging.
Your new website will be very fast, optimised to look great on mobile phones
and designed to convert visitors into customers twenty-four hours a day.
Content writing, web design, website hosting, ongoing support and security
are all included. So, you can get on with running your business knowing this
is all being done for you.
01978 898 652 T: @OBBlimited | @felixclarke
https://onlinebusinessbuilder.co.uk/
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
https://promotesme.com
Redcow Printing
We are a bespoke wallpaper printer and manufacturer which prints and
produces custom-made wallpaper and murals, perfect for a variety of
settings and projects including restaurant and bar refits, commercial
business premises, shell schemes for exhibitions, point of sale or even
domestic homes.
Our range covers a variety of products:
- Switchscene bespoke wallpaper for commercial premises
- Switchscene A Z wallpaper printed maps
- Switchscene seamless one-piece wallpaper
- Switchscene wide-width wallpaper
- Switchscene superstrength magnetic paint
- Switchscene Wipewall a paint that transforms walls into wipe-clean spaces
with a multitude of uses.
0333 990 1001 www.switchscene.com

Tameside
Community Computers CIC
Bridging the Digital Divide
in Tameside and Surrounding Areas
We collect unwanted tech laptops, desktops, monitors
etc, we then refurbish it and donate back to charities and
community groups to help children and young adults
gain access to tech.
T: 0161 553 0060
E: enquiries@tamesidecommunitycomputers.co.uk
A leading wealth manager & advisor
just happens to be in your area.
Contact Chloe Graves
on 0808 168 5866
or by email at chloe@harteywm.co.uk
Visit us at www.harteywm.co.uk
Monthly Business & Community Magazines
delivered throughout Wirral & Chester
Do you want a larger audience?
Don’t have an advert?
We are here to help!
We deliver 8,500 of each magazine monthly
to over 900 outlets
We provide FREE artwork
Adverts start at £35 (no vat)
www.love-wirral.com
www.love-chester.com
0151 513 1279
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Sigma Innovative Solutions Limited
Innovation training and consultancy
07776 143 973 www.sigmainnovate.co.uk
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Slater and Gordon is one of the UKs best known consumer law firms, with
offices based locally across the country. They offer a wide range of expert
legal services to clients, and their technology-driven approach allows them
to work innovatively with customers to provide the best, most accessible
service possible.
0330 107 5042 T: @SlaterGordonUK F:
@slatergordonUK I: @slatergordonuk
www.slatergordon.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 in-house 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
I: @syncstoreuk https://wearesync.co.uk
Tameside Community Computers
We collect free of charge any unwanted Desktops, Monitors, Laptops,
Tablets and Mobile Phones, we do full data wipes of devices, Data
Destruction Certificates can we provided. Once the devices are
refurbished, we then donate these to charities, community groups and
people on low income to benefit children, young adults, the elderly and
disabled. If a device cannot be refurbished it is disposed of in
Environmentally friendly way. We are a registered WEEE producer and a
Microsoft 3rd Party refurbisher.
0161 553 0060 T: @TamesideCic F:
@Tamesidecommunitycomputers I: @tamesidecc
www.tamesidecommunitycomputers.co.uk
The Factory Of Magic
The Factory Of Magic is the UKs 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 before.
Providing corporate entertainment for networking events, after dinner
parties and ceremonies, at The Factory Of Magic we create memories that
will last a lifetime.
07941 006 425 F: @FofMagic I: @factoryofmagic L:
@the-factory-of-magic www.factoryofmagic.com
The Meee Partnership Limited
At Meee, we focus on inspiring everyone, everywhere to find, live and give
their magic every day. Our business is founded on the idea that we’re all
unique and at our best we can all be amazing. By using our values and
natural strengths, combined with support from others, we can release the
magic that is in all of us to thrive.
Meee helps people live their best lives through our talks, workshops, tools
and resources.
07900 156 091 T: @Meee_HQ F: @MeeeHQ I:
@meeehq www.meee.global
Tyl by NatWest
Whether your business takes card payments in person, online or over the
phone, were ready to help your business thrive.
Get up and running in just 48 hours.
07540 521 943 T: @TylByNatWest F:
@TylbyNatWest I: @tylbynatwest
www.tylbynatwest.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 F: @wildthangone
I: @wildthangltd www.wildthang.co.uk
Wirral Chamber of Commerce
Wirral Chamber of Commerce can trace its roots back to 1912, when
leading industrialists from the area formed the Birkenhead Chamber of
Commerce and Industry.
Today, Wirral Chamber provides its members with high quality business
support services to enable them to compete and grow. Something that is
recognised by our prestigious British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
Accreditation. Wirral Chamber provides a true partnership in creating a
business environment that stimulates growth, employment, and economic
prosperity for both our members and Wirral alike.
Together, we will work to continually develop a constructive network, which
will connect businesses of all sizes and sectors across the Borough.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wirralchamberofcommerce
0151 650 6940 @Wirral_Chamber FB/Insta:
@wirralchamber www.wirralchamber.co.uk
Wirral Credit Union
Established in 1992, Wirral Credit Union is a not for profit, financial cooperative.
We provide savings accounts and low-cost loan services to
anyone living or working within a CH postcode. We can help employers
look after the financial wellbeing of their people by providing a free payroll
deduction scheme that allows your staff to save directly from their wages
and have access to our affordable loans.
0151 638 4332 T: @WirralCredUnion F: @wirralcu
www.wirralcu.org.uk

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Business Guide - Useful Sources of Help and Information
Business Guide - Useful Sources of Help 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