HWBF 2019 online Event Guide

exhibit - visit - participate - network
Halton &
Warrington
BusinessFAIR
Thursday 7th7
November
Halton Stadium
supported by
www.haltonbizfair.co.uk | www.businessfairsuk.com

HALTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ENGAGING BUSINESS GROWTH AND SPECIALIST SUPPORT
Halton’s leading local business support organisation welcomes all businesses, regardless of size and sector,
and can assist with every stage of development including start up, growth and internationalisation
Benefits include:
24 hour/7 days a weekLegal, HR, Health & Low cost training - seminars and workshops
Safety & Tax Expert advice
B2B Networking – including regular breakfast
meetings and sector specific events eg:
Science and Manufacturing Network
Highly competitive Export Documentation
Service
Member to member offers
PR & Media & Website design service
Discounted AA Roadside assistance
Halton Business Awards
Come and say hello and receive a 20% discount when you sign up on the day.
0333 358 3480 www.haltonchamber.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter
@haltonchamber

Welcome to the Halton and Warrington
Business Fair supported by Halton Chamber of
Commerce, Elite Business Magazine and Wild
Thang.
With lots of different features and activities taking place,
we hope that visitors will find that their trip has been
both interesting and worthwhile.
Business to Business Exhibition - a wide variety of
companies are showcasing their products and services to the
hundreds of visitors attending the event.
Ask the Expert - A range of Experts are on hand to provide
advice and guidance on a range of issues
Business Support Available Locally - Halton Chamber of Commerce,
Halton Borough Council (Business Improvement & Growth Team), Growth
Catalyst, The Business Exchange by Warrington & Co.
1CONNECT - Talk to 1CONNECT to find out how they can provide you with
a complete, simple and cost effective solution to take your business
communications into the Cloud. Also, explore with them some of the
benefits of upgrading your connectivity with a dedicated leased line.
Chartered Management Institute - Free 1-2-1 Clinics for individuals and
organisations on management and leadership development, personal /
professional development, experiential learning, inc. business simulation,
and performance improvement Also, discounted CMI membership
available for individuals and organisations at the event.
Clean Growth UK (LJMU) - Talk to the team to find out what support is
available to help you bring your clean and green products to market.
Today's Cyber Security - Be cyber secure to protect your business
reputation and your client's sensitive data.
Health and Safety - Omnis Health & Safety Soluons
Complimentary Pop Up Coaching Sessions -
Andy has 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.
Many other Special Features and Attractions
- and a complimentary Event Programme and Business Guide for every
visitor.
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? - Halton
Health Improvement Team are offering all aendees the opportunity to
benefit from a free blood pressure check at the event.
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.
1.00pm Free 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.
Hosted by Andy Guile of Ask Andy Guile.
welcome
exhibition area Stadium Fitness
A wide variety of exhibitors are displaying their products
and services in the Conference and Exhibition Area of the
Stadium Fitness Suite.
refreshments
workshops
Main Stadium Karalius Suite
Stadium Fitness
Refreshments and Snacks (and Seating Areas) available on
the ground floor in the Stadium Fitness Suite Legends Bar.
10.45am Public Speaking – I would rather DIE! Time to
become a relaxed public speaker
This workshop is designed for those who wish to develop their own communications skills and
start on the road to becoming a relaxed and comfortable public speaker.
Decorated soldier and acclaimed keynote and motivational speaker Jonathan Cunningham MBE
will share some of the initial building blocks with some powerful tools and techniques..
Delivered by Jonathan Cunningham MBE
11.45am Build Your Business With Better Writing:
Powerful Tips
From your website to your marketing e-mails, and from magazine articles to press releases, strong
writing can revolutionise your business.
And yet so many companies miss out on the incredible and lucrative opportunities you can secure
with top-class corporate writing.
In a session packed with practical tips and advice, learn how to win more business, drive more
traffic to your website, raise your profile and enhance your reputation.
Barry Dunstall will share expert insights from his years of experience as a professional writer,
journalist, editor, publisher and corporate blogger.
Delivered by Barry Dunstall, Professional Business Writer and Corporate
Blogger
12.40pm Cyber Security – What Business Leaders Need
to Know
- Forget the Jargon- you don’t need it
- Here are the phrases you do need to be aware of
- Understanding your risk and your obligations
- The basic cost effective solutions you can put in place
Recognising the challenges facing businesses today, Jen is a Cyber Essentials Assessor, Cyber
Essentials Plus Technical Auditor, ISO27001 Lead Auditor and GDPR Practitioner.
A passionate believer in integrating cyber security into “business as usual”, Jen is regularly invited
to write and speak at industry events.
Delivered by Jennifer Williams, Today’s Cyber Security
1.40pm Vision, mission, values – building a plan for
your business
- Tool to build a 5 yr business plan
- Tool to create your mission statement
- Tool to create your values and how to use to inspire and include staff in decision making process
- Effective leadership tool communicating your vision
Andy has been a coach and trainer for more than 20 years, working with people from all
backgrounds and sectors. His fun but informative sessions always provide food for thought and
key tools to take away and use in your business straight away.
Delivered by Andy Guile, Ask Andy Guile

Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd
“Air Condioning, Refrigeraon and Process Cooling
both in the UK and Overseas for over 80 years”
Whether you are looking for corporate stationery,
tickets, or ballot papers, TALL Security Print has a range
exact requirements.
0192856 8800
www.ice-ltd.co.uk
sales@ice-ltd.co.uk
Unit 2, Pembroke Court, Manor Park,
Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1TJ
Tel: 01928 579200
Email: enquiries@tallgroup.co.uk
Web: www.tallgroup.co.uk

exhibitors
1CONNECT
1CONNECT enables businesses to reduce their
communications costs by providing best value
cloud based hosted telephony and connectivity,
eliminating costly PBX hardware and soon to be redundant ISDN lines.
1CONNECT also assists users to find the best value in Business mobile,
Cyber Security, Broadband and hardware procurement.
01925 530 111 @1CONNECTCloud www.1connectcloud.com
4D Products Ltd
An ISO 9001 registered
Product Design Team, turning
ideas into great new products. Our professional team consists of experienced
Product Designers and Mechanical Engineers capable of supporting the
whole Product Development Process, from Research & Conceptual Design to
Manufacture Readiness.
01925 607 145 @4dproducts www.4dproducts.co.uk
Acuity Compliance
Acuity Compliance exist to help make compliance
simple for companies. We provide Fire Risk
Assessments, Fire Door Surveys and Health & Safety
Audits, backed up with sound, practical advice.
07990 080249 www.acuitycompliance.co.uk
AKONA Ltd
Akona specializes in the delivery and accreditation of vocational
training packages for private clients & through government adult
Education Skills funded Agency (ESFA) and Enhanced Learning
Credits (ELC) Ministry of Defence (MOD) funded programmes.
01928 518004 @AkonaLtd www.akona.biz
Ask Andy Guile
Personal and professional development for all
Helping you to increase sales and grow your business through one to one coaching and
team training sessions
I have been a coach and trainer for more than 20 years, working with people from all
backgrounds and sectors. My blended approach, using psychology, Emotional
Intelligence and Accelerated Learning offers a new perspective to many of the key
business issues of the day.
My fun but informative sessions always provide food for thought and key tools to take
away and use in your business straight away.
Your Emotional Intelligence is the level of your ability to understand other people, what
motivates them and how to work cooperatively with them, says Howard Gardner, the
influential Harvard theorist. Five major categories of emotional intelligence skills are
recognized by researchers in this area and I cover them all.
My courses and coaching will help you achieve the following outcomes
- Emotional Intelligence
- Learn how to connect with people of all personality types
- Learn how to build networks and relationships
- Build a positive team culture
- Become role models and inspire others
- Turn contacts into trusted valued customers
- Learn how to nurture relationships and build trust
Emotional Resilience
- Increase your confidence and performance
- Inspire staff to achieve more
- Decrease sick leave and mental health issues
- Slow staff turn over
- Understand what stops you from achieving your goals
- Learn what the brain needs to ensure success
Business Development
- Explore company mission, vales and brand
- Increase your customer base
- Become better at time management
- Plan for the future
- Be a stronger sales team
- Learn how to plan for the future
- Learn how to problem solve for all situations
If any of this hits a chord with you, then just Ask Andy. Call now on 07960 888 001 or
mail andyguile@askandyguile.co.uk
07960 888 001 @askandyguile www.askandyguile.co.uk
Best 2B Sure (Info Quick UK Ltd)
If your customer’s personal data is stolen how certain are you that the next time
they call your business it will be your customer? The compromising of a customers
data only takes one call out of many thousands to cause a serious data breach…
this cannot happen with best2bsure!
01743 581425 @InfoQuickBrian https://www.best2bsure.com/
Business Improvement & Growth Team - Halton Borough Council
The team provides a bespoke service tailored to the requirements of each
company and can provide advice and guidance on subjects as diverse as the
availability of grant funding, development and planning issues, transportation
matters and recruitment. It provides a free commercial property finding service for
companies either based in Halton or wishing to move into the area.
0151 511 7825 @runcornwidnes www.runcorn-widnes.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 @cmi_managers
www.managers.org.uk
Clean Growth UK (LJMU)
Clean Growth UK is a national University-led
business network that catalyses clean and
green business innovation and growth through
its three regional hubs: the University of Brighton, the University of
Portsmouth and Liverpool John Moores University. Businesses can get
access to university R&D expertise and facilities, business commercialisation
advice and coaching, investor pitch preparation support and investor
introductions.
0151 231 2540 @CleanGrowth_uk https://www.clean-growth.uk
Clothes2Order
We have helped over 250,000 groups or teams show
their pride and unity through their clothing. Since
Clothes2order was launched in the year 2000, we’ve
printed or embroidered more than 14 million logos and grown from a team of
ten to a team of over 160. We have evolved from doing a few heat transfer
prints at the back of a small warehouse to being at the forefront of a digital
printing revolution, from a largely outsourced embroidery model to having a
cutting-edge in-house embroidery department that can turn around orders the
same day. We believe we have grown thanks to our unwavering commitment
to offer our customers an exceptional experience. In fact, our mission isn’t to
be the world’s biggest supplier of personalised clothing, it’s to be the world’s
favourite.
0161 507 2254 / 07425 315 476 @clothes2order
www.clothes2order.com
Dunky’s Day Nurseries
Dunky’s Day Nurseries provide care and
education for babies and children from
0 to 11 years across all 6 of their nurseries
across Halton and Warrington.
01925 414 686 www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk
Elite Business
At Elite Business, were passionate
about championing new business.
Providing fresh perspectives and representing disruptive solutions, were
interested in the startups and SMEs that are spearheading Britain forward.
From tech unicorns to entrepreneurs transforming healthcare with AI, we
cover the movers and shakers making enterprising exciting.
Every issue covers up-to-the-minute content and presents a unique angle on
the things enterprises need to know, from maximising the potential of mobile
to setting the world alight on social media. We also gather the best and
brightest voices in the community to share their experience.
@elitebizmag http://elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/
Everglades Park Hotel
Everglades Park Hotel is a haven just a few minute’s drive from Liverpool
Airport, 20 minutes from Liverpool Centre. The hotel has an excellent
reputation for looking after business customers with a corporate focussed
approach which serves the lone business traveller to the delegates of a major
conference equally well.
0151 455 5000 @lavenderhotels
www.lavenderhotels.co.uk/Everglades-Park
First Vehicle Finance
Are you looking for a car finance leasing company that is well recognized and
offers attractive deals? You’ve come to the right place. We offer business &
personal car lease and contract car hire services that can help you secure
just the car you need. Whether you are looking for hire purchase or great
deals on finance leasing in the UK, give us a call today to learn how we can
help.
01925 931 576 www.firstvehiclefinance.co.uk/cheshire

Everglades Park Hotel is a haven just a
few minutes drive from Liverpool Airport,
20 minutes from Liverpool Centre.
The hotel has an excellent reputaon for looking aer business
customers with a corporate focussed approach which serves the lone
business traveller to the delegates of a major conference equally well.
0151 455 5000 hp://www.lavenderhotels.co.uk/Everglades-Park

exhibitors
GBM
GBM support businesses across the North West,
in their adoption, deployment, and ongoing use
of technology in the workplace. This includes
provision of hardware/software/solutions,
providing finance solutions, training, tech support, and more. Accredited to
provide Apple, Windows, Google, and more
0161 605 3838 @GBMBiz www.gbmdt.co.uk
Growth Catalyst
Growth Catalyst is a leadership development and business growth
programme developed by the University of Liverpool Management School for
SMEs operating within the Liverpool City Region.
0151 795 3333 @LivUniGrowth
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/for-business/growth-catalyst/
Halton Chamber of Commerce
Engaging business growth and specialist support.
Halton’s leading local business support organisation welcomes all
businesses, regardless of size and sector, and can assist with every stage of
development including start up, growth and internationalisation.
Benefits include:
- 24 hour/7 day week Legal, HR, Health & Safety & Tax Expert advice
- B2B Networking including regular breakfast meetings and sector specific
events eg: Science and Manufacturing Network
- Highly competitive Export Documentation Service
- Low cost training - seminars and workshops
- Member to member offers
- PR & Media & Website design service
- Discounted AA Roadside assistance
- Halton Business Awards
Come say hello and receive a 20% discount when you sign up on the day.
0333 358 3480 @HaltonChamber www.haltonchamber.co.uk
Halton Health Improvement Team
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? Halton Health Improvement
Team will be offering event exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to have
their blood pressure checked on the day.
0300 029 0029 @HaltonBC
www.haltonhealthimprovement.co.uk
Halton Stadium
Halton Stadium is the number one venue for conference and banqueting in
the region. The Stadium offers a range of conference rooms to suit all needs
and can cater from small meetings in the 21 executive suites overlooking the
pitch up to 450 delegates in the impressive Marquee Suite.
0151 510 6000 @HaltonStadium https://haltonstadium.co.uk/
Hattons Solicitors
Hattons for Business offers a wide range of
essential business support services, including:
HR and Employment Law, Corporate and
Commercial Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Debt Recovery,
Succession and Planning.
01744 744440 @HattonsLaw www.hattonslaw.com
Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd
Suppliers and Installers of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment.
Trading over 80 years we offer service and maintenance contracts on all
forms of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems.
01928 568 800 @ICE_1935 www.ice-ltd.co.uk
Jonathan Ford & Co, Chartered Accountants
Jonathan Ford & Co are one of the most progressive firms
of Accountants in Liverpool. We’re Xero Gold Partners
and our wide ranging technology means we can look after
you and your business wherever you’re based.
0151 426 4512 @JF_Accountants www.JonathanFord.co.uk
Lead Forensics
Lead Forensics identifies the anonymous
visitors to your website - giving you the
valuable contact details so that you can
start a valuable sales conversation.
02392 333 467 @LeadForensics www.leadforensics.com
Liverpool BA
We have been organising Business Fairs and
Exhibitions since 2002, when we first held our
flagship event the Liverpool Business Fair at
Liverpool Town Hall.
This proved to be a very popular business occasion and has been held
annually ever since. We have also gone on to hold many other events,
including Halton & Warrington Business Fair, Greater Manchester Business
Fair and Wirral & Chester Business Fair.
Our approach is to try and make our events as interesting and worthwhile as
possible for all of our visitors and exhibitors.
Visiting our Business Fairs is free and there will always be a range of
interesting features and lots of networking and business opportunities.
And if you are looking at exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, we have a
wide range of options to suit all budgets and requirements.
0151 709 8932 @LiverpoolBA www.businessfairsuk.com
MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS (GB) Ltd
We are a facilities management company that provides a
comprehensive range of engineering skills. Our services
include general building work, joinery, painting, electrical works heating & hot
water work, plumbing, PAT testing, boiler servicing, air conditioning servicing
and electric vehicle charging point installation.
0151 2579799 @MaintSol www.maintsol.co.uk
Medicash
At Medicash we’ve designed our plans to put the focus on more than just
healthcare, but on the wellbeing of your employees too. With products to suit
each and every company, whatever your size, our health cash plans offer a
cost effective way for you to reward your entire workforce.
0800 195 2992 @medicash www.medicash.org
Motobike Warrington
We have been trading for more than 15 years and are the largest motorcycle
cycle and scooter dealer in Warrington .we are franchise dealers for new
Peugeot and kymco machines. We also specialise in genuine next day parts
for all manufacturers including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, triumph,
Ktm, Piaggio, aprilia and many more...
We carry fast moving parts in stock including batteries, brake pads, spark
plugs, oil and oil filters, air filters, security chain and locks, optimate battery
chargers... We also have a full range of clothing in stock, helmets, jackets
and trousers, boots and gloves.
01925 650 950 www.motobike.co.uk
NatWest
Natwest Business Banking.
07867 341 532 @NatWest | @Kim_Meadows7
www.natwest.com
NW Security Group
NW Security Group is a leading provider of high
performance IP-Based security systems. Established in
2004,NW Security Group has a proven record in the
design, installation and maintenance of network-based security systems.
0151 633 2111 @nwsecuritygroup www.nwsecuritygroup.com
O2 (Telefónica UK)
O2 Business has solutions and services tailored to your business needs. Ask
us for help with mobile, IoT, cyber security, Unified Communications, mobility
and flexible working strategies amongst many more bespoke business
solutions. Voted Best Business Network 2019 (Mobile Industry Awards).
07715202205 @o2businessuk www.o2.co.uk/business

exhibitors
Omnis Health & Safety Solutions
Omnis health & Safety Solutions provide a wide
range of training, consultancy and advisory
services to bushiness, specialising in health &
safety. Brian has gained a wealth of industry
experience and is a Chartered member of IOSH.
07736 217 891 @OmnisSafety www.ohss.co.uk
ON: CORPORATE
Personalised Corporate gifts and local rewards program. Join our community
to gain exclusive benefits for you and your employees, access to luxury
Jewellery and watches in Neil & Barker Jewellers and personalised gifts at
ON: the high street, Widnes. We also offer an opportunity for partners to join
our community promoting their businesses to our members and growing their
business locally. Our main aim is to bring local communities together.
0151 305 2898 @oncorporate www.oncorporate.co.uk
Plane Perspective
HIGH-IMPACT STRAIGHT-TALKING MARKETING SERVICES
Plane Perspective wants every size of business to be able to access the skills
that will give them a competitive edge and we’re committed to helping
organisations enjoy the process of selling themselves, their people and their
products. And that, we’re happy to say, is exactly what we do.
We’re dedicated to delivering first-class service and quality at great rates. We
use effective, targeted methods to get your message across and to help your
operation grow.
01925 430 382 @Planeperspect https://planeperspective.com/
PromoteSME
Simple, affordable marketing solutions for new and
small businesses.
Our packages offer practical low cost marketing
support when you need it, for as long as you need it.
Choose PromoteSME membership for ongoing support throughout the year,
or one of our short-term packages to boost your own marketing activities,
promote special offers or kick start your online and social media marketing.
0151 709 8932 @PromoteSME www.promotesme.com
The Sheriffs Office
The Sheriffs Office is one of the largest and most
successful firms of Authorised High Court
Enforcement Officers (HCEOs), recovering money
and property (commercial and residential)
nationwide for our clients. We provide fast,
effective and ethical enforcement, as well as outstanding service with
excellent results..
0333 001 5100 @sheriffsonline https://thesheriffsoffice.com/
TALL Security Print Limited
Established in 1991, TALL Security Print Ltd operates from Runcorn,
Cheshire. TALL has utilised its specialist skills and industry knowledge to
develop a reputation for high quality and superior service producing securely
printed documents such as cheques, credits, certificates, vouchers and ballot
papers for a wide range of industries worldwide.
01928 579200 @TheTALLGroup https://tallgroup.co.uk
Today’s Cyber Security
Today’s Cyber Security help small and medium
sized businesses to be cyber secure. Our services
are delivered with excellent customer service and
we strive to be approachable and jargon free. We are accredited to issue
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Certificates and offer a range of
supporting services to protect your businesses reputation and your clients
sensitive data. Our knowledge and experience means that we can
recommend the right set of solutions for your specific business.
01829 307 820 @TodaysSecurity_
www.todayscybersecurity.co.uk
Two’s Company Training
Specialists in designing and delivering fun and interactive training courses in:
*Customer Service *Conflict Resolution *Confidence Building and Team Work
*Soft Skills Development *Systems and IT *Personal Communication *Time
Management *Delivering Interactive Presentations *Interview Skills and
Employee Retention *Leadership and Management
07989 414305 www.twoscompany-training.co.uk
Village Hotel Club Warrington
For business or leisure, Village Hotels Warrington has everything you need in
one location with spacious comfortable rooms, a restaurant and bar, a
relaxing spa and fully equipped gym. And VWORKS is your perfect office
away from home with super-fast WiFi, cool tech and energising food and
drink available throughout the day. Find out more from the team on their
stand.
01925 377 540 @Village_Hotels
https://www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/warrington/
Wild Thang
Wild Thang is The Ultimate Merchandise Resource!
We have everything you could ever need to help promote, market & create
the right image for your company or organisation.
We have four specialist areas Promotional Items & Merchandise, T-shirts-
Leisurewear & Uniforms, Paper & Large Format Print & Football
Kits-Teamwear, 1,000s of further items online at www.wildthang.co.uk.
Members of BPMA and Promota you are guaranteed a high standard of
service & Industry integrity.
0800 917 9809 @wildthangone www.wildthang.co.uk
The Business Exchange by Warrington & Co
The Business Exchange by Warrington & Co was launched in March 2018
and is the place for businesses of all sectors and sizes, individual
entrepreneurs, established business networks and trade associations to
collaborate resulting in a better connected, more cohesive and stronger
economy in Warrington. Membership includes networking events, social
events, monthly newsletter, masterclasses and a listing on the Business
Exchange website.
01925 443 294 @WarringtonBEx www.wbex.co.uk

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