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businesses and the public 

Leisure Guard Security share their busine s story 

in an interview with operations director Saj Kadva. 

Interview with Ram Gupta, MD of Nybble, looking at the busine s 

of IT services and support. 

IT: An integrated approach to managed IT solutions 

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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with Salford City College. 

Telecoms: Ready for the great copper switch-o f? 

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Culture, community 

and connections 

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Focus on the British and Irish Trade A liance 

including an interview with president Paul Whitnell 

and Manchester Chair, Christiane Hutchinson 

Adapting, not optimising 

Analysis from Phil Jones MBE, MD of Brother UK, 

on busine ses coming out of lockdown. 

Slipping through the cracks 

Free adverts for our struggling busine s community 

who don’t qualify for government suppor through 

the crisis, plus analysis of lobbying e forts to persuade 

governmen to o fer support. 

The future of workforce 

verification and compliance 

Interview with Michael Dodd, CEO of V Site Pa s 

- a unique verification and compliance app designed 

for industrial users. 

Becoming better business leaders 

Focus on the launch of the South Manchester Alternative Board 

including an interview with facilitator Mark Kane. 

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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 a 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. 

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! 

Exporting: From mutineers to trade agreements 

Safety: Keeping the workplace and public safe 

Review of Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity latest site opened 

on 9 February at St. Peter’s Square in City centre Manchester. 

Analysis of the CPTPP - the Comprehensive and Progre sive 

Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. 

April/May 2021 

Focus on risk management for businesses, also the rollout of 

‘Martyn’s Law’ making venues safer from te rorism. 

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for all exhibitors and delegates at the 


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Theo Paphitis 

kicks off Many Hands 

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 Footba l Museum. Fu l event review plus interview inside. 

Central Manchester’s newest 

office brand 

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 Campbe l. 

Salford Masterplan 

Focus on the huge new masterplan 

to transform the University of Salford 

and su rounding area over the next 

First Friday 

Connectworking 

City Centre Business Networking 

with GM Busine s Connect Magazine 

and Forever Manchester Charity. 

Fu l details on the back cover. 


Life after Den 

Interview with recent Dragon and Entrepreneur 

Jenny Campbell. 

Defining a Social Business 

Interview with Martyn Wi lcock from the University 

of Salford’s Busine s 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 

a the effect on the UK’s Exporting activities. 

Small Business Commissioner 

The Altrincham & Sale Chamber brings Sma l Business 

Commi sioner to Tra ford. 

First Friday #Connectworking 

City Centre Busine s Networking with GM Busine s Connect 

Magazine and Forever Manchester Charity. 

CONNECTING BUSINESSES ACROSS THE UK AND BEYOND 


Theo Paphitis pictured outside the National Footba l Museum a the Urbis building in Central Manchester 

Photography by Joe Gardner Photography 07813 209341 


Ex-Dragons’ Den Entrepreneur Jenny Campbe l 

BITA president Paul Whitne l pictured in Central Manchester 



Tariq Hu sain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Ba sra Solicitors 

L-R Carl Heyw od, Director of Client Services and Tony Hi l, A sociate Director of Leisure Guard Security, 

pictured outside newly opened Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, St Peter’s Square, Manchester 


in either our Dec/Jan or Feb/Mar edition 

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ensure that the event is as safe and healthy an environment as possible for all who take part. 

welcome 

Welcome to the Halton and Warrington 

Business Fair at DCBL Stadium Halton. 

Business to Business Exhibion - a wide variety of 

companies and organisaons are showcasing their products and 

services in the exhibion area. 

Exhibitors are on hand to provide advice and offer soluons on 

topics including markeng, business finance, making your 

business cleaner and greener, management/performance 

improvement and lots more. Plus there are some great free 

business workshops taking place throughout the day. 

Ask the Expert - A range of Experts are on hand to 

provide advice and guidance on a range of issues 

Free 1-2-1 Ask the Expert Clinics from Chartered Management 

Instute for individuals and organisaons with queries around 

management and leadership development, personal / 

professional development, experienal learning, including 

business simulaon, and performance improvement. 

Clean Growth UK, ECO-I North West and Low Carbon Eco- 

Innovatory (LJMU) - Talk to the team to discover what support 

is available to help businesses reduce carbon emissions, 

become greener and increase profitability 

Visit exhibitors such as Halton Borough Council, Halton 

Chamber, LCR BeMore and Business & IP Centre Liverpool City 

Region to find out about some of the local Businesss Support 

available 

And talk to lots of other great exhibitors about your key 

business issues such as Sales, Markeng, Finance and Business 

Growth 

Finally don’t forget to take advantage of your Free Visitor 

Promoon - talk to the Liverpool BA team on the front desk if 

you haven’t already got the details 

For further information on future events, please visit our 

website www.businessfairsuk.com. Finally, thank you for 

attending and we hope that you have a productive and 

enjoyable time. 

Seminars and Workshops 

10.45am: Work Smarter, not Harder! Effecve Time 

Management 

Learn how to manage your me beer in this workshop which will cover topics including: 

Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effecve People - How effecve communicaon saves 

me - Priorisaon and ‘To Do’ lists - Avoiding interrupons and other me stealers - 

Effecve delegaon - Confidence to say “no” 

Business Doctor for St Helens, Wigan, Widnes & Leigh, Steve Smith joined the Business 

Doctors network with 30 years’ experience in Senior Management and Director roles for 

blue chip companies such as Procter and Gamble, Kellogg’s and AG Barr. 

Delivered by Steve Smith, Business Doctor 

11.30am: An Introducon to Personality Types and 

how they affect the sales process 

3 out of 4 people think and act differently to you. 

Learn how to idenfy different personality types and how by adapng your approach to 

people you can sell more, become a more effecve manager and make friends and build 

trust quicker. 

Andy is a Master Coach and trainer helping business owners create happy, wealthy, & 

producve workplaces by providing sales, business networking, mind set training & 

coaching. 

Delivered by Andy Guile, Master Coach & Trainer, Ask Andy Guile 

12.20pm: How to Stand out on LinkedIn 

In this session, Ian Nicklin will give an outline of using LinkedIn to generate more prospects 

and more business. Ian will cover: 

~ What is LinkedIn and why should I invest me in it? 

~ How to get a perfect LinkedIn headline in 3 steps, interacve session 

~ Top ps – How to get the best out from your profile. 

~ How do I build Credibility as the Industry Expert. 

~ Sales Navigator – What is it and how do I use it to generate business 

~ How do I find my ideal target prospects and engage with them. 

~ How to write engaging messages with a strong call to acon 

Ian and his team of Ninjas help busy professionals to maximize their LinkedIn profile and 

fill their pipeline by harnessing the power of LinkedIn.. 

Delivered by Ian Nicklin, Managing Director, In Business Ninjas 

1.40pm: How To Land New Clients With Targeted 

Outreach 

Everybody wants more clients, but how do you actually go about finding them? 

In this session, we will cover how you can reach out to potenal clients in a genuine way 

and get them interested in working with you. 

Michael Sterling is a new business development consultant and founder of MS Markeng. 

Michael helps business owners discover new avenues to land new clients predictably so 

that growing the business becomes easier.. 

Delivered by Michael Sterling, Founder, MS Markeng 

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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 and #HaltonHour 

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exhibitors 

24/7 Technology Ltd 

24/7 Technology provide reliable, flexible solutions to meet the requirements of your 

business. A managed service provider specialising in IT support, Cloud, Managed Print 

and reducing costs using Document Management. 

0333 8000 247 www.247technology.co.uk 

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 www.abcounting.co.uk 

L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wedothesums/ 

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/ 

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 https://www.gmbusinessconnect.co.uk/ 

T: @GMBizConnect F: @BusinessConnectMagazine 

Business Doctors 

Business Doctors started in 2004 providing SME business owners with affordable, down 

to earth advice. We develop strategies suited to clients’ goals and needs to help them 

Achieve their Vision. Practice, dedication, and experience have made us experts in our 

field, but we don’t just coach, we get on the pitch! 

Steve Smith is the Business Doctor for St Helens, Wigan, Widnes & Leigh. He is the 

Author of ‘Leadership, Levity and the Power of Baked Alaska’ https://amzn.to/3wPd8fh – 

copies will be available on the day. 

07834 498 261 www.businessdoctors.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 

Clean Growth UK (LJMU) 

Innovation is what helps create a sustainable future for businesses and we support 

organisations, of any size or sector, to achieve this. Clean Growth UK, with Liverpool 

John Moores University, provide a range of business support, as the bridge between 

academia and industry, our activities include: grant identification and bid writing, access 

to funding, networking and events, conferences, undergraduate and post graduate 

projects as well as testing and research capabilities at our university. 

0151 231 2540 @CleanGrowth_uk https://www.clean-growth.uk 

Costco Wholesale 

Costco is only open to members who pay an annual fee, there are 2 types of 

membership - Trade and Individual. 

Costco Warehouses present one of the largest and most exclusive product category 

selection under a single roof. 

01942 868 604 www.costco.co.uk 

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 @face4business @faceforbusiness1 

Instagram: @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/ 

Halton Borough Council 

The Employment, Learning and Skills division provide a free job matching service to 

employers and funding to support local business with recruitment and signposting to 

training opportunities. 

The Business Improvement & Growth team act as impartial brokers to assist 

businesses to settle in and grow in the borough. Assist with finding commercial property, 

liaising with other Council departments and can recommend the most relevant business 

support and funding for your business. 

0151 511 7547 T: @HaltonBC | @runcornwidnes 

www.halton.gov.uk 

Halton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise 

Supporting business and helping Members achieve more. 

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 and say hello and receive a 20% discount when you sign up on the day. 

0333 358 3480 www.haltonchamber.co.uk 

T: @HaltonChamber I: @haltonchamberofcommerce

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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 F otba l Museum. Fu l event review plus interview inside. 

office brand 

Interview with Jason Davenport from 

The Offices, o fering a new a proach 

to office le ting in the heart of Manchester. 

Driven by a Dragon 

Interview with Ed Ho lands from 

Driven Media, l oking at his appearance 

on Dragons’ Den securing an investment 

from new Dragon Jenny Campbe l. 

Salford Masterplan 

Focus on the huge new masterplan 

to transform the University of Salford 

and su rounding area over the next 

two decades. 

First Friday 

Connectworking 

City Centre Busine s Networking 

with GM Busine s Co nect Magazine 

and Forever Manchester Charity. 

Fu l details on the back cover. 

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Interview with recent Dragon and Entrepreneur 

Je ny Campbe l. 

Defining a Social Busine s 

Interview with Martyn Willcock from the University 

of Salford’s Business Sch o looking at defining 

the new face of the third sector. 

The Impact of Brexit 

on Exporting 

Interview with Marie Boyer from France Line l oking 

a th e fect on the UK’s Exporting activities. 

The Altrincham & Sale Chamber brings Sma l Busine s 

Co mi sioner to Tra ford. 

City Centre Busine s Networking with GM Busine s Co nect 

Magazine and Forever Manchester Charity. 

Photography by Joe Gardner Photography 07813 209341 

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Leisure Guard Security share their busine story 

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Interview with Ram Gupta, MD of Ny ble, l oking a the busine s 

IT: An integrated approach to managed IT solutions 

Apprentiships: National Apprenticeship W ek 

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Celebrating National A prenticeship W ek with Salford City Co lege. 

Telecoms: Ready for the great co per switch-off? 

BUSINESS 


Theo Paphitis 

kicks o f Many Hands 

Central Manchester’s newest 

Culture, community 

and connections 

BUSINESS 


Life after Den 

Sma l Busine s Commi sioner 

First Friday #Connectworking 


Focus on the British and Irish Trade A liance 

including an interview with president Paul Whitne l 

and Manchester Chair, Christiane Hutchinson 

Adapting, not optimising 

Analysis from Phil Jones MBE, MD of Brother UK, 

on businesses coming out of lockdown. 

Slipping through the cracks 

Free adverts for our stru gling busine s co munity 

who don’t qualify for government su por through 

the crisis, plus analysis of lo bying e forts to persuade 

government t o fer su port. 

The future of workforce 

verification and compliance 

Interview with Michael Do d, CEO of V Site Pa s 

- a unique verification and compliance a p designed 

for industrial users. 

Becoming be ter busine s leaders 

Focus on the launch of the South Manchester Alternative Board 

including an interview with facilitator Mark Kane. 


Theo Paphitis pictured outside the National F otball Museum a the Urbis building in Central Manchester 


Anyone can be accused of a crime . 

Interview with Lawyer Tariq Hu sain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Ba sra 

Solicitors, l oking at potential problems with busine ses being a cused 

of crimes including furlough fraud. 

Electric a l the way 

Ireland’s co mercial vehicle distributor su ce story Ha ris Group create a 

new base in Wa rington. Interview with C O 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 

L oking 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. 


BITA president Paul Whitne l pictured in Central Manchester 


Hospitality: Go Wilde in the city! 

Exporting: From mutin ers to trade agr ements 

Safety: K eping the workplace and public safe 

Review of Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity latest site opened 

on 9 February at St. Peter’s Square in City centre Manchester. 

Analysis of the CPT P - the Comprehensive and Progre sive 

Agr ement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. 

Focus on risk management for busine ses, also the ro lout of 

‘Martyn’s Law’ making venue safer from te rorism. 


Tariq Hu sain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Ba sra Solicitors 

L-R Carl Heyw od, Director of Client Services and Tony Hi l, Associate Director of Leisure Guard Security, 

pictured outside newly opened Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, Peter’s Square, Manchester 

10% DISCOUNT 

for all exhibitors and delegates at the 


in either our Dec/Jan or Feb/Mar edition 

Contact Paul Mirage to be in the next issue... 

paul@businessconnectpublishing.co.uk • 07708 987518 

Andy Thompson, MD of nxcoms, guides us through the changeover 

from old co per telecoms to new fibre-opti cabling.

exhibitors 

HaltonHour 

#HaltonHour community networking and local discovery for businesses and 

organisations in and around Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire. Free Twitter 

networking every Thursday at 8pm. 

07842 968 543 T: @HaltonHour F: @haltonhour 

I: @haltonhourhttps://haltonhour.co.uk 

Impact Academy Ltd 

Impact Academy is a national training provider delivering government funded staff 

training and apprenticeships. We offer qualifications in the digital, energy, housing 

and business sectors all delivered by Tutors, virtually within the workplace. 

Courses include, - Junior Energy Manager - Community Energy Specialist - Digital 

Marketing & Social Media - Content Producer - Housing & Property Management - 

Operations Manager - Team Leader - Business Administrator - Sales Exec - 

Customer Service - Learning Mentor - Assessor Coach - L&D Practitioner 

07966 455 050 T: @ImpactAcademyEn 

F: @ImpactAcademyEngland I: @impactacademyengland 

L:https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactacademyuk/ 

Y: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpe5nttVfZrHr2yPPrY9Zbw 

www.impactacademy.uk 

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 www.inbusinessninjas.co.uk 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-business-ninjas 

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 

Looking to upskill your workforce? 

Our skills brokers are ready to support you with free, impartial guidance on funding, 

skills and apprenticeships. 

The Skills Brokerage Service is funded by the European Social Fund and LCR 

Strategic Investment Fund. 

07717 301 334 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 T: @GraduateLcr 

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/graduate-futures 

Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory 

Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LCEI) works with SMEs in the Liverpool City Region. A 

partnership between LJMU, University of Liverpool and Lancaster University and partfunded 

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: @Eco-Innovatory I: @EcoInnovatory 

www.ljmu.ac.uk/ecoinnovatory 

MS Marketing 

MS Marketing is a marketing and new business development agency. We help B2B 

service providers get in touch with their ideal prospects and land them as clients. This 

can be through outreach marketing, content marketing and sales consulting. 

07926 244 312 themsmarketing.com 

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/michael-sterling-marketing/ 

Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC (NCNW) 

Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC (NCNW) is a multi-award winning and longestablished 

organisation with an exemplary, evidence-based track record of delivering 

critical homeless and associated mental health support services directly to vulnerable 

beneficiaries and clients within Halton, Warrington, LCR and the surrounding 

communities. Email: reception@ncnw.co.uk 

0151 345 6454 T: @NightStop_HWP 

F: nightstop.communities.1 I: @nightstop_hwp 

www.ncnw.co.uk 

North West Cyber Resilience Centre 

Cybercrime is on the increase, and we need to protect our businesses! 

We are Police led in supporting SMEs in the North West in preventing cyber crime 

against their business. Our membership provides valuable tools/support and services 

to help you reduce your risk of being attacked. 

07510 064 082 T: @northwestcrc I: @northwestcrc 

www.nwcrc.co.uk 

Office Bridge Solutions 

Office Bridge Group was founded by Paul Newby in 2005, when he operated as a man in a 

van, supplying printer consumables and a cartridge recycling programme to Cheshire 

schools, medical centres, and businesses. Carrying out all administrative tasks from his 

home office in an evening. Move on 16 years and still servicing many of the same 

customers Office Bridge Group now employs 8 local staff from its head office in Manor Park 

Runcorn. 

The product range has expanded dramatically from 5000 products back in 2005 to more 

than 200,000 products today. Including Stationery, Furniture, Medical Supplies, Workwear, 

Educational Resources, Promotional Items, Print & Design and Managed Print Services. 

Having won a number of large national accounts Office Bridge Group exceeded the 1 million 

turnover target back in 2018, and the business continues to go from strength to strength. A 

key factor in our progression has been the company ethos in which the customer is king, 

and we pride ourselves on competitive pricing and exceptional customer service. 

The next step for Office Bridge Group is business acquisitions and we plan to expand in 

different areas of the country, offering employment to those local areas whilst replicating the 

work that our fantastic team carry out daily to create service levels that are second to none. 

Stock - With large stock levels of fast moving office product essentials we are in a great 

position to offer a fast service in those urgent times. Backed up by our large distribution 

network of suppliers holding in excess of 20 million with 1000’s of lines available from 

leading manufacturers. 

Delivery - Our dedicated team offer a white glove service, working with many customers to 

ensure the best delivery service is offered every time. 

Ordering - You can place orders with us online, via email, phone and even through social 

media cut off time is 5pm 

Honesty, Integrity and Reliability - If we tell you, we will do something we do it - If we can’t 

do it, we will advise you and offer additional advice to help - Our long-term aim is to 

establish a working relationship that is mutually beneficial 

We really do care about all of our customers, employees and our local communities and will 

continue to operate with this ethos for many years to come. 

01928 238 503 T: @OfficeBridgeHQ F: @OfficeBridgeHQ I: 

@OfficeBridgeHQ L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/officebridgegroup/ 

Y: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7iAwODiKRueOzis5H3y_w 

www.officebridgegroup.com 

Pro-Business Consulting Limited 

Pro-Business Consulting Limited is your trusted partner in providing Innovative 

Solutions to move your Business Forward. 

We are a growing consultancy in MedTech and Pharmaceuticals. We aim to become 

market leaders and support businesses to overcome the Regulatory and Quality 

challenges in bringing the products to the market globally. We steer businesses to 

manage & sustain change by providing industry leading consulting solutions and 

developing risk-based models for businesses. Our motive is to provide structured 

framework for businesses to meet long term goals. 

07403 150 676 T: @probusinessconsultinguk 

L: https:/company/pro-business-consulting-limited 

www.pbc-uk.com

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POS Logix Ltd 

Based in Buckley Flintshire we provide EPOS solutions to all types of businesses. 

For over 10 years we have been developing our EPOS software inhouse using the 

latest technology. Our software has a simple and easy to use design that makes it 

easy for users to grasp and we are here to help you at every step, in order to make 

the most of your EPOS system. 

01244 445570 F: @poslogix poslogix.co.uk 

Primas Law 

Primas Law is a boutique corporate law firm with offices in Manchester and Cheshire. 

Primas Law specialises in corporate and commercial law including insolvency, 

litigation, mergers and acquisitions, employment, construction and real estate 

focusing on “quality as the priority” for hundreds of clients based across the UK. 

0161 835 9090 T: @PrimasLaw www.primaslaw.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 multiple uses. 

0333 990 1001 www.switchscene.com 

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 http://wearesync.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 T: @WarringtonBEx www.wbex.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. 

07941006425 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 

The University of Salford - Salford Business School 

We aim to deliver industry relevant learning to every student in Salford Business School. 

Our programmes are designed by academic experts in the field, working with industry 

partners and students. This ensures that educational experiences and qualifications are 

contemporary, interdisciplinary, relevant to the world of work, and respected and valued by 

employers. 

At Salford Business School, we are proud of our close links with business. We have a long 

history of engaging with companies to provide work placements, internships, live briefs and 

team projects for our students. The opportunities we provide span across our entire range 

of courses and form part of all our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We work with 

companies of all sizes, from large multinationals to micro-organisations, finding real projects 

and positions so that students can make a difference to companies while enhancing their 

employability at the same time. 

Placements are an important opportunity for all students. They help them to apply the 

knowledge they have gained in the classroom, allow them to build their network, and 

introduce them to the realities of work. 

Most of our students who undertake a placement see quantifiable improvements in their 

academic results, and we encourage students to continue their association with the 

organisation they did their work placement with. 

Some organisations where students go on placement include: 

Ernst and Young (EY) - Booth Ainsworth - IBM - Salford City Council - NHS - Enterprise 

Rent A Car 

0161 295 2222 T: @salfordbizsch F: @salfordbusinessschool 

I: @salfordbizsch L: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4385122/ 

Y: https://www.youtube.com/user/SalfordBusinessSch 

https://www.salford.ac.uk/salford-business-school 

The University of Salford 

Help to Grow Management course. 

07710 577 323 T: @EnterpriseUoS 

https://www.salford.ac.uk/salford-business-school/help-to-grow 

Utility Warehouse 

Hey, my name is Sauren Ghosh and I am a Partner with Utility Warehouse, UW, with 

my great friend Alan Mckie. UW helps people to spend less on their household bills 

and expenses, in fact they are the Cheapest Energy provider in the UK! 

They also help people to develop another income stream without it affecting what you 

are currently doing. It costs nothing to take a look. 

07710 744 350 T: @saurenghosh F: @saurenghosh I: @saureng 

www.ghosh.info 

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 superfast 

WiFi, cool tech and energising food and drink available throughout the day. Find 

out more from the team on their stand. 

01925 377 540 T: @Village_Hotels 

https://www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/warrington/ 

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 

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usiness listings 

3TL Training Ltd 

QHSE Training 

01925 377150 www.3tl-training.co.uk 

A Rush of Laughter Comedy Management 

Stand-up comedy agency providing top-class entertainment for TV, radio, and 

corporate events across the UK. 

07864 268 128 www.arushoflaughter.co.uk T: @arushoflaughter 

Ace Fire Services Ltd 

Fire protection services 

01925 387090 www.acefireservices.co.uk T: @acefireservices 

Aldryn LTD 

Cloud technology and software 

07400 338 322 aldryncloudsolutions.com T: @AldrynLTD 

Animal Teach LTD 

Educational Workshops 

07447 927 307 www.animalteach.co.uk T: @AnimalTeach 

Aqueous Digital 

Digital Marketing Agency 

01928 566 777 www.aqueous-digital.co.uk T: @aqueousdigital 

Beeso IT 

IT Managed Services and Consultancy Partner 

0203 8842222 https://beesoit.com/ T: @BeesoIT 

Biscon Planning Ltd 

Business Continuity and Risk Management 

0151 345 6447 www.biscon.co.uk T: @bisconplanning 

ComplianceandStandards 

Development of documented Quality Systems (Management and Assurance) in 

readiness for full ISO accreditation, as well as other industry specific standards such 

as Environmental and Health and Safety, 3rd Party Auditing also undertaken 

07944565039 www.complianceandstandards.com 

Connectus Business Solutions 

IT Support, Connectivity & Cybersecuirty 

07442 609 531 https://connectus.org.uk/ T: @Connectus_Group 

Court Enforcement Specialists 

Court Enforcement Specialists 

07887 298 229 www.courtenforcementspecialists.co.uk 

Daktela UK 

Communications Services 

0800 470 2159 / 07309 628 638 www.daktela.co.uk 

Design Soft Technologies 

Engineering Consultancy 

07919 114 731 designsofttechnologies.com 

DoLocal Digital Marketing Agency 

Full service digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, Local SEO, PPC and 

Content Creation. 

0151 515 1455 https://dolocal.co.uk T: @dolocaldigital 

Dreamcatcher Property Staging 

Property staging and design 

07530 750 101 www.dreamcatcherpropertystaging.com 

Edge Hill University 

Employability, Enterprise, Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E3i) department is 

committed to supporting business engagement and offers a range of programmes to 

stimulate business growth. including scale up, workforce development and executive 

leadership development. 

07903 050437 https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/departments/support/e3i/ T: @PIC_EHU 

Edmondsons Shipping & Forwarding 

Worldwide Shipping 

01704 830 572 www.esf-global.com T: @ESFGlobalUK 

Elephant Driving Academy 

Driving School 

07835 405 600 elephantdrivingacademy.co.uk 

Epica Health, Safety & Wellbeing 

Health & Safety Services 

07926 129 147 www.epica.org.uk 

Executive Training & Consultancy Ltd 

Business Consultants 

07901 930 365 https://exec-tc.com/ L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfcon/ 

Frontier Pitts Ltd 

Perimiter Security 

01293 427 134 www.frontierpitts.com 

Gallagher 

Insurance Broker 

07548 770 930 https://locations.ajg.com/gb/liverpool/ T: @GallagherUK 

Gill Lindsay - Holistic Wellness 

Nutrition, fitness, wellness 

07951 744 493 https://gillnutrition4health.uk/ T: @gill_lindsay5 

Gleener 

Fabric Care Products 

0151 305 3049 www.gleener.com I: @gleener 

Gradient Business Services 

Software consultancy 

01282 463710 https://gradientbusiness.co.uk/ T: @GradientBusServ 

HHH Engineering ltd 

Fabrication and Welding 

07778 998 290 www.hhhengltd.co.uk I: #hhhengineering 

Hussel Marketing 

Marketing Services 

0161 823 5092 www.hussel.co.uk T: @imlewisellis 

Innovation Relief Specialist Ltd 

Research & Development Tax Relief 

www.innovationrelief.com 

Impala Digital 

Online Marketing 

www.impaladigital.co.uk 

T: @impaladigital 

Infinite Access Services 

Industrial rope access 

0151 662 0321 https://www.infinite-access-services.co.uk/ 

Insight Leadership Solutions Limited 

Leadership Coaching & Business Consultancy 

07593 362 919 www.insightleadershipsolutions.co.uk T: @insightlsl 

IS Group Signs 

Signage Manufacturer 

01352 792 000 www.is-group.co.uk 

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/is-group-signs/ 

Karinka Design 

Furniture design 

07479 377 434 F: @karinkadesign 

KC Facilities Management 

Commercial Cleaning 

0800 781 1911 https://kc-facilitiesmanagement.com/ 

Kieran Lee Sport Psychotherapy 

Helping clubs and organisations improve sporting performance and mental health through 

bespoke workshops, individual & group coaching, and 1-to-1 therapy. These are applied 

through a comprehensive understanding of mental health as a Psychotherapist and Masters 

degree level education in Sport and Exercise Psychology. 

07713 570 355 https://www.sportpsychotherapy.co.uk/ 

L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-lee-24b4b8171/ 

Lexus Liverpool 

Business & fleet car supply 

0151 934 7666 www.lexusliverpool.co.uk 

Lianne Terry Counselling 

Counselling 

07970 353 819 www.lianneterrycounselling.co.uk I: @the_happiness_collective 

Libertas Wealth Management 

Financial Planning 

07741 656 396 www.libertaswm.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brownless

usiness listings 

M3 Media Group Ltd 

Media & Digital Publishing 

07886 900 802 www.m3publishing.co.uk T: @video_marketing 

Mis-sold Contract Claims 

Energy crisis recovery service. mis-soldcontractclaims.org, connects business owners with 

a much needed legal service on a mission to help businesses recover some of those 

energy bill over payments that they probably never knew they were owed. 

0700 580 3577 mis-soldcontractclaims.org 

Monster & Me 

Guided Adventures for Single Parent Families 

07921 630 730 monsterandme.co.uk T: @suewalk17032192 

MSB Solicitors 

Legal Services 

0151 281 9040 www.msbsolicitors.co.uk 

Next Step Training 

Training & Wellbeing - Outdoor corporate training 

07736 769 992 www.nextsteptrainingsolutions.co.uk 

NorthWest Education and Training 

Training provider (apprenticeships) 

07512 311 041 www.nweat.co.uk 

Nutri Pippa 

Health Coach 

07795 438 370 T: @Nutripippa 

Nviron 

IT Services 

07525 837 539 Nviron.co.uk 

Oakwood 

HV AC & Fire Sprinklers 

0161 488 4343 

Paramount Media NW Ltd 

Digital Marketing 

0151 832 3940 www.paramountmedia.co.uk I: @paramount_media_ltd 

Premier Aquatics ltd 

Aquarium specialist shop retailing Tropical and Coldwater fish, plants and 

equipment. 

07725 516 558 www.premieraquatics.co.uk F: @Premier Aquatics.co.uk 

Real5 Networking 

Business Networking 

07736 070 776 https://real5networking.com/ T: @real5networking 

Remit training 

Training Provider 

0115 975 9550 https://remit.co.uk/ 

River Capital 

Business Loan and Equity Fund Manager 

0151 236 4040 www.rivercapitaluk.com T: @rivercapitaluk 

Samuel Skelly Limited 

Printing Services 

0151 922 0060 

Satori People Development 

Learning solutions for organisations to address their people challenges including 

leadership skills, conflict management, team building and more. 

07921 336 238 Linked In – Philippa Fairbrother 

Show the Light Ltd 

Business/Life Coach 

07305 124 775 www.showthelight.ltd FB & TikTok: @showthelightltd 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-greatbanks-aka-susie-g 

Sigma Innovate (Sigma Innovative Solutions Ltd) 

Innovation Training 

07776 143 973 www.sigmainnovate.co.uk T: @sigmainnovate 

Signum Solutions 

Business Management Software 

01244 676 900 www.signum-solutions.co.uk T: @signumsolutions 

SME Business Solutions 

Business & Leadership Development 

07931 882 555 www.markdyble.com 

Sovereign Transport Services 

Road transport services 

0151 548 1199 www.sovereigntransport.com LinkedIn: Ann Murphy 

Suniai Healing - Craniosacral Therapy 

Craniosacral Therapy & Energy Healing 

07904 443 300 www.suniaihealing.com T: @suniaihealing 

Swift Temps NW Ltd 

Recruitment Temp/Perm 

01744 742 353 swifttemps.co.uk T: @SwiftTemps 

System Devices UK Ltd 

Automation Engineering and Robotics 

01928 571 977 www.systemdevices.co.uk T: @SDUK 

Tech Savvy Solutions 

IT Computers 

0161 823 7162 www.tsavvy.co.uk 

The Home Renovation Centre Ltd 

Basement Waterproofing 

01925 399 193 https://www.basementandrainagesolutions.co.uk/ 

The Life Coaching 

Award winning Life, Transformation and Leadership Coaching 

07950241970 https://theleapcoaching.com T: @MHaigh1 

The Property Management Experts 

Local Letting Agent 

07887 418 854 https://thepropertymanagementexperts.co.uk/ 

I & F: @thepropertymanagementexperts 

THE REAL CHRIS BURGESS 

Helping individuals and businesses remove stress, increase productivity and 

improve their well-being 

07950469184 www.therealchrisburgess.com 

L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburgess1/ 

Thor Fire 

Fire detection and suppression 

07949 387 959 www.thor-fire.co.uk 

United Wolves Productions Ltd. 

Video Production and Film Creation 

07849 898 955 unitedwolvesproductions.com F & I: @united.wolves.productions 

Vitabio Natural Aesthetics 

IV Vitamin Therapy Wellness Clinic 

07510 070 089 www.vitabionaturalaesthetics.co.uk F: @vitabionaturalaesthetics 

Walker Fire UK Ltd 

Fire & Security Compliance Sevices 

01772 693 777 www.Walkerfire.com T: @WalkerFireLtd 

Warrington & Vale Royal College 

Further Education College 

01925 494 283 https://wvr.ac.uk/ T: @WVRApprentices IG: 

@wvrapprenticeships 

We Proudly Serve Starbucks® 

Coffee 

07786 688 261 www.weproudlyservestarbucks.com T: @Nestlepro 

Widnes Vikings 

Widnes Vikings offer an extensive range of sponsorship opportunities to enhance your brand, with 

packages available to suit all budgets. Engaging in sponsorship opportunities with the club will 

see your company reach our loyal supporter base on match days, while digitally your brand will be 

exposed to over 96,000 followers across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

0151 495 2250 https://widnesvikings.co.uk/commercial-opportunities/ T: @WidnesRL 

Write Again Ltd 

Copywriting Agency 

01704 529007 www.writeagain.co.uk T: @WriteAgainLtd 

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writeagain/ 

Sleep Better Doctor 

Health and well-being / psychological interventions 

07768 067070 Sleep better doctor Dr Jill McGarry 

L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-mcgarry-25704ba1

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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 

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 

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 

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 

Greater Manchester 

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council 

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council 

Manchester City Council 

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council 

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council 

Salford City Council 

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council 

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council 

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council 

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council 

Lancashire 

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council 

Blackpool Borough Council 

Burnley Borough Council 

Chorley Borough Council 

Fylde Borough Council 

Hyndburn Borough Council 

Lancashire County Council 

Lancaster City Council 

Pendle Borough Council 

Preston City Council 

Ribble Valley Borough Council 

Rossendale Borough Council 

South Ribble Borough Council 

West Lancashire District Council 

Wyre Borough Council 

Merseyside 

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council 

Liverpool City Council 

Sefton Council 

St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council 

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council 

Police Services 

Cheshire Police 

Cumbria Constabulary 

Greater Manchester Police 

Lancashire Constabulary 

Merseyside Police 

North Wales Police 

www.bolton.gov.uk 

www.bury.gov.uk 

www.manchester.gov.uk 

www.oldham.gov.uk 

www.rochdale.gov.uk 

www.salford.gov.uk 

www.stockport.gov.uk 

www.tameside.gov.uk 

www.trafford.gov.uk 

www.wiganmbc.gov.uk 

www.blackburn.gov.uk 

www.blackpool.gov.uk 

www.burnley.gov.uk 

www.chorley.gov.uk 

www.fylde.gov.uk 

www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk 

www.lancashire.gov.uk 

www.lancaster.gov.uk 

www.pendle.gov.uk 

www.preston.gov.uk 

www.ribblevalley.gov.uk 

www.rossendale.gov.uk 

www.southribble.gov.uk 

www.westlancsdc.gov.uk 

www.wyrebc.gov.uk 

www.knowsley.gov.uk 

www.liverpool.gov.uk 

www.sefton.gov.uk 

www.sthelens.gov.uk 

www.wirral.gov.uk 

www.cheshire.police.uk 

www.cumbria.police.uk 

www.gmp.police.uk 

www.lancashire.police.uk 

www.merseyside.police.uk 

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 

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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

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