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Online Event Guide for the 2024 Greater Manchester Business Fair. Features include details of products and services provided by event exhibitors as well as useful information for businesses and budding entrepreneurs.

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Interview with Lawyer Tariq Hussain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Bassra<br />

Solicitors, looking at potential problems with businesses being accused<br />

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Ireland’s commercial vehicle distributor success story Harris Group create a<br />

new base in Warrington. Interview with COO John McEvoy.<br />

Manchester’s home for Gin<br />

The Atlas Bar on Deansgate share their experience in the hospitality sector<br />

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This International Women’s Day on 8 March<br />

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Preparing to trade with the EU and Ireland<br />

Looking a the impact of the new trading relationship with Michael Nolan,<br />

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Important health information from charities Prevent Breast Cancer<br />

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IT: An integrated approach to managed IT solutions<br />

Interview with Ram Gupta, MD of Nybble, looking a the business<br />

of IT services and support.<br />

Apprentiships: National Apprenticeship Week<br />

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with Salford City College.<br />

Telecoms: Ready for the great copper switch-off?<br />

Andy Thompson, MD of nxcoms, guides us through the changeover<br />

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Hospitality: Go Wilde in the city!<br />

Review of Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity latest site opened<br />

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Exporting: From mutineers to trade agreements<br />

Analysis of the CPTPP - the Comprehensive and Progressive<br />

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Safety: Keeping the workplace and public safe<br />

Focus on risk management for businesses, also the ro lout of<br />

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Construction: A l the latest news from the sector<br />

Reports from across the UK on the Construction industry.<br />

Property: Top 10 Landlord tips<br />

Specialist property lawyers PM Law offer their insight into managing<br />

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Apprenticeships: Seddon recognised as top 100 employer<br />

Salford City Co lege industry partner commended for their commitment<br />

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Exporting: Exporting in the Carolean Age<br />

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Defining a Social Business<br />

Interview with Martyn Wi lcock from the University<br />

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The Impact of Brexit<br />

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Small Business Commissioner<br />

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welcome<br />

Welcome to the <strong>2024</strong> Greater<br />

Manchester Business Fair<br />

Business to Business Exhibion - a wide variety of<br />

companies are showcasing their products and services to the<br />

hundreds of visitors aending the event. Exhibitors are on hand<br />

to provide advice and offer soluons on topics including<br />

markeng, telecoms / fibre broadband,<br />

management/performance improvement and lots more. Plus<br />

there are some great free business workshops taking place<br />

throughout the day (listed on the right), with a Free Networking<br />

Session at 1pm hosted by Andy Guile..<br />

Free 1-2-1 Ask the Expert Clinics from Chartered Management<br />

Instute for individuals and organisaons with queries around<br />

management and leadership development, personal /<br />

professional development, experienal learning, including<br />

business simulaon, and performance improvement.<br />

Talk to the IN Social team about how you can generate more<br />

business using LinkedIn.<br />

Explore the range of business support available to help you<br />

start or run your own business with Greater Manchester<br />

Chamber of Commerce and Build A Business in GM Libraries.<br />

Visit the Centre for Sustainable Innovaon (CSI), University of<br />

Manchester and Centre for Enterprise at The Manchester<br />

Metropolitan University stands to find out more about how<br />

they might be able to help your business<br />

Discuss your business vehicle requirements with RRG Group<br />

Fleet<br />

Learn more about Faster Britain, the UK’s leading business fibre<br />

network, delivering gigabit-capable connecvity<br />

Innovave soware company Pharmix Technologies Limited will<br />

be showcasing Warehouse Zone<br />

Visit the Lumo stand to learn more about their excing plans to<br />

run a new service from London Euston to Rochdale, calling at<br />

Warrington Bank Quay, Newton le Willows, Eccles and<br />

Manchester Victoria.<br />

Many exhibitors are also making special offers available and<br />

running compeons on the day. Visit the individual stands to<br />

find out more.<br />

For further information on future events, please visit our<br />

website www.businessfairsuk.com. Finally, thank you for<br />

attending and we hope that you have a productive and<br />

enjoyable time.<br />

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Seminars and Workshops<br />

10.40am: How To Grow Your Current Business with UW<br />

During these challenging economic mes there has never been a beer me to explore other opons.<br />

So, how would running UW alongside what you do now benefit you?<br />

Transferable Skills - More Sales Success - Be Part of a Posive Community - Personal and Professional Development<br />

So, what else could you achieve?<br />

More Money! £££ - More Free Time! - Increased Pension!<br />

There is no doubt that being a Mulple Income Individual is the way forward!<br />

Curious about how you can get paid month aer month aer month, for doing something once?<br />

Come along and find out more!<br />

Delivered by Sauren Ghosh, Ulity Warehouse Partner, Trainer and Coach<br />

11.05am: How to make savvy choices about your business’ technical<br />

products, that will enable your business long term<br />

Technology can be great for businesses, connecng with customers, selling products, automang internal processes.<br />

Savvy decisions made early on, can enable businesses to grow with confidence, knowing how technical products and<br />

innovaon can support them in the long term.<br />

Beetroot consulng, a tech for good consultancy work to demysfy technology for organisaons and leaders, who are<br />

keen to unlock the hidden benefit in their organisaon.<br />

In this session, they offer their 5 top ps, to ensure that your technical estate scales with you.<br />

Delivered by Kanika Selvan, Director, Beetroot Consulng<br />

11.35am: Time Management – Myth or Reality<br />

We all from me to me feel that we suffer from lack of me but is this a myth or a reality. This interacve workshop<br />

not only provides insights into the mindset of me management but provides praccal tools to help you understand<br />

the importance of managing me.<br />

Delivered by Sara Boswell Director for the Centre for Sustainable Innovaon, Salford Business School<br />

12.30pm: The not so secret world of Business Duck Herding<br />

The not so secret world of Business Duck Herding<br />

Fed up of being busy, but not producve?<br />

Does it feel like your ducks are out of control and the business seems to run your life?<br />

This session will help you take a step back and concentrate on the basics of your business, the 5 major pillars that<br />

success are built on.<br />

Its me to retake control, learn how to get those ducks in a row and have a producve controlled business that works<br />

for you and not you working for it!<br />

Delivered by Andy Guile, Business Coach & Trainer<br />

1.40pm: Unlocking LinkedIn's Potenal: Boost Your B2B Sales with AI<br />

Insights<br />

In this dynamic seminar, Ian, our seasoned sales expert, will unravel the untapped potenal of LinkedIn. Whether<br />

you're a seasoned B2B professional or just starng out, this session promises aconable strategies to supercharge<br />

your lead generaon. Buckle up, because we're diving into the heart of LinkedIn and harnessing the power of AI to<br />

elevate your results and simplify your life.<br />

Agenda<br />

Decoding LinkedIn: Your Ulmate Lead Generaon Source<br />

What is LinkedIn? Understand why this professional network is more than just a digital resume. It's a goldmine for<br />

B2B leads waing to be explored.<br />

Craing Your Perfect LinkedIn Profile<br />

Posion Yourself as the Expert: Learn how to create a profile that instantly communicates your experse and<br />

posions you as the go-to problem solver for your prospects.<br />

Content Mastery: Building Credibility<br />

Effecve Content Creaon: Discover simple techniques to produce content that resonates with your audience,<br />

establishes credibility, and drives engagement.<br />

Targeng the Right Prospects<br />

Laser-Focused Engagement: Ian will guide you through idenfying and engaging with highly targeted prospects. No<br />

more casng a wide net; it's me to reel in the right fish.<br />

The Art of Engaging Messages<br />

Write Like a Pro: Cra messages that cut through the noise, pique interest, and encourage meaningful conversaons.<br />

Say goodbye to generic outreach!<br />

Finding Your Ideal Prospects<br />

Navigate the LinkedIn Jungle: Ian will reveal strategies to locate your ideal prospects efficiently. No more endless<br />

scrolling; let AI do the heavy liing.<br />

Sales Navigator: Your Secret Weapon<br />

Upgrade Your LinkedIn Game: Explore Sales Navigator, the essenal tool for serious LinkedIn users. Ian will show you<br />

how to leverage its features effecvely.<br />

AI-Powered Conversion Boosters<br />

Smart Insights for Higher Conversion Rates: Discover how AI can revoluonize your sales process. From predicve<br />

analycs to personalized recommendaons, we'll explore praccal ways to enhance your results.<br />

Delivered by Ian Nicklin, IN Social<br />

1.00pm: Networking Session<br />

Come along and make lots of new business<br />

contacts - as well as catching up with familiar faces<br />

– at our free networking session<br />

hosted by Andy Guile<br />

NB Timings may vary on the day<br />

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exhibitors<br />

Ashfield HR Ltd<br />

Providing HR services to small and medium businesses in the North West. Our services<br />

include recruitment support, line manager training, dealing with difficult people situations,<br />

provision of HR policies and much more.<br />

07710 490 670 www.ashfieldhr.co.uk<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/64540484<br />

Ask Andy Guile<br />

Andy Guile is known as the Business Duck Herder. The go to International business coach and<br />

trainer for small business. Andy’s no nonsense approach to concentrating on the basics of<br />

business is making a real difference to clients as they uncomplicate their daily routine, Identify<br />

productive procedures and get rid of bad habits that take time and effort but produce no results.<br />

Andy concentrates on you sales, time management, planning, networking and communication.<br />

Tailor made coaching and training ensures we get to deliver what you want and need, not what<br />

others think you need, this isn’t a one size fits all model approach and that’s where the<br />

difference lies. . Basically getting your business ducks in a row will transform your business and<br />

Andy can help you achieve it. So Ask Andy Guile today.<br />

07960 888 001 https://askandyguile.newzenler.com/<br />

T: @askandyguile F: @askandyguile I: @guileandy<br />

Avon Cosmetics<br />

Become an Avon Representative or Leader and sell an iconic global brand while running<br />

your own local business. With Avon, you are in business for yourself but not by yourself.<br />

Avon's field management, as well as your fellow Representatives, provide mentoring,<br />

training and support every step of the way.<br />

07734 878 279 F: @melanie.smithavon<br />

BBX UK<br />

BBX is a business tool that guarantees new customers, and reduces costs, through a<br />

preferred supplier community Why should you open an account with BBX?<br />

· Guaranteed New Customers. · Enhanced Profits. · Increase Market Share. · Improve Cash<br />

Flow. · Interest Free Credit Facility. · Access to BBX Rewards. · Access to BBX Advantage<br />

0333 400 2014 https://bbxuk.com/<br />

X: @bbx_uk F: @ebbxuk I: @bbx_uk<br />

Beetroot Consulting<br />

Beetroot Consulting has a vision to demystify technology for individuals and<br />

organisations. . We aim to do that by making a world where tech-for-good is a reality for<br />

organisations and their end users. . We provide services in Strategic Change, Change<br />

Delivery and Thought Leadership.<br />

I: @beetroot.consulting www.beetrootconsulting.org<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beetroot-consulting-ltd<br />

Bozronson Limited<br />

At Bozronson Ltd, we believe in the power of sport and patriotism. We specialise in highquality<br />

football strips, designer sports underwear and England accessories designed for<br />

fans and athletes alike. Our curated collections embody the spirit of the game and the<br />

heart of England.<br />

07462 824 267 www.bozronsonltd.com<br />

Build A Business in GM Libraries<br />

Have you always wanted to start your own business? Or are already running one but<br />

need help to grow it? Build A Business is aimed at small businesses, entrepreneurs and<br />

anyone thinking of starting their own business. It’s running across all 10 Greater<br />

Manchester authorities, offering tailored help to support new businesses. From Artisan<br />

Baker to Zumba Instructor, we can help you with whatever the type of business you’re<br />

focusing on.<br />

X: @buildabiz_gm F: @buildabizgm<br />

https://buildabusinessgm.org/<br />

Bulldog Productions<br />

At Bulldog Productions, we offer Comprehensive Packages tailored to your budget,<br />

providing your visual solution for website, Branding, Social Media and Online Marketing.<br />

We capture spaces with Quality Matterport 3D-360° Tours, Professional Photography,<br />

Drone Photographs, and Google Maps Street View. Make your online presence stand out<br />

effortlessly with Bulldog Productions.<br />

07912 439 619 https://bulldogproductions.co.uk<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-doyle-208a26296/<br />

Business Connect Magazine<br />

An independent business to business bi-monthly magazine published both in print and<br />

online. Business Connect Magazine covers a wide range of regions and business<br />

sectors, and has an emphasis on B2B networking connecting many different businesses<br />

together on a common platform. Based in Greater Manchester, the magazine has been<br />

bringing the business community of the North together for over 8 years. IT has recently<br />

rebranded from GM Business Connect to accommodate fast growing interest from<br />

different business sectors across the UK and beyond. Connecting businesses has<br />

always defined Business Connect Magazine, and to now engage with businesses across<br />

the UK and further afield offers readers and advertisers an exciting set of opportunities<br />

for the future.<br />

07708 987 518 X/T: @GMBizConnect<br />

F: @BusinessConnectMagazine I: @business_connect_mag<br />

https://www.businessconnectmagazine.co.uk/<br />

Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange, The<br />

University of Manchester<br />

The University of Manchester is dedicated to supporting organisations, large and small,<br />

in achieving their goals. Whether you’re an international blue chip, an ambitious SME, or<br />

a charity with an eye for innovation, the Business Engagement and Knowledge<br />

Exchange team offer tailored support to solve challenges and apply innovative solutions<br />

to your business. We provide dedicated support and can put you in direct contact with<br />

experts who can help you achieve your objectives and face future challenges with<br />

confidence. From providing business solutions to nurturing talent, we will work with you<br />

to build a strategy for success. Come and speak to us at Greater Manchester Business<br />

Fair to learn more about the support we offer and how we can help you!<br />

L: www.linkedin.com/showcase/beke-uom/<br />

www.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/business-engagement/<br />

Business Leads<br />

B2B Lead Generation for £20 per day<br />

Let the Experts Handle Your Email Marketing Campaigns. Tired of spending countless<br />

hours crafting emails, building lists, and tracking results? Our email marketing service<br />

takes the hassle out of lead generation so you can focus on growing your business.<br />

01978 898652 | 07368 528876<br />

https://business-leads.co.uk/<br />

Centre for Enterprise at The Manchester Metropolitan<br />

University<br />

The Centre for Enterprise at The Manchester Metropolitan University supports leaders to<br />

innovate and grow through our triple-accredited business school. Our specialist team<br />

transforms leading research into practical solutions that help businesses. We focus on<br />

support to upskill, embrace emerging technologies and boost productivity through access<br />

to business and technical expertise and research.<br />

X: @mmucfe F: @MMUcfe<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mmu-centre-for-enterprise/<br />

https://www.mmu.ac.uk/centreforenterprise<br />

Centre for Sustainable Innovation<br />

Based out of Salford Business School the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) is<br />

dedicated to catalysing positive change and fostering sustainable growth for small,<br />

medium-sized and multi-national enterprises. Aligned with the University of Salford’s<br />

innovation goals, our mission is to grow authority as a leading hub in Greater<br />

Manchester for Sustainable business practices, Digital Transformation and Change<br />

Management. By bridging the gaps between policy makers, industry and the academic<br />

world we are providing businesses opportunities to access cutting-edge research, expert<br />

guidance, funding streams and collaborative platforms in an accessible way.<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-sustainable-innovation/<br />

https://sustainable-innovation.salford.ac.uk/<br />

Chartered Management Institute<br />

Professional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on improving personal and<br />

organisational performance.<br />

We set the standards, support individual and organisational development, provide<br />

accreditation, qualifications and professional recognition, including Chartered Manager<br />

status. Attractive membership rates for individuals and organisations at each event.<br />

01539 726191 / 077 966 95259 T: @cmi_managers<br />

www.managers.org.uk<br />

CIEED<br />

The Centre of International Executive Education and Development (CIEED) team draws<br />

on years of experience gained both in the workplace (public, private and not-for-profit),<br />

as well as in the field of education, in developing a better understanding of how learning<br />

and development can make a greater impact, both for the individual and the<br />

organisation. CIEED offers a unique range and blend of learning and development<br />

aimed at developing current and future leaders and managers as professionals and<br />

executives. Whether you are an individual wanting to maximise your potential, an<br />

employer seeking to get the best out of your workforce, or an educational institution<br />

seeking to ensure your students are better prepared for the workplace and to achieve<br />

greater success in their careers, the CIEED is your ideal flexible partner, able to tailor a<br />

solution which best meets your needs.<br />

01539 726 191 / 07796 695 259 www.cieed.uk.com<br />

Clegg Gifford & Co.<br />

Clegg Gifford was founded in 1968 as a general insurance broker which later evolved<br />

into a Lloyd's broker. CG are a well known and well regarded broker with access to<br />

Lloyd's facilities to accommodate most commercial insurance needs.<br />

0161 302 5612 www.cginsurance.com<br />

Concept Hygiene<br />

Founded in 1993, Concept Hygiene is a leading provider of washroom products and<br />

services within the UK. From managed washrooms and waste management to health<br />

and safety advice, Concept Hygiene's friendly team of trained professionals are always<br />

on hand to recommend the right products and services for you.<br />

X: @Concept_Hygiene F: @ConceptHygieneHealth I: @concept__hygiene<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concept-hygiene-ltd<br />

https://www.concept-hygiene.co.uk/


media partners


exhibitors<br />

Core Social Limited<br />

Organic Social media agency<br />

We help businesses grow their online presence by curating compelling content, building<br />

online communities, and developing effective strategies to boost engagement, drive<br />

traffic, and increase awareness. Core Social takes a personal approach to building a<br />

solid working relationship with our clients, getting to know them and their businesses.<br />

We make social media an integral part of the marketing strategy by turning it into a<br />

growing revenue source.<br />

07854 656 650 www.core-social.co.uk<br />

F: @coresocialagency I: @coresocialagency<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-social-limited/<br />

ERA Group<br />

ERA Group partners with business leaders to tackle their challenges and illuminate their<br />

greatest opportunities hidden within their cost base.<br />

07961 954 814 https://uk.eragroup.com<br />

www.linkedin.com/in/harrierconsulting<br />

Faster Britain<br />

Faster Britain understands that all future-ready businesses will be deploying the<br />

technology that’s designed to automate, innovate and scale – but you need the<br />

connection to support this. Faster Britain is the UK’s leading business fibre network,<br />

delivering gigabit-capable connectivity. Head to www.fasterbritain.com to find out more.<br />

https://uk.linkedin.com/showcase/faster-britain/<br />

www.fasterbritain.com<br />

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce<br />

Greater Manchester Chamber is the largest accredited Chamber of Commerce in the<br />

UK, with over 4.500 members. The Chamber has a strong presence in Greater<br />

Manchester’s ten local regions helping its members grow their businesses through a<br />

range of services included in their membership package. Chamber membership gives<br />

businesses access to everything from local networking events, a huge range of awardwinning<br />

international services to a unique venue at Elliot House with rooms for small<br />

private meetings up to major conferences available to hire at discounted rates. To find<br />

out more about these and all the other benefits Chamber membership could bring your<br />

business, call our membership team on 0161 393 4321.<br />

0161 393 4321 www.gmchamber.co.uk<br />

X/T: @gmchamber F: @greatermanchesterchamber<br />

HCB Solicitors Limited<br />

Experienced and expert solicitors offering first class service to clients across the North<br />

West. Services offered include: Residential & Commercial Conveyancing; Family Law;<br />

Litigation and Wills & Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Offering city-bred<br />

experience on your doorstep.<br />

0161 790 1411 www.hcbgroup.com<br />

X: @HCBSOLICITORS F: @HCBSOLICITORS I: @HCBSOLICITORS<br />

IN Social<br />

Making LinkedIn work for you.<br />

Unlock the full power of LinkedIn by reaching out to thousands of highly targeted<br />

potential prospects.<br />

Then connect and engage with authentic and value-added messages leading to warmed<br />

up, pre-qualified leads.<br />

03333 112 230 I: @itsinsocial https://in-social.co.uk/<br />

L: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/in-social-uk<br />

Ipex<br />

We are Telecoms and Technology Specialists. Our experience in creating tailor-made<br />

communications and connectivity systems ensures a scalable, cost-effective, and<br />

intuitive solution that flexes to your needs. Our Mobile services ensure cost-effective<br />

solutions that adapt to your specific needs. Time is money, so we don’t hesitate in<br />

protecting your business-critical data and systems ensuring your team always has<br />

somewhere to turn to solve their problems.<br />

03300 580 699 www.ipex.technology<br />

F: @IPExchangeLtd I: @ip_exchange<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ip-ex/<br />

Jackson Accounts and Book Keeping Services Ltd<br />

We are an established accounting firm, incorporated in 2013. Our office is based in<br />

Bolton but have clients all over the UK providing services via video call and remote<br />

access when face to face isn’t possible. We work with Individuals, Sole traders,<br />

Partnerships and Limited Companies with all aspects of Accounting, Bookkeeping,<br />

Payroll and Tax Advice.<br />

01204 328 761 https://www.jackson-accounts.com/<br />

F: @JacksonAccounts I: @jacksonaccountants<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jackson-accounts-and-book-keeping-services<br />

Liverpool BA<br />

We have been organising Business Fairs and Exhibitions since 2002, when we first held<br />

our flagship event the Liverpool Business Fair at Liverpool Town Hall.<br />

This proved to be a very popular business occasion and has been held annually ever<br />

since. We have also gone on to hold many other events, including Greater Manchester<br />

Business Fair, Wirral & Chester Business Fair and Halton & Warrington Business Fair.<br />

Our approach is to try and make our events as interesting and worthwhile as possible for<br />

all of our visitors and exhibitors. Visiting our Business Fairs is free and there will always<br />

be a range of interesting features and lots of networking and business opportunities. And<br />

if you are looking at exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, we have a wide range of<br />

options to suit all budgets and requirements.<br />

0151 709 8932 https://www.businessfairsuk.com<br />

X/T: @LiverpoolBA F: @liverpoolba.fairs I: @liverpoolba.fairs<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liverpool-ba<br />

Lumo<br />

Lumo is an all electric, affordable, long-distance train operator with exciting plans to run<br />

a new service from London Euston to Rochdale, calling at Warrington Bank Quay,<br />

Newton le Willows, Eccles and Manchester Victoria.<br />

07974 075 376 www.lumo.co.uk<br />

X: @LumoTravel F: @LumoTravel<br />

I: @lumotravel L: @LumoTravel<br />

M Y Branding Ltd<br />

Want your company to stand out?<br />

That’s where we come in, from quality branded workwear to branded merchandise.<br />

It’s a smooth and easy ride ordering from M Y Branding, get in touch to see how we can<br />

help<br />

0333 613 8055 www.my-branding.co.uk<br />

L: linkedin.com/in/yitzi-spielman-9392a985<br />

Newflex LTD<br />

Newflex are a flexible workplace solutions specialist. We operate under a Family of<br />

brands:<br />

- Citibase – Bold - Serendipity Labs - The Quad – XCHG - Fredericks<br />

We help create value for landlords by supporting and delivering hybrid working, and offer<br />

fully serviced office space, meeting rooms, co working, hot desking, Day passes,<br />

dedicated desks and more Nationwide , in 40+Locations. We support occupying<br />

businesses with support and access to advice, we curate and manage vibrant<br />

workplaces, and use expert marketing to place millions of targeted ads each year to<br />

create flexible workspace demand.<br />

07881 430 321 https://newflex.com/<br />

I: @citibase | @work.bold | @xchgspaces<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newflexltd<br />

Pharmix Technologies Limited<br />

Pharmix technologies limited is an innovative software company developing innovative<br />

IT solutions for Warehouses and Wholesale distributors to manage their Inventory and<br />

tracking at ease called Warehouse Zone.<br />

Warehouse Zone is a suite of Software systems with a combination of mobile and web<br />

applications enhanced with Artificial Intelligence that helps with complete Warehousing<br />

solution for receiving stock, location tracking, clear inventory, stock takes, palletisation,<br />

vehicle loading, dispatching along with full audits and reports. We also offer E-<br />

Commerce and EPOS solution for our customers to allow placing orders for end users or<br />

B2B customers for easier orders and tracking. We can customise and add more<br />

modules to fit customer’s needs and their internal processes. With our existing happy<br />

clients, we are a proud supplier of University of Manchester and consistently developing<br />

Bespoke solutions for various businesses in and around Greater Manchester area. With<br />

over 6 years in IT Industry with directors over 14 years of IT Experience, we also serve<br />

wider domains including Healthcare, Aseptic compounding, Cosmetic Compliance,<br />

Education along with Inventory Management for Warehouses and any Manufacturing<br />

units that involves 4x6 Label printing of Barcoded product labels which further enjoys<br />

benefits of Warehouse system for inhouse stock. View more on our website<br />

https://pharmix.co.uk<br />

0161 818 6660 https://pharmix.co.uk<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmix-technologies-limited<br />

Plum Communications Limited<br />

Plum Communications provide fast fibre connection and modern telephone systems to<br />

businesses. We harness the power of Generative AI and Natural Language Processing<br />

to help businesses enhance employee collaboration and customer care, whilst realising<br />

greater mobility, efficiency and cost savings. Plum continuously research new<br />

technologies to keep customers’ businesses running efficiently.<br />

0161 622 3500 https://plumcom.co.uk/<br />

X: @plumcomtwit F: @plumcommunications<br />

I: @plumcomuk L: @plum-communications-limited


exhibitors<br />

PromoteSME<br />

Simple, affordable marketing solutions for new & small businesses. Our packages offer practical<br />

low cost marketing support when you need it, for as long as you need it. Choose PromoteSME<br />

membership for ongoing support throughout the year, or one of our short term packages to boost<br />

your marketing activities, promote special offers or kick start your online & social media marketing.<br />

0151 709 8932 https://promotesme.com<br />

RRG Group Fleet<br />

The dedicated RRG Group Fleet department is able to offer advice on the latest products<br />

from 8 automotive brands including Toyota and Lexus. The experienced team deliver a<br />

bespoke service to all business users including sole traders, SME’s and Blue-Chip<br />

companies; also supplying the broker market and major leasing companies.<br />

0161 728 8218 X/T: @RRGFleet F: @rrggroupfleet<br />

https://www.rrg-group.com/leasing-and-fleet/<br />

Salford Community Stadium Conference & <strong>Event</strong>s<br />

Featuring state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding catering from Heathcote & Co Group and first-class<br />

service, the Salford Community Stadium is the perfect setting to host an array of corporate and<br />

private events. The award-winning venue boasts a series of stunning suites and executive boxes<br />

featuring spectacular pitch views that can host events ranging from 10-1,000 guests Located<br />

adjacent to the world-famous Trafford Centre and within easy reach of Manchester city centre, the<br />

stadium is easily accessible by all transport.<br />

0161 786 1570 option 3 https://www.ajbellstadium.co.uk/<br />

Sodexo Live!<br />

At Sodexo Live! we make every moment count. Catering partner at Headingley<br />

Stadium, Deepdale Preston, Ewood Park Blackburn, and The Brick Community<br />

Stadium Wigan, and other venues nationwide. With a passion for delivering delicious<br />

food at exceptional events.<br />

X: @sodexogroup I: @sodexogroup<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sodexo/<br />

https://www.sodexo.com/services/sodexo-live<br />

Spectra<br />

For almost 15 years our aim has been to provide businesses with hands-on practical<br />

advice and guidance, with a nominated industry-leading consultant working with each<br />

and everyone of our clients regardless of size or industry sector.<br />

We work with hundreds of small to medium sized business across the country,<br />

providing hands on support to guide them through their Human Resources, Health &<br />

Safety, Principal Designer, ISO Certification and SSIP Accreditation requirements.<br />

0161 926 8519 / 07812 519 976<br />

https://thespectragroup.co.uk/<br />

X: @thespectragroup F: @SpectraLTD<br />

L: www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-beaumont-a843ab16<br />

Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa<br />

Thornton Hall Hotel is nestled in acres of peaceful countryside, just 5 minutes from<br />

the M53. We boast our own luxury holistic spa & contemporary accommodation. A<br />

stunning location for corporate meetings and events, combining sophistication and<br />

style with warm hospitality and decades of experience.<br />

Our aim is to ensure you have peace of mind, whether you are organising a meeting,<br />

private dinner or corporate exhibition.<br />

The Perfect Venue for all Occasions.<br />

0151 336 3938 www.thorntonhallhotel.com<br />

X: @thornton_hall F: @Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa<br />

I: @thorntonhall L: Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa<br />

TiaTalent Ltd<br />

At TiaTalent, we specialise in multi-sector Permanent Recruitment. We build lasting<br />

relationships with our clients and aim to be more than your standard Agency. When<br />

partnering with a Client, we take time to fully understand their needs, and can take on<br />

every step in the process to ensure a quality candidate is selected.<br />

01606 531 565 I: @tiatalent_ltd www.tiatalent.co.uk<br />

F: https://www.facebook.com/people/TiaTalent-Ltd/61560263743192/<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiatalent-ltd/<br />

Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation<br />

We work with schools, communities, police and local authorities, helping individuals<br />

and groups to resolve conflict through dialogue and conflict resolution techniques.<br />

We do this by early intervention and prevention to help stop violence before it starts.<br />

07733 337 766 www.timparryjohnathanballfoundation.org.uk<br />

X: @TPJBFoundation F: @timparryjohnthanballfoundation I:<br />

@timjonfoundation<br />

Trafford & Stockport College Group<br />

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) operates across five main campus<br />

sites within Stockport and Trafford and serves around 13,000 students including<br />

education for adult learners, apprenticeships, Higher Education, and young people<br />

We have a course for everyone, from A levels to the new T level qualifications,<br />

vocational courses, adult courses, apprenticeships and the new Higher Technical<br />

Qualifications (HTQs).<br />

0161 886 7070 https://tscg.ac.uk/<br />

X: @traffordcollege F: @traffordcollege I: @traffordcollege<br />

L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-trafford-stockport-college-group/<br />

Utility Warehouse<br />

Hey, my name is Sauren Ghosh and I am a Partner with Utility Warehouse, UW.<br />

UW Saves People Time and Money.<br />

We help people to spend less on their household bills and expenses, in fact they are<br />

the Cheapest Energy provider in the UK! . They even help you get cashback off your<br />

bills! . Imagine never having to pay full price ever again! . They also help people to<br />

develop another income stream without it affecting what you are currently doing.<br />

It costs nothing to take a look. . Come and see me and let’s have a chat.<br />

Sauren<br />

07710 744 350 www.ghosh.info<br />

X: @saurenghosh F: @saurenghosh I: @saureng<br />

Vavoom Vehicle Management<br />

Vavoom Vehicle Management are a multi award winning vehicle leasing broker,<br />

specialising in vehicle procurement, vehicle funding, salary sacrifice, fleet<br />

management and consultancy services. Based in Cheadle, Vavoom are your local<br />

comprehensive vehicle funding and management partner.<br />

0344 264 4177 https://www.vavoomleasing.com/<br />

F: @VavoomLeasing I: @vavoomleasing<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/company/vavoom-finance-group/<br />

Velocity Green Lean<br />

We carefully select assignments to improve our cross-functional lean business<br />

analysis, training, coaching & transformation skills. This helps us to achieve great<br />

results using the voice of the customer to drive environmentally friendly change in<br />

people, processes and plans to achieve improved quality, delivery, and cost.<br />

0161 327 4544 www.velocitygreenlean.com<br />

Wild Thang Creative Branded Clothing Merchandise & Print<br />

We are here to help with expert advice and are passionate about delivering world<br />

class creative branded clothing, merchandise and print.<br />

We have everything you could ever need to physically help promote, market & create<br />

the right image for your company, organisation, team or campaign.<br />

As manufacturers with state-of-the-art in house facilities & a highly creative design,<br />

branding and marketing team, leads to only one conclusion: a solution led approach<br />

to even the most complex corporate schemes involving multi-territory logistics,<br />

warehousing and tracking. Wild Thang have over 200 years combined Industry<br />

experience and are one of the foremost suppliers in the UK so you are in safe hands.<br />

Over the last 20+ years we have successfully produced work for many high profile<br />

brands such as SkyBet, Sony, Mercedes Benz, Unilever, Umbro, Trinity Mirror, Coca<br />

Cola, BBC, MAG, Aim higher, Bacardi, you will be in good company. Whether your<br />

company or organization is large or small your order will be met with the same high<br />

standards. As a member of BPMA, Promota, Sedex, holding ISO14001 and ISO9001<br />

accreditation you are guaranteed a high standard of service and Industry integrity.<br />

0800 917 9809 www.wildthang.co.uk<br />

T: @wildthangone F: @wildthangone I: @wildthangltd<br />

Tide Business Banking<br />

Tide is a business banking platform, Tide app is designed to save money and time<br />

for sme's. We provide free business account with fantastic features like, invoicing,<br />

expense management, accounting, finance and POS machine.<br />

07443 190 393 www.tide.co<br />

X: @TideBusiness F: @tidebanking I: @tidebanking<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tide-banking/


usiness guide listings<br />

A2R Personnel Ltd Talent Management Company<br />

07592364013 www.a2rpersonnel.com A2R Personnel<br />

(LinkedIn)<br />

ActionCOACH Business Coaching 07776281783<br />

https://business.actioncoach.co.uk/<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-pitot/<br />

AMRON HR Ltd HR Consultancy 07562948402<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-cogbill-8b1b2356/<br />

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560120342677<br />

&locale=en_GB<br />

Batolad Ltd Research and Coaching Consulting Services<br />

07502228066 www.batolad.con @BatoladLtd<br />

Bigin by Zoho CRM CRM<br />

0207 660 8975 www.bigin.com<br />

Brandwin Digital Digital Marketing and Website Design<br />

0161 509 5877 https://brandwin.co.uk/<br />

https://www.instagram.com/brandwindigital/<br />

CCA Recruitment Ltd Construction Recruitment<br />

07970851596 www.ccarecruitmentltd.co.uk<br />

Charles Street Finance Mortgages<br />

07522 352 460 www.charlesstreetfinance.com<br />

Clarity Wealth Limited Independent Financial Adviser<br />

0113 258 6000 www.claritywealth.co.uk<br />

Consult Integrated Solutions Community Interest Company<br />

07448669047 https://consultforsolutions.co.uk/<br />

DCW Accounting Accounting/Book-keeping services, payroll<br />

and advisory<br />

01457779228 https://www.dcwaccounting.co.uk/<br />

https://www.facebook.com/dcwaccountinguk<br />

Epica Health, Safety & Wellbeing Health & Safety<br />

07926 129 147 www.epica.org.uk<br />

FACT3 Accounting, HR and IT service provider 07503 411262<br />

www.fact3.co.uk www.linkedin.co.uk/company/fact3<br />

Focus Group Manchester Telecoms and cyber security<br />

01273 123627 https://focusgroup.co.uk/incom/<br />

Forge Solutions Call centre<br />

03303201940 www.forgesolutions.co.uk<br />

Global Components UK Ltd Distribution<br />

07968 109 709 www.gc-uk.com<br />

GM Business Growth Hub Greater Manchester’s business<br />

support organisation 0161 359 3050<br />

https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/ @Bizgrowthhub<br />

GM Skills Map Skills Directory for Greater Manchester<br />

0161 359 3050 https://www.gmskillsmap.co.uk/<br />

@BizGrowthHub - X,<br />

www.linkedin.com/company/gmbusinessgrowthhub<br />

Hallix U.K. Ltd Modular Structures for Aerospace, Industrial<br />

and Logistics sectors.<br />

07860257991 https://hallix.uk/industries/<br />

Hexa Finance Finance<br />

07436 156 343 www.hexafinance.co.uk<br />

Homelium Home Care<br />

0161 850 4315 www.homelium.com @HomeliumCare<br />

ibis Styles Portland Manchester Accommodation, <strong>Event</strong>s,<br />

Meeting Space 0161 246 3400<br />

https://all.accor.com/ssr/app/ibis/rates/A0H5/index.en.shtml<br />

illo Solutions Data, AI & Engineering Consulting<br />

07749 73 88 41 https://illo.solutions Linkedin @illo<br />

Solutions<br />

Innoscripta R&D Tax Credit Consulting +441615528273<br />

https://www.innoscripta.com/uk https://x.com/innoscripta<br />

Innoscripta networking +44 208 135 8084<br />

https://www.innoscripta.com/de/en<br />

Internet Central LTD Internet Service Provider<br />

01782667700 www.ic.co.uk<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-wint-76aa45285/<br />

JB Brokers Ltd Commercial Insurance 0151 458 3232<br />

https://jbbrokers.co.uk/<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/company/jb-insurance-brokerslimited/mycompany/<br />

Leisure Guard Security (UK) Ltd Security 08000356607<br />

www.lgs.ltd https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-morgana5277455<br />

Love to Ride We get more people riding bikes using our<br />

online encouragement platform and app, local promotion<br />

and good ol’ human interaction<br />

07951 642848 https://www.lovetoride.net/gm<br />

@LovetoRide_<br />

Mercure Bolton Georgian House Conferences,<br />

Accommodation and <strong>Event</strong>s<br />

07811 836440 www.mercurebolton.co.uk<br />

www.facebook.com/mercurebolton<br />

Nautilus Gin Experiences Gin Tastings / <strong>Event</strong>s<br />

07930 309 392 www.nautilusbar.uk<br />

NW Hearts Charity Heart charity for Greater Manchester<br />

0161 388 8988 https://www.nwhearts.org/ Twitter:<br />

@Nwhearts<br />

Optimal Assistant Virtual Assistant Services<br />

07429961039 https://optimalassistant.godaddysites.com/<br />

https://www.instagram.com/optimalassistant/<br />

PDS Vision Engineering<br />

07949 069 511 www.pdsvision.com @PDSVision<br />

Peter Marsh Packaging Supplies & Materials<br />

07775 880 086 www.petermarsh.co.uk<br />

Positive Intelligence PQ Mental Fitness for Business Owners<br />

& Leaders +44 7825 378 433<br />

https://beauormrod.focalpointcoaching.com<br />

https://www.instagram.com/focalpointcoach/


usiness guide listings<br />

Postlethwaite Solicitors (Employee Ownership advisors)<br />

Employee Ownership advisor 020 3818 9420<br />

postlethwaiteco.com @shareschemes<br />

Produktively AI Automations<br />

ibrahim@produktively.com www.produktively.com<br />

Professional Witness Group Ltd Security Products, Services<br />

& Solutions 07583 872759 www.pwg.uk.com<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-tipple-m-aps-/<br />

RealitySpark Senior-level, part-time, affordable help for<br />

startups and growing businesses. 08707661992<br />

realityspark.com @realityspark<br />

Refurb-Ed Property Networking & Coaching<br />

07773911563 https://linktr.ee/refurb_ed<br />

https://linktr.ee/refurb_ed<br />

Rhodon Films Video marketing 0161 987 6540<br />

https://rhodonfilms.com/<br />

https://www.instagram.com/rhodonfilms/<br />

RTN Zero Consulting Ltd Environmental Consultancy, Net<br />

Zero, AI platform<br />

07756 771 596 www.rtnzeroconsulting.com @rtn_zero<br />

Samdai Ltd Sustainable same day 2-hour fashion delivery<br />

marketplace<br />

www.samdai.co.uk @samdai_official<br />

Schofield & Associates Financial Planning Financial Advice<br />

07985647359 www.schofieldassociatesfp.co.uk<br />

www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-jeys<br />

Seetec Employability and Skills<br />

0845 330 6573 www.seetec.co.uk<br />

Sky Business Business Connectivity 07593 602040<br />

St Ann’s Hospice Hospice/Charity<br />

0161 498 3631 www.sah.org.uk<br />

Storyfiers | Video for Impact Video Production, video<br />

storytelling, video marketing, digital asset creation, paid ads<br />

and organic growth<br />

07756350698 storyfiers.com Instagram : @storyfiers<br />

STSUK.com Refrigeration and Air Conditioning<br />

0161 971 7300 www.stsuk.com<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/company/stsuk.com-ltd/<br />

SWIK Group Health Services<br />

07393118346 www.swikgroup.com<br />

TechnologyRocks Technology 07522358753<br />

The Executive Development Network Independent Training<br />

Provider 0800 093 5892<br />

www.edn.training.co.uk @The_EDN<br />

The Grow Coach Coaching and Facilitation Services<br />

07973186303 www.theGROWcoach.co.uk<br />

LinkedIn.com/petersykes35<br />

The Mindset Team The Mindset Team work with clients,<br />

using the Neuroplasticity Activation Technique to help them<br />

to make lasting changes in areas they want.<br />

07985584267 www.themindsetteam.com<br />

https://www.facebook.com/MindsetTeam<br />

Thomas Murray Risk Intelligence and Cyber Security<br />

Services +44 (0)20 8057 7243 www.thomasmurray.com<br />

https://x.com/ThomasMurrayDS<br />

timeouttherapy Onsite corporate wellness 07970011820<br />

www.timeouttherapy.co.uk @ExleySuzie11357<br />

Together Mortgages www.togethermoney.com<br />

Transport for Greater Manchester Public Transport<br />

0161 244 1000 https://tfgm.com @BeeNetwork<br />

Trinity Logistics Limited Supply Chain Management<br />

07949271419<br />

https://www.trinitylogistics.co.uk/<br />

https://www.linkedin.com/company/trinity-logistics-limited<br />

Unified Incentives Digital Giftcards<br />

07552 917 035 www.giftpay.co.uk<br />

Utility Warehouse Save Money, Make Money, Ask me How?<br />

07740422250 www.scottycooper.co.uk @ScottysClub<br />

WHAG Domestic Abuse and homelessness charity<br />

01706 298 222 www.whag.info WHAG8<br />

WLS Solicitors Wills, Trusts, Probate, Conveyancing and<br />

Family Law 07756 990624<br />

www.wlssolicitors.co.uk @paul.marshall.844211


Useful Sources of Help and Information<br />

Federation of Small Businesses<br />

TheFSB is the UK’s biggest business support organisation,<br />

with over 215,000members. The FSB lobbies tirelessly on<br />

behalf of the self-employed and members can take<br />

advantage of a wide range of benefits and services.<br />

www.fsb.org.uk<br />

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)<br />

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) works in<br />

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help<br />

businesses and individuals reap the benefits of reducing<br />

waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in<br />

an efficient way www.wrap.org.uk<br />

Ask About Business<br />

Ask About Business is a partnership between fourteen<br />

library authorities across the north west. Led by<br />

Manchester Library & Information Service, Ask About<br />

Business provides information through libraries to support:<br />

*Pre-start and new businesses * Existing businesses<br />

*Jobseekers * Consumers * Inventors * Business<br />

students www.askaboutbusiness.org/<br />

Institute of Export & International Trade<br />

The Institute of Export & International Trade is the<br />

professional body representing and supporting the interests<br />

of everyone involved in importing, exporting and<br />

international trade. We offer a unique range of individual<br />

and business membership benefits as well as a world<br />

renowned suite of professional qualifications, training &<br />

CPD. Visit: www.export.org.uk<br />

The Carbon Trust<br />

The Carbon Trust’s mission is to accelerate the move to a<br />

low carbon economy, by working with organisations to<br />

reduce carbon emissions now and develop commercial low<br />

carbon technologies for the future. www.carbontrust.co.uk<br />

HMRC Online Services<br />

HMRC offer a range of online services which aim to be<br />

efficient and customer friendly. Our continually developing<br />

services enable you to interact with us quickly, securely<br />

and at your convenience. We provide a range of services<br />

for: -individuals and employees - employers - businesses<br />

and corporations -tax agents and advisers - software<br />

developers www.hmrc.gov.uk<br />

Groundwork in the North West<br />

Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical<br />

community action on poverty and the environment across<br />

the UK. www.groundwork.org.uk<br />

Business and self-employed<br />

Tools and guidance for businesses from the UK<br />

Government website https://www.gov.uk/browse/business<br />

The North West Fund<br />

The North West Fund is targeted at growing businesses<br />

that are unable to secure funding from traditional sources in<br />

order to finance their growth plans. Consequently, The<br />

North West Fund is targeted at growing SMEs, irrespective<br />

of their “age”. However, there are restrictions around<br />

investments in businesses in difficulty and firms in certain<br />

sectors. A total of £184.4m is available across the six<br />

product funds for investment up to the endof2015. Please<br />

contact the relevant Fund Manager for further information.<br />

www.thenorthwestfund.co.uk<br />

Contracts Finder<br />

Contracts Finder lets you search for information about<br />

contracts worth over £12,000 (including VAT) with the<br />

government and its agencies. You can use Contracts<br />

Finder to: search for contract opportunities in different<br />

sectors; find out what’s coming up in the future; look up<br />

details of previous tenders and contracts<br />

https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder<br />

The Chartered Institute of Marketing<br />

Whether you are just starting up or are a well established<br />

business, take advantage of our FREE marketing clinics<br />

with local Chartered Marketers. Visit us on our stand to<br />

book an appointment and let’s see if we can help grow your<br />

business with professional marketing advice.<br />

www.cim.co.uk<br />

Chartered Management Institute<br />

Professional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on<br />

improving personal and organisational performance. We<br />

set the standards, support individual and organisational<br />

development, provide accreditation, qualifications and<br />

professional recognition, including Chartered Manager<br />

status. www.managers.org.uk<br />

Bionow<br />

Bionow is the cluster support group for the Northwest of<br />

England’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare<br />

industry. www.bionow.co.uk<br />

UK Trade & Investment<br />

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can help you rise to the<br />

exciting opportunities and challenges that globalisation<br />

offers. We work with UK-based businesses to ensure their<br />

success in international markets. We also encourage the<br />

best overseas companies to look to the UK as their global<br />

partner of choice. www.ukti.gov.uk<br />

Business Growth Hubs<br />

Business Growth Hubs provide a range of support services<br />

to help local businesses. There is a network of 38 Growth<br />

Hubs led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)<br />

across England. Details of local hubs can be found via the<br />

links below:<br />

Liverpool https://growthplatform.org/<br />

Manchester https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/<br />

Cheshire and Warrington<br />

https://cheshireandwarrington.com/growth-andskills/growth-hub/<br />

Lancashire https://www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/<br />

Chambers of Commerce<br />

Altrincham & Sale www.altrinchamchamber.co.uk<br />

Blackburn & District www.blackburnchamber.co.uk<br />

Borough of Congleton www.congletonchamber.co.uk<br />

Cumbria www.cumbriachamber.co.uk<br />

East Lancashire www.chamberelancs.co.uk<br />

Greater Manchester www.gmchamber.co.uk<br />

Halton www.haltonchamber.com<br />

Knowsley www.knowsleychamber.org<br />

Lancaster District www.lancaster-chamber.org.uk<br />

Liverpool & Sefton www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk<br />

Macclesfield www.macclesfieldchamber.co.uk<br />

North & Western Lancashire www.lancschamber.co.uk<br />

South Cheshire www.southcheshirechamber.org.uk<br />

South East Cheshire Enterprise www.sece.co.uk<br />

St Helens www.sthelenschamber.com<br />

Warrington www.warrington-chamber.co.uk<br />

West Cheshire and North Wales<br />

www.cepnwchamber.org.uk<br />

Wirral www.wirralchamber.org.uk<br />

Chambers of Commerce NW<br />

www.chambersofcommercenw.org.uk<br />

British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)<br />

www.britishchambers.org.uk<br />

Higher Education Institutions<br />

Edge Hill University www.edgehill.ac.uk<br />

Lancaster University www.lancs.ac.uk<br />

Liverpool Hope University www.hope.ac.uk<br />

Liverpool John Moores University<br />

www.ljmu.ac.uk/business/work-with-us<br />

Manchester Metropolitan University<br />

www.mmu.ac.uk/business/<br />

University of Bolton www.bolton.ac.uk/university-groupbusiness-services/<br />

University of Central Lancashire<br />

www.uclan.ac.uk/business<br />

University of Chester www1.chester.ac.uk/businessengagement/business-support-services/<br />

University of Cumbria www.cumbria.ac.uk/business/<br />

University of Liverpool www.liverpool.ac.uk/collaborate/<br />

University of Manchester<br />

www.manchester.ac.uk/business/<br />

University of Salford www.salford.ac.uk/working-withbusiness<br />

Local Authorities<br />

Cheshire<br />

Cheshire East Council www.cheshireeast.gov.uk<br />

Cheshire West & Chester Council<br />

www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk<br />

Halton Borough Council www.halton.gov.uk<br />

Warrington Borough Council www.warrington.gov.uk<br />

Cumbria<br />

Allerdale Borough Council www.allerdale.gov.uk<br />

Barrow in Furness Borough Council www.barrowbc.gov.uk<br />

Carlisle City Council www.carlisle.gov.uk<br />

Copeland Borough Council www.copelandbc.gov.uk<br />

Cumbria County Council www.cumbriacc.gov.uk<br />

Eden District Council www.eden.gov.uk<br />

South Lakeland District Council www.southlakeland.gov.uk<br />

Greater Manchester<br />

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Councilwww.bolton.gov.uk<br />

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council www.bury.gov.uk<br />

Manchester City Council www.manchester.gov.uk<br />

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Councilwww.oldham.gov.uk<br />

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council<br />

www.rochdale.gov.uk<br />

Salford City Council www.salford.gov.uk<br />

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council<br />

www.stockport.gov.uk<br />

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council<br />

www.tameside.gov.uk<br />

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council www.trafford.gov.uk<br />

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council<br />

www.wiganmbc.gov.uk<br />

Lancashire<br />

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council<br />

www.blackburn.gov.uk<br />

Blackpool Borough Council www.blackpool.gov.uk<br />

Burnley Borough Council www.burnley.gov.uk<br />

Chorley Borough Council www.chorley.gov.uk<br />

Fylde Borough Council www.fylde.gov.uk<br />

Hyndburn Borough Council www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk<br />

Lancashire County Council www.lancashire.gov.uk<br />

Lancaster City Council www.lancaster.gov.uk<br />

Pendle Borough Council www.pendle.gov.uk<br />

Preston City Council www.preston.gov.uk<br />

Ribble Valley Borough Council www.ribblevalley.gov.uk<br />

Rossendale Borough Council www.rossendale.gov.uk<br />

South Ribble Borough Council www.southribble.gov.uk<br />

West Lancashire District Councilwww.westlancsdc.gov.uk<br />

Wyre Borough Council www.wyrebc.gov.uk<br />

Merseyside<br />

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council<br />

www.knowsley.gov.uk<br />

Liverpool City Council www.liverpool.gov.uk<br />

Sefton Council www.sefton.gov.uk<br />

St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council<br />

www.sthelens.gov.uk<br />

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council www.wirral.gov.uk<br />

Police Services<br />

Cheshire Police www.cheshire.police.uk<br />

Cumbria Constabulary www.cumbria.police.uk<br />

Greater Manchester Police www.gmp.police.uk<br />

Lancashire Constabulary www.lancashire.police.uk<br />

Merseyside Police www.merseyside.police.uk<br />

North Wales Police www.north-wales.police.uk<br />

Science & Innovation Parks<br />

Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus<br />

www.daresburysic.co.uk<br />

Liverpool Innovation Park www.liverpoolinnovationpark.com<br />

Liverpool Science Park www.liverpoolsciencepark.co.uk<br />

Manchester Science Park<br />

www.manchestersciencepark.co.uk<br />

West Lakes Science Park<br />

www.westlakessciencepark.co.uk

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