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eventprogramme
exhibit - visit - participate - network
Wirral & Chester Business Fair
wirral & chester
Business FAIR
New Brighton Floral Pavilion
Wednesday 23rd September 2015
#WirralBizFair
2015
www.businessfairsuk.com
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welcome
elcome to the 2015 Wirral & Chester
Business Fair at the New Brighton Floral
Pavilion - the tenth anniversary staging of this
annual B2B event.
Business to Business Exhibi+on - a wide variety of companies
are showcasing their products and services to the hundreds of visitors
a,ending the event.
Ask the Expert
- A range of Experts are on hand to provide advice
and guidance on a range of issues
Business Doctors Wirral - Business Growth
CCR Systems (Northern) Ltd - EPOS Systems
Companies House – Se-ng up and running a Limited company in the UK
Culverstons - affordable op+ons for protec+ng the Intellectual Property
of your Business
Felix Clarke Digital Marke+ng – How to grow your business by
automa+ng your sales and marke+ng processes
Intellectual Property Office – Protec+ng your ideas and innova+ons
My Marke+ng Guy - marke+ng for growth using social media, email
marke+ng and clever language.
Twirral / Social Media Academy / Uni+ Solu+ons – Making the most of
Social Media for business
Wirral Chamber of Commerce – Business Support available in Wirral
Wirral MBC - Corporate Procurement Unit – Doing business with Wirral
Council
Complimentary Marke+ng and Business Clinics
exhibit
- sponsor
- visit
- parcipate - network
Marke+ng
- Chartered
Ins+tute
of Marke+ng
Managing People and general employment related issues - Acas
Management and leadership development / personal / professional
development and performance improvement - Chartered Management
Ins+tute
Many other Special Features and A,rac+ons - including
free acupressure massages from Cloudnine Bodyworks, opportunity to
view the latest original board games from Adrenaline Brush, and free
shredding demos from Topwood.
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.
exhibit - sponsor - visit - parcipate - network
Wirral Chester
Business Fair
&
Free to Visit
Exhibit £250
from
+VAT
2005- 2015
Wednesday 23rd September 2015
New Brighton Floral Pavilion
Contact us on 0151 709 8932 or visit
Seminars and Workshops
10.10am: Exhibitors - make your day pay!
The exhibi+on is not just about the day and the people you meet; it's about data
collec+on and follow up. The fortune is in the follow up so here some of the
best ways of approaching this and the language to use for maximum success.
Delivered by My Marke+ng Guy.
10.30am: The Ins and Outs of Limited Companies
This short session will cover: · Differences between Limited and Sole Trader ·
Responsibili+es of a company director · Rules and regula+ons governing Limited
Companies Come along and learn more from Companies House, who will be
happy to help and answer any ques+ons you may have. Delivered by Companies
House
10.55am: What is IP? How to Protect your Brand, Ideas &
Innova+ons
There are many simple and cost effec+ve ways of protec+ng your ideas and your
business. This short workshop will provide a brief overview of Patents,
Trademarks, Designs and Copyright. Delivered by Intellectual Property Office
11.15am: How to grow through new and exis+ng customers
A mini marke+ng masterclass covering how to get the most out of your exis+ng
customers and how to a,ract new ones. Delivered by Chartered Ins+tute of
Marke+ng
1.00pm Workshop: Seven ways to grow your business
Come to our workshop to find out the 7 ways to grow a business, doesn’t ma,er
what your business does these 7 ways will work for you to help you increase
your sales, profits and cash! Delivered by Woods Squared
1.30pm: How to manage your Social Media 4 business in
#2DaysSocialAge with Hootsuite Social Media Management
Social Media is now a must for every business and if you haven’t got the +me for
social media in your business – don’t worry you soon will have. In this session
we will walk you through how you can manage social media for your business
with Hootsuite. We will give you plenty of hints and +ps of how you can
incorporate it into your working day so that it becomes a “Way of Life”
Delivered by Social Media Academy
2.00pm: Sources of Funding for a new or growing business
The session focuses on what sources of funding are available to businesses including alterna+ve finance op+ons such as crowdfunding and business angels and how best to prepare your case when seeking finance. Delivered by Business
Angels Finance Interna+onal
Free to Visit
Exhibit £240
from
+VAT
Halton & Warrington
Business Fair
2.50pm: An introduc+on to Wirral Young Chamber
Delivered by Wirral Chamber of Commerce
Thursday 5th November 2015
Select Security Stadium Halton
(Widnes Vikings Stadium)
Contact us on
0151 709 8932
supported by
or Visit
NB Timings may vary on the day
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Free support for Wirral businesses to
encourage healthy and sustainable travel
practices.

Staff travel surveys
Travel plans
Events
Access to grants
Wirral Business
Travel Support
bts@wirral.gov.uk
www.wirral.gov.uk/bts
0151 606 2568
www.woods-squared.co.uk
We work with owner managed businesses to
help them grow and achieve their business and
personal goals.
We help our clients increase their profits,
improve their cash flow, pay less tax and keep
more money for themselves!
Seven ways to grow your business
Free Workshop from Woods Squared
Come to our workshop to find out the 7 ways to
grow a business, doesn’t maer what your
business does these 7 ways will work
Workshop taking place at 1.00pm
Follow us on Twitter
twitter.com/#!/WoodsSquared
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SAVINGS!
Costco is a membership warehouse club that sells a wide selection of top quality brand
name merchandise at low warehouse prices.
Trade Membership
Free Road Safet y su pp o rt f or Wi rr al
busi nesses t o hel p r educe col l i si ons and
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Dri v ing at Wo r k Po lic y Ad v ice
Pr ac t ical Dr iv ing Ass es sment s
Th eory Ses sion s
Dri v er Pr o f iling
You qualify for Trade Membership if you are a bona fide business owner or manager, or
are self employed. To join Costco and start saving please provide evidence of trading
in the form of either a VAT Registration Certificate or two other pieces of business
stationery (cheque, letterhead, invoice), PLUS a current business utility bill (electricity,
gas, telephone, water).
The annual membership fee for Standard Trade Membership is £20 (plus VAT), which
includes a complimentary card for your spouse or domestic partner. The annual
membership fee for Executive Trade Membership is £50 (plus VAT), which also includes
a complimentary card for your spouse or domestic partner.
VISIT OUR STAND AND SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP
ON THE DAY AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT!
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0151 606 2397
Costco Liverpool, 30 Waterloo Road, Liverpool, L3 7HY
T: 0151 224 7681 E: marketing104@costco.co.uk Central Membership: 01923 830 477
www.costco.co.uk
*Membership Criteria applies. Accepted methods of payment: cash, debit card, cheque or American Express.
Membership must be obtained before purchases can be made.
exhibitors
Acas
We provide impartial information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for
employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.
0300 123 1100 (Helpline) @Acas_NW
www.acas.org.uk
Adrenaline Brush
Adrenaline Brush not only makes beautiful board games, it offers corporate board
game days where staff can create their own games and unleash personal and team
creativity. The company also makes corporate games to suit the needs of the client.
01244 315 507 @adrenalinebrush www.adrenalinebrush.co.uk
Barnett Waddingham
Barnett Waddingham is the UK’s largest independent provider of actuarial,
administration and consultancy services with seven offices throughout the UK and
today comprises of over 60 partners and 650 employees.
We aim to provide all of our clients with a high quality professional service through
strong personal relationships and tailored solutions whilst remaining competitive on
fees. We offer a full range of services to trustees, employers, insurance companies
and individuals.
0151 235 6630 @BW_LLP www.barnett-waddingham.co.uk
Brightside Commercial Deep Cleaning Ltd
Brightside Commercial Deep Cleaning - Commercial Kitchen, Extraction System &
Ducting Deep Cleaning carried out to exacting standards by time served
professionals - Certified Kitchen Deep Cleaning by the Pro's covering all areas.
0151 691 4922 / 07761 850 145 @fireriskremoved
www.brightsidecommercial.com
Business Doctors Wirral
Business Doctors is a business support network dedicated to helping small and
medium sized businesses achieve their vision. We are a network of experienced
business people, passionate about sharing our skills and experiences. Our aim is to
offer 'hands on' support to business owners enabling them to overcome their
individual challenges and helping them to achieve their aspirations for growth.
07910 738 501 @bizdocswirral www.businessdoctors.co.uk/wirral
Cadagio Ltd
Cadagio Ltd - The One Stop Solution for Recruitment & HR Support.
0151 80 80 696 @CadagioLtd
www.cadagio-ltd.com
Cato Crane Auctioneers
Cato Crane, the Auctioneers, was founded in 1985
by John Crane.
As senior partner, John Crane has over 35 years experience in valuing and selling
works of art and antiques. John is also a well known television and radio personality
and writes for regional, national and specialist publications.
Covering the North West and North Wales, Cato Crane holds three auctions every
month within the Stanhope Street auction rooms in Liverpool. Specialist auctions are
held in other locations.
0151 709 5559 @CatoCrane
www.catocrane.co.uk
CCR Systems (Northern) Ltd
CCR Systems have been supplying, installing and
maintaining Retail and Hospitality EPOS systems for
over 30 years.We are an ISO-9001 registered company
with a Diamond award for customer satisfaction.We also
supply and install CCTV and Chip & Pin systems linked
to our EPOS systems.
0151 644 8296 @CCREpos
www.ccrsystems.co.uk
CCTV Planet Ltd
We supply and install complete CCTV security systems for businesses and home
owners. All our cameras are full HD and made with Sony Lens for the best quality
picture. Our prices of a complete installation and supply start from just £9.99 a week.
This offer is exclusive to customers in Wirral, Liverpool and Chester. We can also
offer one-off supply and installation, please contact for details.
0151 909 5044 @cctvplanet
www.cctv-planet.co.uk
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.
07813 669 305 @CIMinfo_North
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.
Attractive membership rates for individuals and organisations at each event.
01539 726191 / 077 966 95259 @cmi_managers
Clear Cloud Services
www.managers.org.uk
Clear Cloud Services specialises in Microsoft Office
365 cloud services and next generation hosted
Skype for Business phone systems.
0800 471 4892 @ClearCloudSrvs
www.clearcloudservices.co.uk
Cloudnine Bodyworks
Workplace acupressure massage / reiki
Treatments with the WOW! Factor
0771 339 8993 @C9WOW
Companies House
www.c9wow.com
All limited companies in England, Wales,
Northern Ireland and Scotland are registered
at Companies House, an Executive Agency
of the Department for Business, Innovation and
Skills (BIS).
The main functions of Companies House are to: Incorporate and dissolve limited
companies; examine and store company information delivered under the Companies
Act and related legislation; and make this information available to the public.
0303 1234 500 @CompaniesHouse www.companieshouse.gov.uk
The Co-operative Bank Liverpool Commercial Banking Centre
Meeting the everyday needs of SME’s our highly experienced Commercial Banking
team offer straightforward products and services that can be tailored to your specific
needs, delivered with integrity and professionalism. Our ethical policy means that we
will deliver on our promises and commitments to you.
0151 236 2462 @CoopBankUKwww.co-operativebank.co.uk/business
Costco Wholesale
Costco is a membership warehouse club that sells a wide selection of top quality
brand name merchandise at low warehouse prices.
If you are a bona fide business owner or manager or are self employed you qualify
for Trade Membership.
Specific employment groups also qualify for Individual Memberships.
0151 224 7681 @CostcoUK
www.costco.co.uk
Culverstons
Culverstons provide a full range of intellectual property (IP)
services covering patents, designs and copyright. Our
patent attorney services include capturing, drafting, filing
and prosecuting patent applications at the United Kingdom
Intellectual Property Office, the European Patent Office, and in other territories. We
also advise on infringement and validity issues, negotiating and settling disputes,
patent watching and surveillance, and advising on agreements and other
transactions that deal with intellectual property.
0151 345 3570 @culverstons
www.culverstons.co.uk
Cyber Host Pro Ltd
Cyber Host Pro have been providing business
class cloud hosting solutions for more than 10
years!
If you have a business then we can help you save money by moving your data into
the cloud.
Speak to one of our reps today to find out more.
0845 527 9345 @CyberHostPro
www.cyberhostpro.com
Evans Halshaw Ford, Bretton Branch
Evans Halshaw Bretton are proud to be
a 'Transit 24' dealer.
We recently moved into our brand new
purpose built showroom.
From our fantastic new base we offer you the full range of Ford commercial vehicles
plus finance packages tailored to your needs.
01244 660 681 @evanshalshawuk
www.evanshalshaw.com/Dealers/evans-halshaw-commercials-bretton
exhibitors
Felix Clarke Digital Marketing
Helping business owners and marketing professionals automate their sales and
marketing processes.
0151 550 4505 @felixclarke
www.felixclarke.com
Flintshire Business Week
Flintshire Business Week is set to be hugely successful for the ninth year running
with a jam packed programme of events, seminars, exhibition and awards ceremony.
This year the emphasis will be on the region's economy, skills, investment and
supply chain opportunities. #FBW15 will take place 13th - 16th October. Awards
Ceremony 23rd October.
01352 703 219 @FBW_fcc www.flintshirebusinessweek.co.uk
ICAEW
The ICAEW Business Advice Service enables businesses to receive an initial
consultation at no charge from an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. To find a chartered
accountant offering the service, you can search the ICAEW Directory of Firms which
contains a directory of participating firms, broken down by location.
@ICAEW_BAS
http://find.icaew.com/pages/bas
Intellectual Property Office
The Intellectual Property Office is the government
department which deals with Patents, Trade Marks,
Copyright and Design in the UK.
Intellectual Property (IP) protects your business, from
the trade marks protecting your branding, the
copyright protecting your website or the patents and design in your products.
0300 300 2000 @The_IPO
www.gov.uk/ipo
Jan McDermott & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants
We’re a friendly accountancy firm with our clients’ business success at the heart of
our world. If you’re looking to grow your business then talk to us about how we can
help you achieve your vision, make you more money and give you the peace of
mind that your accounts are in safe hands.
0845 900 0691 @JanMcandCo
www.janmcdermott.co.uk
Lake Technologies Ltd
Lake Technologies are a 22-year old telecommunications company providing a
comprehensive range of products and services. We are fully accredited to supply
and support Avaya, NEC and Samsung telephone systems. Through our own billing
software platform, we provide telephone lines, calls, IP Telephony, Broadband, Data
circuits and mobiles.
0151 432 5600 @lakedirect
www.lakedirect.com
Lanes Group plc
Lanes Group is a national wastewater and drainage
solutions provider. The company has a national network
of 23 depots and strategic utility hubs, providing high
quality utility, drainage and maintenance services for
commercial, public sector and domestic customers.
0800 526 488 @LanesforDrains
www.lanesfordrains.co.uk
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
Set in 27 acres of land - 72 bedrooms and conference for up to 300 delegates.
Recent £1.5m redevelopment of the spa.
0843 879 9038 @MacCraxtonWood
www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/CraxtonWood
Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel
Situated in the heart of Chester City Centre - 67 bedrooms and conference for upto
100 delegates.
0843 879 9113 @MacNewBlossoms
www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/Blossoms
Medicash
Medicash is one of the oldest and most respected healthcare cash plan providers in
the UK today. With over 140 years of experience in pioneering healthcare solutions,
we’ve made it our business to offer the leading choice in positive health plans.
0800 195 2992 @Medicash
www.medicash.org
MIND YOUR BUSINESS Road Safety at Work
MIND YOUR BUSINESS, Road Safety at Work. Wirral Council's Road Safety Team
are offering a FREE business package to help with Theory Workshops, Safe
Sustainable Driver Training and Policy & Procedure Assistance. By helping to
manage work related Road Safety, Mind Your Business can work with employers
and employees to reduce the risk of being involved in a road traffic collision.
0151 606 2004 @WirralCouncil
www.wirral.gov.uk/myb
My Marketing Guy
Discover how to improve your marketing return on investment by talking to Chris
about the latest digital marketing techniques as well as some more traditional
methods. Ask him about the devastating results possible by combining video with
email marketing!
07742 664662 @Guy4marketing www.mymarketingguy.co.uk
Northgate Vehicle Hire
Northgate Vehicle Hire is the market leader in long term van hire and leasing. The
genuine alternative to buying vans that could save you money.
0151 203 1106 @NorthgateVHirewww.northgatevehiclehire.co.uk
O2 Communications Plus
O2 Mobile phone Franchise.
01744 780 064 @CommsPlus
www.commsplusltd.com
Recruit Right Ltd
At Recruit Right we believe in doing exactly that. We pride ourselves on our integrity
and traditional recruitment values and we are determined and committed to
providing exceptional levels of service.
0344 846 2802 @_RecruitRight http://www.recruit-right.com/
Language Matters Worldwide Ltd
~ Professional Legal & Commercial Translation
~ Quality customer service
~ Customer confidentiality
~ Many languages ~ Legal expertise inc. Sharia Law matters
~ Official/Certified/Sworn translations ~ Stand alone editing & proofreading
~ Accuracy and reliability ~ Qualified, experienced linguists
0800 118 2042 @translations2u
www.translations2u.com
Lead Forensics
98% of B2B website visitors don’t enquire; we tell you who they are. Discover which
anonymous businesses have visited your website and access their full contact
details so you can generate more leads, maximise your online ROI and reach sales
leads before your competitors.
0203 1313 253 @leadforensics
www.leadforensics.com
Livepoint Software Solutions
Livepoint showcasing SwiftCase. SwiftCase is a
workflow management solution designed to automate
workflows that run through your business
By removing the need for multiple Spreadsheets,
Word documents and Outlook reminders you can track
all processes from one central location using our powerful
(Red, Amber & Green system). SwiftCase ensures won't miss a deadline.
0843 178 1280 @SwiftCaseUK
https://www.swiftcase.co.uk
Free to Visit
Exhibit £240
from
+VAT
Halton & Warrington
Business Fair
Thursday 5th November 2015
Select Security Stadium Halton
(Widnes Vikings Stadium)
Contact us on
0151 709 8932
supported by
or Visit
exhibitors
Saturn BNI
Do you want more business?
Come and meet our group of committed business owners & managers from a wide
variety of professions and trades working together to help each other win more
business and increase each others profile.
See how the principle of 'givers gain' can greatly boost your business.
01244 554 169 @BNISaturn
http://www.bni.eu/chapter.php?chapter=1894
Social Media Academy
The Social Media Academy aims to transfer knowledge
of much needed social media and social business skills.
Social media is a phenomenon which is not going
away and is growing year on year.
We offer Social Media workshops including #Sellping – Twitter Training 4 Business,
Social Media Bootcamps and Hootsuite Certified Professional training.
@2DaysSocialAge
Stretch-n-Grow Ltd
www.2dayssocialage.uk
Are you been thinking about a change in direction? Interested in working with
children?
Teaching 2-7 year olds the benefit of good health, exercise and positive nutrition?
Your own Stretch-n-Grow business? (subject to you being approved and completing
your initial training) working from home in your own exclusive territory tailored
specifically for you. A corporate identity with proven business practices with
everything your business requires. Including regular CPD events, workshops and
on-going training. All provided in our franchise package, backed up by great support.
Franchise start from £9600.
01477 571 802 @ukstretchngrow
www.stretch-n-grow.co.uk
Meeting the everyday needs of SME’s our highly experienced Commercial Banking
team offer straightforward products and services that can be tailored to your specific
needs, delivered with integrity and professionalism. Our ethical policy means that we
will deliver on our promises and commitments to you.
0151 236 2462 @CoopBankUKwww.co-operativebank.co.uk/business
Topwood Ltd
Topwood are specialists in secure document
storage, scanning and shredding providing services
to leading businesses in the North West and North Wales.Topwood Shredding
provides secure on-site and off-site shredding services. Our mobile shredding
service protects your business identity and helps prevent fraud with a
comprehensive paper shredding service. We consider ourselves to be one of the
top mobile shredding and commercial paper shredding companies in the UK. We
also destroy uniforms, packaging, plastics and hard drives.
Topwood provides comprehensive records management services to businesses.
Records management is the systematic control of records and the information and
data they contain from the moment they are created to their final disposal.
0800 781 1066 @topwoodltd
www.topwoodltd.co.uk
Twirral Marketing (@Twirral1)
Twirral Marketing are specialists in Social Media and
the promotion of businesses both locally in the North
West and Nationally through their network of Social
Media identities, including @B2BHour and @Twirral1 amongst many others. With a
unique ability to blend all Social Media platforms, your business can be promoted to
000’s of clients using this ultra-modern and relevant media. Using Twitter, Facebook,
LinkedIn and other platforms, your message will be broadcast 24 hours a day
ensuring that your customers and clients receive it when and where they are
searching for you. With an unrivalled product suite, there is a Social Media package
to suit YOUR business and budget.
@Twirral1 / @B2BHour
http://www.2dayssocialage.uk/services/marketing.shtml
Uniti Solutions Ltd
Social Business & Digital Transformation.
Uniti Solutions are Social Media and Collaboration
Solutions Training and Consultancy Specialist. They
offer standard or tailored training in a wide range of social business skills including
Social Media Bootcamps, Hootsuite Certified Professional Training, Office 365 and
SharePoint. Uniti are Hootsuite Solution Partners as well as Microsoft and IBM
Business Partners who have been offering training and consultancy for businesses
of all sizes for 18 years.
0151 203 8962 @jeannehatton
www.uniti-online.com
Whitfield Business Support
Whether you are a start-up or an existing business we
provide you with all the support you need to allow your
business to flourish and succeed. We also provide a full
range of business support services such as telephone
answering, virtual PA services, Marketing and Graphic
Design. It's in our interest to help you grow.
0151 342 0679 @WhitfieldBizHubwww.whitfieldbusinesshub.co.uk
Wild Thang
Wild Thang is The Ultimate Merchandise Resource!
We have everything you could ever need to help
promote, market & create the right image for your company
or organisation.
We have four specialist area’s Promotional Items & Merchandise, T-shirtsLeisurewear & Uniforms, Paper & Large Format Print & Football Kits-Teamwear,
1,000’s of further items online at www.wildthang.co.uk.
Members of BPMA and Promota you are guaranteed a high standard of service &
Industry integrity.
0800 917 9809 @wildthangone
www.wildthang.co.uk
Wirral Business Travel Support
Wirral Business Travel Support and Wirral Travel
Solutions work together to support businesses and
residents across Wirral, by promoting healthy travel and helping employees make
healthier choices, and by working to remove transport as a barrier to employment by
offering assistance in the first weeks of a new job.
www.wirral.gov.uk/BTS
Wirral Chamber of Commerce
Wirral Chamber provides a true partnership in
creating a business environment that stimulates
growth, employment, and economic prosperity for both our members and Wirral
alike. Together, we will work to continually develop a constructive network, which
will connect businesses of all sizes and sectors across the Borough.
0151 650 6940 @Wirral_Chamber
www.wirralchamber.co.uk
Wirral MBC - Corporate Procurement Unit
The Corporate Procurement Unit (CPU) provides specialist support to Wirral
Borough Council Departments and in all tasks relating to the acquisition of a wide
range of goods and services. Created in October 2003, the Unit's aim is to improve
and modernise the Council's procurement function. The Council aims to deliver high
quality services that will best meet the current needs of local people.The Unit seeks
to act as the champion and co-ordinator for Council procurement as a single
organisation and promote standards of Excellence in the procurement of supplies,
services and works which help deliver the Council's key corporate objectives.
www.wirral.gov.uk
Woods Squared Limited
We are business growth Accountants. We help business
owners measure and improve the numbers that matter
within their business.We work closely with our clients to
help them grow and to achieve their business and
personal goals in the areas of
Strategy ~ Accountancy ~ Tax
0151 649 8456 @WoodsSquared
www.woods-squared.co.uk
Here for the local
SME community
With a passion for values, ethics, and the
community, our Relationship Managers focus
on helping businesses achieve their goals.
Come and chat to us today.
Liverpool Commercial Banking Centre 0151 236 2486
Do you want more business?
Come and meet our group of commied business owners and
managers from a wide variety of professions and trades
working together to help each other win more business and
increase each other's profile.
See how the principle of "givers gain"
can greatly boost your business.
Call Saturn BNI on 01244 554 169
www.bnimerseyside.com/merseyside-saturn-bni---wirral-lunch/
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Van hire for businesses
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Flexible vehicle hire from Northgate is the risk free
alternative to purchase and contract hire/lease
Campbeltown Road,
Birkenhead, CH41 9HP
0151 203 1106
Birkenhead
rental.birkenhead@northgatevehiclehire.co.uk
Stephen & Sheila Hughes
ITEC Dip OSM
ON-SITE ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE / REIKI / EFT
for all your business communication needs
please contact
Lauren Dickson | O2 Telefónica UK Limited
Business Development Coordinator
T +44 (0)1744 887108
M +44 (0)7525 857526
Business Guide - Useful Sources of Help and Information
Federation of Small Businesses
The FSB is the UK's biggest business support organisation, with over
215,000 members. The FSB lobbies tirelessly on behalf of the selfemployed 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
Business Scene
Local knowledge, contacts & opportunities all accessed through our
200,000 member strong online community www.business-scene.com
and offline at our Connections events. Promote your business with a
full online profile, submit articles, press releases and classified ads all
free of charge thanks to the support of our national sponsors
Microsoft, Blackberry & Santander.
www.business-scene.com
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
Contracts Finder
Contracts Finder is a free new service for businesses, government
buyers and the public. This service comes from government under its
transparency commitment, and you can find:
· live contract opportunities · closed tender documentation
· contract awards and contract documents
You can also subscribe to email updates on existing or new items
www.contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk/
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
Blackburn & District
Borough of Congleton
Cumbria
East Lancashire
Greater Manchester
Halton
Knowsley
Lancaster District
Liverpool
Macclesfield
North & Western Lancashire
Sefton
South Cheshire
South East Cheshire Enterprise
St Helens
Warrington
West Cheshire and North Wales
Wirral
www.altrinchamchamber.co.uk
www.blackburnchamber.co.uk
www.congletonchamber.co.uk
www.cumbriachamber.co.uk
www.chamberelancs.co.uk
www.gmchamber.co.uk
www.haltonchamber.com
www.knowsleychamber.org
www.lancaster-chamber.org.uk
www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk
www.macclesfieldchamber.co.uk
www.lancschamber.co.uk
www.seftonchamber.com
www.southcheshirechamber.org.uk
www.sece.co.uk
www.sthelenschamber.com
www.warrington-chamber.co.uk
www.cepnwchamber.org.uk
www.wirralchamber.org.uk
Chambers of Commerce North West
www.chambersofcommercenw.org.uk
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
www.britishchambers.org.uk
Higher Education Institutions
www.edgehill.ac.uk
Edge Hill University
www.lancs.ac.uk
Lancaster University
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/
www.bolton.ac.uk/ServicesForBusiness/
University of Bolton
University of Central Lancashire
www.uclan.ac.uk/information/business/
University of Chester
www.chester.ac.uk/business-research
www.cumbria.ac.uk/Enterprise
University of Cumbria
www.liv.ac.uk/businessgateway/
University of Liverpool
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 and Chester Council
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Halton Borough Council
Warrington Borough Council
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
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
Science & Innovation Parks
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.halton.gov.uk
www.warrington.gov.uk
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
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
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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