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Business Showase North West Aintree Racecourse Tuesday 1st July 2014

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DIFFERENT, WITH GOOD REASONA TRULY PERSONAL SERVICE DELIVERING EXPERT HR AND HEALTH & SAFETY ADVICE AND SUPPORTEmployees are the very fabric of any business, so how do you ensure you are getting it right when it comes to managing them? As business owners, we know that you deal with staff related queries and issues on a daily basis; so wouldn’t it be comforting to receive a truly personal service, bespoke to your business, to help and guide you 24 hours a day?

At Avensure, we believe that every business deserves this. Our specialist expertise covers all aspects of HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety. From writing your contracts of employment, to staff handbooks, to delivering 24 hour advice and support, we’re here to help.

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Welcome to Business Showcase NW atAintree Racecourse - one of hundreds of

events that are taking place as part of theInternational Festival for Business.

Business to Business Exhibi%on - a wide variety ofcompanies are showcasing their products and services to thehundreds of visitors a.ending the event.

Ask the Expert / Free Advice Clinics - A range ofExperts are on hand to provide advice and guidance on a range ofissues

CIM Marke%ng Clinic - Free one to one advice clinic with a CIM CharteredMarketer

Clinic on improving the impact of your Social Media ac%vi%es - Prac%caladvice from FireCask on how to make the most of social media for your business.

Clinic on improving your website's google rankings - Come along and seeSEO Professor for a free one to one clinic on improving your website's Googlerankings.

Clinic on using Linkedin for business - Free One to One clinic with LinkBusiness Marke%ng on using LinkedIn for business.

Business Technology Clinic with Merseyside Connected - MerseysideConnected will be running Business Technology Clinics whereby experiencedadvisors will be on hand to provide informa%on on Merseyside Connected BusinessSupport, diagnose the areas of technology your business would benefit from andarrange one-to-one mee%ngs for bespoke support. From Digital Marke%ng throughto Business Systems, Cloud Apps and Telecommunica%on solu%ons - there is an ICTsolu%on for every business issue.

Acas Advice Clinic - If you have any queries around managing people in anycontext, or general employment related issues, come along and talk to an Acashelpline advisor in confidence.

Business Growth Clinic - Discuss ways to grow your business and what fundingis available to help Delivered by David Wiles of Waves Enterprise

CMI Management Clinic - Free One to One clinics from Chartered ManagementIns%tute around Management and leadership development, personal / professionaldevelopment, experien%al learning, inc. business simula%on, and performanceimprovement.

Many other Special Features and A&rac%onsBT Business Zone talk to BT on their stand about all yourcommunica-ons needs - View and play the latest original boardgames from Adrenaline Brush - Free acupressure massages fromCloudnine Bodyworks - Free wine tas-ng with Wine Time atScatchards

For information on future events, please visit ourwebsite www.businessfairsuk.com. Finally, thank youfor attending and we hope that you have a productiveand enjoyable time.

welcomebusiness SHOWCASE

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Tuesday 1st July 2014 Aintree Racecourse

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Wirral&ChesterBusiness FairWednesday 24th September 2014New Brighton Floral Pavilion

Free to VisitExhibit from £250+VAT

exhibit - sponsor - visit - par�cipate - network

Contact us on 0151 709 8932 or visit www.businessfairsuk.com

Tuesday 1st JulyAintree Racecourse

NB Timings may vary on the day

This eventprogramme is produced by Liverpool BA and is distributed free of charge to exhibitors, visitors and other businesses. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in the eventprogramme,Liverpool BA cannot accept responsibility for advertising content and any omissions or inaccuracies it may contain. Registered address: Queens Dock Commercial Centre, 67-83 Norfolk Street, Liverpool L1 0BG

Seminars and Workshops

9.30-10.15am Fibre for Breakfast - BT BusinessAn essen-al insight into the real business benefits of super-fast fibre op-cbroadband. Yes, we all know it’s fast, but what is all the fuss about, what are thebo.om line benefits for my business? Business owner Mike Jones will share withyou how other businesses are using super-fast broadband to gain that compe--veedge, and put them firmly in the fast-lane to success.

10.25 - 10.45am Making the most of your Social MediaA short and prac-cal session on how to improve the impact of your Social Mediaac-vi-es. Delivered by Firecask.

10.45-11.05am Using Linkedin for BusinessHow to get the most out of LinkedIn as an online marke-ng and networking tool.Delivered by Link Business Marke-ng

11.15-11.45am How to untangle the web - the basicsof on-line marke%ngInforma-ve workshop which will give you the basics of online marke-ng. Learn howto – Understand basic web principles ~ Iden-fy how the web can help your business~ Market your business through the internet. Delivered by The Chartered Ins-tute ofMarke-ng

12.00-1.00pm: Speed Networking Session hosted by4NetworkingCome along and make lots of new business contacts at this free speed networkingsession hosted by 4Networking.

12.45 - 1.05pm Customers - Love them or lose themThis presenta-on from Shopper Anonymous UK examines the key rela-onships inthe Customer Journey, and sales performance and leads management from RegionalDirector Steve Dickson. It will share some amazing analy-cs on Customerexperiences from Legal, Leisure, Care Homes, Retail, and Tourism highligh-ng shortand medium term sales growth opportuni-es. Delivered by Steve Dickson, ShopperAnonymous UK

1.10-1.40pm Selling in a Compe%%ve Market Prospects have never been so ‘sales savvy’ understanding how to stand out and sellis ge/ng more and more difficult. In this session Paul Parish from DoRemarkable willshare with you techniques to compete without having drop your prices. You willlearn how to work with clients who are comparing your service, products and priceswith the compe--on. Delivered by Paul Parish, DoRemarkable

2.00-2.15pm- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly ofNetworkingJoin Switch Networking for this bite size session and discover their top -ps forbusiness networking.

2.15-2.45pm: Speed Networking Session hosted bySwitch NetworkingCome along and make lots of new business contacts at this free speed networkingsession hosted by Switch Networking.

12.00-1.00pm: Speed NetworkingSession hosted by 4NetworkingCome along and make lots of new business contacts at this free speed networkingsession hosted by 4Networking.

2.15-2.45pm: Speed Networking hosted by Switch NetworkingCome along and make lots of new business contacts at this free speed networkingsession hosted by Switch Networking.

CloudCrowd - How to Makethe most of Your CustomersLiverpool BA have recently become resellers for a new, easy to use CRM tool.We recognise that many small businesses spend a great deal of %me trying to recruitnew customers and keep their exis%ng ones happy. And this is made harder when allof the customer and prospect records are all in different places (on paper, on cards, indifferent spreadsheets)CloudCrowd has been developed with start-ups and small businesses in mind.

With CloudCrowd you can build and manage your prospects & customers, close moredeals and get more out of them whilst servicing them be&er and for longer. Successfulbusinesses get more done and a Daily ac%on list and visual and audible remindersmake sure ac%on takes place.Most CRM tools neglect marke%ng but not CloudCrowd. There are several greatfeatures built in to help marke%ng generate leads and build the brand. There is anarea to list and track marke%ng campaigns, a built in email marke%ng tool, you cantrack from origin to conversion with ease and do more of what works.

Salespeople love it because it is so easy and quick to use. It increases their ability toup-sell and cross-sell. The informa%on they need to close deals and establish thehighest value deals is all available and recorded to work with. This will becomeessen%al in building the correct types of rela%onships, with the prospects andcustomers to maximise staff produc%vity. CloudCrowd gets sales and marke%ngcollabora%ng and When sales and marke%ng work together the results are maximised.All your customer informa%on, in one easy to access place.

An affordable Pay-as-You Go no contract facility gives you the peace of mind you need,whilst trying it out ensuring it is a good fit for your business.

For more details contact Liverpool BA on 0151 709 8932 or emailkathy@liverpoolba.com

With a dedicated team looking aer your event you can be sure that youand your conference delegates, family, friends and colleagues willexperience a truly first-class service.

With the addi�on of two state of the art grandstands Aintree now has anincreased capaci�es of upto 600 delegates, making Aintree an ideal venuefor any large conference or event in Liverpool or the North West.

Should you be looking for a smaller mee�ng venue Aintree racecourse hasa wide range of facili�es offering flexibility to cater for numbers from twodelegates to up to 600 visitors.

With over 1800 complimentary car parking spaces and easy access to themotorway network (M57, M58, M62 & M6), Aintree Racecourse is acentrally located venue to host conferences and mee�ngs, dinners andpar�es or as a picture perfect wedding venue in Liverpool.With many of our conference rooms overlooking the racecourse, you andyour guests really will have a unique experience.

Take a look at the conference & mee�ng suites that we have available, orif you're looking for something really different, Aintree boasts somefantas�c historical areas that can really give your event a unique edge.

We're happy to discuss your requirements, just call one of ourevents team on 0151 522 2922 www.aintree.co.uk

Halton&WarringtonBusiness FairThursday 30th October 2014Select Security Stadium Halton(Widnes Vikings Stadium)

Free to VisitExhibit from £225+VAT

exhibit - sponsor - visit - par�cipate - network

Contact us on 0151 709 8932 or visit www.businessfairsuk.com

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Ace Audio Visual Ltd commencedtrading on 1st April 2007. With over 20years experience in the conferenceindustry we have a positive reputation andwe pride ourselves in giving value formoney, a reliable service and instillingconfidence both before and during anytype of event. We specialize in the day today hire of audio visual equipment,together with the stage management ofconference-type events and awardsevenings. This would encompass asimple seminar, to a large conference withan excess of 300 delegates.

We would welcome the opportunity todiscuss your requirements with you, andwe can be contacted on our freephonenumber or via our website.

Ace Audio Visual Ltd commenced tradingon 1st April 2007. With over 20 yearsexperience in the conference industry wehave a posi�ve reputa�on and we prideourselves in giving value for money, areliable service and ins�lling confidenceboth before and during any type of event.

We specialize in the day to day hire of audiovisual equipment, together with the stagemanagement of conference-type events andawards evenings. This would encompass asimple seminar, to a large conference withan excess of 300 delegates.

We would welcome the opportunity todiscuss your requirements with you, and wecan be contacted by telephone or via ourwebsite.

0151 647 5816

4×4 Hire LiverpoolWe are your local specialists for 4×4 Hire in Liverpool,offering pres�ge 4×4 car rental across Merseyside with a choice of vehiclesall with excellent customer service.In addi�on to chauffeur hire for weddings and special occasions, we offer adelivery and collec�on service for 4×4 hire in Liverpool, Southport, St Helensand across Merseyside, for business or private self-drive hire.For more informa�on, please contact us.

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exhibitors

3P Logistics LtdWe centre upon a simple belief that “every business irrespective of its profile should have access to a quality and affordable supply chain service provider”. Since initial go-live in 2006 we are now firmly established as one of the UK`s leadingproviders of eCommerce and Order Fulfilment Services to online retailers tradingvia the various channels Ebay, Amazon, own website etc.0844 921 1000 @3P_Logistics

www.3p-logistics.co.uk

4NetworkingWith over 200 vibrant breakfast and eveninggroups across the UK and Australia and 54,000 members, online and face to face, 4Networking is a business community thathelps you get business appointments. Network within our relaxed, informal, yetstructured meeting format for efficient and effective use of your business time.0845 123 4444 @4NNorthWest

www.4networking.biz

4x4 Vehicle HireSelf drive hire specialising in Land Rovers & Range Rovers.0151 739 6073 @4x4HireLiver

www.liverpool.4x4vehiclehire.co.uk

AcasImproving organisations and working life through better employment relations.If you need advice about any issue related to managing people in any context thenvisit the Acas stand and speak to our Helpline Advisers in confidence.08457 47 47 47 @Acas_NW

www.acas.org.uk

Adrenaline BrushAdrenaline Brush not only makes beautiful board games, it offers corporate boardgame days where staff can create their own games and unleash personal and teamcreativity. The company also makes corporate games to suit the needs of the client.01244 315 507 @adrenalinebrush

www.adrenalinebrush.co.uk

AvensureEmployees are the very fabric of any business, so how do you ensure you are gettingit right when it comes to managing them? As business owners, we know that you dealwith staff related queries and issues on a daily basis; so wouldn’t it be comforting toreceive a truly personal service, bespoke to your business, to help and guide you 24hours a day?At Avensure, we believe that every business deserves this. Our specialist expertisecovers all aspects of HR, Employment law and Health & Safety. From writing yourcontracts of employment, to staff handbooks, to delivering 24 hour advice andsupport, we’re here to help.0330 100 8706 @Avensure

www.avensure.com

Baltic Training ServicesBaltic Training Services are forward-thinking, innovative apprenticeship providers who strive for excellence.Working with leading employers in the IT sector, we endeavour to reignite the economy by ensuring we secure talented young adults for apprenticeship opportunities.01325 731 050 @baltictraining

www.balticapprenticeships.com

BT BusinessBT Business – we’re a lot closer to you than you think! Through our network of independently owned BT Local Businesses, we are able to work locally with businesses like yours, helping you to control costs whilst improving efficiencyand productivity through better communications and IT. We have the ability tocreate complete solutions for all your IT and Communication needs, bringing BT andour expertise to your door-step. BT Local Business – Making Technology Work ForYou.0800 032 7974 @BTBusiness

www.btlocalbusiness.co.uk

Chartered Institute of MarketingWhether you are just starting up or are a well established business, take advantageof our FREE marketing clinics with local Chartered Marketers. Visit us on our standto book an appointment and let’s see if we can help grow your business withprofessional marketing advice.07813 669 305 @CIM_nw1

www.cim.co.uk

Chartered Management InstituteProfessional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing onimproving personal and organisational performance. We set the standards, support individual and organisational development, provideaccreditation, qualifications and professional recognition, including CharteredManager status. Attractive membership rates for individuals and organisations ateach event.01539 726191 / 077 966 95259 @cmi_managers

www.managers.org.uk

CloudCrowdCloudCrowd, The Worlds Easiest Sales & Marketing Customer Management Tool - it is more than just a database,designed by two of the UK’s leading sales and marketing experts, it is a cloud based CRM tool aimed at start-ups and small businesses toenable them to manage their prospects and customers to full effect.Customers are the most valuable asset of a business CloudCrowd facilitates - leadgeneration, sales conversion, up-selling, cross-selling, customer retention and muchmore...0151 709 8932 www.cloudcrowd.uk.com

Cloudnine BodyworksWorkplace acupressure massage / reikiTreatments with the WOW! Factor0771 339 8993 www.c9wow.com

Elite Business MagazineElite Business Magazine is dedicated to breaking new ground and advocating some of the hottest new names in UK plc.Every issue covers up-to-the-minute content and presents a unique angle on thethings enterprises need to know and we also gather the best and brightest voices inthe community to share their experience. Whether its Cambridge Satchel Company’sJulie Deane or the man behind Reggae Reggae Sauce, Levi Roots, we profile theindividuals reinventing enterprise.If you want a finger on the pulse of entrepreneurial Britain, then Elite BusinessMagazine is the publication for you.0120 626 6846 @elitebizmag

www.elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk

FindNetworkingEvents.comWelcome to the online resource offering a simple, quick way to access information about Business Networking Events, Business Clubs, Workshops, Seminars and BusinessShows happening in your local area.0845 094 2870 @findnetworking

www.findnetworkingevents.com

FireCaskWe Ignite your Brand...Online MarketingWeb Design & DevelopmentCreative Content ProductionSocial Media Apps0161 222 8655 @FireCask

www.firecask.com

Fresh Business ServicesCovering the North West of England and with an enviable record of being one of the most successful deliverers of the UK Governments Growth Accelerator service, Fresh Business Services can provide bespoke, funded,support to assist your business reach its growth potential.01254 304084 www.FreshBusinessServices.com

ICAEWLooking for business advice?The ICAEW Business Advice Service offers small and start-up businesses a freeinitial consultation with an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.ICAEW Chartered Accountants are finance and business experts with knowledgeand judgement you can trust. They can help with you a range of issues from dealingwith the taxman, preparing accounts, to applying for bank loans or creating a robustbusiness plan.Search our online directory at http://find.icaew.com/pages/bas@ICAEW http://find.icaew.com/pages/bas

exhibitorsLink Business MarketingLink Business Marketing ltd is a team of recognised social media experts led by DrMark D Yates, the No1 LinkedIn Business Growth specialist out of the 235 millionsubscribers to LinkedIn. The company is driven by its service promise of creating‘honey trap’ profiles for our clients.0844 683 0008 @LBMLimited

www.elinked.eu

Liverpool BAOrganisers of premier business events.Liverpool BA have been organising Business Fairs and Business Exhibitions since 2002 – when we first held our flagship event the Liverpool Business Fair at Liverpool Town Hall.This proved to be a very popular business occasion and we have gone on to hold many more events, with Business Showcase NW being the newest addition to our portfolio.Join us for the tenth Wirral and Chester Business Fair on 24th September at New Brighton Floral Pavilion, and the seventh Halton and Warrington Business Fair, which is on 30thOctober at Select Security Stadium.0151 709 8932 @LiverpoolBA

www.businessfairsuk.com

Liverpool FCLiverpool Football Club is undoubtedly the North West’s premier meetings and events venue. With five separate suites able to simultaneously hold meetings of 200 plus, together with 30 brand new executive boxes overlooking the Anfield turf. Anfield epitomises success and achieves your goals.0151 264 2204 @LFC

www.liverpoolfc.com

Merseyside Connected Business SupportMerseyside Connected Business Support is a free and impartial service for businesses in Merseyside, offering bespoke advice and support on anything to do with ICT and Technology. From Digital Marketing strategies right down to basics of helping businesses make the best use of social media. We are funded by the European RegionalDevelopment Fund, which guarantees our support is free and impartial.0151 945 0000 @merseysidebiz

http://www.merseysideconnected.org

MyMobileWorkersMyMobileWorkers takes mobile apps away from IT staff and into the world of fieldbased engineers. The app enables field based workers to switch from outdatedpaper job sheets to mobile apps, saving time and money and reducing theenvironmental impact.0151 214 3101 @mymobileworkers

www.mymobileworkers.com

PurpleMungoWe create the opportunities so your sales people spend more time in front of qualified decision makers.PurpleMungo supports you with qualified lead generation, appointment setting, event & exhibition support, market research & campaign management.We know success depends on warm, intelligent and unscripted conversations. It isbecause of this we have perfected a conversational style of questioning thatelegantly, professionally & speedily gets to understanding a prospect & thechallenges they face. We engage with key people and decision makers.0845 567 4777 @purplemungo

www.purplemungo.com

QAQA is a learning services organisation that delivers an exceptionally broad training curriculum to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. As well as training courses, we provide bespoke end-user adoption projects, a learning consultancy service, and Managed Learning Services to meet organisation-wide training requirements.0161 233 8748 @qatraining

www.qa.com

SEO ProfessorSEO Professor is a Wrexham based Internet marketing service dedicated to helpingSMEs beat their competition online and helping them generate more leads andsales.Services include:~ Search Engine Optimisation ~ Web Copywriting ~ Press Release Distribution~ Social Media Management ~ Email Marketing07969 502 781 @theseoprofessor

www.seoprofessor.co.uk

Switch NetworkingSwitch on to the network meetings that make connectionsthat work. Switch is relaxed and effective - it’s all about making those connections that will help you develop and grow your business. ...it’s not about rules and regulations on how network groupsand meetings should be run!0151 493 0555 @Switch_Network

www.switchnetworking.co.uk

The Jockey ClubAintree and Haydock Park racecourses are located minutes from the motorway and rail networks. Offering capacities from 2-600 delegates, together with 3700 sqm exhibition space at Aintree and 1000 sqmat Haydock, The Jockey Club venues are flexible and versatile to host any event.Also offering complimentary car parking and Wi-Fi for all delegates.0151 522 2998 @TheJockeyClub

www.thejockeyclub.co.uk

United KapitalWe provide essential working capital to help businesses. Flexible repayments enable our short term, unsecured funding to help businesses grow. Based on your credit & debit card revenues or your gross turnover we can help with refurbishment costs,stock, marketing etc.0800 756 6845 @UnitedKapital

www.unitedkapital.co.uk

University of LiverpoolDeveloped by experts in the field of leadership and management from the world renowned University of Liverpool Management School, Growth Catalyst can help your business and help you to become more profitable. Become a more confident leader. Throughout the eight month programme you will build your own boardroom of local leaders and develop a long term strategy for growth with globally recognised leaders and business coaches. Get in touch today to hear how we can help your business.0151 795 0558 @LivUniGrowth

www.liv.ac.uk/growth-catalyst

Waves EnterpriseCovering England, North Wales and Northern Ireland, Waves Enterprise provides a range of Business Turnaround and Business Growth solutions to SME’s and can assist to get your business back on track and realise successful,sustainable growth.0844 567 7497 @WavesEnterprise

www.WavesEnterprise.co.uk

Wild ThangWild 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-shirts-Leisurewear & 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

Wine Time at ScatchardsWineTime is a family run, independent wine merchant with shops in the North Westof England. With over 30 years experience, wines are handpicked from smallersimilar minded wine producers all over the wine making world with our discerningcustomers in mind no matter what their budget.0151 207 1134 www.winetimewines.co.uk

Wirral Chamber of CommerceWirral Chamber provides a true partnership in creating a business environmentwhich stimulates growth, employment, and economic prosperity for both ourmembers and Wirral alike. Together, we will work to continually develop aconstructive network which will connect businesses of all sizes and sectors acrossthe Borough.0151 650 6940 @wirral_chamber

www.wirralchamber.co.uk

Business Guide - Useful Sources of Help and Information

Federation of Small BusinessesThe FSB is the UK's biggest business support organisation, with over215,000 members. The FSB lobbies tirelessly on behalf of the self-employed and members can take advantage of a wide range ofbenefits and services.

www.fsb.org.uk

EnvirowiseEnvirowise seeks to provide support to all UK businesses on resourceefficiency issues to help them minimise waste and maximise profits.We work closely with regional Business Support Organisations toensure that the businesses we work with receive the support theyneed

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 andindividuals reap the benefits of reducing waste, develop sustainableproducts and use resources in an efficient way

www.wrap.org.uk

Business SceneLocal knowledge, contacts & opportunities all accessed through our200,000 member strong online community www.business-scene.comand offline at our Connections events. Promote your business with afull online profile, submit articles, press releases and classified ads allfree of charge thanks to the support of our national sponsorsMicrosoft, Blackberry & Santander.

www.business-scene.com

Eco-InnovateThe North West Eco-Innovation Programme provides free, tailoredsupport to help you exploit the market for sustainable products andlow-carbon solutions, helping you develop products and servicessuitable for a low carbon economy and move your business ahead ofthe rest

www.eco-innovate.org.uk / www.ctechinnovation.com/eco

Ask About BusinessAsk About Business is a partnership between fourteen libraryauthorities across the north west. Led by Manchester Library &Information Service, Ask About Business provides information throughlibraries to support:

* Pre-start and new businesses * Existing businesses * Jobseekers * Consumers * Inventors * Business students

www.askaboutbusiness.org/

Institute of Export & International TradeThe Institute of Export & International Trade is the professional bodyrepresenting and supporting the interests of everyone involved inimporting, exporting and international trade. We offer a unique rangeof individual and business membership benefits as well as a worldrenowned suite of professional qualifications, training & CPD. Visit:www.export.org

www.export.org.uk

The Carbon TrustThe Carbon Trust was set up by Government in 2001 as anindependent company. The Carbon Trust's mission is to acceleratethe move to a low carbon economy, by working with organisations toreduce carbon emissions now and develop commercial low carbontechnologies for the future.

www.carbontrust.co.uk

HMRC Online ServicesHMRC offer a range of online services which aim to be efficient andcustomer friendly. Our continually developing services enable you tointeract with us quickly, securely and at your convenience.We provide a range of services for:- individuals and employees - employers - businesses andcorporations- tax agents and advisers - software developers

www.hmrc.gov.uk

Groundwork in the North WestProviding 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 LinkThe regional Business Link advisory service will cease to operate fromNovember 2011. Since April 2011 much of the local business supportinformation that was previously found on regionally branded BusinessLink websites can now be accessed within the national Business Linkwebsite directories (Events, Business Support Finder and Contacts).The Business Link website will remain and will continue to providebusinesses of all sizes with access to information, support andgovernment services.

www.businesslink.gov.uk

The North West FundThe North West Fund is targeted at growing businesses that areunable to secure funding from traditional sources in order to financetheir growth plans. Consequently, The North West Fund is targeted atgrowing SMEs, irrespective of their “age”. However, there arerestrictions around investments in businesses in difficulty and firms incertain sectors. A total of £184.4m is available across the six productfunds for investment up to the end of 2015. Please contact therelevant Fund Manager for further information.

www.thenorthwestfund.co.uk

Contracts FinderContracts Finder is a free new service for businesses, governmentbuyers and the public. This service comes from government under itstransparency commitment, and you can find:· live contract opportunities · closed tender documentation· contract awards and contract documentsYou 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 practicalneeds of British manufacturers by delivering hands-on advice andassistance from experts in a wide range of manufacturing disciplines.

www.mas.dti.gov.uk

The Chartered Institute of MarketingWhether you are just starting up or are a well established business,take advantage of our FREE marketing clinics with local CharteredMarketers. Visit us on our stand to book an appointment and let’s seeif we can help grow your business with professional marketing advice.

www.cim.co.uk

Chartered Management InstituteProfessional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on improvingpersonal and organisational performance. We set the standards,support individual and organisational development, provideaccreditation, qualifications and professional recognition, includingChartered Manager status.

www.managers.org.uk

BionowBionow is the cluster support group for the Northwest of England'sbiotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.

www.bionow.co.uk

UK Trade & InvestmentUK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can help you rise to the excitingopportunities and challenges that globalisation offers. We work withUK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets.We also encourage the best overseas companies to look to the UK astheir global partner of choice.

www.ukti.gov.uk

Business Support AgenciesInvest in Cumbria www.investincumbria.co.ukInvest Sefton www.investsefton.comInvest Wirral www.investwirral.comLiverpool Vision www.liverpoolvision.co.ukLocate in Salford www.locateinsalford.infoManchester Investment Development Agency Service

www.investinmanchester.com

Chambers of CommerceAltrincham & Sale www.altrinchamchamber.co.ukBlackburn & District www.blackburnchamber.co.ukBorough of Congleton www.congletonchamber.co.ukCumbria www.cumbriachamber.co.ukEast Lancashire www.chamberelancs.co.ukGreater Manchester www.manchester-chamber.orgHalton www.haltonchamber.comKnowsley www.knowsleychamber.orgLancaster District www.lancaster-chamber.org.ukLiverpool www.liverpoolchamber.org.ukMacclesfield www.macclesfieldchamber.co.ukNorth & Western Lancashire www.lancschamber.co.ukSefton www.seftonchamber.comSouth Cheshire www.southcheshirechamber.org.ukSouth East Cheshire Enterprise www.sece.co.ukSt Helens www.sthelenschamber.comWarrington www.warrington-chamber.co.ukWest Cheshire and North Wales www.cepnwchamber.org.ukWirral www.wirralchamber.org.uk

Chambers of Commerce North Westwww.chambersofcommercenw.org.uk

British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)www.britishchambers.org.uk

Higher Education Institutions

Edge Hill University www.edgehill.ac.ukLancaster University www.lancs.ac.ukLiverpool Hope University Business Gateway www.hope.ac.uk/Liverpool John Moores Universitywww.ljmu.ac.uk/businessengagement/Manchester Metropolitan Universitywww.business.mmu.ac.uk/business/University of Bolton www.bolton.ac.uk/ServicesForBusiness/University of Central Lancashirewww.uclan.ac.uk/information/business/University of Chester www.chester.ac.uk/business-researchUniversity of Cumbria www.cumbria.ac.uk/EnterpriseUniversity of Liverpool www.liv.ac.uk/businessgateway/University of Manchester www.manchester.ac.uk/business/University of Salford www.business-services.salford.ac.uk/

Local Authorities

CheshireCheshire East Council www.cheshireeast.gov.ukCheshire West and Chester Councilwww.cheshirewestandchester.gov.ukHalton Borough Council www.halton.gov.ukWarrington Borough Council www.warrington.gov.uk

CumbriaAllerdale Borough Council www.allerdale.gov.ukBarrow in Furness Borough Council www.barrowbc.gov.ukCarlisle City Council www.carlisle.gov.ukCopeland Borough Council www.copelandbc.gov.ukCumbria County Council www.cumbriacc.gov.ukEden District Council www.eden.gov.ukSouth Lakeland District Council www.southlakeland.gov.uk

Greater ManchesterBolton Metropolitan Borough Council www.bolton.gov.ukBury Metropolitan Borough Council www.bury.gov.ukManchester City Council www.manchester.gov.ukOldham Metropolitan Borough Council www.oldham.gov.ukRochdale Metropolitan Borough Council www.rochdale.gov.ukSalford City Council www.salford.gov.ukStockport Metropolitan Borough Council www.stockport.gov.ukTameside Metropolitan Borough Council www.tameside.gov.ukTrafford Metropolitan Borough Council www.trafford.gov.ukWigan Metropolitan Borough Council www.wiganmbc.gov.uk

LancashireBlackburn with Darwen Borough Council www.blackburn.gov.ukBlackpool Borough Council www.blackpool.gov.ukBurnley Borough Council www.burnley.gov.ukChorley Borough Council www.chorley.gov.ukFylde Borough Council www.fylde.gov.ukHyndburn Borough Council www.hyndburnbc.gov.ukLancashire County Council www.lancashire.gov.ukLancaster City Council www.lancaster.gov.ukPendle Borough Council www.pendle.gov.ukPreston City Council www.preston.gov.ukRibble Valley Borough Council www.ribblevalley.gov.ukRossendale Borough Council www.rossendale.gov.ukSouth Ribble Borough Council www.southribble.gov.ukWest Lancashire District Council www.westlancsdc.gov.ukWyre Borough Council www.wyrebc.gov.uk

MerseysideKnowsley Metropolitan Borough Council www.knowsley.gov.ukLiverpool City Council www.liverpool.gov.ukSefton Council www.sefton.gov.ukSt Helens Metropolitan Borough Council www.sthelens.gov.ukWirral Metropolitan Borough Council www.wirral.gov.uk

Police ServicesCheshire Police www.cheshire.police.ukCumbria Constabulary www.cumbria.police.ukGreater Manchester Police www.gmp.police.ukLancashire Constabulary www.lancashire.police.ukMerseyside Police www.merseyside.police.ukNorth Wales Police www.north-wales.police.uk

Science & Innovation ParksDaresbury Science and Innovation Campus www.daresburysic.co.ukLiverpool Innovation Park www.liverpoolinnovationpark.comLiverpool Science Park www.liverpoolsciencepark.co.ukManchester Science Park www.manchestersciencepark.co.ukWest Lakes Science Park www.westlakessciencepark.co.uk