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Greater Manchester Business FairTuesday 18th June 2013

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We help to CONNECT our members to the networks and information they need to grow.

From our extensive events programme to our members’ magazine, 53 Degrees, we help you COMMUNICATE with thousands of other businesses from Greater Manchester and beyond.

We are helping to CREATE your workforce for the future through our skills and development programme, listening to you and providing the training you need to help your business grow.

Plus, money-saving advice, great discounts from fellow members and policy work that makes a difference to your business.

www.gmchamber.co.uk

Greater ManchesterChamber of Commerce

COME AND CONNECT WITH US TODAY ON STAND 8...

welcomeWelcome to the Greater Manchester

Business Fair. A wide range of companiesand organisations are exhibiting at today’s event,including our Ask the Expert contributors who will behappy to help you with a range of business queries.

ACAS - Managing PeopleAscend Business Consul+ng Ltd - Growing Your BusinessBBV Ltd - Star+ng a businessChartered Ins+tute of Marke+ng - Marke+ng YourBusinessChartered Management Ins+tute - Management andleadership developmentCompanies House - Se,ng-up and running a Limitedcompany in the UKEnterprise Europe Network North West - Doing businessin Europe and beyondIntellectual Property Office - Protec+ng Your Ideas &DesignsSalford City Council - Business Support and Assistanceavailable in Salford

The Willows Room on the 3rd floor is the location fora full and varied programme of free Workshops.

Further attractions today includefree marketing clinics from The Chartered Instituteof Marketing as well as free speed networking from4Networking, a chance for visitors and exhibitors toparticipate in board gaming sessions taking placeat the Adrenaline Brush stand, and free shreddingand recycling from Topwood Shredding’s mobileshredder outside the Stadium main entrance

For further information on our future events pleasevisit www.businessfairsuk.com. Finally, thank you forattending and we hope that you have a productiveand enjoyable time.

10.30 - 11.15am Life. Business. Just got easier.Don't confuse bad decisions with bad luck.

Change your thinking.Change your direc*on.Change your life.

Change You.

Life. Business. Just got easier.Brad Burton, Founder & MD 4Networking

11.25 - 11.55am How to do Marke+ng on a ShoestringSome prac*cal *ps and ideas on how to make the most of marke*ng your businesson a limited budget.

Faisal Hussein, The Chartered Ins+tute of Marke+ng

12.50 - 1.10pm What is IP? How to Protect your Ideasand Innova+onsThere are many simple and cost effec*ve ways of protec*ng your ideas and yourbusiness. This short workshop will provide a brief overview of Patents, Trademarks,Designs and Copyright.

The Intellectual Property Office

1.15 - 1.45pm Selling via Online MarketplacesA prac*cal outline of selling using online marketplaces such as ebay and Amazon.

John Hayes, Marke+ng Strategist for iContact / Vocus

2.10 -2.40pm 168 Hours a Week - but What Can You Doto Make Sure Your Business Hours are Truly Produc+ve168! That’s the amount of hours we have in a week! Its not *me management itsabout op*misa*on of your business, allowing you the business owner/leader togenerate more money, grow your business or live your life. Interac*veSeminar/workshop showing the value of reducing non-value added ac*vi*es in yourbusiness.

Mar+n Cooke, Ascend Business Consul+ng

2.45 - 3.05pm An Emphasis on Business GrowthLooking at some key principles for business growth, this workshop will be useful forbusinesses of all sizes, from small start-ups to larger businesses that wish to developstrategies to enable sustainable growth.

David Wiles, Waves Enterprise

3.10 - 3.30pm Business Turnaround and How to Achieve itA brief introduc*on to the work of a Business Turnaround Prac**oner and how theirinterven*on can make a real posi*ve difference, o�en saving business ownersconsiderable *me and money.

David Wiles, Waves Enterprise

Seminars and Workshops

2013 Business & Technology Show NW 15th October Aintree Racecourse

for details visit www.businessfairsuk.com

exhibitors

more salesmore profitmore success

www.moreprogramme.co.uk • growth@moreprogramme.co.uk • Twitter: @MOREProgramme

Creativity is one thing, making it pay is anotherBenefit by learning from the region’s most successful creative and innovative entrepreneurs

The MORE Programme delivers needs-based know how to help you start-up or grow your creative, digital and/or media businesses in North West England.

Grow your business from where it is now to where you want it to be.

Benefit from:• Business analysis diagnostic• Expert coaching• Mentoring and business advice

• Problem solving via action learning• Networking and events • Incubation • Media resources

Centre for Enterprise at Manchester MetropolitanUniversity (MMU)The Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University is passionate about turningresearch into practical knowledge, which can be applied to improve regional businesses. Ourareas of expertise are growth, leadership, entrepreneurship and sustainability. We offer a range ofprogrammes around these themes, many of which are fully-funded. Register you and yourbusiness with us to access our knowledge, our business network and grow your business.

0161 247 3871 www.mmucfe.co.uk

EMS InternetThe Internet is an essential tool for any company; whether you have just started up or have beenestablished for many years, it's our mission to provide quality, professional and affordable webproducts designed to maximise exposure of your products and services online. We have acommitment to innovation and pride ourselves on good service. Our aim is to make the webaffordable and hassle-free, but most importantly to make your website a profit-making tool for yourbusiness. We welcome you to join more than 25,000 of our happy customers today and make theweb work for your business.

08447 745 978 www.ems-internet.co.uk

Intact SoftwareOur fully integrated business management solution will empower any small to medium sizedbusiness, to quickly and cost-effectively automate their business processes, enabling them toimprove productivity and increase profits.

0844 556 4362 www.intactsoftware.co.uk

O2We are a business team looking after the customers for 10 xO2 franchise stores across the North of England.01744 780 064

Plug and Play DesignWe build websites that achieve your goals. End of story. Whether you're looking to re-invent thehotel booking market or simply promote your local business online, we work really hard to ensurethat we deliver a website that looks great and really delivers on your goals. Cinemas want bumson seats, hotels want people in beds, and most businesses want more customers to walk throughthe door with a cheque book. Whatever your goal we can produce a website that really delivers.

01942 518 685 www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk

Willow Starcom LtdWillow Starcom are an IT company based in Wigan, with more than 20 years' experience ofdelivering innovative IT Services and Solutions across the UK and Northwest. Our knowledge andexpertise is available in a wide range of products and services and this ensures that our customersget the best from their investment in IT. We understand how vital IT systems are to the success ofbusiness and we also recognise the pain caused when they fail.

0844 579 0800 www.willowstarcom.co.uk

Straight talking legal advice for your business

We can help with:

• Employment law

• Terms of business

We offer a range of services for businesses of all sizes, so whatever your query, please contact us for an initial discussion.

T: 0161 826 9145

W: www.jacksoncanter.co.uk

• Business leases

• Intellectual property

Direct lawyer contact • No hidden costs • Free first advice

Same day response • Open on Saturdays

Low Cost, Flexible Vehicle Rental

For further information on our corporate rates,please contact Car Rental Head Office on 01786 468700

Vehicles shown for illustrative purposes only. Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. 97629

Car & Van Rental

www.arnoldclarkrental.com

• Competitive corporate rates • Short, medium & long term rentals •• Dedicated account handling • Vast range of modern vehicles available •

• Cars • People carriers •• Estates • 4x4’s • Automatics •

• Executive cars • Vans •

exhibitors

4 Networking LtdWith 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 that helps you get business appointments.Network within our relaxed, informal, yet structured meeting format for efficient andeffective use of your business time.0845 123 4444 www.4networking.bizACASImproving 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 www.acas.org.ukAdrenaline 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 www.adrenalinebrush.co.uk

Arnold Clark Car & Van RentalArnold Clark Car & Van Rental operate a modern multi-franchise fleet, includingcars, vans, people carriers, minibuses, trucks and 4x4's. Additionally, as part ofArnold Clark Finance Limited we also have the ability to source many alternativevehicles by request. Our Corporate Car & Van Rental product is a comprehensive,yet personal, rental service that offers you maximum benefits.01786 468 700 www.arnoldclarkrental.comAscend Business Consulting LtdBusiness growth specialists, working in close partnership with business owners fromall sectors at all levels, helping them create and implement sustainable strategiesthat improve sales, profitability and customer retention.0151 261 1355 www.abconsulting.co.ukBaltic Training ServicesDelivering high quality, flexible I.T. Apprenticeships, including I.T. Professional,Software Development and Creative Media Design. We also provide industryaccreditation from Microsoft and Cisco.01325 731 065 www.baltictraining.comBBV LtdA Not-for-Profit Enterprise Agency offering free help and advice to entrepreneurslaunching new business ventures across the North West.01204 546 600 www.bbvonline.netChartered Institute of MarketingWhether you are just starting up or are a wellestablished business, take advantage of our FREE marketing clinics with localChartered Marketers. Visit us on our stand to book an appointment and lets see ifwe can help grow your business with professional marketing advice.07813 669 305 www.cim.co.ukChartered Management InstituteProfessional body for Managers and Leaders, focusingon improving 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 www.managers.org.ukCompanies HouseAll limited companies in England, Wales, Northern Ireland andScotland are registered at Companies House, an ExecutiveAgency of the Department for Business, Innovation andSkills (BIS). The main functions of Companies House are to: Incorporate anddissolve limited companies; examine and store company information delivered underthe Companies Act and related legislation; and make this information available to thepublic.0303 1234 500 www.companieshouse.gov.ukDeskCentreDeskCentre, one of the most respected specialists withover 25 years experience in making organisations moreeffective through office planning, design and furnishings. We have successfullyinstalled high quality interior environments to over 1000 educational, office and hotelestablishments across the UK and Europe.0845 313 7456 www.deskcentre.co.uk

Elite Business MagazineElite Business Magazine is dedicated to breakingnew 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 the

things 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 ofentrepreneurial Britain, then Elite BusinessMagazine is the publication for you.0120 626 6846 www.elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk

Enterprise Europe Network North WestEnterprise Europe Network North West (EENW) provides free tailor-made servicesto SMEs, Universities, Innovation and Research Centres that want to develop theirexport and import activities with Europe and beyond.EENW collaborates with NW organisations to identify and connect them with theright commercial and technology partners - be it an agent, distributor, joint-venture,manufacturing, outsourcing or R&D partner. As part of our services, we carry outbespoke research, provide advisory services on a variety of topics (e.g. IPR, tradingstandard, national legislation, culture, funding) and also develop customised NWevents and overseas missions so our clients can meet with their future businesspartners - and grow. Come and visit us.0844 259 8571 www.eenw.org

GBM Group Ltd35 years of outstanding graphic production.With outstanding large format facilities covering every size, shape and quantity, we'lltake your ideas and make them a reality.Call us on 0161 273 5562.0161 273 5562 www.gbm.co.uk

Greater Manchester Chamber of CommerceGreater Manchester Chamber is the largestChamber of Commerce in the UK with 5,000members. We provide first-class business supportto companies of all shapes and sizes through arange of membership services and networkingopportunities, specifically tailored to meet the needs of your business.The Chamber boasts the largest Policy team throughout the entire Chambernetwork; we research and represent members' views on issues such as transport,environment, skills and the economy across all ten local authority areas. We use ourinfluence with local and central government to lobby on behalf of our members asthe voice of the Greater Manchester business community.0845 602 9469 www.gmchamber.co.uk

Hale CommunicationsBusiness Communication from an established, award winning independentcompany.0161 929 1580 www.halecommunications.co.uk

Hampson Hughes SolicitorsHampson Hughes Solicitors are an awardwinning firm of national solicitors with ourhead office in the North West. We are amulti-disciplined practice, providing expertise in Commercial & Corporate Law,Media & Sports Law, Family Law and Personal Injury.Hampson Hughes Solicitors will use The Greater Manchester Business Fair toprovide future entrepreneurs and existing companies with Commercial & CorporateLaw advice.0800 888 6888 www.hampsonhughes.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 www.businessadviceservice.com

Wirral & ChesterBusiness FairWeds 25 September 2013New 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

FREE TAILOR-MADE SERVICES TO BOOST IMPORT & EXPORT

Enterprise Europe Network:

distributors, agents, suppliers and R&D partners

t. 0844 259 8571 e. info@eenw.orgwww.eenw.org

Making the weba�ordable. We have a range of packages to suit

every businesses needs. Give us a callto find out exactly how we can help you.

call 08447 041 612 email info@ems-internet.co.uk

exhibitors

Image Red LtdImage Red are an independent marketing agencyoffering a range of bespoke creative design solutionsacross all forms of traditional & digital media - direct marketing, point of sale, pressadvertisements, websites, business stationery, brand design, brochures,newsletters, price lists, email campaigns, work wear, social media...this list goes on.01282 442 460 www.imagered.co.uk

IMSMIMSM are a management consultancy implementing ISOstandards to clients worldwide. Our global team of highlyqualified IRCA Standard auditors are well versed in theimplementation of ISO Standards including ISO 9001 QualityManagement, ISO 14001 Environmental Management andBS OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety Management, and many more.01793 688 990 www.imsm.com

Intellectual Property OfficeThe Intellectual Property Office (IPO) formspart of the Business, Innovation and Skills department of government. The IPO dealwith Copyright, Trade Marks, Design right and Patents in the UK. Do you own yourown website? Or even your name? Knowledge of your Copyright and Trade Markrights are integral to your business, and the IPO can help you to understand them.0300 300 2000 www.ipo.gov.uk

Jackson & CanterWith over 50 years in business and now part of the first UK legal brand,QualitySolicitors Jackson & Canter undertakes a wide range of commercialemployment and personal client work. Liverpool Law Firm of the Year 2009 andnominated twice in 2011, the firm prides itself on its excellent client service.0161 826 9145 www.jacksoncanter.co.uk

Network RailNetwork Rail is the largest supplier of SME businessaccommodation in the UK. We are dedicated toproviding what our customers need:- great service,flexible terms, affordable rents and a diverse rangeof properties. We have railway arches, offices, shops, restaurants, leisure and lightindustrial units ranging in size from 100 SQ FT to 100,000 SQFT.0800 830 840 www.networkrail.co.uk

NvironNviron is an established provider of IT infrastructure, networking and securitysolutions to organisations that demand availability integrity and security.Working in close partnership with leading suppliers Nviron solves server,connectivity and security problems and provides the level of support needed toachieve consistently high levels of operational service.Call us now on 01928 809 000.01928 809 000 www.nviron.co.uk

PaymentSensePaymentSense are the UK's largest Merchant Service Provider to SME's in the UK.We are dedicated to UK local businesses, offering savings of up to 40% on chip andpin services.PaymentSense is the only UK provider to offer- Low, capped rates- 24/7 customer service- Set up within days0800 044 3552 www.paymentsense.com

Salford City CouncilSalford is a great business destination that is already home to more than 7,600businesses employing over 116,000 people. It has a strong financial andprofessional services sector and a growing creative, digital and new media sector,yet still has a solid advanced manufacturing sector. The Business Team at SalfordCity Council are on hand to help support your business requirements includingaccessing finance, recruiting local talent, finding the right property solution andjoining local business networks.To find out more visit www.locateinsalford.info or contact the team on 0161 7932803.0161 793 2803 www.locateinsalford.info

Salford City StadiumHere at the Salford City Stadium, we pride ourselves onoffering a truly bespoke service to all of our clients whateverthe event. We have a series of flexible suites and twelvestunning hospitality boxes that can host events ranging from10-750 guests. This is combined with an experienced and professional events team,a passion for fine dining and exceptional service standards throughout.0844 844 8404 www.salfordcitystadium.com

Swinton CommercialSwinton Commercial provides tailored business insurance for UK businesses in arange of sectors. Whether you need public liability insurance to protect yourbusiness against claims made by the public, cover for your fleet, stock, contents andpremises, our commercial insurance specialists will help find you the right policy toprotect your business.0161 235 0020 www.swintoncommercial.co.uk

The Manchester CollegeThe Manchester College is recognised as a leading training provider and is one ofthe largest colleges in Europe. We are experts in delivering and designing trainingfor businesses in a wide range of sectors. We work closely with over 3000 regionaland national employers and our offer includes Apprenticeships, Work BasedLearning, NVQs and short courses, as well as courses accredited by leadingprofessional bodies. We also provide tailored training to specifically meet businessneeds.0161 203 2100 www.themanchestercollege.ac.uk

TimeRollTimeRoll is a powerful cloud based system that allows you to quickly and easilymanage your employees productivity, generate timesheets, assign tasks andincrease your efficiency.30 day free trial!01244 560 340 www.timeroll.co.uk

Topwood LtdTopwood are specialists in secure documentstorage, scanning and shredding providingservices to leading businesses in the NorthWest and North Wales. Topwood Shredding provides secure on-site and off-siteshredding services. Our mobile shredding service protects your business identityand helps prevent fraud with a comprehensive paper shredding service. Weconsider ourselves to be one of the top mobile shredding and commercial papershredding companies in the UK. We also destroy uniforms, packaging, plastics andhard drives. Topwood provides comprehensive records management services tobusinesses. Records management is the systematic control of records and theinformation and data they contain from the moment they are created to their finaldisposal.0845 130 9816 www.topwood.biz

Transport for Greater ManchesterTransport for Greater Manchester’s Travel Choices programme can help yourbusiness to:make efficiency savings;create a healthier and more motivated workforce; andmeet your CSR objectivesget the most out of the new transport investment in the area.To find out more visit www.tfgm.com or e-mail Business.travel@tfgm.comBusiness.travel@tfgm.com www.tfgm.com

MORE Programme (University of Central Lancashire)More salesMore profitMore successCreativity is one thing, making it pay is anotherBenefit by learning from the regions most successful creative and innovativeentrepreneursThe MORE Programme delivers needs-based know how to help you start-up orgrow your creative, digital and/or media businesses in North West England.Grow your business from where it is now to where you want it to be.

www.moreprogramme.co.uk

West Lancashire Investment CentreThe West Lancashire Investment Centre is located at Junction 4 of the M58 andoffers the perfect business environment combining:- Fully managed office space for start up and established businesses- Virtual office packages- Meeting rooms and conference suites, with an on-site hospitality service- A business café with free wi-fi access which is open to all01695 712 600 www.westlancashireinvestmentcentre.com

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 ororganisation.We have four specialist areas Promotional Items &Merchandise, T-shirts-Leisurewear & Uniforms, Paper & Large Format Print &Football Kits-Teamwear, 1,000s of further items online at www.wildthang.co.uk.Members of BPMA and Promota you are guaranteed a high standard of service &Industry integrity.0800 917 9809 www.wildthang.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

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