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14 TRAFFORD BUSINESS connect March/April 2014 news UMIP becomes key partner of non-profit global mentorship network The world’s largest not-for-profit global mentorship and education network The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has joined forces with UMIP, the University of Manchester’s agent for intellectual property commercialisation. The pairing will see up to 35 student, spin-out or social enterprises from the University given the opportunity to access the TiE mentorship programme in both local sessions and by remotely connecting to TiE’s global network of business experts. Regional sessions will be held at Founders Dock hub or in Quay House, Spinningfields - a new incubator that offers start-ups a range of support, including office space, technology and coaching from industry experts. Organisations from UMIP will be invited to attend an on-going calendar of TiE events, seminars and workshops and will enjoy connections with the entire network, offering the opportunity for collaborations, the validation of business models and funding links. Participating enterprises will also gain access to Founders Dock and will be able to utilise hot-desking, state-of-the-art technology and amenities like printers and web conferencing. The collaboration will also entail: • TiE mentors and speakers attending and presenting at UMIP events. • Related workshops at UMI3 (the University of Manchester Innovation Company). • Student groups working alongside TiE mentors. • Collaborations of press, communications and media from the two organisations. The relationship between the two organisations was driven by University of Manchester alumnus Vikas Shah, managing director of the Swiscot Group and Vice- President and Board Member for TiE’s branch in the north of the UK. He said: “Being a University of Manchester alumnus I was keen to develop links between the University and TiE. We are in an innovation economy, where the future global business success stories will be those driven by technology, intellectual property and science. UMIP and The University of Manchester are globally respected in this regard, and we are proud to be partnered with them.” Tony Walker, Director of Enterprise and Business Development at UMIP, also welcomed the partnership, stating: “This partnership enables us to provide both our student and academic entrepreneurs with access to successful business mentors on a global scale. Access to such a successful TiE resource will be invaluable in helping them gain a greater understanding of their particular market characteristics and developing additional resource capability.“ TiE The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is the world’s largest not-forprofit organisation dedicated to supporting and fostering entrepreneurship. The organisation has members in 60 chapters, across 17 countries. The North West chapter of TiE is one of the world’s most active; headquartered at Spinningfields (Manchester) and covering the whole of the north of England. For more information, visit: www.tieuknorth.org UMIP The University of Manchester Intellectual Property is The University of Manchester’s agent for intellectual property commercialisation and is a division of The University of Manchester I 3 Ltd (www.umi3.com) - the University’s Innovation Company. UMIP is wholly owned by The University of Manchester which has over a 20 year history of IP commercialisation. UMIP’s role is to bring as much of the University’s ground-breaking inventions and software, as is relevant, into the commercial world. This is done principally by attracting entrepreneurs, investors and corporate venture partners to their campus and Innovation Centre (www.umic.co.uk) and then, through engagement with their academic colleagues, licensing or spinning out companies. Go for Growth networking in Manchester Shipley and TiE UK North. British Asian Trust, and spoke about Ashok Kallumpram, a member of A member of The British Asian his rise in the world of retail and his The British Asian Trust’s Regional Trust UK Advisory Council and pride at being a second generation Chapter North was also on hand Indian. Simon spoke at length to talk about the work of the Trust retail entrepreneur, Simon was about how the business’ remarkable that was established by HRH The the key speaker at the special growth story has its origins in South Prince of Wales in 2007, and has networking event held at the Private Asia and a future in Europe. He also helped to transform the lives of over Bank, Brown Shipley Offices in spoke about his support for The 1 million people living in South Asia. Manchester, in collaboration with British Asian Trust and why he feels The charity acts as a ‘social fund’ to TiE UK North. it is so important to give back to his support high impact charities within Simon Arora is CEO of B&M Retail, country of origin through the Trust. the areas of education, livelihoods now one of the country’s largest He commented: “It was a pleasure and health. retailers. Simon and his brother to speak about my journey as an Tariq Marfani, from TiE UK North Bobby acquired B&M in 2004, when entrepreneur. But my one take away also spoke about the importance the chain had just 21 stores and was for all guests was the message that of mentorship and developing the a loss-making business. Since then, Simon Arora, you should never forget where you potential of the new generation of the brothers’ commercial acumen CEO of B&M Retail come from. I am proud of being entrepreneurs. Kevin Doran, Chief has helped the chain grow to Indian and The British Asian Trust Investment Officer at Brown Shipley, On Thursday 6 March, Simon Arora over 370 stores and £1 billion+ has allowed me to give back to my spoke about the state of savings and gave a keynote speech at ‘Go annual revenues. country of origin, channelling investments in light of the recession for Growth’, a special networking evening in collaboration with Brown Given his strong Indian identity, Simon is actively involved with The my success as a retailer back into South Asia.” and the impact this has had on savers in the UK.
March/April 2014 TRAFFORD BUSINESS connect 15 Employer sector skills groups Employer Ownership of Skills is a government initiative which gives employers the funding to support investment into training their workforce. In Greater Manchester, the Chamber of Commerce has been appointed the Employer Engagement body for delivering this, and they have set up Employer Sector Skills groups in key sectors across the region. Employer Sector Skills groups can be found in the following areas: Construction; Creative Technology and Infrastructure; Engineering, Financial and Professional Services; Health and Social Care; Hospitality; Housing; Legal Sector; Low Carbon; Logistics; Sales and Marketing or Textiles. If you would like to join a Sector Skills Group or find out more about training for your workforce, please contact info@gmchamber. co.uk or call 0845 602 9469. Think Money moves to Trafford Park Think Money Group, which has more than 200,000 customers serviced over four key businesses - debt advice and solutions, retail banking, insurance broking and loan and mortgage broking, has recently moved into new purpose built headquarters on Mosley Road, Trafford Park, to accommodate its growing workforce. The company was previously based across a number of sites in Salford Quays, so the move enabled all of the staff to be brought together on one purpose built site including a training centre, staff restaurant, breakout areas, gym and landscape gardens. With staff numbers currently at around 1,000, the move to Trafford instantly places Think Money Group as the largest single employer in Trafford Park. However, the company has significant growth plans and the new site is designed to accommodate more than 2,000 people, which Think Money hopes to fill over the coming years. Ian Williams, Director of Communications at Think Money Group said: “Our long-awaited move to our new home in Trafford Park gives us the chance to bring all our people back into one site whilst providing us with the space and facilities we need to grow.” How will you promote your business in 2014? Don’t miss the Trafford Business Expo Tuesday 1st July 2014 10am - 4pm • Exhibition stands available • Free visitor attendance • Free seminars • Free catering and parking Supported by RICH TV LTD TRAFFORD BUSINESS connect CONNECTING BUSINESSES ACROSS TRAFFORD For further information visit: www.trafford-business-expo.co.uk or contact us on: 0161 300 6396 / info@innov8-conferences.co.uk
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