#HaltonBizFair 2021 Online Event Guide

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Halton and Warrington Business Fair 2021 sponsors and event supporters
Halton & Warrington Business Fair
Thursday 11 November 2021 DCBL Stadium Halton

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COVID-19 Precautions - Please be assured that we are working
closely with the venue to ensure that the event is as safe and
healthy an environment as possible for all who take part.
welcome
Halton & Warrington Business Fair
Thursday 11th November 2021
Free to Visit | Exhibit from £260+VAT | #HaltonBizFair
10.30-3.00 Thurs11 Nov | hps://haltonbizfair.co.uk | DCBL Stadium Halton WidnesWA8 7DZ
Welcome to the Halton and Warrington
Business Fair at DCBL Stadium Halton -
two years since we were last able to hold the
event!
Business to Business Exhibion - a wide variety of
companies and organisaons are showcasing their products and
services in the exhibion area.
Exhibitors are on hand to provide advice and offer soluons on
topics including markeng, business finance, making your
business cleaner and greener, management/performance
improvement and lots more. Plus there are some great free
business workshops taking place throughout the day.
Ask the Expert - A range of Experts are on hand to
provide advice and guidance on a range of issues
Seminars and Workshops
11.00am: How nailing your ideal client and 5 key benefits allow
you to have Friday off!
A look at how to idenfy your ideal client and the 5 key things you can do for them, helping
you to stop wasng me on the wrong type of people and making your sales process more
efficient.
Andy is a Master Coach and trainer helping business owners create happy, wealthy, &
producve workplaces by providing sales, business networking, mind set training &
coaching.
Delivered by Andy Guile, Master Coach & Trainer
11.40am An introducon to The Points-Based Immigraon System
On the 1st January 2021, free movement ended, and the UK introduced a new pointsbased
immigraon system. The new system treats EU and non-EU cizens equally and has
transformed the way in which all migrants come to the UK to work and study. Anyone
coming to the UK to work or study, excluding Irish cizens, will need to apply for
permission in advance.
This session will focus on:
– Overview of points-based immigraon system – Skilled Worker Route
– Overview of how to become a Home Office Sponsor
Delivered by Home Office Future Borders and Immigraon System (FBIS) External Engagement
Team
Free 1-2-1 Ask the Expert Clinics from Chartered Management
Instute for individuals and organisaons with queries around
management and leadership development, personal /
professional development, experienal learning, including
business simulaon, and performance improvement.
Clean Growth UK, ECO-I North West and Low Carbon Eco-
Innovatory (LJMU) - Talk to the team to discover what support
is available to help businesses reduce carbon emissions,
become greener and increase profitability
Visit exhibitors such as Halton Borough Council, Halton
Chamber, SMART Cheshire to find out about some of the local
Businesss Support available
And manufacturing experse is available from CoreMSS and
Chemiteq
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.
#ManchesterBizFair
Greater Manchester
Business Fair 2021
Free to Visit | Exhibit from £260+VAT | hps://manchesterbizfair.co.uk
Tues 23 Nov | AJ Bell Stadium M30 7EY
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12.00pm: Building your Business by Blogging: 10 powerful ps
What to say and how to say it: corporate blogging is one of the most powerful – and yet
oen misunderstood – tools in the markeng armoury of any business.
In a session packed with praccal ps and advice, you’ll learn how to drive more traffic to
your website, building your business and your reputaon through corporate blogging.
Barry Dunstall will share expert insights from his years of experience as a professional
writer, journalist, editor, publisher and corporate blogger.
Whether you already blog regularly or don’t even blog at all yet, you’ll go away inspired by
this unique session. The opportunies are out there; learn how to make the most of them.
Barry is a professional business writer, with extensive experience wring about many
subjects – from architecture to aviaon, from health to housing, from accountancy to law,
and from travel to technology and beyond.
In a career lasng over 20 years, Barry’s CV includes publishing and eding magazines as a
journalist in the UK and US as well as wide-ranging, senior-level public relaons work.
Delivered by Barry Dunstall, Professional Business Writer and Corporate Blogger
1.45pm: How to raise finance from angels and VCs
Raising finance for your company can be challenging, parcularly as an underrepresented
founder.
Come and learn precisely what it takes to be ready to pitch to investors, how to aract
their interest and make your pitch compelling.
Make sure to bring your fundraising related quesons! We will also discuss different types
of funding available and how to choose the right type for your business.
Paulina is an entrepreneur, an angel investor, a TEDx speaker and a founder of GrantTree,
started with a purpose to help tech startups navigate the complex world of government
funding. Since 2010 the team grew organically from 2 to over 50, and raised over £200m
for more than 600 technology startups and scaleups using solely government funding
schemes.
GrantTree is also an open culture company which pioneered a self set salary scheme, and
an empowering culture governed by holacracy.
Paulina is also a seed investor and a startup mentor, who features as a keynote speaker at
technology conferences worldwide.
Delivered by Paulina Sygulska Tenner, Founder, GrantTree
1.00pm: Networking Session
Come along and make lots of new business
contacts - as well as catching up with familiar faces
– at our free networking session
hosted by Andy Guile and HaltonHour
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exhibitors
Acton Edocs
Acton Edocs is an online health and safety system that not only keeps your policies and
risk assessments in order, but also manages those day-to-day checks and reporting that
are needed to keep yourself compliant and protected…
01978 784 302 L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acton-edocs
F: @actonedocs www.actonedocs.co.uk
Ancora Interiors
An Interior Design Company providing both digital e-design and fully fledged interior
design services for Commercial and residential properties. We help our clients visualise
the design for their space before a paintbrush is lifted with a range of digital visualisation
techniques. Contact Ishtar Ali.
Pinterest: @ancorainteriors
07307 382 140 F: @ancorainteriors I: @ancorainteriors
www.ancorainteriors.com
Ask Andy Guile at New Directions
Welcome to New Directions, the business coaching and training service.
Through business coaching or training I help SME’s and bigger businesses; sales teams and
individuals achieve results and reach goals. I also provide strategic counsel to business owners
around the what, the when and the how of running their company.
Regardless of how long you have been in business for, how big or small your company is, I can
create tailored business coaching or training to help you. I use scientifically proven methods of
Emotional Intelligence and Accelerated Learning to ensure I offer quality training and deliver
results from day 1.
If you are a SME or have bigger businesses with a team of 10 or more, if you need your team to
perform a new skill, or improve on their current tasks and get that extra bit from them, my
proven training methods are highly effective and achieve great results.
Or, if you are a business owner wanting to take your business to the next level and achieve
more, by working with me and using my coaching techniques, I will help you create the type of
business you want. I will give you the confidence to grow your company and most importantly
support you in taking your business from where it is now to where you want it to be.
My approach is personal, fun and flexible. And while I do have many valuable set courses
available, I am extremely adaptable, and I always customise my coaching and training around
every individual client’s needs.
So, get ready, find your New Direction and call today
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyguile/
07960 888 001 T: @askandyguile https://askandyguile.newzenler.com/
BBX UK
BBX is a business tool that guarantees new customers, and reduces costs, through a
preferred supplier community.
Why should you open an account with BBX?
- Guaranteed New Customers - Enhanced Profits
- Increase Market Share - Improve Cash Flow
- Interest Free Credit Facility - Access to BBX Rewards
- Access to BBX Advantage
0333 400 2014 T: @bbx_uk F: @ebbxuk I: @bbx_uk
https://bbxuk.com/
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 T: @cmi_managers
F: @bettermanagers www.managers.org.uk
Chemiteq Ltd
Chemiteq is a water treatment specialist company based in Warrington.
With our extensive knowledge of the industry, we provide high quality products and
technical support to our customers to ensure their water treatment programme is working
correctly.
Our innovative solutions comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
For more information, please contact us.
01606 851 782 T: @Oxylpro www.chemiteq.co.uk
Clean Growth UK (LJMU)
Innovation is what helps create a sustainable future for businesses and we support
organisations, of any size or sector, to achieve this. Clean Growth UK, with Liverpool
John Moores University, provide a range of business support, as the bridge between
academia and industry, our activities include; grant identification and bid writing, access
to funding, networking and events, conferences, undergraduate and post graduate
projects as well as testing and research capabilities at our university.
0151 231 2540 T: @CleanGrowth_uk https://www.clean-growth.uk
Copyrite Systems
Since 1992 Copyrite Systems have been advising, supplying, and servicing copiers,
printers, multifunctional machines and much more across the North West and beyond.
Their core business is founded on helping its clients manage their document assets in a
more operationally efficient, economical advantageous and environmentally benign way.
All at extremely competitive prices and with a first-class service.
0151 486 2424 T: @copyritesystems
Linkedin: @copyrite-systems https://copyritesystems.co.uk/
Core Manufacturing Support Services
Core Manufacturing Support Services (CoreMSS) provides 3rd Party Quality Assurance
services, Training in all aspects of lean manufacturing tools and behaviours, CIP &
Throughput improvement workshops and Facilities management and support,
encompassing Health & Safety, Energy Management, Projects, Machine moves and
Technical & Janitorial cleaning
07870 890 954 - Greg Fields MD
F: @coremanufacturingsupportservices www.coremss.co.uk
Costco Wholesale
Costco is only open to members who pay an annual fee, there are 2 types of
membership - Trade and Individual.
Costco Warehouses present one of the largest and most exclusive product category
selection under a single roof.
01942 868 604 www.costco.co.uk
DCBL Stadium
DCBL Stadium is the number one venue for conference and banqueting in the region.
The Stadium offers a range of conference rooms to suit all needs and can cater from
small meetings in the 21 executive suites overlooking the pitch up to 450 delegates in
the impressive Marquee Suite.
0151 510 6000 T: @HaltonStadium F: @DcblStadium
https://haltonstadium.co.uk/
ECO-I North West (LJMU)
ECO-I North West offers SME’s support to develop their ideas and innovations through
our world class academic expertise and cutting-edge technology. From collaborative
research and development right through to delivering commercialisation strategies, Eco-I
NW and LJMU can assist your business to realise the low-carbon potential in your
products, processes and services. Eco-I NW is part-funded by the European Regional
Development Fund (ERDF).
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/eco-i-north-west
0151 231 2507 T: @LJMU F: @LJMUofficial
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/eco-i-northwest
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the largest membership organisation of its
type in the UK, with around 170,000 members nationally. We provide our members with
a raft of benefits from our unlimited use legal and HR helpline, tax investigation
insurance, cyber security portfolio to help protect you from online crooks, and a debt
recovery service for those unpaid invoices + dozens more! As a lobbying organisation we
also have a powerful voice in Government, and at a regional level where we work closely
with local councils and devolved city region mayors to ensure the small business point of
view is always heard by decision makers. Our membership offering is second-to-none,
and due to the size of our membership allowing economies of scale, we are cheaper
than the rest, too. Come along to our stand and see how we can make your business fly!
0808 202 0888 T: @FSBMerseyside
F: @FederationOfSmallBusinesses www.fsb.org.uk
Funky Vibes Ltd
Are you looking for the right vibe to attract your tribe? Funky Vibes are a modern thinking
marketing agency, who provide a fresh and funky approach to your business through
their range of services which include marketing strategies, graphic design, websites,
video & audio production, and print. Contact Mark Pollard.
LinkedIn: @funkyvib3s YouTube: @funkyvib3s
0333 360 4117 T: @funkyvib3s F: @funkyvib3s I: @funkyvib3s
Funkyvibes.co.uk
Go-Fish Business Podcast
The Go Fish Business Podcast series is a resource aimed at supporting small
businesses facing those inevitable problems that we all meet during our journey as
entrepreneurs. The podcasts provide business related advice, as well hints and tips, on a
variety of interesting topics that will be useful in today’s business world. Hosted by three
experienced business owners who have all walked the walk, and talked the talk, the
podcasts reflect their knowledge and experience of the highs and lows of business.
LinkedIn: @gofishpodcast YouTube: @gofishpodcast
T: @gofishpodcast F: @gofishpodcast I: @gofishpodcast
www.gofishpodcast.com
Halton Borough Council
Business Improvement & Growth Team - The team provides a bespoke service tailored
to the requirements of each company and can provide advice and guidance on subjects
as diverse as the availability of grant funding, development and planning issues,
transportation matters and recruitment.
0151 511 7162 / 0151 511 8038 T: @runcornwidnes F: @runcornwidnes

Chemiteq is a water treatment specialist
company based in Warrington.
With our extensive knowledge of the
industry, we provide high quality
products and technical support to our
customers to ensure their water
treatment programme is working
correctly.
Our innovative solutions comply with
Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
For more information, please contact us.
Tel: 01606 851782
Email: enquiries@chemiteq.co.uk
https://www.chemiteq.co.uk/

exhibitors
Halton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
Engaging business growth and specialist support.
Halton’s leading local business support organisation welcomes all businesses,
regardless of size and sector, and can assist with every stage of development
including start up, growth and internationalisation.
Benefits include:
- 24 hour/7 day week Legal, HR, Health & Safety & Tax Expert advice
- B2B Networking including regular breakfast meetings and sector specific events eg:
Science and Manufacturing Network
- Highly competitive Export Documentation Service
- Low cost training – seminars and workshops
- Member to member offers
- PR & Media & Website design service
- Discounted AA Roadside assistance
- Halton Business Awards
0333 358 3480 T: @haltonchamber www.haltonchamber.co.uk
Halton Christmas Toy Appeal
Halton Christmas Toy Appeal was set up 8 years ago to provide disadvantaged
children living in Halton who wouldn’t normally receive one with a gift to open on
Christmas Day. We supply gifts through Refuge Widnes & Runcorn, Schools,
Churches, Foodbanks, Childrens Centres, Social Services and Individual Family
Referrals. We also provide gifts for the children of 200 families attending Christmas
Dinner at St Paul’s Church on Christmas Day. To find out more about how you can
support our work and help make Christmas special for the more than 700+ children
we’re now supporting across Halton, please click on the above links and/or come and
talk to us at Halton & Warrington Business Fair.
0778 330 2506 @HaltonToyappeal FB @haltonchristmastoyappeal
Insta @haltonchristmastoy www.haltontoyappeal.co.uk
HaltonHour
#HaltonHour community networking and local discovery for businesses and
organisations in and around Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire.
Free Twitter networking every Thursday at 8pm.
07842 968 543 T: @HaltonHour F: @haltonhour I: @haltonhour
https://haltonhour.co.uk
Helping Hands
Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and
stay in the comfort of their own homes. Seeing the extra lease of life this gives to
families is the reason we're so passionate about what we do.
Covering every region of England and Wales, we've been the home care provider of
choice to thousands of families for over three decades. Our carers go the extra mile
for our customers and get to see first-hand the peace of mind that their ongoing
support provides.
01925 598 205 F: Hvs Warrington www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk
Home Office
Home Office Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) External Engagement
Team - we support businesses ensuring they understand the requirements should
they wish to employ someone from outside the UK. By providing direct information on,
skilled workers, how to become a sponsor, right to work checks, and the status of EU
citizens.
www.gov.uk
Insight Leadership Solutions Ltd
We are a coaching consultancy based in Wrexham, North Wales and specialize in
leadership development, coaching and personal development. We are specialists in
mental toughness and use industry leading psychometric leadership assessments to
improve client self-awareness and develop leadership capability and competency. We
also provide consultancy services to the service industry sector.
07593 362 919 T: @InsightLSL F: @InsightLSL
www.insightleadershipsolutions.co.uk
Liverpool BA
We have been organising Business Fairs and 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 has been held annually ever
since. We have also gone on to hold many other events, including Halton &
Warrington Business Fair, Greater Manchester Business Fair and Wirral & Chester
Business Fair.
Our approach is to try and make our events as interesting and worthwhile as possible
for all of our visitors and exhibitors. Visiting our Business Fairs is free and there will
always be a range of interesting features and lots of networking and business
opportunities. And if you are looking at exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, we
have a wide range of options to suit all budgets and requirements.
0151 709 8932 T: @LiverpoolBA F: @liverpoolba.fairs
I: @liverpoolba.fairs www.businessfairsuk.com
LiverpoolArtCo
Liverpool themed prints, greeting cards, post cards and fridge magnets featuring the
work of ink and watercolour artist Celia John.
Collections include many paintings relating to the Beatles, Sefton Park and other
Liverpool landmarks, as well as Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs.
Bespoke house/business portrait service also available.
Pinterest: @liverpoolartco T: @LiverpoolArtCo F: @celiamjohn
I: @liverpoolartco https://www.etsy.com/shop/liverpoolartco
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LCEI) works with SMEs in the Liverpool City Region. A
partnership between LJMU, University of Liverpool and Lancaster University and partfunded
by ERDF, LCEI connects businesses to the world of academia and research,
opening up access to cutting-edge resources and leading expertise to support the
development of a low carbon economy and to give businesses support to reduce
carbon emissions and increase profitability, gain a competitive edge, and encourage
innovative thinking.
0151 904 1487 / 0151 794 2246 T: @EcoInnovatory
F: @EcoInnovatory www.ljmu.ac.uk/ecoinnovatory
My Marketing Guy
Marketing Consultant and Social Media Coach offering outsourced services for the
busy businesspeople with no time to keep up with their socials and remain top of mind
to their target market. Contact Chris Roxburgh.
LinkedIn: @mymarketingguy
07742 664 662 T: @Guy4marketing F: @mymarketingguy.co.uk
I: mymarketingguy www.mymarketingguy.co.uk
PromoteSME
Simple, affordable marketing solutions for new and small businesses.
Our packages offer practical low cost marketing support when you need it, for as long
as you need it.
Choose PromoteSME membership for ongoing support throughout the year, or one of
our short-term packages to boost your own marketing activities, promote special
offers or kick start your online and social media marketing.
0151 709 8932 T: @PromoteSME F: @LBAPromoteSME
www.promotesme.com
Pronounce Media Ltd
Pronounce is a platform for distributing your content, news & PR to both the mainstream
media and our own huge following on eight of the top social media sites.
0800 567 7973 T: @PROnounceNews F: @PronounceMedia
www.pronounce.media
SMART Cheshire Innovation Programme - Manchester
Metropolitan University
SMART Cheshire Innovation Programme focusses on helping small and medium
sized businesses bring an idea from concept to market through workshops and 1:1
coaching sessions. The Programme is an opportunity to develop your creative idea(s)
in a safe environment where you'll be supported and challenged. You'll explore what
innovation could look like for your business and the market.
0161 247 3871 T: @mmucfe | @SmartCheshire F: @MMUcfe
https://www.mmu.ac.uk/business-school/business/smesupport/smart-cheshire-innovation-programme/
Sync
Your specialist Apple, Microsoft and Google business partners. We work with
businesses of all shapes and sizes to supply and support technology and business
practices, through a blend of consultancy, provision, training and support.
TECH MANAGEMENT
We manage tech so that businesses don’t have to! Whether it’s Apple, Windows,
Google, or something else, we have got you covered. We manage over 38,000
devices across the UK – and growing.
CORE SERVICES
Providing businesses with core services, including Mail (365 and G Suite),
collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, backup and wifi – we map your core services
to your business workflows.
TRAINING
Whether it’s Adobe training, or Apple Certifications you’re after, we can help! We run
over 300 training sessions per year.
TECH SUPPORT
We provide dedicated tech support to over 250 organisations, acting as their in-house
support team, ensuring that everything is running smoothly.
TECH SUBSCRIPTION
Stay up to date with the latest tech, and reduce your costs… Save up to 30% of the
cost of adopting new IT.
0161 605 3838 T: @SyncStoreUK F: @SyncStoreUK
I: @syncstoreuk http://wearesync.co.uk

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Synextra Ltd
The platform and people your IT department can count on for now and the future.
The compound effect of small matters is keeping your technical team reactive and
stifling innovation. Focus on your ideas not your infrastructure and maximise your
resources with flexible cloud solutions.
0161 883 1383 T: @Synextra F: @Synextra
www.synextra.co.uk
The Business Exchange by Warrington & Co
The Business Exchange by Warrington & Co was launched in March 2018 and is
the place for businesses of all sectors and sizes, individual entrepreneurs,
established business networks and trade associations to collaborate resulting in a
better connected, more cohesive and stronger economy in Warrington.
Membership includes networking events, social events, monthly newsletter,
masterclasses and a listing on the Business Exchange website.
01925 443 294 T: @WarringtonBEx www.wbex.co.uk
The Co-operative Bank
We are The Co-operative Bank, an ethical bank that seeks to make a real
difference for our customers and their communities. Founded on the co-operative
values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equity, equality and solidarity,
we’ve been pioneering this different way of banking for nearly 150 years.
We are the only UK bank with a customer-led Ethical Policy, which sets us apart
from other banks. This is the key reason why people and organisations who share
these values choose to bank with us. Our customers know their money won’t be
used in ways that conflict with their beliefs and they also know that they’re
supporting their local communities simply by being part of the bank.
Our unique banking approach welcomes many different types of SME businesses,
whether a pioneering start-up, sole trader, a caring community-focused charity or
forward-thinking co-operative or social enterprise. Everything we do is part of a
common purpose, that’s why our Customer Donation Fund has provided £937,000
to help support 1,072 community projects since 2003. And why we’ve committed
£1.7m in funding to The Hive, which provides expert support and advice to cooperative
businesses across the UK.
We believe in supporting the UK’s social economy by providing our business
customers with competitive products, and products they expect from a bank which
reflects the values and ethics that we and our customers believe in. To find out
more search Co-operative Bank Business.
LinkedIn: The Co-operative Bank plc
07596 443 077 T: @CooperativeBank F: The Co-operative Bank
I: @thecooperativebank www.theco-operativebank.co.uk
The Factory Of Magic
The Factory Of Magic is the UK’s only talent agency dedicated to the magical arts
and our artistes are handpicked from the magic community. Be it close up magic,
stage illusion, card magic or mind reading you can expect a mind blowing
experience. Our exquisite customer service is quite unlike anything you have
experienced before.
Providing corporate entertainment for networking events, after dinner parties and
ceremonies, at The Factory Of Magic we create memories that will last a lifetime.
07941 006 425 F: @FofMagic I: @factoryofmagic
www.factoryofmagic.com
The Meee Programme
From SME to PLC, the Meee Programme delivers life-changing workshops, tools
and resources that focus on changing lives. Drawing on the best thinking from the
worlds of branding, psychology, neuroscience, education and sociology we help
people live their best life through our talks, workshops, tools and resources.
0333 567 9009 T: @Meee_HQ F: @MeeeHQ
I: @meeehq www.meee.global
The Women's Organisation / Enterprise Hub
Enterprise Hub offers funded business start-up and growth advice to
businesses/individuals within the Liverpool City Region. Business growth advice is
available to local businesses within their first 3 years of trading to help you expand
and grow. Through Enterprise Hub our team can help you to: - Review your
business plan and strategy and build a growth plan- Review and enhance your
marketing strategy- Review your finances and help with cash flow management
0151 706 8111 T: @TheWomensOrg | @MerseyEntHub
F: @Thewomensorganisation | @merseyenthub
https://enterprisehublcr.org.uk/ |
https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/
Wild Thang
Creative Branded Clothing Merchandise & Print
We are here to help with expert advice and are passionate about delivering world
class creative branded clothing, merchandise and print.
We have everything you could ever need to physically help promote, market &
create the right image for your company, organisation, team or campaign.
As manufacturers with state-of-the-art in house facilities & a highly creative design,
branding and marketing team, leads to only one conclusion: a solution led
approach to even the most complex corporate schemes involving multi-territory
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Greater Manchester Business Fair
Tuesday 23 Nov 2021
image courtesy Aberrant Perspecves
Free to Visit | Exhibit from £260+VAT | #ManchesterBizFair
10.30-3.00 Tues 23 Nov | hps://manchesterbizfair.co.uk | AJ Bell Stadium M30 7EY

Membership
£50.00
Excl. VAT per year
Enjoy ongoing regular promoon
and markeng support
throughout the year
1 hourMarkeng clinic by phone
Access to ourMemberHelpline by
phone and/oremail
Promoon of your business on
PromoteSME website
Social Media Business Card for
promong your business online
Digital membership badge for adding
to yourwebsite / email signature etc.
Opportunity to submit your monthly
offers for lisng on PromoteSME
special offers & promoons page
Monthly social media promoon of
yourbusiness / news / special offers
by PromoteSME &/or Liverpool BA
(min 1 post permonth)
Monthly Retweets from PromoteSME
and/orLiverpoolBA Twieraccounts
(min 1 permonth)
Opportunity to submit your business
news/special offers etc to feature in
PromoteSME e-newsleers
Opportunity to submit guest posts for
PromoteSME blog
Markeng Booster
£25.00
Excl. VAT per month
Access concentrated promoon
as and when youneed it.
Choose 1, 2 or 3 months support
Daily social media promoon of your
business / news / special offers via
PromoteSME and/or Liverpool BA
Daily Retweets from PromoteSME
and/orLiverpoolBA Twieraccounts
Social Media Business Card for
promong your business online
Opportunity to submit weekly offers
forlisng on PromoteSME special
offers and promoons page
Opportunity to submit guest posts for
PromoteSME blog
Opportunity to submit your business
news/special offers etc to feature in
PromoteSME e-newsleers
www.promotesme.com
Praccal help when you need it
Social Starter
£50.00
Excl. VAT (service runs for 6 weeks)
Benefit from intensive promoon
plus support to get your business
set up & promoted on social
media
1 hourMarkeng clinic by phone
Set up orboosng of yourbusiness
social media accounts
Set up of yourbusiness on relevant
free lisng sites e.g. Google My
Business
Social Media Business Card for
promong your business online
Daily social media promoon of your
business / news / special offers
Daily Retweets from PromoteSME
and/orLiverpoolBA Twieraccounts
Opportunity to submit weekly offers
forPromoteSME special offers and
promoons page
Opportunity to submit guest posts for
PromoteSME blog
Opportunity to feature your business
news and special offers in
PromoteSME e-newsleers

Business
Useful
Guide -
Sources
Useful Sources
of Help
of
and
Help
Information
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 self-employed
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
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
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
www.altrinchamchamber.co.uk
Blackburn & District
www.blackburnchamber.co.uk
Borough of Congleton
www.congletonchamber.co.uk
Cumbria
www.cumbriachamber.co.uk
East Lancashire
www.chamberelancs.co.uk
Greater Manchester
www.gmchamber.co.uk
Halton
www.haltonchamber.com
Knowsley
www.knowsleychamber.org
Lancaster District
www.lancaster-chamber.org.uk
Liverpool & Sefton
www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk
Macclesfield
www.macclesfieldchamber.co.uk
North & Western Lancashire
www.lancschamber.co.uk
South Cheshire
www.southcheshirechamber.org.uk
South East Cheshire Enterprise
www.sece.co.uk
St Helens
www.sthelenschamber.com
Warrington
www.warrington-chamber.co.uk
West Cheshire and North Wales
www.cepnwchamber.org.uk
Wirral
www.wirralchamber.org.uk
Chambers of Commerce NW www.chambersofcommercenw.org.uk
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) www.britishchambers.org.uk
Higher Education Institutions
Greater Manchester
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
www.bolton.gov.uk
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
www.bury.gov.uk
Manchester City Council
www.manchester.gov.uk
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
www.oldham.gov.uk
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
www.rochdale.gov.uk
Salford City Council
www.salford.gov.uk
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
www.stockport.gov.uk
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
www.tameside.gov.uk
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
www.trafford.gov.uk
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
www.wiganmbc.gov.uk
Lancashire
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council www.blackburn.gov.uk
Blackpool Borough Council
www.blackpool.gov.uk
Burnley Borough Council
www.burnley.gov.uk
Chorley Borough Council
www.chorley.gov.uk
Fylde Borough Council
www.fylde.gov.uk
Hyndburn Borough Council
www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk
Lancashire County Council
www.lancashire.gov.uk
Lancaster City Council
www.lancaster.gov.uk
Pendle Borough Council
www.pendle.gov.uk
Preston City Council
www.preston.gov.uk
Ribble Valley Borough Council
www.ribblevalley.gov.uk
Rossendale Borough Council
www.rossendale.gov.uk
South Ribble Borough Council
www.southribble.gov.uk
West Lancashire District Council
www.westlancsdc.gov.uk
Wyre Borough Council
www.wyrebc.gov.uk
Merseyside
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
www.knowsley.gov.uk
Liverpool City Council
www.liverpool.gov.uk
Sefton Council
www.sefton.gov.uk
St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
www.sthelens.gov.uk
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
www.wirral.gov.uk
Police Services
Cheshire Police
www.cheshire.police.uk
Cumbria Constabulary
www.cumbria.police.uk
Greater Manchester Police
www.gmp.police.uk
Lancashire Constabulary
www.lancashire.police.uk
Merseyside Police
www.merseyside.police.uk
North Wales Police
www.north-wales.police.uk
Science & Innovation Parks
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
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
Edge Hill University
www.edgehill.ac.uk
Lancaster University
www.lancs.ac.uk
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/
University of Bolton
www.bolton.ac.uk/ServicesForBusiness/
University of Central Lancashire www.uclan.ac.uk/information/business/
University of Chester
www.chester.ac.uk/business-research
University of Cumbria
www.cumbria.ac.uk/Enterprise
University 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
Cheshire
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Halton Borough Council
Warrington Borough Council
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
www.halton.gov.uk
www.warrington.gov.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/
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
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