2022 #LiverpoolBizFair Event Guide

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Liverpool Business Fair 2022
Tuesday 22 March 2022 Liverpool FC

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closely with the venue to ensure that the event is as safe and
healthy an environment as possible for all who take part.
welcome
Welcome to the Liverpool Business Fair at
Liverpool FC - and this year it is extra
special as it is the 20th Anniversary of the
event!
Free 20 Prize Draw - to celebrate the anniversary we are holding
a special prize draw featuring some fantasc prizes - details at the back
of this Event Guide.
Business to Business Exhibion - a wide variety of companies
are showcasing their products and services to the hundreds of visitors
aending the event.
Exhibitors are on hand to provide advice and offer soluons on topics
including markeng, making your business cleaner and greener,
accounng and legal issues, management/performance improvement
and lots more. Plus there are some great free business workshops
taking place throughout the day, with a Keynote Session at 11.00am
from Jon Davies Accountants.
Ask the Expert - A range of Experts are on hand to provide advice
and guidance on a range of issues
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 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 the Womens Organisaon / Enterprise Hub stand to find out
about Businesss Support available on Merseyside
Get more out of LinkedIn by talking to the In Business Ninjas team on
their stand
Free Business Wring clinics are available from Barry Dunstall
Professional Business Writer from 11.30am
Complimentary Pop Up Coaching Sessions - from Ask
Andy Guile of New Direcons. Andy is an ICA Master Coach and Trainer
and will be available throughout the day, just go to his stand and book
your slot.
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.
Workshop sponsors
Seminars and Workshops
10.30am: 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
11.00am The 7 numbers that every business owner
should track…but most business owners don’t know
about
To have a successful business, you must know your numbers. If you can’t read the
scoreboard, how do you know if you’re winning? But, what numbers should you
track? In this workshop, we’ll show you the key numbers that you must track in your
business. And they’re not all the obvious “accounng” ones! We’ll also be looking at
how you make decisions on your markeng and what you can spend to bring in new
customers.
Delivered by Jon Davies FCA, Jon Davies Accountants
11.30am: How to Turn Contacts into Clients
Andy truly believes anyone can sell, you just have to follow some simple basic steps.
This talk will look at the world of sales and how with a small change in approach you
can turn more of your contacts into clients.
Delivered by Andy Guile, Master Coach & Trainer, Ask Andy Guile at New Direcons
12.00pm: Geng HR and Employment Law back on
Track in 2022
Helping Companies with their HR and Employment Law strategies and acons to help
connue growth and recovery post COVID-19.
Delivered by Enrique Garcia, Wilford Smith HR Consulng and Solicitors
12.30pm: How to Stand out on LinkedIn
In this short session, Jason Jones will give a brief outline on using LinkedIn to
generate more prospects and more business.
Delivered by Jason Jones, LinkedIn Coach, In Business Ninjas
1.45pm: Slaying Imposter Syndrome
In this session Una Corell will give an overview of what imposter syndrome is, how
it affects women, and why everyone suffers from it.
Una will also talk about strategies people can employ to reduce the symptoms.
Delivered by Una Corell, Founder, 45 Not Out
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
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National Footbal Museum. Fu l event review plus interview inside.
Central Manchester’s newest
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Driven by a Dragon
Interview with Ed Ho lands from
Driven Media, looking at his appearance
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Salford Masterplan
Focus on the huge new masterplan
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Defining a Social Business
Interview with Martyn Wi lcock from the University
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the new face of the third sector.
The Impact of Brexit
on Exporting
Interview with Marie Boyer from France Line looking
a the e fect on the UK’s Exporting activities.
Small Business Commissioner
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Anyone can be accused of a crime...
Interview with Lawyer Tariq Hu sain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Ba sra
Solicitors, looking at potential problems with businesses being accused
of crimes including furlough fraud.
Electric all the way
Ireland’s commercial vehicle distributor succe s story Ha ris Group create a
new base in Wa rington. Interview with COO John McEvoy.
Manchester’s home for Gin
The Atlas Bar on Deansgate share their experience in the hospitality sector
over the last year of being on the frontline of restrictions.
Preparing to trade with the EU and Ireland
Looking a the impact of the new trading relationship with Michael Nolan,
CEO of Irish customs clearance specialists, Declaron.
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Important health information from charities Prevent Breast Cancer
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Leisure Guard Security share their busine s story
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IT: An integrated approach to managed IT solutions
Interview with Ram Gupta, MD of Nybble, looking a the business
of IT services and support.
Apprentiships: National Apprenticeship Week
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with Salford City Co lege.
Telecoms: Ready for the great copper switch-o f?
Andy Thompson, MD of nxcoms, guides us through the changeover
from old copper telecoms to new fibre-optic cabling.
Hospitality: Go Wilde in the city!
Review of Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity latest site opened
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Analysis of the CPTPP - the Comprehensive and Progre sive
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exhibitors
1 Connect Ltd
A Value Added Reseller of Data Connectivity and IT networking solutions. We help
customers to increase their productivity by enhancing their business communications,
speed up and secure their internet connection and maximise the power of their networks
and Wi-Fi by understanding how they can bring IT and Communications together and
embrace Digitalisation.
01925 530 143 @1connectcloud @1connectcloud
www.1connectcloud.com
ABCounting Ltd
ABCounting is a firm of Chartered Management Accountants based on the Wirral.
Working alongside clients, helping them to grow their businesses through a greater
understanding of their numbers.
With specialist knowledge of the Digital and Creative industries, they are able to offer an
outsourced finance function covering accountancy, tax, consultancy and bookkeeping
services.
0151 528 8444 Instagram: @abcounting.ltd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wedothesums/
www.abcounting.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.
07307 382 140 Instagram: @ancorainteriors
Pinterest: @ancorainteriors @ancorainteriors
www.ancorainteriors.com
Aqueous Digital
Aqueous Digital is an award-winning family-run digital marketing agency based in
Cheshire. We are specialists in Search Engine Optimisation, Google Ads, website
content strategy, and reputation management. We recently won the Best Integrated
Search Agency at the prestigious European Search Awards and Best Integrated Search
Agency at the Global Search Awards. Every day, millions of people search online for
businesses like yours. When others are lost, make sure you are the first to be found. Call
or email today to arrange a free audit of your website and consultation with one of our
specialist team. Aqueous Digital - because Search Never Sleeps! hello@aqueousdigital.co.uk
0800 285 1424 www.aqueous-digital.co.uk
0800 285 1424 @AqueousDigital @Aqueous Instagram:
@aqueousdigital www.aqueous-digital.co.uk
Ask Andy Guile at New Directions
Welcome to New Directions, the business coaching and training service.
Through business coaching or training Andy helps SME’s and bigger businesses; sales
teams and individuals achieve results and reach goals. He also provides 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, Andy can create tailored business coaching or training to help you.
Andy uses scientifically proven methods of Emotional Intelligence and Accelerated
Learning to ensure he offers quality training and delivers 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, Andy’s 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 him and using his coaching techniques, Andy will help you
create the type of business you want. He 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.
Andy’s approach is personal, fun and flexible. And while he does have many valuable set
courses available, he is extremely adaptable, and always customises his coaching and
training around every individual clients’ needs.
So, get ready, find your New Direction and call today.
07960 888 001 @askandyguile @askandyguile
https://askandyguile.newzenler.com/
Askew Brook Ltd
Askew Brook provide bespoke web and software development services to companies
across the North of England. From fully bespoke manufacturing solutions to third-party
integrations and SaaS products we can help you.
0151 830 0024 @AskewBrook @AskewBrook
www.askewbrook.com
Business Connect Magazine
Business Magazine connecting businesses across the UK and beyond
07708 987 518 @GMBizConnect @BusinessConnectMagazine
https://www.gmbusinessconnect.co.uk/
CCR Systems (Northern) Ltd
CCR Systems have been supplying, installing and maintaining Retail and Hospitality
EPOS systems for over 30 years. We are an ISO-9001 registered company with a
Diamond award for customer satisfaction.We also supply and install CCTV and Chip &
Pin systems linked to our EPOS systems.
0151 644 8296 @CCREpos
www.ccrsystems.co.uk
Change it Design
Development of technical engineered design projects. Construction drawings and
technical specifications. Cost information and documentation Civil engineering design
consultation services. Build a digital presentation of the physical and functional features
of the building. Perform analyses and segregation of the garnered data.
07459 893 006 @senturkmuhendis @ChangeItDesign
Instagram: @change_it_design www.changeitdesign.co.uk
Chartered Management Institute
Professional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on improving personal and
organisational performance.
We set the standards, support individual and organisational development, provide
accreditation, qualifications and professional recognition, including Chartered Manager
status.
Attractive membership rates for individuals and organisations at each event.
01539 726191 / 077 966 95259 @cmi_managers
www.managers.org.uk
CIEED
The Centre of International Executive Education and Development (CIEED) team draws
on years of experience gained both in the workplace (public, private and not-for-profit),
as well as in the field of education, in developing a better understanding of how learning
and development can make a greater impact, both for the individual and the
organisation. CIEED offers a unique range and blend of learning and development
aimed at developing current and future leaders and managers as professionals and
executives. Whether you are an individual wanting to maximise your potential, an
employer seeking to get the best out of your workforce, or an educational institution
seeking to ensure your students are better prepared for the workplace and to achieve
greater success in their careers, the CIEED is your ideal flexible partner, able to tailor a
solution which best meets your needs.
01539 726 191 / 07796 695 259
www.cieed.uk.com
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 @CleanGrowth_uk
https://www.clean-growth.uk
Costco
Welcome to Costco.
Costco is a cash and carry membership warehouse club, bringing you the best quality
products at the lowest possible prices.
Your membership fee allows us to keep overhead costs down and pass the savings on to
you. Our members quickly recoup the cost of their membership fee through the money
they save by shopping with us. Our no frills philosophy means out merchandise is
displayed on its original shipping pallets or on steel shelves. For information regarding
membership contact us on 0151 224 7681.
0151 224 7681 @CostcoUK
www.costco.co.uk

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Debt-Claims
Debt-Claims is a ground-breaking portal designed for businesses to instruct our
solicitors online in a matter of minutes and with just a few details. With prices starting
from just £2.50 which includes full unlimited access to our online case management
system, collecting debts has never been so quick and easy.
07933 601 646 @DebtClaims
www.debt-claims.com
Face for Business
Telephone Answering and Managed Live Chat for UK businesses.
We provide call handling and outsourced reception for businesses of all types and
sizes.
Our PAs are the difference and really do aim to delight.
0333 323 1007 @face4business @faceforbusiness1
Instagram: @faceforbusiness www.ffb.co.uk
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
mayor’s 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!
Contact Mark Bryan (Membership Consultant Liverpool & Wirral) on 07941 320 890
or by email to Mark.Bryan@fsb.org.uk.
0808 202 0888 @FSBMerseyside
@FederationOfSmallBusinesses Instagram: @fsb_uk
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: https://www.linkedin.com/company/funky-vibes-marketing/
0333 360 4117 @funkyvib3s @funkyvib3s Instagram:
@funkyvib3s https://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.
@gofishpodcast @gofishpodcast Instagram: @gofishpodcast
LinkedIn: @gofishpodcast YouTube: @gofishpodcast
www.gofishpodcast.com
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
In Business Ninjas
Unlock the full power of LinkedIn by reaching out to thousands of highly targeted
potential prospects.
Then connect and engage with authentic and value-added messages leading to
warmed up, pre-qualified leads.
03333 112 230 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-business-ninjas
www.inbusinessninjas.co.uk
Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd
Suppliers and Installers of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment.
Trading over 80 years we offer service and maintenance contracts on all forms of
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems.
01928 568 800 @ICE_1935 www.ice-ltd.co.uk
Jon Davies Accountants
Jon Davies Accountants is a dynamic and fast-growing firm of Liverpool accountants
serving clients across Merseyside, the North West and the UK. We work to help you
improve your profits, improve your cash, and improve your lifestyle
0151 380 8071 @jondaviesaccs @jondaviesaccs Instagram:
@jondaviesaccountants
www.jondaviesaccountants.co.uk
Lead Forensics
Lead Forensics identifies the anonymous visitors to your website - giving you the
valuable contact details so that you can start a valuable sales conversation.
0207 206 7293 @LeadForensics @leadforensics Instagram:
@leadforensics
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-forensics/
www.leadforensics.com
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 Greater Manchester
Business Fair, Wirral & Chester Business Fair and Halton & Warrington 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 @LiverpoolBA @liverpoolba.fairs Instagram:
@liverpoolba.fairs https://www.businessfairsuk.com
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
The Skills Brokerage Service within the Combined Authority provides free impartial
advice and support to employers across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St
Helens and Wirral. Skills Brokers have supported over 1,000 employers to access
funding and for over 5,000 learners have been funded through their current ESF ‘Be
More’ project.
07584 370992 @be_lcr @lcr.bemore.3 be-more.info
Liverpool Football Club
Anfield – A venue with a history and tradition of world class events.
We know what’s needed to stage a memorable event and Anfield offers a unique
setting with a team able to offer you a first class service for any occasion.
If you’re looking to book a business meeting or conference, attend one of our special
event evenings, or you would like to host your own wedding or party at a venue with
a difference, then we have a solution for you.
For more information contact our Events Team on 0151 264 2222.
0151 264 2222 @LFC_events http://events.liverpoolfc.com/
Liverpool Hope University
At Liverpool Hope University, we offer our students the best of both worlds; the
opportunity to study and live on a beautiful, safe, friendly campus while also having
the advantages of one of Europe’s most vibrant and renowned cities on our
doorstep. Alongside our academic reputation, we are equally proud of our supportive
pastoral care. As one of our students, you will receive academic and personal
support along your academic journey.
0151 291 3111 T: @LiverpoolHopeUK F: @LiverpoolHopeUniversity
I: @liverpoolhopeuk www.hope.ac.uk
Liverpool John Moores University (Eco-I North West)
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).
0151 231 2507 @LJMU
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/eco-i-northwest

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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.
Instagram: @liverpoolartco Pinterest: @liverpoolartco
@LiverpoolArtCo @celiamjohn
https://www.etsy.com/shop/liverpoolartco
LJMU Graduate Futures
LJMU Graduate Futures - connecting SMEs to graduate talent’ is a £2.4m project
that supports businesses in the Liverpool City Region to grow and prosper by
harnessing the skills of university students and graduates.
07929 869 130
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/graduate-futures
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
part-funded 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 @EcoInnovatory
@EcoInnovatory Instagram: @EcoInnovatory
www.ljmu.ac.uk/ecoinnovatory
MSB Solicitors
MSB is a progressive, full-service law firm that prides itself on providing legal
services to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Established in 1988, the firm has forged a reputation for excellence of service and
has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Law Society’s
Legal Excellence Award for Practice Management. We are also proud to be ranked
in the Legal500 and Chambers & Partners.
0151 281 9040 @MSBSolicitors @MSBSolicitors
www.msbsolicitors.co.uk
MySupportNet
We provide people help and advice focusing on health and well being. This is in
the form of offering practical support via our Group meetings, onsite Forums,
Facebook and Twitter.
0151 647 2777 @Mysupportnet @Mysupportnet
www.mysupportnet.com
Napthens
Napthens provides legal services to businesses and individuals. Structured into
specialist departments including Employment, HR and Health and Safety. We have
around 260 staff including 26 Partners and operate from offices in Liverpool and
across the North West.
0345 307 4044 @NapthensOnline @NapthensLLP
www.napthens.co.uk
North West Aquariums
At North West Aquariums, we provide managed aquarium services for businesses
which includes installation and ongoing cleaning and maintenance. We currently
work with some award winning businesses across Merseyside such as Bridging
Finance Solutions, TAC accountants, Flooring Design Studio and many more!
07825361294 @northwestaquariums
FB @northwestaquariums Inst @northwestaquariums
www.northwestaquariums.co.uk
Promio
Relax, we have your marketing covered.
Get everything you need to promote your business without having to spend hours
learning complex software and keeping up with the latest technology.
We take care of everything for you so you can get on with running your business.
01978 898 652 @felixclarke https://promio.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 @PromoteSME https://promotesme.com
QA Limited
Gain access to the most powerful learning and talent network in the UK.
QA is the UK’s number one provider of tech and digital apprenticeships, as well as
funded workplace learning programmes. We empower organisations and individuals to
develop the tech capabilities needed for success.
We partner with the world’s leading software vendors to deliver digital and tech
apprenticeship programmes. Resulting in qualifications that are valued by the world’s
most successful tech organisations.
Apprentices benefit from QA’s unrivalled experience in the EdTech sector and the largest
specialist in-house instructor and coaching teams in the UK.
Using a unique combination of online, offline and face to face learning, our digital by
design curriculum enables learners to develop further and faster.
0161 549 9935 T: @qa_ltd F: @QALtd I: @qalimited
https://www.qa.com/apprenticeships/
Smithdown Eyecare Limited
Smithdown Eyecare is one of the leading opticians in Liverpool, known for offering
premium eye care services and a complete range of eyewear.
Get the best advice on eyecare whatever your budget, whether it be spectacles,
contact lenses or sports eyewear.
0151 280 7777 @smithdowneye
@smithdowneyecareopticians Instagram: @smithdowneyecare
https://smithdowneyecare.co.uk/
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 @SyncStoreUK @SyncStoreUK
Instagram: @syncstoreuk http://wearesync.co.uk
The Meee Partnership Limited
At Meee, we focus on inspiring everyone, everywhere to find, live and give their magic
every day. Our business is founded on the idea that we’re all unique and at our best we
can all be amazing. By using our values and natural strengths, combined with support
from others, we can release the magic that is in all of us to thrive. Meee helps people
live their best lives through our talks, workshops, tools and resources.
07900 156 091 @Meee_HQ @MeeeHQ
Instagram: @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 @TheWomensOrg | @MerseyEntHub
@Thewomensorganisation @merseyenthub Instagram:
@thewomensorganisation | @merseyenthub
https://enterprisehublcr.org.uk/
https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/

Gain access to the most
powerful learning and
talent network in the UK
- QA is the UK’s number one provider of tech and digital
apprenticeships, as well as funded workplace learning
programmes.
- We empower organisations and individuals to develop the
tech capabilities needed for success.
- We partner with the world’s leading software vendors to
deliver digital and tech apprenticeship programmes.
- Resulting in qualifications that are valued by the world’s
most successful tech organisations.
- Apprentices benefit from QA’s unrivalled experience in the
EdTech sector and the largest specialist in-house instructor
and coaching teams in the UK.
- Using a unique combination of online, offline and face to
face learning, our digital by design curriculum enables
learners to develop further and faster.
0161 549 9935 https://www.qa.com/apprenticeships/
Helpdesk: theapprenticeshiphub@qa.com T: 0345 074 7973
Find QA on the Apprenticeship Service UKPRN: 10003375

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University Of Liverpool
Growth Catalyst is a leadership development and business growth programme
developed by the University of Liverpool Management School for SMEs operating
within the Liverpool City Region.
0151 795 3333 @LivUniGrowth
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/for-business/growth-catalyst/
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 logistics,
warehousing and tracking.
Wild Thang have over 200 years combined Industry experience and are one of the
foremost suppliers in the UK so you are in safe hands. Over the last 20+ years we
have successfully produced work for many high profile brands such as SkyBet,
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Whether your company or organization is large or small your order will be met with
the same high standards. As a member of BPMA, Promota, Sedex, holding
ISO14001 and ISO9001 accreditation you are guaranteed a high standard of service
and Industry integrity.
0800 917 9809 @wildthangone @wildthangone
Instagram: @wildthangltd www.wildthang.co.uk
Wilford Smith HR Consulting and Solicitors
We are a Law firm specialising in HR consulting for SME’s giving Advice, Insurance
and Policies from a commercial view point to become a Partner to your business.
08081695677 @WilfordSmithHQ www.wilfordsmith.com
Wirral Ark
Wirral Churches Ark Project, known as Wirral Ark, is a registered charity that exists
to provide accommodation for the homeless, under the MainStay framework, as well
as providing support and guidance for individuals to secure permanent long term
accommodation.
Through their work, Wirral Ark have become experts at working with, and
supportively housing, people with very complex problems for example, people with
severe mental health problems, a lifelong alcohol addiction, very challenging
behaviour, or a combination of these and other issues.
Wirral Churches Ark Project aims to help homeless men and women on an individual
level, working together to identify the support they need for their particular journey to
recovery.
0330 175 5330 T: @wirralark F: @wirralark
www.wirralark.org.uk
Zenithart Ltd
Design and manufacture art for the hotel/architects/specifiers/interior designers . All
size commercial projects undertaken
. Specialise in lightweight largescale resin art
. In house framing service.
07786 272 835 Instagram: @zenithartltd www.zenithart.me.uk
Vivup
Vivup is an award-winning employee benefits provider trusted by 70% of the NHS
and is now sharing this expertise with SMEs throughout the UK.
01252 784541 @wearevivup www.vivup.co.uk/sme

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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