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Welcome to the 10th anniversary of the Halton
and Warrington Business Fair supported by
Halton Chamber of Commerce, SML Solutions
and Wild Thang.
With lots of different features and activities taking place,
we hope that visitors will find that their trip has been
both interesting and worthwhile.
Business to Business Exhibition - a wide variety of
companies are showcasing their products and services to the
hundreds of visitors attending the event.
Ask the Expert - A range of Experts are on hand to provide
advice and guidance on a range of issues
Business Support Available in Halton - Halton Chamber of Commerce,
Halton Borough Council (Business Improvement & Growth Team)
Online Marketing - SML Solutions, Mosaic Digital Media
Professional Development and Performance Improvement - The
Chartered Management Institute
Cyber Security - Polymorph, TITAN
HR Issues - Spire HR
Health and Safety - Omnis Health & Safety Soluons
Complimentary Pop Up Coaching Sessions -
Andy Guile is an International Coaching Academy Master Coach and Trainer, with
more than 20 years of experience in Coaching Training and Empowering people to
achieve great things. This is your opportunity to experience a coaching session
with an industry leader, get some help and support and see if coaching is
something you want for your business.
Andy will be available throughout the day, just go to his stand and book your slot.
Many other Special Features and Attractions
- and a complimentary Event Programme and Business Guide for every
visitor.
North West Business Monitor - Liverpool BA and LOOKOUT!
are working together on an ambious project which monitors the
confidence levels that North West Small Business Owners have on a
variety of issues, such as the economy, funding, legislaon and transport.
So we want to hear the views of as many businesses as possible - please
complete the quesonnaire provided to you today and pop it in the
boxes provided - or talk to someone from the Liverpool BA or LOOKOUT!
teams. The Launch of the fourth edion of the North West
Business Monitor Report will be launched at 12.50pm - all are
welcome.
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.
1.00pm Free 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 of International Coaching Academy.
Hosted by Andy Guile of International Coaching Academy.
welcome
exhibition area Stadium Fitness
A wide variety of exhibitors are displaying their products
and services in the Conference and Exhibition Area of the
Stadium Fitness Suite.
refreshments
workshops
Main Stadium Halton Suite
Stadium Fitness
Refreshments and Snacks (and Seating Areas) available on
the ground floor in the Stadium Fitness Suite Legends Bar.
10.50am R&D Tax Credits - Don't Miss Out on this
valuable Relief!
Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits are a valuable government incentive designed to
encourage investment in innovation. The Tax Credits can reduce a company's Corporation Tax bill
or allow them to claim a repayment.
And it's not just for cutting edge or brand new products - companies in many sectors able to
demonstrate significant improvements in products and processes can also apply.
Delivered by Jackson Stephen LLP
11.10am Selling Online through your own Website
Some useful tips on maximising sales through your online efforts.
Delivered by Saeed Maroof, SML Solutions
11.30am LinkedIn – The Good the Bad and the
Absolutely Awful
In this short session Peter Collins of Find and Be Found will provide a brief overview of the
importance of your Linkedin profile and how to use Linkedin to generate leads.
Delivered by Peter Collins, Find and Be Found
12.20pm 60 second pitch
· Learn the secrets of a great 60 second pitch
· The Mr Abe technique
· Why you need a pitch even if you don’t go networking
Delivered by Andy Guile, International Coaching Academy
12.50pm North West Business Monitor Report Launch
The fourth edition of the North West Business Monitor Report will be launched at this event.
Come along and find out about the views and opinions of North West businesses across a range of
issues.
Delivered by Eugene Tansey, LOOKOUT!
1.45pm Warm Up your Cold Calling
In this world of social media and online networking it seems that the plan old ‘scary’ telephone is
redundant. However the phone has never been more relevant in this cluttered, content driven,
noisy business landscape we work in.This workshop will give you some simple techniques to:
· Get past the fear of making phone calls
· Get prospects to want to listen
· Get results from far fewer calls…
and some practical tips to implement immediately to get better results
Paul has trained sales people from business start-ups to global distribution and tech companies
and has seen dramatic improvements in results at every level.
Delivered by Paul Parish, Do Remarkable
2.10pm Strategy Elicitation - buying strategies
All of our daily activity is generated and maintained by strategies, and whether or not we begin to
do things, or we finish what we start, all of that is related to a strategy.During this workshop Marc
will explain: The major components of strategies - The T.O.T.E. model: how a strategy begins, runs
and completes itself - The decision making strategy - The sales strategy (specifically the buying
strategy)You will learn:How to discover someone's buying strategy before they even open their
mouth.How to help someone become motivated to buy your product or service.How these
strategies are useful in negotiations and recruitment as well as sales.
Delivered by Marc McDermott, NLP Training

HALTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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 days a weekLegal, HR, Health & Low cost training - seminars and workshops
Safety & Tax Expert advice
B2B Networking – including regular breakfast
meetings and sector specific events eg:
Science and Manufacturing Network
Highly competitive Export Documentation
Service
Member to member offers
PR & Media & Website design service
Discounted AA Roadside assistance
Halton Business Awards
Come and say hello and receive a 20% discount when you sign up on the day.
0333 358 3480 www.haltonchamber.co.uk
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exhibitors
1CONNECT
1CONNECT enables businesses to reduce their communications costs by eliminating onsite PBX
hardware and soon to be redundant ISDN lines, by providing a best value cloud based hosted
telephony and connectivity service. Talk to us about moving your communications to the Cloud now
before the BT ISDN switch off.
01925 530 111 @square1products www.1connectcloud.com
4Networking
Need more business appointments?
Relaxed, fun and friendly business networking
Three 10-min business appointments at EVERY meeting
Network locally, regionally and even nationally
Swap advice and biz with 50,000+ members online
Choose from 5000+ unstuffy business networking events each year
Visit our stand today to find out how 4N will work for you.
0345 123 4444 @4NHQ www.4networking.biz
BBX UK
BBX is a global payment system and works proactively to market a
merchants spare capacity - selling their services to other BBX clients
before the spare capacity “expires”. Benefits available through BBX include:
Guaranteed additional customers to fill some / all of your spare capacity
and improve profits. Interest free credit of up to BBX100,000 to enhance cash flow. A pro-active
account management team to assist you globally. Pop on to our stand to find out more.
0333 400 2014 @bbx_uk http://bbxuk.com/
Bottomline Technologies
Simple and secure Direct Debit collection and management.
Collect regular payments effortlessly with the Direct Debit experts.
0344 8266 700 @bottomlinetech
https://www.bottomline.com/uk/solutions/pt-x/collections
Business Improvement & Growth Team - Halton Borough
Council
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. It provides a free commercial property finding
service for companies either based in Halton or wishing to move into the area.
0151 511 7825 @runcornwidnes www.runcorn-widnes.com
Campaign and Digital Intelligence Ltd (CANDDi)
Increase sales leads and never lose a prospect. CANDDi’s award winning software identifies your
website traffic - turning unknown visitors into known leads and identifying new opportunities with
existing prospects.
0161 414 1080 @CANDDi https://www.canddi.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 @cmi_managers www.managers.org.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
Everglades Park Hotel
Everglades Park Hotel is a haven just a few minute’s drive from Liverpool Airport, 20 minutes from
Liverpool Centre. The hotel has an excellent reputation for looking after business customers with a
corporate focussed approach which serves the lone business traveller to the delegates of a major
conference equally well.
0151 455 5000 @lavenderhotels
http://www.lavenderhotels.co.uk/Everglades-Park
G-Force Communications Ltd
Established in 2005, G-Force Communications Ltd is an independent business to business
communications provider, specialising in Mobile, Landline & Broadband and Vehicle Telematics &
CCTV. We offer a bespoke consultancy service to our customers in order to provide products and
solutions that save them time and money.
01928 715 724 @G_ForceComms
www.g-forcecommunications.com
Halton Chamber of Commerce
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
Come and say hello and receive a 20% discount when you sign up on the day.
0333 358 3480 @HaltonChamber www.haltonchamber.co.uk
Halton & St Helens VCA
Halton & St Helens VCA provides advice, information and development support services to voluntary,
community and faith organisations and volunteers in St Helens and Halton.
01928 592 405 / 01744 457 100 @HSHVCA
https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk
Halton Stadium
Halton 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 @HaltonStadium https://haltonstadium.co.uk/
Hand on Heart Charity
Keeping children safe and prevent the deaths of 12 young people who die of sudden cardiac arrest
each week in the UK. Saving childrens lives with defibrillators and offering Basic Life Support Skills to
children.
0845 071 0822 @HandonHeart www.handonheart.org
Honest Cat Content Services
We are a journalist led content agency. In the business world, where trust is currency, every company
needs to harness their written content and treat each word as the powerful sales tool it is. We work with
many businesses from finance to hospitality, from big industry to sports, food and travel and many in
between, providing a whole spectrum of copy from website wording and press releases to emails and
newsletters, blogs and press packs, tweets and slogans. In short, we can provide every written word for
your company.
Honest Cat Content Services are the literary juggernauts, the heavyweights in professional prose, the
spin doctors of the written word. Every word we write is crafted by seasoned journalists and editors who
are experts at creating high quality, innovative, original content to convey your message and engage
with potential buyers, consumers and staff members.
07729 221 922 @Honestcatcopy www.honestcat.co.uk
International Coaching Academy
Established for over 20 years we are industry leaders in Personal and professional Development
training and coaching. We have a simple mission to inspire, motivate and develop one million people to
achieve their full potential. The academy seeks to deliver and inspire excellence in individuals and
organisations alike.
07960 888 001 @bearbehindevent
www.internationalcoachingacademy.org www.leadtheway.me.uk
Jackson Stephen LLP
Jackson Stephen are one of the most innovative, progressive chartered
accountancy and business advisory practices in Warrington having
supported businesses in the region since 1921. Our clients are mostly
mid-range owner managed businesses, across a diverse range of
industries. A Top 100 practice with Top 10 expertise, our 9 partners and
vibrant team of over 70 talented people are focussed on providing exceptional advice and client
service. We aim to get clients where they want to be quickly, effectively and profitably. We provide a full
suite of advisory and compliance services including Cloud Accounting, R&D Tax Relief, Forensic
Accounting, Business Valuations, Corporate Structure and Tax Planning, HR and Funding Solutions.
Our team are consistently exceeding clients expectations, providing the services and expertise required
to take our clients to the next level.
01942 292 500 @jsllp www.jacksonstephen.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 we have gone on
to hold many other events, including Halton & Warrington Business Fair,
Wirral & Chester Business Fair and Greater Manchester Business Fair.
Our approach is to try and make the 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 your
needs, including budget spaces at just 125+VAT and standard spaces priced from around 250+VAT.
0151 709 8932 @LiverpoolBA www.businessfairsuk.com
LOOKOUT!
We are the eyes and ears of our clients. If something’s happening, we’ll
know about it first!
At LOOKOUT! we provide our clients with not only comprehensive research,
intelligent analysis and clear insights, but also creative strategic thinking:
all delivered with clarity and personality.
0843 886 5884 @wearelookout www.wearelookout.com
Mosaic Digital Media
We are the digital agency based in Warrington with a wealth of experience ranging from logo design,
social media management, SEO marketing, digital marketing strategist, web design, to eCommerce
and database systems.
01925 563 960 @yourmosaicmedia www.mosaicdigitalmedia.co.uk
NLP Training Ltd
Marc is a certified Trainer in NLP, Hypnosis, Time Line Therapy and NLP Coaching, and is in the Master
Trainer Program. He is teaching NLP certification trainings and conducting Personal Breakthrough
sessions, as well as coaching and consulting in the business sector.
07782 639 717 @nlptrainingltd http://www.nlptraining.org.uk
North West Business Monitor
The North West Business Monitor is a bi-annual survey and report,
with respondents recruited from across the North West business
community. The index will look to establish the confidence levels that
North West small businesses have on fundamental issues which affect
them. The North West Business Monitor is a joint initiative between
Liverpool BA and LOOKOUT! market research company, who specialise
in developing confidence indexes and research projects.
0843 886 5884 @NorthWestBM www.northwestbusinessmonitor.co.uk

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Everglades Park Hotel is a haven just a
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exhibitors
North West Employers
We believe the North West deserves well-governed, high-quality services,
with leaders who create cultures that bring the best out of people and
places. So, we help our members build them. Whatever you and your
partners are working towards, from innovation, to stronger partnerships, to
specialist employer support we strive to deliver the tailored advice and interventions that get you there.
0161 834 9362 @NWEmployers https://nwemployers.org.uk/
NW Security Group
NW Security Group is a leading provider of high performance IP-Based security systems, including
CCTV, access control and Intruder alarm systems. We have a proven record in the design, installation
and maintenance of CCTV and network-based security solutions.
We’re accredited technology partners with industry-leading manufacturers and offer the very latest in
security technology, ranging from facial recognition, licence plate recognition and even radar-based
motion detection.
0151 633 2111 @nwsecuritygroup www.nwsecuritygroup.com
Omnis Health & Safety Solutions
Omnis has been created to provide a range of training, consultancy
and advisory services specialising in Health& Safety. We pride
ourselves in providing the highest quality training at competitive
prices. Health & Safety | First Aid | Fire Safety | COSHH | CITB | IOSH | FIRE | NEBOSH |Manual
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0800 061 4836 @OmnisSafety www.ohss.co.uk
Polymorph Limited
Polymorph are a specialist IT Services company
based in Runcorn, Cheshire. We offer a range of
services from bespoke software, flexible IT support
and maintenance, off-the-shelf packages to cyber
security and telecommunications for national and international organisations as well small local
businesses.
Polymorph will be talking to visitors about how to protect themselves and their organisations from cyber
criminals as well as demonstrating the RingCentral UC Suite.
03333-202-688 @polymorphltd www.polymorph.co.uk
Rowlinsons Solicitors
At Rowlinsons we are different from other law firms. Based in Cheshire for over 30 years, we offer our
clients an exceptional service, providing big city quality at non-city prices. We pride ourselves on our
client-focused approach to business and the majority of our work is generated by recommendation from
other satisfied clients, an impressive message which speaks for itself. We act for individuals and
businesses nationally and have many existing clients in Chester, Warrington, St Helens, Runcorn and
Widnes.
01928 735 333 @Rowlinsons www.rowlinsons.co.uk
Sky Recruitment
Specialist in Healthcare, Industrial, Maritime and Middle East recruitment. Supplying temporary and
permanent staff, we pride ourselves on our training packages and our benefits for both client and
candidate. Each founder of Sky has over 20 years experience in different business sectors which
enables us to recruit in any sector not just the named above, our ethos is innovative and our approach
is unique, there is a array of more information to know about us please visit our website
www.skyrandd.co.uk
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SML Solutions
We offer quality Websites for all business types, built by
professionals and designed to stand out amongst your
competitors. Our Social Media management is top of the
class when it comes to engagement and interaction with your
target market. Contact us today for more details.
0113 821 4545 @SMLSolution www.smlsolutions.co.uk
Spire HR
Spire HR provides all-encompassing HR support to clients that don’t need a
full time HR presence. With accumulated 40 years’ experience in the HR field,
the staff at Spire HR Solutions have a wealth of experience in all things HR.
From the initial start-up process of HR documentation (contracts, policies,
handbooks) to day to day HR advice.
01925 626 253 @SpireHR https://www.spirehr.co.uk
Spotcap UK
Spotcap provides loans of up to 250k to UK-based small and medium-sized businesses, allowing
business owners to focus on what matters. The company has developed a unique assessment process
that focuses on cashflow and real-time performance, allowing for a credit decision to be made within
one working day.
0203 883 1407 @SpotcapUK www.spotcap.co.uk
TALL Security Print Limited
Established in 1991, TALL Security Print Ltd operates from Runcorn, Cheshire. TALL has utilised its
specialist skills and industry knowledge to develop a reputation for high quality and superior service
producing securely printed documents such as cheques, credits, certificates, vouchers and ballot
papers for a wide range of industries worldwide.
01928 579200 @TheTALLGroup
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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 443294 @WarringtonBEx www.wbex.co.uk
Thrive Office Space
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Titan - North West Regional Organised Crime Unit
Titan, the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit has the responsibility of protecting the
communities in the North West from serious organised crime, including Cybercrime. They provide nononsense,
easy to understand advice on how to protect yourself and your business from the threat of
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0151 777 7822 @NWROCU / @JennieWCyber
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University of Chester
The University of Chester’s Business Growth Team recognise how tough it is to create new ideas and
to develop them into commercial success. To support SME Businesses across Cheshire and
Warrington, the University is delivering the Innovation to Commercialisation project, part funded by the
European Regional Development Fund.
01244 567 500 @I2C_UoC www1.chester.ac.uk/i2c
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and opinions of the North West Business
community across a wide range of
business issues
- The NWBM survey is undertaken twice a year, with
two output reports being produced at 6 monthly
intervals
- The reports focus on issues and opportunies
affecng NW businesses
- Ulising Liverpool BA and LOOKOUT! media contacts,
the results are promoted across the North West
business media
- The reports are made available as complimentary
downloads via the NWBM website
NORTH WEST
BUSINESS
MONITOR
2017 - Q3/Q4 Report

Business Guide - Useful Sources of Help 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

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