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Greater Manchester
Business Fair 2023
Thursday 06 July 2023 AJ Bell Stadium

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Retail magnate and Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis kicks off
the Many Hands charity campaign on behalf of the
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital at Manchester’s
National Footbal Museum. Full event review plus interview inside.
Central Manchester’s newest
office brand
Interview with Jason Davenport from
The Offices, offering a new approach
to office letting in the heart of Manchester.
Driven by a Dragon
Interview with Ed Hollands from
Driven Media, looking at his appearance
on Dragons’ Den securing an investment
from new Dragon Jenny Campbel.
Salford Masterplan
Focus on the huge new masterplan
to transform the University of Salford
and surrounding area over the next
two decades.
First Friday
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City Centre Business Networking
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and Forever Manchester Charity.
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Life after Den
Interview with recent Dragon and Entrepreneur
Jenny Campbell.
Defining a Social Business
Interview with Martyn Wi lcock from the University
of Salford’s Business Schoo looking at defining
the new face of the third sector.
The Impact of Brexit
on Exporting
Interview with Marie Boyer from France Line looking
a the effect on the UK’s Exporting activities.
Small Business Commissioner
The Altrincham & Sale Chamber brings Sma l Business
Commissioner to Trafford.
First Friday #Connectworking
City Centre Business Networking with GM Business Connect
Magazine and Forever Manchester Charity.
Culture, community
and connections
Focus on the British and Irish Trade A liance
including an interview with president Paul Whitnell
and Manchester Chair, Christiane Hutchinson
Adapting, not optimising
Analysis from Phil Jones MBE, MD of Brother UK,
on businesses coming out of lockdown.
Slipping through the cracks
Free adverts for our struggling business community
who don’t qualify for government suppor through
the crisis, plus analysis of lobbying efforts to persuade
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Interview with Michael Dodd, CEO of V Site Pass
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Becoming better business leaders
Focus on the launch of the South Manchester Alternative Board
including an interview with facilitator Mark Kane.
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Anyone can be accused of a crime...
Interview with Lawyer Tariq Hussain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Bassra
Solicitors, looking at potential problems with businesses being accused
of crimes including furlough fraud.
Electric all the way
Ireland’s commercial vehicle distributor success story Harris Group create a
new base in Warrington. 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 at the impact of the new trading relationship with Michael Nolan,
CEO of Irish customs clearance specialists, Declaron.
Get yourself checked
Important health information from charities Prevent Breast Cancer
and Prostate Cancer UK.
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Tariq Hussain, Managing Director of Petherbridge Bassra Solicitors
Security: 20 years safeguarding
businesses and the public
Leisure Guard Security share their business story
in an interview with operations director Saj Kadva.
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
Telecoms: Ready for the great copper switch-off?
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with Salford City Co lege.
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
on 9 February at St. Peter’s Square in City centre Manchester.
Exporting: From mutineers to trade agreements
Analysis of the CPTPP - the Comprehensive and Progressive
Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Safety: Keeping the workplace and public safe
Focus on risk management for businesses, also the ro lout of
‘Martyn’s Law’ making venues safer from terrorism.
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Theo Paphitis pictured outside the National Football Museum a the Urbis building in Central Manchester
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welcome
Welcome back to the Greater
Manchester Business Fair at AJ Bell
Stadium.
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, telecoms / fibre broadband,
management/performance improvement and lots more. Plus
there are some great free business workshops taking place
throughout the day (listed on the right), with a Free Networking
Session at 1pm hosted by Andy Guile..
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.
Talk to the IN Business Ninjas team about how you can
generate more business using LinkedIn.
Explore the range of business support available to help you
start or run your own business with Greater Manchester
Chamber of Commerce and The Federaon of Small Businesses
(FSB).
Visit the University of Salford, Salford Business Innovaon
Services & Salford Professional Development stands to find out
more about how they might be able to help your business
Discuss your business vehicle requirements with RRG Group
Fleet
The Home Office Future Borders and Immigraon System (FBIS)
External Engagement Team will be on hand to answer any
quesons around the new system and requirements for
employing people from outside the UK
Many exhibitors are also making special offers available and
running compeons on the day. Visit the individual stands to
find out more.
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.
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Seminars and Workshops
10.40am: Home office Informaon - Introducon to Electronic Travel
Authorisaon (ETA) & further roll out of e-Visa’s
Electronic Travel Authorisaon – is advance permission to travel to the UK, for those who do not currently need to
obtain a visa, or do not have a UK immigraon status.
E-Visa’s – UK Government is developing a Border and Immigraon system that is “Digital by Default”. Immigraon
documents like Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are being phased out and replaced with an eVisa, an electronic
record including a person’s immigraon condions plus some biographic and other details which customers can
access. Lee Graham has been a civil servant for 21 years, working on such major iniaves as the European
Selement Scheme and the Introducon of the Points Based System. He now heads up the Future
Borders & Immigraon External Engagement Team.
Delivered by Home Office Future Borders & Immigraon System (FBIS) External Engagement Team
11.00am: Power of appreciaon
Appreciaon is about so much more than saying thanks; its about support, encouragement, movang, inspiring,
rewarding, recognion and appreciang those around you! It’s the difference between a harmonious relaonship
and a turbulent one; a united team and one at odds with each other.
By the end of the session, you will: know the 5 appreciaon languages; know what your appreciaon language is;
how to recognise other peoples
Its free to use and you can start to apply it straight away – So that you can have a great day every day. With her
energec and fresh approach to business and life, Susie helps heart-centred women to feel confident and
communicate effecvely with the people around them. Both at work and at home.
Delivered by Susie Greatbanks, Show the Light
11.30am: Rank #1 on Google: Insider SEO Tips Revealed!
Your Ulmate Guide to SEO Success! Whether you’re a business owner starng the SEO journey or a pro markeng
manager, this keynote is for you. Discover the Proven Techniques to Boost Your Search Engine Rankings and Get More
Traffic. Join me for an eye-opening keynote that will take your online presence to the next level.
We’ll cover everything from Google’s top priories to our expert ps and tools, giving you a step-by-step guide to
achieving SEO success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your website to the next level!
Stephen is a mul-award-winning UK SEO consultant with a proven track record of success helping businesses from
various industries. His experse includes keyword research, on-page opmisaon, technical SEO, content creaon and
markeng, and link building.
Delivered by Stephen Solademi, SOS Creavity
11.50am: How to make savvy choices about your business’ technical
products, that will enable your business long term
Technology can be great for businesses, connecng with customers, selling products, automang internal processes.
Savvy decisions made early on, can enable businesses to grow with confidence, knowing how technical products and
innovaon can support them in the long term. Beetroot consulng, a tech for good consultancy work to demysfy
technology for organisaons and leaders, who are keen to unlock the hidden benefit in their organisaon.
In this session, they offer their 5 top ps, to ensure that your technical estate scales with you. As a Strategic Change
Consultant, Kanika works to a ‘tech for good’ mission. She works with organisaons to li the veil on technology and
empowers them to make decisions that unlock the benefits of technology for their organisaon.
Delivered by Kanika Selvan, Beetroot Consulng
12.15pm: Upskill your team: An investment not an expense
Programmes that are relevant, current, and ulmately meet your business needs. Develop your team quickly and
effecvely with industry relevant programmes and short courses.
A chance to find out what opons are available to you and how you can ulise different funding streams to cover the
cost of training. Adele Lochman is the Assistant Head of Apprenceships at the University of Salford working with
employers to meet their needs with regards to upskilling and developing their teams.
Delivered by Adele Lochman, University of Salford
12.35pm: Personality types
In this session, Andy will look at different personality types and how they can effect how you sell.
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
1.40pm: Generang more business through LinkedIn
In this session Ian will show you the power of LinkedIn and if you are in B2B sales, why this should be one of your
number one markeng strategies.
The Ninjas team focus on helping people build their pipeline by generang high quality and relevant target market
conversaons with your idea target market. They can either teach you how to do or just do it for you. That way it
leaves you to focus on closing those deals.
Delivered by Ian Nicklin, IN Business Ninjas
2.15pm: How your business can engage with universies
Ever wondered how your business can engage with universies?
Join Katherine Barr from the University of Salford to find out how the university can support your business with
everything from student engagement to research, product development, training courses and more.
Katherine is the Business Development Associate for the University of Salford’s Business Innovaon Services team.
Delivered by Katherine Barr, University of Salford Business Innovaon Team
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
NB Timings may vary on the day
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exhibitors
AJ Bell Stadium Conference & Events
Featuring state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding catering and first-class service, the AJ
Bell Stadium is the perfect setting to host an array of corporate and private events. The
award-winning venue boasts a series of stunning suites and executive boxes featuring
spectacular pitch views that can host events ranging from 10-1,000 guests.
Located adjacent to the world-famous Trafford Centre and within easy reach of
Manchester city centre, the stadium is easily accessible by all transport.
0161 786 1570 option 3 https://www.ajbellstadium.co.uk/
T: @EliorAJBell F: @ajbellstadiumevents I: @ajbellstadiumevents
Ask Andy Guile
Hi, my name is Andy Guile and I am the business Duck Herder!
Or if you prefer, the go to coach and trainer for small businesses.
Yes, I am here to help you get your ducks in a row.
The term getting your ducks in a row is all about being in control, being organised and
prepared for whatever life throws at you. Experience has shown me not everyone in
business is in control and sometimes you just find yourself, really busy, but not getting
the results you hoped for. Getting your ducks in a row helps you build the solid
foundations for business growth. It gives you confidence, the skills and ability to
succeed. Together we will get you back to doing the basics really well, either through
one-to-one coaching or team training and development the aim is the same, after
working with me you will have more free time to spend with friends and family, but still
earn the same or more money.
You will understand your ideal client and stop wasting time chasing the wrong people.
You will be more confident in yourself and have a better understanding of how to deal
with different personality types and be able to read peoples body language.
You will be a stronger more confident communicator, a better listener and a better
person. You will be able to set clear goals on a consistent basis, write effective to do
lists, manage your time effectively and become a productive not busy person.
In all, Life will feel better, you will feel better, and your family will appreciate the change.
My approach is personal, fun and flexible. And whilst I do have many set courses
available, I am extremely adaptable, and I always customise my coaching and training
around every individual client’s needs.
So, if you are ready to get your ducks in a row, get in touch.
07960 888 001 https://askandyguile.newzenler.com/
T: @askandyguile F: @askandyguile I: @guileandy
Beetroot Consulting
Beetroot Consulting has a vision to demystify technology for individuals and
organisations. We aim to do that by making a world where tech-for-good is a reality for
organisations and their end users.
We provide services in Strategic Change, Change Delivery and Thought Leadership.
I: @beetroot.consulting www.beetrootconsulting.org
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beetroot-consulting-ltd
Business Connect Magazine
An independent business to business bi-monthly magazine published both in print and
online. Business Connect Magazine covers a wide range of regions and business
sectors and has an emphasis on B2B networking connecting many different businesses
together on a common platform.
Based in Greater Manchester, the magazine has been bringing the business community
of the North together for over 8 years. IT has recently rebranded from GM Business
Connect to accommodate fast growing interest from different business sectors across
the UK and beyond.
Connecting businesses has always defined Business Connect Magazine, and to now
engage with businesses across the UK and further afield offers readers and advertisers
an exciting set of opportunities for the future.
07708 987 518 T: @GMBizConnect
F: @BusinessConnectMagazine I: @business_connect_mag
https://www.businessconnectmagazine.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 T: @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
Convene IT Ltd
We are our customers IT Department with access to our Technical Help Desk within 12
seconds to report a problem. Our IT Support Contracts are unlimited for all remote and
on-site support for one monthly fee and our account managers are also Lead
Technicians. Please come and see us at our stall!
01257 272 261 (Chorley) | 0161 359 7555 (Salford)
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convene-it-ltd/
www.conveneit.co.uk
Executive Training and Consultancy Ltd
Helping business owners to grow their business and improve profitability. Guaranteeing
to increase profits with a proven track record.
07901-930-365 | 07305-489-877 www.exec-tc.com
F: @ETC.ExecutiveTraining
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, and 4,500 here in Greater
Manchester alone. 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!
0791 762 8905 T: @FSBManchester www.fsb.org.uk
Global Policing Limited
We help businesses and schools with:
1. Providing all inclusive training with a difference
2. Providing all inclusive data protection - we take it off your hands
3. Educating children about law, crime and making the right choices.
0161 510 2999 www.globalpolicing.co.uk
T: @globalpolicing L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73941509
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber is the largest accredited Chamber of Commerce in the
UK, with over 4.500 members.
The Chamber has a strong presence in Greater Manchester’s ten local regions helping
its members grow their businesses through a range of services included in their
membership package.
Chamber membership gives businesses access to everything from local networking
events, a huge range of award-winning international services to a unique venue at Elliot
House with rooms for small private meetings up to major conferences available to hire at
discounted rates.
To find out more about these and all the other benefits Chamber membership could bring
your business, call our membership team on 0161 393 4321.
0161 393 4321 www.gmchamber.co.uk
T: @gmchamber F: @greatermanchesterchamber
Home Office
Home Office Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) External Engagement Team
we are committed to supporting businesses by ensuring they understand the
requirements should they wish to employ someone from outside the UK.
We do this by providing direct information on the Points Based Immigration System,
becoming a sponsor, right to work checks, and our program to digitise the border.
www.gov.uk
Huddart Chartered Accountants
A firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax & Business Advisers based in Walkden.
We like to think of ourselves as a local business for local businesses and have
established our name by specialising in working with owner managed firms. We offer a
highly personalised service to fit with your accounting and business needs at competitive
rates, with a warm and friendly service, and to the highest standard.
0161 703 8353 https://www.jeffreyahuddart.co.uk/

media partners

exhibitors
i-Branded Ltd
i-Branded Ltd provides promotional incentive products and branded workwear services
to increase brand awareness. This includes a variety of products from pens, bags and
water bottles to polos, hoodies and jackets with a range of printing methods from print to
embroidery. We have thousands of products to suit every industry and every budget.
0333 323 1455 www.i-branded.co.uk
T: @i_branded F: @iBrandedLtd
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-brandedlimited/
Ikonik Shots
Ikonik Shots photobooth is a necessity to level up your events (weddings, corporate
events, prom, themed parties, product launch and more!!). Create amazing digital
images; gifs animations; boomerangs which are readily available for guests or clients, all
at the touch of the screen. It’s really that simple.
07754 621 656 F: Ikonik Shots I: @ikonikshots
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 www.inbusinessninjas.co.uk
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-business-ninjas
Judges Demand Limited
Judges Demand provide very unique and specialist debt recovery, debt collection and
related services to our clients in the UK and Worldwide.
Our specialist debt collection and debt recovery team have extensive experience and
knowledge of debt collection and the UK Debt Recovery Law.
You can contact us on 0151 329 2138, our email address is info@judgesdemand.co.uk
and you can see our reviews at www.judgesdemand.co.uk
0151 329 2138 www.judgesdemand.co.uk
Kennys Global Links
Kennys Global Links (KGL) is a local business based in Moss Side, Manchester.
KGL works with communities and groups delivering various interactive wellbeing
workshops, including, IT, Health & Nutrition, Children Holiday Programme and a
Sustainable fashion project which is centred around tackling climate change by reducing
all types of textile waste where they are upcycled/refashioned and find them new home.
Our Services: Creative skills workshops, IT, Health & Nutrition, Children Holiday
Programme and a Sustainable fashion project
Our Products: Our products range from, Sustainable Item, Upcycled Gifts, Zero Waste
Products and Cultural Items.
Such as, Sustainable bags, Sustainable Wall Frame, Sustainable Jewelleries, Other
Sustainable Crafts, Cultural Beads, Cultural Wears for Women, Men and Children.
Our sustainable gifts are all upcycled from unwanted textile which would have been sent
to the landfill.
Therefore, by buying our upcycled products/gifts, you are helping to reduce carbon
emissions resulting from new textile production and landfill textile waste, which in turn
help towards Manchester becoming Net Zero by 2028 and carbon neutral by 2038.
07306 239 461 www.kennysgloballinks.com
T: @kennyumeh | @kennysgloballinks I: @kennysgloballinks
Koderly
Koderly is a Manchester-based software and services company, with 22+ years’
experience providing elegant software solutions for market-leading brands. Our range of
products and services includes software development and support, database
administration, and test management, and can be tailored to meet your specific business
needs.
0161 682 6565 https://www.koder.ly
T: @koderly F: @koderly I: @koderly
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/koderly
Latest Business Offers
LatestBusinesOffers.com is the world’s first artificial intelligence (Ai) powered business
advertising platform. It offers businesses of all sizes, in the UK and overseas, a simple
and effective way to advertise their products and services automatically across a wide
range of online media outlets.
0161 697 3034 https://www.latestbusinessoffers.com/
T: @LBusinessoffers F: Latest Business Offers I: @latestbusinessoffers
L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaz-aziz-latest-business-offers/
Lee Distribution Ltd
Lee Distribution Ltd offers the best value, local advertising in Central Lancashire. Our
popular Local Coupon Booklets are delivered to 270,000 homes across Central
Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
01772 382 372 www.leedistribution.com
T: @leedistribution F: @localcouponbooklet
L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lee-812965181
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 https://www.businessfairsuk.com
T: @LiverpoolBA F: @liverpoolba.fairs I: @liverpoolba.fairs
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liverpool-ba
MCC Digital
Getting the latest and greatest technology for your business has never been simpler or
cheaper.
With MCC Digital you can develop your business with ease. We have a whole host of
products, software and support to bring life to your business. We have over 42 years of
experience, meaning we can offer expert support and advice throughout your
experience with MCC Digital.
01925 44 44 99 www.mccdigital.com
T: @wearemccdigital F: @wearemccdigital I: @wearemccdigital
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccdigital
Media Technology Group Ltd
Manchester based Media Technology Group Ltd charge ahead with PowrPod.
PowrPod Interactive Marketing Platform provides an essential service for every
stakeholder,
Consumers receive essential FREE mobile charging keeping them safe and connected.
Venues receive an additional revenue stream from advertising and increased footfall.
Marketers receive the most cost-effective consumer-focused advertising.
PowrPods help build and support communities in all venues that rely on consumer
footfall.
PowrPods have proved successful at many UK Universities, football stadiums (including
Manchester United), Manchester Airport Group (MAG) London Stansted and East
Midlands Airports.
07899 961 481 www.PowrPod.co.uk
OnlineBusinessBuilder
What would an average of three new clients every month mean to your business?
For less than five pounds per day. Online Business Builder costs £150 per month which
is less than five pounds per day.
A simple 4 step process that doesn’t take up hours of your valuable time
We will design a custom digital marketing campaign to meet your growth requirements.
Your marketing campaign would typically include email marketing, social media, search
engine optimisation, landing page design and marketing automation.
The monthly fee covers all our expenses including design and copywriting so you will
never have an unexpected invoice.
We provide you with a personal mobile dashboard so you remain in complete control of
your marketing, but can now get on with the job of building your business without having
to spend hours worrying about Facebook etc.
01978 898 652 www.onlinebusinessbuilder.co.uk
Plum Communications Limited
Plum Communications provide fast fibre connection and modern telephone systems to
businesses. We harness the power of Generative AI and Natural Language Processing
to help businesses enhance employee collaboration and customer care, whilst realising
greater mobility, efficiency and cost savings. Plum continuously research new
technologies to keep customers businesses running efficiently.
0161 622 3500 https://plumcom.co.uk/
T: @plumcomtwit F: @plumcommunications I: @plumcomuk
L: @plum-communications-limited

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Simple, affordable marketing solutions for new and small businesses.
Our packages offer practical low cost marketing support when you need it, for as
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Choose PromoteSME membership for ongoing support throughout the year, or one
of our short term packages to boost your own marketing activities, promote special
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Prosper2 is a membership-based business club for UK businesses. Once you
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0161 728 8218 T: @RRGFleet F: @rrggroupfleet
https://www.rrg-group.com/leasing-and-fleet/
Salford Professional Development
At SPD our main aim is to help you achieve your career goals through lifelong
learning, events and development programmes that draw upon over 50 years of
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0800 298 2460 www.salford.ac.uk/spd/
T: @SalfordUni_SPD F: @SalfordProfessionalDevelopment I: @salford_SPD
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/salford-professional-development/
Show the Light Ltd
Your business and life coach.
Helping you have a great day every day.
07305 124 775 F: @showthelightltd www.showthelight.ltd
L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-greatbanks/
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SOS Creativity is a specialist SEO, web design and digital marketing agency. We
are a results-driven agency that specialises in helping our clients grow through
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Our customers are at the centre of everything we do, and our mission is to help
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0800 999 1339 T: @soscreativity | @stephensolademi
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Tommy’s Pregnancy & Parenting at Work Charity
Tommy’s is a Charity focused on supporting SMEs through Pregnancy and
Parenting at work. Whilst most companies have a good handle on maternity
leave, few understand how they should manage pregnancy at work and parents
returning to work and even less are equipped to deal with baby loss or
complications.
Our e-learning platform is designed to plug that gap from an employee and
compliance perspective. We will be offering our platform free of charge to all
Manchester Based SME who sign up at the Expo.
Each year there are over 1 million pregnancies in the UK. 60% of those women will
leave the workplace within a year of returning to work. The most common reason
is that they didn’t feel supported at work.
This costs a company tens of thousands of pounds.
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University of Salford
Our forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years. Today, our
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providers of degree and higher apprenticeship programmes in the region, also
developing part-time provision short credit-and non-credit bearing courses to meet
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The Apprenticeship Services Unit at the University of Salford are here to support
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0161 295 3063
F: @salforduni I: @salforduni
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https://www.salford.ac.uk/apprenticeships
University of Salford Business Innovation Services
The Business Innovation Services Team at the University of Salford is dedicated to
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WINNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD
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1seedgroup
Finance
07587 835 468 ishah64407@gmail.com @1seedgroup
Beeso IT
Managed Service Provider
07889 807 729 https://beesoit.com/ @BeesoIT
Brightside
Social Mobility Charity
0203 096 8120 www.brightside.org.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmajohnson1/
BUUNT JEWELLERY
Jewellery
07743 469 505 www.buunt.me
www.instagram.com/buunt_jewellery
Card Industry Professionals
Card Payments Provider
07873 828 684 www.cardindustryprofessionals.co.uk
a.simpson@linkedin
CCA Recruitment Ltd
Construction Sector Recruitment
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Cracking Good Food CIC
Cooking & Foraging Teambuilding & Catering
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@CrackingFood
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Digital Forensics
03301 355 725 https://cyfor.co.uk/ @cyforforensics
DCW Accounting Limited
Financial Services
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DECTA
Networking
07775 360 454 https://www.decta.com/
Detailed Services Ltd
Industrial Motor, Pump & Fan - Site/Workshop Repairs and Sales
0161 848 9519 https://www.dslengineering.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dsl-engineering/
eComplete
We are a full-service, rapid growth eCommerce partner and capital
investor. We accelerate and transform eCommerce brands,
powered by data, talent and eCommerce global infrastructure.
07921 923 678 https://www.ecomplete.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecomplete-group/
Eternal Engagements
HR services
Eternalengagements.co.uk
Every Move Academy
Online Fitness Business
07789 491 237 www.everymove.academy
@everymoveacademy
Exact Payroll
Umbrella Payroll
01633 277 339 www.exactpayroll.co.uk @ExactPayrollUK
Family Financial Centre
Accountancy Services
0161 480 7434 https://familyfinancialcentre.com Facebook:
@FamilyFinancialCentre
Floria cakehouse
Cake decorating, baking
07565 103 726 www.floriacakehouse.co.uk @floriacakehouse
GC Business Growth Hub
Fully funded business support for businesses based in Greater
Manchester https://www.businessgrowthhub.com
07407 464 939 @Bizgrowthhub
Gradient Business Services
Marketing Services, Builders etc: Business System Consultancy
Services
01282 463 710 www.gradientbusiness.co.uk
@GradientBusServ
Have Creative
We specialise in helping ‘non-tech’ startups, small businesses,
entrepreneurs and freelancers increase website sales, signups,
subscriptions and leads.
08707 661 992 havecreative.com @havecreative
Hopeful Studio
Brand & Digital Growth
07921 923 340 hopeful.studio @hopeful_studio
Ikonik Shots
Selfie Photo Booth
07754 621 656 Facebook: Ikonik Shots
Impala Digital
SEO and Digital Marketing Agency
0844 870 6477 https://www.impaladigital.co.uk
@impaladigital
InstepUK
Fully funded training for manufacturers
07935 711 904 https://skills-for-growth.instepuk.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12669757/
Keep Safe & Secure Ltd
Security & Facilities Management
0330 118 8340 www.keepsafesecure.com @keepsafesecure
Ki Property
Developer
07512 719 533 https://www.facebook.com/Nicky.KiProperty
https://instagram.com/nicky_ki_property
LDM UK
Leaflet Distribution Marketing
0161 923 6877 www.doordropmarketing.co.uk @ldmuk_
Leisure Guard Security (UK) Ltd
Manned Security & CCTV
0800 035 6607 | 07361 371 280
https://www.leisureguardsecurity.co.uk/
LWM Solutions
Employee Engagement and Back Office Solutions
07751 805 502 www.lwmsolutions.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lwm-solutionsuk/
@leisureguardsec
Mailboxes Etc. Deansgate
Shipping & Logistics, Registered Company Address.
0161 819 2004 https://www.mbe.co.uk/manchesterdeansgate
maxpotenti ltd.
Sustainable Business Growth Consultancy
07515 507 337 www.maxpotenti.co.uk
www.linkedin.com/in/simgoldblum
Merseyway Innovation Centre
Business support and office space
07840 720 704 www.innovatestockport.co.uk
@oxinnovation
Mi-GSO PCubed
Project Management Consultancy
07773 973584 https://www.migso-pcubed.com/country/unitedkingdom/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mi-gso-pcubed/
Nemesis Now Ltd
Nemesis Now are creators of licensed giftware, merchandise, and
collectibles.
01782 596660 www.nemesisnow.com
https://twitter.com/NemesisNow
Net Zero UK
Corporate Savings 07799404707

usiness listings
Nicemove
Removals and Storage
0161 980 0182 www.nicemove.me.uk
O2 business
business telecoms
01924 664 446 www.talk-direct.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/talk-direct-leeds-ltd
Octagon Theatre Bolton
Performing arts, hires & community work
01204 520 661 https://octagonbolton.co.uk/
@octagontheatre
Openreach Ltd
Commercial Newsites
07801 034 133 https://www.openreach.com/buildingdevelopers-and-projects/fibre-for-developers
www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-breen-84180a49
Own Your Space
Digital Marketing Agency
01204 800782 https://www.ownyourspace.co.uk/ Instagram:
@ownyourspaceuk
Oxford Innovation Space
Office space, co-working, meeting rooms, conference, business
support
0161 443 4100 www.innovatestockport.co.uk
@oxinnovation
Parseq
Business Process Outsourcing 07398 383 861
https://www.parseq.com @ParseqBPO
Pennine Pneumatic Services
Air Compressor Sales, Service and Pneumatics
0161 676 0060 www.pps.co.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennine-pneumatic-services
People Puzzles Limited
People Director (HR) Services
07766821522 www.peoplepuzzles.co.uk @peoplepuzzles
PolkaStays
Holiday Let Management & Property Investor
07712 814 684 https://linktr.ee/polkadotproperty
https://linktr.ee/polkadotproperty
PolkaStays Ltd
Serviced Accommodation Specialists.
Let With Us, Stay With Us, Grow With Us.
07958 968 029 www.polkastays.net Instagram:
@polkastays
PPong co uk LTD
Sports equipment
07392 031 183 www.ppong.co.uk @ppongcouk
QMLMedia
Digital Marketing
07925 748 809 qmlmedia.com @qmlmedia
Ramis-Ark Global
Employment Business; Recruitment &Consultancy services
(Mentoring and Coaching Business Owners, Executives and
Lawyers)
07309 593 771 https://www.ramis-ark.com @ramisark
Rhodon Films
Video Production
0161 987 6540 https://www.rhodonfilms.com/
#rhodonfilms
SB skills and solutions
Construction health and safety training
01695 558420 https://sbskills.co.uk/ @SBSkillsLtd
Sensible Outsourcing
Contact Centre Outsourcing, For Customer Service and Sales
0330 117 2624 https://sensibleoutsourcing.com/
@SensibleOutsourcing
Small City Marketing
Digital marketing agency
07516 659 596 www.smallcitymarketing.com
@smallcityagency
Solid Bond Capital Ltd
Pre-Seed investor
07850143803 https://www.solidbond.com/about-us
https://www.linkedin.com/company/solid-bond/
St Ann’s Hospice
Charity
0161 498 3631 www.sah.org.uk @StAnnsHospice
Swiftheat Gas Services Ltd
Commercial and Industrial Gas Services
0161 764 4539 www.swiftheat.co.uk @swiftheatbury
The CGI People
Marketing Services
07790368665 https://thecgipeople.co.uk/ @TheCGIPeople
https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-cgi-people-844a83248/
THe Franchise Specialist
Franchising 07795 960 320
www.thefranchisespecialist.co.uk
The Light Cinema Ltd
Hospitality & Leisure 0161 553 0021
https://stockport.thelight.co.uk/ @TheLightStockport
Tide
Tide Business Banking
07582 731 543 Tide.co/bd/yesmeenb2b @Tidebusiness
Tokyo Industries
Venues
0161 661 0103 www.tokyoindustries.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokyo-industries-uk
True Worth Consulting
Digital / Tech Recruitment
07976 372 374 https://trueworthconsulting.com/
@trueworthUK
Utility Warehouse
A one stop solution to the cost of living crisis
07740 422250 www.scottycooper.co.uk @ScottysClub
Visions Design
Digital Agency
01925 759669 https://visions.plus/ @Visions_Design
Wilde Analysis Ltd
Engineering +44 (0) 333 996 9930 WildeAnalysis.co.uk
@WildeAnalysis
Wilson and Roe
High Court Enforcement 0161 9751800
https://www.wilsonandroe.com/
WorkLife
Financial Wellbeing / Employee Benefits
07984 119729 https://www.worklifebenefits.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/worklife-by-openmoney
Your Support Team Ltd
Outsourced Finance Department 0161 485 3444
www.yoursupportteamltd.co.uk Facebook:
@yoursupportteam
YRH Finance Team
We are a finance expert insourcing business
07585 715 546 https://yourrighthand.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-right-hand-finance-team/

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Useful Sources of Help and Information
Useful Sources of Help and Information
Federation of Small Businesses
TheFSB is the UK’s biggest business support organisation,
with over 215,000members. 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
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
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.uk
The Carbon Trust
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
Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical
community action on poverty and the environment across
the UK. www.groundwork.org.uk
Business and self-employed
Tools and guidance for businesses from the UK
Government website https://www.gov.uk/browse/business
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 endof2015. Please
contact the relevant Fund Manager for further information.
www.thenorthwestfund.co.uk
Contracts Finder
Contracts Finder lets you search for information about
contracts worth over £12,000 (including VAT) with the
government and its agencies. You can use Contracts
Finder to: search for contract opportunities in different
sectors; find out what’s coming up in the future; look up
details of previous tenders and contracts
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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.
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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 Growth Hubs
Business Growth Hubs provide a range of support services
to help local businesses. There is a network of 38 Growth
Hubs led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)
across England. Details of local hubs can be found via the
links below:
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Manchester https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/
Cheshire and Warrington
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Lancashire https://www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/
Chambers of Commerce
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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
Edge Hill University www.edgehill.ac.uk
Lancaster University www.lancs.ac.uk
Liverpool Hope University www.hope.ac.uk
Liverpool John Moores University
www.ljmu.ac.uk/business/work-with-us
Manchester Metropolitan University
www.mmu.ac.uk/business/
University of Bolton www.bolton.ac.uk/university-groupbusiness-services/
University of Central Lancashire
www.uclan.ac.uk/business
University of Chester www1.chester.ac.uk/businessengagement/business-support-services/
University of Cumbria www.cumbria.ac.uk/business/
University of Liverpool www.liverpool.ac.uk/collaborate/
University of Manchester
www.manchester.ac.uk/business/
University of Salford www.salford.ac.uk/working-withbusiness
Local Authorities
Cheshire
Cheshire East Council www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
Cheshire West & Chester Council
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Halton Borough Council www.halton.gov.uk
Warrington Borough Council www.warrington.gov.uk
Cumbria
Allerdale Borough Council www.allerdale.gov.uk
Barrow in Furness Borough Council www.barrowbc.gov.uk
Carlisle City Council www.carlisle.gov.uk
Copeland Borough Council www.copelandbc.gov.uk
Cumbria County Council www.cumbriacc.gov.uk
Eden District Council www.eden.gov.uk
South Lakeland District Council www.southlakeland.gov.uk
Greater Manchester
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Councilwww.bolton.gov.uk
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council www.bury.gov.uk
Manchester City Council www.manchester.gov.uk
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Councilwww.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 Councilwww.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