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Business Growth Breakfast Series:Wigan - Helping your Business GrowThe Pier Centre, Wigan14 September 2016
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Welcome and IntroductionsJo WalkerStart Up ManagerBusiness Growth Hub
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Agenda8.30am Welcome and introductions, Jo Walker, Start Up Manager, Business Growth Hub
8.35am Business Growth Hub services overview, Jo Walker
8.45am Guest speaker – David Grime, Director, Glazing Systems & Installations Ltd
9.00am Q&A
9.15am Kathy Leyland, Business Engagement and Development Manager, Wigan Council
9.25am Closing remarks, Jo Walker, Business Growth Hub
9.30am Networking and refreshments
10.30am Event closes
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Housekeeping
• Fire procedure• Nearest toilets• Phones on silent• Twitter:
• @bizgrowthhub• #BGHEvents
• Feedback forms
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Business Growth Hub Services Overview
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We help entrepreneurs and growing businesses in Greater Manchester with the skills and support they need to succeed, through:
• Enquiries line• Networking/conferences• Online resources• One to one support• Industry/sector specific programmes• Workshops/masterclasses/clinics• Partnership networks
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Dedicated Wigan based advisorsGrowth: Bob Dackiw
Mick Hadfield (food and drink sectors)Mentoring: Nicola WarwickStart Up: Peter NewtonEDP: Gillian HargreavesWFD: Michael HayesDigital:Jonathan PrintManufacturing: Phil AndersWigan Council secondees:
Wendy ColyeJanis MaleedyEmma GasterGina Yates
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Guest SpeakerDavid GrimeDirectorGlazing Systems & Installations Ltd
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Presentation on behalf of the
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How we started….
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What we do – supply & installation of rooflights:
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Accreditations & Strategic Partnerships
In 2014 VELUX GB turnover was £140m. VELUX Int was $17.7bn
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Who we have worked with:
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Further developments & diversification:
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help us?
STRATEGIES:• Develop a focussed sales strategy particularly
in working with VELUX• Identify service levels and quality of operation
in order to attract high end clients• Guidance in Quality Management• Support in financial management in order to
improve profitability• Identify resource and skills gaps and appoint new
staff to support• Goal setting
How did
MOST IMPORTANT THEY DID FOR US:
BELIEF IN OURSELVES
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Community Work
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Any questions?
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Q&A
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Wigan Council Update
Kathy LeylandBusiness Engagement and Development ManagerWigan Council
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Business EngagementKathy Leyland - Business Engagement & Development Manager
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Business EngagementAct as a Gateway to Business Support Services including Staff recruitment and apprenticeshipsSuperfast broadband and digital supportAccess to loans and grantsTraining coursesMentoringand more…Tel: 01942 489190Email: [email protected]
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Business Engagement
• Dedicated free and independent service to help local people start, run or grow their business.
• Working in partnership with Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub.
• Provide the widest possible business support packages for business to develop and grow.
• Act as a single point of contact for all business enquires.
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Success Stories!Essential Aromatics•Anne Connaughton set up ‘Essential Aromatics’ three years ago from humble beginnings making candles on her kitchen stove.•Anne soon reached a point where she needed advice on where to take her business next.•Anne got in touch with Janis Maleedy from Wigan Council’s Business Engagement Team who visited Anne and helped her secure expert advice on manufacturing from Greater Manchester’s Business Growth Hub.•Anne was helped with improving her manufacturing process and offered further expert help and advice which Anne described as “invaluable”.
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Lynn Lloyd Soft furnishings Ltd
Atherton textile company grows workforce thanks to £78.25k grant•A small textile company in Atherton has expanded both its workforce and order book after securing significant grants to help it grow.•The business was started by Lynn Lloyd 15 years ago was finding it hard to fulfil orders with Lynn working 90 hours a week, and struggling to increase her staff numbers.•Thanks to Wigan Council’s business engagement team and the Business Growth Hub, Lynn was able to access two grants of £65,000 and £13,250 which the company matched.•This meant three new machines could be bought and the workforce was increased to 10 from 6.
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Wigan Business Expo 20167 October 2016 at Robin Park Sports & Tennis Centre
• This year will be the 7th Wigan Business Expo• Attracts over 1,000 business delegates from across the North West• Over 130 exhibition stands• Speed Networking• Seminars throughout the day• Exhibitor only networking hour• Meet the Experts• Meet the Buyers• Vehicle Displays outside main entrance
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Wigan Business Expo 2016
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Wigan Business Expo 2016Seminars
Sir Howard BernsteinChief Executive of Manchester City Council10:15am-11:00am
Melanie Bryan OBEMulti-Award Winning Social Entrepreneur11:15am-12:00pm
Jo BoothSocial Media Expert12:15pm-13:00pm
Greater Manchester Chamber of CommerceAction for Business13:00pm-14:00pm
Jade AspinallSenior Manufacturing Engineer at MBDA14:15pm-15:00pm
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Confident Place, Confident People.
Wigan Business Expo 2016
FREE to attend - pre-Register today at:• Eventbrite: Search Wigan Business Expo• Website: www.wiganbusinessexpo.co.ukFollow us on:• Twitter: @wiganexpo• Facebook: wiganbusinessexpo• LinkedIn: Wigan Business ExpoContact us on:• Email: [email protected]• Telephone: 01942 489190
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Thank you for your timeand attention.
Questions and Answers
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Closing Remarks
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• Wed 21 September at Bridgewater Hall
• A unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors and innovators to chat informally, share ideas and develop new partnerships
• Over 700 bookings
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Please leave your feedbackPlease take a couple of minutes before the networking to complete the feedback form and return to the Hub when you leave
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Contact us to find out more
Phone: 0161 359 3050
Email: [email protected]
www.businessgrowthhub.com
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