Energise your business

Wigan

6 September 2017

Welcome and introductions

Richard Ousey

Green Growth Manager

Business Growth Hub

Agenda

08:30 – Welcome and introductions, Richard Ousey, Green Growth Manager, Business Growth Hub

08:35 – Janis Maleedy, Business Engagement Officer, Wigan Council

08:45 – Guest speaker, Gary Brandwood, Director, Perfect Sense Energy

09:10 – Questions and answers

09:20 – Closing remarks, Richard Ousey, Business Growth Hub

09:30 – Networking and refreshments

10:30 – Event close

Housekeeping

• Fire procedure

• Phones on silent

• WiFi

• Login:

• Password:

• Twitter:

• @bizgrowthhub

• #BGHEvents

• Feedback forms on chairs

Janis Maleedy

Business Engagement Officer

Wigan Council

Guest speaker

Gary Brandwood

Director

Perfect Sense Energy

Our Green Growth Story

Who We Are

• Energy Supply Comparison Service

• Energy Reduction Technology Installer

– LED Lighting, VO/PFC & Far Infrared Heating

• Renewable Energy Installer

– Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

1 - Assess Site Energy Use

2 - Compare Supply Contracts

3 - Assess Energy Efficiency Options

4 - Assess Renewable Energy Options

5 - Produce Report with Proposals

6 - Plan, Install, Test & Commission

What We Do

Why We Do itPeople, Profit & Planet

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• Jan-March 2015 - BGH Workshop Sessions

• May/June 2015 - Engage with Green Growth

• Dec 2015 - Joined Low Carbon Network

• Feb 2016 - Calls for information start

• Aug 2016 - Won first Contract

• Sep 2016 - present - over 30 project opportunities highlighted to

express interest

Areas of Support

• Recruiting an Apprentice

• Raising company profile in Gtr Manchester via PR and Events

• Developing Partnerships in the Low Carbon Sector

• Finding larger premises

PR & Marketing Examples

Challenges

- Juggling Roles

- Finding time to plan

Risks

- Recruiting

- Delegation

Lessons

- Go with your Gut

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Q&A

Closing remarks

Richard Ousey

Green Growth Manager

Business Growth Hub

The Hub

Digital & Technology

Operational Efficiency

Leadership & Mentoring

Innovation

Starting a Business

Sustainability

Accessing Finance

People, Skills & Talent

Business Strategy

New Markets & Export

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Your local support - Wigan

Jonathan Print

Digital Growth Advisor – Wigan

Jonathan.Print@businessgrowthhub.com

07711 191 429

Bob Dackiw

Business Growth Advisor

Bob.Dackiw@businessgrowthhub.com

07834 501 200

Green Growth

The Green Growth service has three strands:

• Carbon Reduction:

Advice on identifying and implementing energy efficiency and renewable

energy projects – Tailored support for both intensive and lower energy users

• Eco Innovation:

Support with the eco-design of products, packaging and processes

• Low Carbon Sector:

Supporting businesses in the low carbon sector to grow

Free Online Services and Resources

• Green Intelligence News Bulletin

Fortnightly e-bulletin tailored to business needs

• Low Carbon Network

Searchable database of local suppliers of low carbon goods and services

• Green Growth Pledge

Online platform of over 50 ready-made green actions

• DIY

Virtual library of advice and guidance

Visit: www.green-growth.org.uk

Quick Wins Programme20 September 2017 - Quick Wins for Energy Savings – The Edge Conference Centre, Wigan

27 September 2017 - Quick Wins for Energy Savings - AJ Bell Stadium, Salford

Low/no cost actions to save money

on your energy bill

Quick Wins Programme cont.3rd October 2017 - Making the Business Case - Financing Your Investment Projects

Understand the different financing options available to your business to finance energy efficiency measures.

Capital grant funding for carbon/cost saving projects.

• Available to all GM SMEs with some level of b2b trading:

• Up to £12,500 of grant for capital projects of up to £25,000

• Able to consider a huge array of different capital projects….

Current applications include…….

LED LightingMotors and

DrivesSpace Heating Compressor

TransformersExtraction

SystemDigital Rectifiers

Automatic

Winder

Power Factor

Correction

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OptimisationHeat Recovery

Destratification

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• Quick application and approval process for eligible projects

Low Carbon Sector Events/Masterclasses.

Tuesday 12th September - District Heating Supply Chain Event - Friends' Meeting House, Manchester

Learn how Greater Manchester businesses can take advantage of emerging supply chain opportunities in a market expected to be worth £5bn over the next five years

Meet experienced Scandinavian supply chain companies who are interested in developing local partnerships

Business Growth programme for leaders, owners and managers of low carbon sector companies

Series of free half day or two full day masterclasses covering the main areas facing the sector including:

- Sales and Marketing of tech products- Creating an agile business- Responding to changing market conditions- Developing Sales Strategies

Low Carbon Sector – Low Carbon Network

• Sign up promote yourself

• Use it to source Low Carbon Goods and Services from GM suppliers

Venturefest Manchester, Bridgewater Hall, 14/9/2017

• The region’s biggest annual innovation event

• An opportunity for:

• entrepreneurs to meet the investors who’ll fund their

innovative ideas

• academics and local entrepreneurs to connect

• businesses to get the support they need from the Hub

• Book now at venturefestmanchester.com

• Get involved on social media: #venturefestMCR

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