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March Business Growth Lunch

Stockport Business & Innovation Centre, Manchester

28th March 2014

12:00 – 14:00

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12:00: Welcome – Mike Carrighan, Business Growth Hub

12:15: Guest Speaker – John Booth, Stockport Business & Innovation Centre

12:25: Guest Speaker – Fiona Atkinson, Tinies Northwest Childcare Questions & Answers

12:55: Closing remarks – Mike Carrighan, Business Growth Hub

13:00: Lunch and networking

14:00 – Event close

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Welcome

Mike Carrighan

Business Growth Hub

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Business Growth Hub

Business expertise and support to help assess key areas of a business’ performance, identifying practical solutions to then implement short, medium and long-term business Growth plans (est. businesses & start-up).

• Teams that have run their own businesses - for strategy development,

planning and growth know-how.

• In-Depth Growth Assessment - for identifying the needs of a business.

• Growth, Mentoring, Digital Growth & Start-Up.

• Co-ordinated Strategy & Events with in-house support.

• Personal introductions to 130 Business Growth Hub

Commercial Partners & Public Sector

Service Partners (A2F, MAS, UKTI & GA).

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Co-Investment Fund

Funding to support SMEs in accessing external specialist advice and support to assist with their Growth Strategy. Business support & development projects can be Match-Funded (subject to eligibility criteria & approvals process).

• Increasing Fund available to offer 50% of Match-Funding support.

• Funding of between £1,500 - £5,000 could be awarded (thereby supporting projects with total Project Values of between £3,000 - £10,000 ex.VAT).

• Examples of Projects: Sales & Marketing, Market Research, Product Development, Financial Reviews, Specialist Innovation projects, etc.

• Ideally targeted towards businesses where Co-Investment support is not currently available i.e. so that the Fund is not deemed to duplicate other financial business support offers.

• Link: www.businessgrowthhub.com/services/the-growth-service

Providing flexible workspace & business support

John BoothCentre Manager

Tony CorcoranIncubation Director

Welcome to SBIC

• Housekeeping• What makes us different• The challenge

– Occupancy

• Tell someone

What’s available• Competitively priced spaces from 2 to 24 work stations• Business Incubator • Virtual and Shared Office packages • Easy in and out (4 weeks notice)• Rental includes

– Access to our Business Lounge– Business Support – Superfast Broadband– Fully Staffed Reception Area– Break out space and kitchen facilities, with free tea and coffee – Free car parking– Flexible access over 7 days– Access to Networking Events

Business Support

‘To create a dynamic, inspirational environment - becoming an integral part of the wider community for entrepreneurs &

innovative businesses to ensure growth & success’

•Supported by the European Regional Development Fund Programme•Develop & engage with a strong supportive network for our SBIC customers•Provide high quality, credible business growth support to clients

Business Support

Business support spans 3 areas:

•Incubation• Provide 1-2-1 advice, guidance & support• Provide support via innovation advisors, partners & networks• Business Ideas competition

•Accelerator• Business growth programme based on support & mentoring• Supported by SBIC partner specialists

•Ad hoc Support• Identify business support needs with the customer

Summary

So why do people want to join us?•Taking advantage of the great service & vibrant atmosphere•Seminars, workshop events & support delivered by industry experts provide the support to allow start-ups & small businesses to grow•Conference & Business Lounge facilities – the perfect meeting & networking venue for local business•SBIC is generating a great profile in the local business community

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Fiona AtkinsonManaging Director

Tinies Holdings North West Ltd

‘All about me’

What, When, How

Growth (noun)

• [mass noun] The process of increasing in size• The process of developing physically, mentally,

or spiritually• The process of increasing in amount, value, or

importance• Increase in economic activity or value

Challenges

Ongoing Challenges

• Decisions• Growth• Grounding• Stability• Worth• Changing market

• Knowledge• Finances• The right team• Security• Support• Time

Chicken Licken

Lessons learnt

Success

• Be pro-active not re-active• Balance being goal oriented with

opportunistic• Close the door• Passion

Any useful tips/ advice on setting up/ growing a business.

212°. Where can you turn up the heat?

* 15 extra minutes a day creates over 90 hours each year for what’s most important to you.* 1 extra contact daily sparks 180 more personal connections every 6 months.* 1 extra risk each week leads to 52 more opportunities every year for excitement and possibility.

• It’s your life. You are responsible for your results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6o8GRmPdiE

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Closing Remarks

Mike Carrighan

Business Growth Hub

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Contact us to find out more:

Phone: 0161 359 3050

Email: info@businessgrowthhub.com

www.businessgrowthhub.com

@bizgrowthhub

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