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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
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Providing flexible workspace & business support
John BoothCentre Manager
Tony CorcoranIncubation Director
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Welcome to SBIC
• Housekeeping• What makes us different• The challenge
– Occupancy
• Tell someone
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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
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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
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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
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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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Business Growth Lunch
Fiona AtkinsonManaging Director
Tinies Holdings North West Ltd
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‘All about me’
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What, When, How
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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
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Challenges
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Ongoing Challenges
• Decisions• Growth• Grounding• Stability• Worth• Changing market
• Knowledge• Finances• The right team• Security• Support• Time
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Chicken Licken
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Lessons learnt
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Success
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• 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.
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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.
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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: [email protected]
www.businessgrowthhub.com
@bizgrowthhub
Business Growth Hub
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