Business Growth Breakfast Series:Wigan - Helping your Business GrowThe Pier Centre, Wigan14 September 2016

Welcome and IntroductionsJo WalkerStart Up ManagerBusiness Growth Hub

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

Housekeeping

• Fire procedure• Nearest toilets• Phones on silent• Twitter:

• @bizgrowthhub• #BGHEvents

• Feedback forms

Business Growth Hub Services Overview

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

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

Guest SpeakerDavid GrimeDirectorGlazing Systems & Installations Ltd

Presentation on behalf of the

How we started….

What we do – supply & installation of rooflights:

Accreditations & Strategic Partnerships

In 2014 VELUX GB turnover was £140m. VELUX Int was $17.7bn

Who we have worked with:

Further developments & diversification:

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

Community Work

Any questions?

Q&A

Wigan Council Update

Kathy LeylandBusiness Engagement and Development ManagerWigan Council

Confident Place, Confident People.

Business EngagementKathy Leyland - Business Engagement & Development Manager

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: business@wigan.gov.uk

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.

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”.

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.

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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Wigan Business Expo 2016

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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

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: expo@wigan.gov.uk• Telephone: 01942 489190

Thank you for your timeand attention.

Questions and Answers

Closing Remarks

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