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Insight 1 August 2018 August 2018 Disability Awareness Day reaches £1 million milestone for good causes

HE annual Disability Awareness Day event held at Walton Gardens, TWarrington, has raised a staggering £1 million for good causes during the past 26 years. Announcing the amount the with a reach of over 574,000 and charity’s Chief Executive Dave over 1.4 million impressions with Thompson said: “Not bad the hashtag #DAD2018 considering fundraising is not the main purpose of Disability On Facebook, 38,000 saw the Awareness Day!” event, 950 people responded, nearly twice as many as last This year’s event, which included year. An internationally known nine events before the big day, personality on YouTube also attracted an estimated 25,000 mentioned Disability Awareness visitors, while the charity managed Day, this had the potential to reach to secure £5,000 match funding out to a further 150,000 people. on offer from Barclays Bank at the Mega Quiz Night. Thanking the numerous volunteers and sponsors who helped put on At the same time Park Royal Hotel the event Dave concluded: “Overall, raised £1,000 at a 25th anniversary I feel it was probably one, if not, Ball, while Warrington South MP the best DAD we have delivered. Faisal Rashid hosted an Evening of At times, we appeared “swan Cultural Diversity. fashion”, gliding smoothly on the Other highlights included an surface, and paddling like mad impromptu moment in the main below the surface dealing with arena with a marriage proposal. various matters.” But Dave’s favourite memory from Trustee and Chamber Director this year’s DAD was watching Gary Skentelbery added: “ What seven-year-old Sam, who has a fanstatic achievement. WDP has severe cerebral palsy “have a go” in become an exemplar charity of how the scuba diving pool. to operate in the face of adversity Dave said: “Our friends at Cheshire during difficult economic times for Scuba Academy were initially lots of small local businesses. worried after Sam shrieked as his dad lowered him into the water, but “Instead of sitting back and there were smiles a plenty when watching grants and donations his mum confirmed the Sam was drying up, they rolled up their expressing his delight.” sleeves and started a trading arm of the charity which has gone from The charity also hit new heights success to success. I am extremly on social media, trending second proud to be a trustee of this great place locally on Twitter after the charity and have always found Dave World Cup….. with 603 Tweets Thompson to be an inspiration.”

2 Insight August 2018 August 2018 From the Chief Executive Colin Daniels UK Shadow Bank Sector The UK’s shadow banking sector has for the first time tried shadow banking, the ONS said is larger than the annual output to quantify the scale of the the actual figure could be much of the British Economy and shadow banking industry – larger. almost as big as RBS’s balance lending and other financial sheet before the financial crisis activities offered by non-banks By comparison traditional UK in 2008. – with a figure of £2.2 trillion banks have combined balance The office for National Statistics But given the complex nature of sheets of £12 trillion. Fewer City Jobs to go to EU Banks, insurers and other financier companies will need to move the EU as a result of Britain’s departure but now the Bank of England fewer jobs than feared on Brexit day, the Bank of England believes. believes it could be fewer. The bank thinks the totals will be at the bottom of the indicated range. If anything it might be slightly below It had expected between 5000 and 10000 jobs would be relocated to that. Households Optimism About Financial Outlook For First Time Since 2014 Households are positive about tracker hit 51.3 in July up from index coming in at 44.6 in July in July but was still among the their future finances for the first 48.2 in June. This is above an Improvement from 43.6 in biggest improvements in the time since 2016, thanks to rising the 50 mark that indicates June. surveys history. wages and softening inflation, optimism rather than gloom. according to the Household Official data showing wages Despite uncertainty about Finance Index compiled by IH5 At the same time families now edging ahead of prices Brexit negotiations, improving Markit. reported a modest but shrinking are backed up by IH5 Markits job security was reported for squeeze on their finances with Survey, it shows pay growth the first time since the survey The financial expectations the headline household finance slowed to a three month low began in 2009. National honour for Priestley College N organisation that helps young people build a future through new Atechnology has honoured Priestley College in Warrington. Apps for Good named the sixth Apps for Good – which aims to form its Education Partner of the produce more able, self-confident, Year in recognition of its efforts collaborative young people – said and achievements in supporting the award for Priestley followed five the charity. years of support. “We are big believers in creating Since the partnership began staff as many opportunities as possible and students have been asked for for our students outside of the feedback on Apps for Good projects classroom and working with Apps as well as taken part in regional for Good provides that,” said tutor Tom Heaton. events that allow students to present their ideas for new phone “Competing in the Apps for Good and tablet apps. awards each year is a highlight for our BTEC IT students, but just Since the partnership began, five being able to give our feedback to teams from Priestley College have an organisation with such a great won through to the national finals mission has been worthwhile for of the Apps for Good competition – us.” winning on one occasion.

International Business Centre President: Nigel Schofield Delta Crescent Chief Executive: Colin Daniels Westbrook, Warrington Cheshire WA5 7WQ International Trade Advisor: Tricia Francis Office Manager: Gail McGough Registered in England No. 2964304 Tel: 01925 715150 • Fax: 01925 715159 Administration: Charlene Haslam Members of Chambers of Commerce North West. [email protected] Editor / Group PR: Gary Skentelbery Members of Cheshire Chambers Enterprises Limited www.warrington-chamber.co.uk Design / Production: Paul Walker The views expressed by correspondents and contributors to this magazine are not necessarily those of the Warrington Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Whilst our best endeavours have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this magazine, we do not accept liability for any inaccuracy or omission contained therein. Colin Daniels, Chief Executive

Insight 3 August 2018 August 2018 Welcome to Go Earth This is an interview with Martin Berman and Sue Berman, both directors of Go Earth Ltd, their Events and PR Manager Emily Golde-Yorkney and their Office Manager, Karen Kemp

Go Earth is a Warrington based company, acting globally, who are Sue: Buying a boat is a commitment of members organisations, including dedicated to helping their clients get the very best deal when buying a – often an expensive one. Whatever some very high end private members boat or yacht. our clients’ budget, we feel everyone clubs in London and elsewhere. should receive a good service. Boaters These have been very well received Chamber of Commerce: Tell us Firstly, there are very many are often very successful people who - and we do not charge anything about Go Earth – how the idea for companies who want to sell you may be spending a lot of money on for delivering them. We are happy your company came about. something. Nothing wrong with that. their hobby. In other walks of life, to receive enquires from anyone However, there was nobody on the they are used to good service. The interested in this. Martin: We have had a link to the side of the buyer though the whole same should apply to boating. So, we water in one form or another for a process. This leads to some people know that we should aim to always I would add that we guide the buyer long time. We have been boaters making expensive mistakes when provide excellent service to them. through the whole process so that ourselves for over two decades, and buying a boat. There was definitely sometimes we help people into I have been a scuba diver for four a ‘gap in the market’ for a company Chamber of Commerce: That’s boating who might otherwise never decades. Our daughter and son-in- firmly on the side of the buyer. Go interesting. How are you ‘on the succeed in getting their boat. side of the buyer’ as you put it? law are both qualified PADI scuba Earth fills that gap. The buyer is our Chamber of Commerce: client. diver instructors. I am also a dinghy Martin: We offer a variety of services Sometimes, of course, one of your sailor – still learning I will readily Secondly, the level of service was to our clients who are buying a boat. clients may decide not to buy admit. So, we got to know the vast sometimes very variable. Some great In each instance, on the services side, anything. variety of companies in the broad we act for the buyer; not the seller. companies out there and frankly Sue: When we started the business, leisure marine industry. However, we some not so great ones. Therefore we We do as much – or as little – as the noticed a gap in the market in two client wants. This can be just a low- Martin and I discussed this. We were determined to make great client guessed that this would happen in respects. service a priority. cost boat search all the way through to complete project management of about 25% of the time. a complex, often highly confidential, In fact, what we have found is that large-value transaction. once a client has asked us to start Chamber of Commerce: But the boat negotiations, we have nearly surely this costs the client money. always been able to complete on one boat or another. It’s not necessarily Martin: We aim to save our clients’ been the first boat that we started money, sometimes very substantial price discussions on; but we have sums. always to date been able to get our clients a great boat. Of course, it’s Chamber of Commerce: How? the clients money; so they always have the final say. Martin: In several ways. Firstly, by making the right choice of boat. Chamber of Commerce: What While anyone can do a simple google about locations? search for boats, we can do it more comprehensively, using our bespoke Karen: Locations are global – that software search systems plus various is why our telephone service is industry sources, some of which are available 24 /7 – with a person at the confidential. Then we can provide end of the phone all the time. Mostly advice on the boats found; and will though it is UK and Europe, with produce a formal report for our some in the Caribbean. Although, we clients. That means they get the best, are also actively looking at Singapore most suitable, boat. and Australia at the moment. Next, by negotiating the price of Chamber of Commerce: What the boat for the client we can get it sort of boats do you deal with? at a better price. We have leverage, Martin: All sorts. For example, in the industry knowledge and trade last few weeks we have dealt with contacts that an individual client a narrowboat, a big RIB, a sports may not have. cruiser; and several client with In any case, our fees are only a very budgets in the millions. Budgets have small fraction of the overall cost. We been as low as £10k, up to some very genuinely save very substantial sums big budgets. for our clients, even after our fees are Chamber of Commerce: Any last One day Bid Bootcamp paid. messages or thoughts? Chamber of Commerce: OK – Martin: Simple – the main thing is how do you meet your clients that we get you the right boat at the expectations? right price. Then enjoy. Emily: Firstly, we like to meet Chamber of Commerce: Thank potential clients face to face wherever you. possible. That’s why we are at the major boat shows. Also, we have For more information, contact organised a number of ‘SuperYacht [email protected] or Masterclasses’ delivered by Martin. telephone 0 33 33 05 8424 or visit We present these to a wide variety www.boatsearch.earth

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Blue Whale Media Staff Set to Skydive for Charity Staff members of Warrington- minions outfits. June also saw The Macmillan coffee morning year and is looking to raise over based web development agency, Blue Whale Media stun Birchwood started back in 1990 with the idea £200 pounds on the day. Blue Whale Media, will be raising Business Park by reaching the final of guests gathering over coffee and money in hopes of funding a of the Birchwood Business Park donating the cost of their brew to Blue Whale Media is a web design skydive for charity. Organised World Cup football tournament. Macmillan. and media agency in Warrington. To through Skyline Parachuting, eight Lastly, on Alzheimer’s Society’s find out more about our web design willing and zealous web developers Cupcake day, June 15th, the The Blue Whale Media office is work, social media marketing and turned skydivers will be performing office raised £105 for Alzheimer’s excited to be participating in drone video services, make sure to a tandem skydive from 10,000 Disease, baking cupcakes and Macmillan’s coffee morning this call us at 01925 552 050. feet in the air. In case you’re selling them to the businesses worried for the Blue Whale Media around Birchwood Boulevard. team, a tandem skydive is when the jumper is fully attached to a Blue Whale Media has been actively qualified instructor who takes care organising and participating in of all the hard stuff. With every staff new charity events all around member tasked with raising £350 Warrington, with more than just the in pledges and donations for their September skydive on the horizon. charity of choice, it will be exciting to see come September how much On August 19th the office will be the team will be able to raise participating in the Birchwood 10K, collectively. and less than a month later our intrepid runners will be going at The charity skydive is one of many it again in the Warrington 10K on charity events that Blue Whale September 16th. Media have been organising and participating in these past few To wrap up September, the Blue months. In June the Blue Whale Whale Media office will be hosting Media team participated in a 5K a Coffee Morning in conjunction fancy dress fun run to raise money with Macmillan Cancer Support’s for Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice, with World Biggest Coffee Morning on the team wearing coordinated September 28th. Insight 5 August 2018 August 2018 Why cash-flow is king when it comes to business survival ith many national businesses making headlines recently with a practice providing a comprehensive services. Wvariety of financial troubles, is our economy really in the positive range of services to owner managed position the government leads us to believe? The large companies in businesses. They are members of the UK200 question have seemingly fallen on hard times due to their commitment Group and the International to large retail premises, but what about the SME market place? In the With 9 partners and 100 staff Association of Practicing regional press there are also reports of financial difficulties for smaller they serve clients across the North Accountants (I.A.P.A.). Those companies for different reasons. West, Wales and the Midlands from memberships are your guarantee offices in Northwich and Nantwich. of our standards of service and they Whatever the troubles facing right lender to provide the cash They advise businesses on Tax are only maintained by adhering to businesses at the current time, are they needed. issues, Accounts preparation, the highest professional standards. there ways to prepare in order to Capital Raising, Profit Advice, weather potential financial storms Sometimes the solution to Audit, Corporate Finance and Howard Worth’s philosophy is ahead? Howard Worth’s Head fundraising can be as simple Independent Financial Advice to work closely with clients, of Corporate Finance, Christian as producing a set of forecasts. understand their businesses Goulding explains more. Through the corporate finance Howard Worth provides a full and provide them with timely team’s work, a technology and range of services with partners and effective advice. www. “What I see more and more at engineering business was able to specialising in corporate services, howardworth.co.uk the moment is companies under- secure a working capital loan to rural and farming business, estimating the importance of ensure it could trade through a manufacturing, charities, solicitors, Further information please contact working capital in their business. significant upturn in work on its service industries and financial Dawn Beschorner 07708 326104 Without this, a small delay in order book. payment can have a large impact on a business meeting its financial Both these case studies highlight obligations each month. By how, through unforeseen fully understanding our clients circumstances, businesses can find businesses we have been able to themselves struggling to trade on offer them practical solutions to a day to day basis. The outcome increase the amount of working for both of these companies was capital they have within their positive and with the specialist companies”. support and advice, the corporate finance team at Howard Worth Howard Worth’s corporate finance were able assist them in securing team has been able to help a the funding they needed. client refinance some of its older equipment in order to raise money If you have any concerns regarding to improve cash flow at a peak your business’ cash flow and would trading period. The company was like to discuss your options please struggling for cash to pay a VAT contact the Corporate Finance bill and other invoices at the same Team on 01606 369000 to arrange time. The management team at a confidential, no obligation the business was not convinced meeting. that any significant funds could About Howard Worth be generated by financing older equipment, but they were delighted Howard Worth was formed in 1953 when they were introduced to the and is a mid-tier accountancy Awards for star performers Warrington’s Own Buses has had a lot to celebrate recently – not least the excellent work of the drivers and depot and office teams. The company held an awards evening at Eagle Sports Club, Great Sankey, to award some of the star performers over the past year. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents sent certificates for all the drivers for driving safely with no accidents for the previous year and individual awards were presented to other members of staff. Bus driver of the year was Stephen Fearns; Depot employee of the year was Terry Blanchard and office employee of the year was Ste Stringer. Cllr Cathy Mitchell, chair of Warrington’s Own Buses, was on hand to present the winners with their awards. Ben Wakerley, chief executive, said: “We have a tremendous team working for Warrington’s Own Buses and it’s great to be able to show them how much we appreciate all their hard work. “The award-winners have all shown a truly positive attitude and a willingness to help out. Although these exemplary members of our team have really stood out – we have many others deserving of praise.” 6 Insight August 2018 August 2018 LJLA celebrates its 85th Anniversary This weekend Liverpool John Lennon Airport celebrates the 85th to improve passenger facilities tourism benefits, helping to boost anniversary of its official opening. and deliver an enhanced customer the region’s economy. LJLA is a experience, with positive passenger significant driver of prosperity in On 1st July 1933, the Rt. Hon. The passengers from across the region. feedback now at an all-time high. the region and the North West and Marquis of Londonderry, Secretary It is recognised for its relaxed, North Wales as a whole, bringing an of State for Air, officially opened the hassle free environment and best The Airport is also one of the area’s estimated £250 million per annum Airport followed by one of the largest in class operational performance, major employers, attracting inward in GVA and supporting 6,000 jobs civil air displays seen at the time and complimented by recent investments investment and bringing significant across the Liverpool City Region. today Liverpool is one of the UK’s oldest operational airports. First thought about in the late 1920’s, Speke in south Liverpool was chosen for the location of the Airport because of the geography of the site and its good year round weather record – reasons still important at today’s Airport. Almost 100 million passengers have travelled to or from Liverpool Airport since its official opening in 1933 and much has changed over the past 85 years, however Liverpool continues to play a significant role in the connectivity of the North West and beyond. LJLA currently handles 5 million passengers per year with flights to almost 70 destinations in the UK and across Europe. Liverpool is the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for

Todays Liverpool John Lennon Airport handles around 5 million The Right Honourable The Marquis of Londonderry making his speech at the opening ceremony in 1933 with the Lord passengers annually. Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Alfred Gates.

easyJet adds new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this winter easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, new service will prove popular with has announced that a new route those flying from the North West.” to Toulouse from Liverpool John Lennon for next winter is on sale. Paul Winfield, Director of Aviation Development at LJLA added, ‘’We The new route forms part of the are delighted to welcome this 16 new routes easyJet has put on new four times weekly service sale across the UK this morning, to Toulouse. The service will be including the airline’s historic popular with passengers travelling 1000th route. to Toulouse and the South-West France region, and will provide a Flights to Toulouse will take off from Liverpool four times a week from strong schedule for the business 28th October, providing travellers community, with operators such as affordable friendly fares to the city Airbus located in Broughton. The in the south of France. opening of the Mersey Gateway bridge has opened up quick access Ali Gayward, UK Country Manager, to Liverpool John Lennon Airport easyJet said: from these catchment areas. “We’re delighted to be adding It will be the fourth new service another new route from LJLA opened by easyJet from Liverpool to Toulouse. We now offer 32 during 2018, and we continue to destinations from the airport and work with easyJet to look at further have seen sustained expansion in opportunities from Liverpool.” recent months. easyJet has flown more than 40 “Toulouse is a fantastic destination million passengers to and from which will appeal to those seeking Liverpool since opening the base a short break or visiting friends and over 20 years ago. The airline family. continues to grow and expand in Liverpooll, while offering low-fares “We continue to see an increased number of travellers looking to fly and friendly customer service. with easyJet on routes from LJLA Liverpool to Toulouse from £22.66* and with affordable fares and a short flight time to the South of Tickets for these flights are on sale France, we’re confident that this now at www.easyJet.com Insight 7 August 2018 August 2018 Is your business on the right side of UK health and safety laws? Why it pays to play it safe and get professional help

ealth and safety is one of those regulatory demands which businesses five people or less there are still any health & safety audits required. Hknow they really should do something about, but often lack the pitfalls for the unwary, the careless knowledge (or resources) they need. and those in what are classed If you are looking to protect as ‘high risk’ trades. Generally, yourself from the perils of health This is especially true in small and Keeping you and your business safe & safety legislation our in-house, medium-sized enterprises, where the larger a business the more comprehensive is the health & onsite consultancy service will give only one or just a few individuals At PJH safety training we are you the peace of mind you deserve. are employed. Many businesses the experts when it comes to safety burden which they must (the vast majority of which are helping UK businesses of all sizes bear. While smaller firms have For helpful, professional Health run by decent, reputable people) to manage their health & safety more limited liabilities, these too & Safety advice you can trust call are simply too busy with keeping demands. Fully accredited by IOSH must abide by UK law. PJH Safety Training today on 01925 and Qualsafe we not only arrange 812095 / 07969 344673 or email us themselves afloat in a competitive PJH safety provides up to date and provide top-notch health & at [email protected] marketplace to worry about health training and consultancy services safety training - covering such & safety legislation - that is, until to ensure that you and your diverse topics as first aid at work it’s too late. A conviction for health business are fully compliant with to fire safety and even carrying out & safety violations can lead to a the latest UK & EU health and host of very unpleasant outcomes, your own risk assessments – we safety regulations. As part of our including hefty fines, compensation can also provide a host of onsite consultancy and management claims, massive legal bills, consultancy services, as well as services, we will work closely with increased insurance premiums, managing health & safety on your you to make sure that you are a shed load of bad publicity and behalf. As you’d expect our level getting the right level of service, even the threat of imprisonment of involvement can be tailored to for those who take a devil-may-care the size and complexity of your training and oversight – delivering approach to the laws governing you business – meaning that costs are a practical health & safety and your employees’ safety. well within the budget of everyday compliance service which you can firms. completely rely on. Fortunately, keeping yourself, your staff and your business’ future How PJH Safety Training can help Our consultancy service also success on the right side of UK includes helping to create or health & safety regulations isn’t an While most UK health & develop your formal health & safety insurmountable obstacle –that’s safety legislation is mercifully policies, as well as carrying out all where PJH safety training can help. straightforward for businesses of necessary risk assessments and

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Health & Safety in the workplace. pjhsafetytraining.co.uk off the heat or turn them down to uk 8 Insight August 2018 August 2018 Businesses reminded to join Eco-Innovation Cheshire and Warrington heshire and Warrington-based SMEs are being encouraged to join the When companies undertake R&D more about the support on offer CEco-Innovation initiative, while European funding is in place. with a university partner, their are invited to contact the Eco- return on investment increases by Innovation team by Friday July 6 at: Eco-Innovation Cheshire and research projects can span 130% (Witty Review of Universities Warrington (EICW) is a project multiple sectors and disciplines & Growth 2013). SMEs in Cheshire • Email: ecoinnovation@chester. led by the University of Chester in areas such as energy, resource and Warrington now have a golden ac.uk in partnership with Lancaster efficiency, water, food security opportunity to take advantage University. The project is part- and natural capital. While support of the support on offer through • Tel: 01244 567370 funded by the European Regional under the shorter projects is free EICW to build and strengthen their Development Fund. Its aim is to link of charge, companies participating businesses. • Website: https://www1.chester. SMEs to the research capabilities in the longer term projects will ac.uk/business-growth/projects/ of the universities for facilitating be required to make a minimal SMEs interested in learning eco-innovation R&D (Research and Development) financial contribution towards the leading to new low carbon products researcher’s fees and consumables and services. On offer are short needed to complete the research. and long-term R&D programmes of support for eligible SMEs, based in One of the companies already Cheshire and Warrington. benefitting under the initiative is Core Additive Technologies Limited. “We have a strong track record Lee O’Nions, the firm’s Managing of successful collaboration with Director, said: “It’s fantastic industry and we are now looking for Core Additive Technologies for ambitious and innovative SMEs Limited to undertake research with to join the project this Summer, to the University of Chester’s Eco- take advantage of the academic Innovation project. As an SME, expertise, student resource and first getting access to the know-how, class research facilities available knowledge and facilities offered through the University of Chester,” by a Science and Engineering said Garfield Southall, Executive Faculty is a unique opportunity. It Dean of the University’s Faculty of helps me to commercialise a new Science and Engineering, based at process for the remediation of acid Thornton Science Park. tar pits, providing benefit to the environment and people’s lives.” He added: “Support is available in the form of short term, research- One of the potential environmental based internships, typically over benefits arising from the project will five weeks, and longer term be a significantly reduced carbon one-year R&D projects directed footprint currently associated with towards generating new low the transportation and subsequent carbon products, processes and combustion of the acid tar. technologies.” Research and development The scope of the Eco-Innovation largely delivers a good return and project is wide ranging, and increased business prospects.

Digital hub to be opened in Pyramid Arts Centre Culture Warrington to work have received a boost, with The deal – signed this week – the team at Culture Warrington. alongside digital agency Carpe the announcement of a new will see the agency move to the Diem to transform Pyramid into a collaboration and co-working space Pyramid’s top floor from its current “We’ve been ‘Warrington-and- centre for Performance, Music and at the town’s Pyramid Arts Centre. offices at The Base, in Dallam proud’ for more than 20 years, but Digital arts. Lane, having doubled in size whilst this move is one that excites me The news comes after homegrown tenants there. more than any before,” said Bill. Extensive refit planned to create digital agency Carpe Diem “We’re absolutely delighted to be bespoke co-working space for signed terms with creative arts The move should be completed working with Culture Warrington the town’s burgeoning digital and and heritage provider Culture by October this year following an on this project. creative talent. Warrington to move into the arts extensive refit in preparation for centre, based in the heart of the the facility to reflect Pyramid’s “We’ve fought for the visibility and Fledgling digital and creative town centre, where Carpe Diem renewed focus on Performance, potential of Warrington’s amazing companies in Warrington will set up the new digital hub. Music and Digital. tech community and now we can realise those aims with a dedicated Emma Hutchinson, Managing destination. Director of Culture Warrington, added: “This new collaboration “Together with Culture Warrington, with Carpe Diem is a real game- we aim to make the top floor of changer for Warrington and helps the Pyramid a home for anyone us to re-establish the Pyramid Arts interested in digital technology; Centre as a beacon for the town’s initially as a co-working space with digital and creative identity. regular events and then as a space “It marks the first phase of some for support, debate and guidance really ambitious plans we have to for companies looking to transform transform the Pyramid offer to one through tech. of creative arts acceleration and incubation - a place that champions “From there, the goal is to evolve the arts for all ages, giving local and our own consultancy-led offer, international talent a platform to before launching accelerator experiment, evolve and launch.” programmes for start-up digital businesses.” Bill Carr, Carpe Diem’s CEO, is a regular investor in disruptive With an initial membership capped tech and digital innovation and at 50, interested companies and the Institute of Directors Chair for individuals can register as potential Cheshire. He brokered the deal members of the digital hub, or Bill Carr with Emma Hutchinson and Saul Peake with Culture Warrington’s alongside Carpe Diem’s Managing apply for more information via the Locklynne Hall Creative Director Saul Peake and website at www.carpe-diem.co.uk Insight 9 August 2018 August 2018 UKTI e-Exporting programme Y joining UKTI e-Exporting Programme, UK companies and brands can Join UKTI’s e-Exporting UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Breach consumers through e-marketplaces. programme to: with its team of expert advisers located across the globe, can An e-market is an online location By selling through an • Meet with an e-Exporting advisor to discuss export plans help you fulfil your international that provides a platform for e-marketplace UK companies ambitions. It can assist you companies of all sizes to do can: • Receive help and advice on at all stages of the business business through e-commerce. building your online an e • Find new customers planning cycle, from inception Popular e-marketplaces include commerce presence to completion. Whether you’re a Amazon, Tmail and ebay. UKTI have • Analyse date on what consumers • Increase the reach of your brand seasoned exporter or just beginning identified over 400 e-marketplaces are searching for globally to expand overseas, talking to UKTI worldwide. • Build awareness of their brands • Identify new e-marketplace is one of the best moves your around the world company can make. • Set up on e-marketplaces around Through a range of unique Cheshire Fire highlights the the world services, including tailored support • Set up on e-marketplaces quickly programmes, participation at selected trade fairs, outward benefits of sprinklers in live • Attend events and webinars missions and providing bespoke about retail/e-commerce market intelligence, we can help demonstration opportunities you crack foreign markets and How to Join get to grips quickly with oversea Email UKTI’s retail team regulations and business practice. [email protected]. For further information please uk if you’re interested in joining contact Warrington Chamber of the programme or need more Commerce on 01925-715150 or information. [email protected]

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