The document summarizes an event to energize businesses about reducing energy costs and transitioning to renewable energy. It includes an agenda with speakers on assessing energy use, comparing supply contracts, and available support. A guest speaker from Perfect Sense Energy discusses their business model of assessing clients' energy use and efficiency and renewable options. They provide examples of their business growth with support from the Business Growth Hub. The event concludes with information on the Hub's services to help businesses with sustainability, innovation, skills and accessing finance.

1. Energise your business
Wigan
6 September 2017

2. Welcome and introductions
Richard Ousey
Green Growth Manager
Business Growth Hub

3. 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

4. Housekeeping
• Fire procedure
• Phones on silent
• WiFi
• Login:
• Password:
• Twitter:
• @bizgrowthhub
• #BGHEvents
• Feedback forms on chairs

5. Janis Maleedy
Business Engagement Officer
Wigan Council

7. Guest speaker
Gary Brandwood
Director
Perfect Sense Energy

8. Our Green Growth Story

9. 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

10. 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

11. Why We Do it
People, Profit & Planet

12. Navigating
the
Support
Available

13. Support Timeline
• 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

14. 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

15. PR & Marketing Examples

16. Challenges
- Juggling Roles
- Finding time to plan
Risks
- Recruiting
- Delegation
Lessons
- Go with your Gut

17. Business Growth
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2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
TurnoverinMillions(£)
NumberofEmployees
T/O Employees

18. Q&A

19. Closing remarks
Richard Ousey
Green Growth Manager
Business Growth Hub

20. The Hub
Digital & Technology
Operational Efficiency
Leadership & Mentoring
Innovation
Starting a Business
Sustainability
Accessing Finance
People, Skills & Talent
Business Strategy
New Markets & Export
OurProcessOurServices

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Quick Wins Programme
20 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

25. 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.

26. 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 Lighting
Motors and
Drives
Space Heating Compressor
Transformers
Extraction
System
Digital Rectifiers
Automatic
Winder
Power Factor
Correction
Machine
Optimisation
Heat Recovery
Destratification
Fans
• Quick application and approval process for eligible projects

27. 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

28. Low Carbon Sector – Low Carbon Network
• Sign up promote yourself
• Use it to source Low Carbon Goods and Services from GM suppliers

29. 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

30. Please leave your feedback
Please take a couple of minutes before the
networking to complete the feedback form and
return it to the Hub staff