Salford Business Growth Lunch Presentation - June 2017
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Salford Business Growth Lunch Presentation - June 2017
- 1. Business Growth Lunch Salford 30 June 2017
- 2. Welcome and introductions Richard Ousey Green Growth Manager Business Growth Hub
- 3. Agenda 12.05 – Becky Edwards, Business Customer Liaison Manager, Salford City Council 12.15 – Joe Flanagan, Consultancy Manager, University of Salford 12.20 – Guest speaker, Chris Irwin, Managing Director, EdStart 12.40 – Q&A 12:50 – Mark Gibbons, Senior Loan Manager, Business Finance Solutions 12.55 – Sara Knowles, International Trade Advisor, Department for International Trade 13.00 – Closing remarks, Richard Ousey, Business Growth Hub 13.10 – Lunch and networking 14.00 – Event close
- 4. Housekeeping • Fire procedure • Phones on silent • WiFi • Login: • Password: • Twitter: • @bizgrowthhub • #BGHEvents • Feedback forms on chairs
- 5. Becky Edwards Business Customer Liaison Manager Salford City Council
- 6. Joe Flanagan Consultancy Manager University of Salford
- 7. Guest Speaker Chris Irwin Managing Director EdStart
- 8. Q&A
- 9. Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund Mark Gibbons Senior Loan Manager Business Finance Solutions
- 10. 3 things I want every business to know about... Sara Knowles @_saraknowles @tradegovuk_NW
- 12. 12 Begin with the globe in mind ONE
- 16. What next? 16
- 17. Your International Trade Team 17 Sara Knowles 2017 @_saraknowles @tradegovuk_NW 30 Advisers across the North West + 99 UK Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates & Trade Offices GLOBALLY Overseas Market Introduction Services (OMIS - commissioned reports and events via embassies and overseas chambers) Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP grants) First Steps to Export Programme(workshops + allocated International Trade Adviser) Events, masterclasses and trade missions Grant advice The Growth Company (Manchester-based) Business Growth Hubs
- 18. Take action! 1. Speak to: • International Trade Adviser TODAY • Book one-to-one appointment 2. Attend events, masterclasses, trade missions • Register at DIT North West Eventbrite • Find opportunities at www.exportingisgreat.gov.uk • Follow us on Twitter & LinkedIn @_saraknowles @tradegovUK_NW CONTACT US North West International Trade Team 0333 320 0392 info@tradenw.org
- 20. Closing remarks Richard Ousey Green Growth Manager Business Growth Hub
- 21. Your needs - Our help I need help with my business strategy I need to do more with digital and technology I want to use innovation to develop new product or service I want to reduce costs and be more sustainable I want to start a business I need to access finance and funding I want to open new markets and explore export opportunities I need to train my people or find new talent I want to develop my leadership skills or work with a mentor I want to improve operational efficiency
- 22. Your local support - Salford Jo Hall Salford Local Authority Secondee Joanne.Hall@salford.gov.uk 07966 316 146
- 23. Forthcoming events • Trafford Breakfast • July Growth Lunch: Stockport – 27 July – Cheadle Village Hotel • Venturefest – 14 September – Bridgewater Hall
- 24. Innovation Showcase Competition • Two awards: • Best start-up (trading for less than 3 years) • Best established business (3+ years trading) • £20,000 business support package for the 2 winners • Deadline: July 6th • Enter online for free: venturefestmanchester.com • Get involved on social media: #venturefestMCR
- 25. Quick Wins for Energy Savings • 6 July – Bolton • 13 July – Stockport • 20 September – Wigan • 27 September - Salford Register on the Hub website or visit https://www.green-growth.org.uk/energy- efficiency
- 26. 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
Editor's Notes
- Introduce yourself! Fire regulations Switch phones off Toilets
- What if...somebody told you it was completely possible for your brand to be recognised globally within weeks. And that from a standing start you can be selling your services and products globally with the help of a global team of trade professionals and even embassies. What's more, there are grants and funded services to help you do overseas market visits, market research and receive world class advice and training on how to sell internationally... And all of this applies to services like training, coaching, consultancy, marketing, PR, digital services, museums, venues, events services (as well as anything that is manufactured, engineered, baked, cooked or crafted). What if I told you that I'd done it myself (been an exporter) and believed in it so wholeheartedly that it's become my mission to help you too, would you want a further conversation?
- At the design stage of developing your products and services consider how they can be adapted to meet the needs and preferences of international buyers. Consider how your brand will come across in different cultural contexts and how you can make it outshine that of international competitors.
- There are few exceptions and perhaps you've not considered it because you're a service provider or a young business and don't think it's for you. Replace 'export' with 'sell internationally' and there you have it - like many others you can do that too.
- Perceived and real barriers can get in the way but they needn't. Whether language and culture are of concern or you'd like some guidance to take your first steps to export there's world class advice and support available from Department for International Trade (DIT) and our partners for every step of your export journey. You can probably tap into funding to support your local and international business growth too. Don't miss out!
- So there you have it. Think international from today. Contact us to access exporting support and let us pass on our experience and passion. - Do it!