Our Work With Small Firms
Family construction firm outlines Centre for Enterprise support
Armitage Construction has roots in the industry tracing back to 1874 and is continuing to go from strength to strength in its 140th year. The Armitage family has an enviable history and reputation throughout… Read more
Stockport printing business grows with the help of KAN
Paul Turner from Printaims has taken part in the Knowledge Action Network programme. In this video he explains how the programme helped him and his business to improve and grow. Read more
Cheshire relocation business making all the right moves
Richard Cundiff from We're Moving has taken part in the Knowledge Action Network programme. In this video he explains how the programme helped him and his business to improve and grow. Read more
KAN participant driven to succeed at Central Self Drive
David Lewis from Central Self Drive has taken part in the Knowledge Action Network programme. In this video he explains how the programme helped him and his business to improve and grow. Read more
New phase of growth opens up for successful Cheshire partnership
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ Taking time out to join the MMU Knowledge Action Network (KAN) Programme gave Tim Whitehill the clarity of purpose he required to determine a new strategic direction,… Read more
Hi-tech Warrington manufacturer grows in partnership with world’s leading physicists
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ Since joining the 10,000 Small Businesses Programme at the start of 2013, Neil Burns, director at Warrington-based Croft Filters and Croft Additive Manufacturing… Read more
Renewables power growth for Merseyside manufacturer
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ Anne O'Connor, owner of renewable energy company Fleetsolve, has seen business turnover increase by £1m since graduating from the Goldman Sachs… Read more
Merseyside manufacturer achieves record growth for family business
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ Richard Halliday, Director of Wirral-based Halliday Funeral Supplies Ltd, joined the 10,000 Small Businesses Programme in 2013 to gain support in his aim to… Read more
Creative agency builds growth through being BLISS-ful to work with
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ The peer-to-peer learning opportunities embedded in Centre for Enterprise small business development programmes has propelled Manchester creative and digital… Read more
Construction industry SME beats recession in Manchester
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ “The time spent outside the business in an educational environment was priceless" Participation in two MMU business growth programmes helped … Read more
Manchester small business doubles turnover in one year
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ "We are on track to hit our target at the end of our first year post-programme, in April 2014. That’s 100% growth in 12 months." When Amanda… Read more
Green advice brings giant growth for Lancashire SME
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ "It was investing time in really focussing on growth strategy for the business which stands out.” Inteb Sustainability are now in their 4th year… Read more
Energy efficiency business powers up growth with MMU
Turnover Growth: ✔ Employment Growth: ✔ "We received brilliant advice from Peter Wild at MMU regarding tax allowances for Research and Development, which immediately saved us £9K" Energy… Read more
KAN gives access to a network of experienced business professionals
Business Description: Verity Venue are specialists in sourcing the perfect venues for their clients; from spaces for training, meetings and conferences to weddings,… Read more
Dynasurf takes the LEAD on improving teamwork
Business Description: Seven years ago Paul Stubbs took over a traditional Engineering and Electroplating business in Sandbach, Cheshire. Benefits of LEAD programme: ‘The management style… Read more
Coaching success leads to ongoing relationship
Business Description: The award winning WhiteCrate team specialise in the design and production of highly creative shipping container conversions, building semi-permanent and rapid deployment structures… Read more
Biotech business recommends Knowledge Action Network
Benefits of the Knowledge Action Network: Business Development Director Nisa Ahmad joined the first cohort of KAN in 2012 and found that the programme helped her to identify ways to develop the company… Read more
Company Director masterminds rapid turnover growth
Business Description: Energy Gain UK was formed in 2008 and specialise in natural energy technologies, including: Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Air Source Heat Pumps, Insulation, Glazing, Boilers and… Read more
Primecover founder puts theory in to practice to help grow business
Business Description: Sharon Bailey founded Primecover, an insurance brokerage in 2006 and built on her knowledge and contacts in the insurance business after years in the sector. They specialise… Read more
Manchester Architect sketches out benefits of Knowledge Action Network
Key benefits of the Knowledge Action Network: "It’s been interesting and enjoyable, given me some time to think. Some of the master classes especially the session on Tendering was very useful". … Read more
Business takes pro-active approach following KAN involvement
Business Description: Art Graphics UK Ltd are a framing company based in Adelphi Mill, Bollington. They design & manufacture high quality bespoke frames, committed to… Read more
Manchester company hails ‘invaluable’ coaching
"I’ve been supported all the way by my coach." Business Description: Mighty Giant is an award winning design & motion company based in the Sharpe Project, Manchester, creating… Read more
Continued MMU CfE support helps push business forward
Business Description: Homestyle is a 14-year old family business, Mark Coleman, his parents and brother are all involved in the company. They manufacture and distribute kitchen and bedroom furniture… Read more
KAN peer group provides sounding board for thoughts and ideas
"KAN has provided a good opportunity to bounce ideas off each other and to share thoughts." Business Description: Martin Denton is the Managing Director of MWM Signs which specialises in supplying… Read more
Business grows along with confidence in new ideas
"With the help of her mentor, Alison has put in place a four-year growth plan complete with annual budgets. She plans to double her company growth in terms of turnover next year." Business… Read more
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