8th & 9th March 2011
The Sage Gateshead

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Business Exhibition

The Business Exhibition is the largest event feature of its kind in North East England, uniting all sectors of the business community, bringing the buyer and seller together at the same time and place. This unique event offers the opportunity to showcase a brand, product or service to potential buyers in a bespoke business-networking environment.

Generate new sales leads and share ideas with the varied delegates at the only event designed to develop and grow the region’s businesses.

The Business Exhibition is a communication platform for you to interact with motivated owners, directors and entrepreneurs, to inspire them and offer advice on how you can help grow or improve their business.

A broad marketing strategy promoting the event is already well underway, with adverts and topical business discussions in many of the popular regional and national business publications.

2010 was totally sold out so be sure to reserve your exhibition space as soon as possible.

To book your space or for more information contact Olivia Macgill, Sales Manager at olivia@business-exchange.org.uk or call 0191 241 4523.

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2011 Exhibitors

Below is the list of exhibitors present at Business Exchange North East 2011

Blu Sky Chartered Accountants

Stand #22

Stand #14

SiteBuilder DIY is a fully customisable Online Website Builder specifically designed for SME's and start-up businesses who want to create a business website to market & promote themselves online or sell via e-commerce. Fully Integrated with Sagepay, Paypal & Worldpay, with no limit on products added or web pages created.

Stand #38

FileBase Ltd – The North East Information Management specialist. Friendly, professional, experienced, we've looked after the big and the small names in the region's business community since 1989. We look after your information so you can get down to business. It's that simple.

Stand #25

First aid is more than a legal requirement it can be the difference between life and death.

St John Ambulance is the leading provider of first aid and health and safety training.

With over 23 venues in the North East find out how you can be the difference, visit stand 52 today.

Stand #15

Narec is dedicated to supporting developers of new energy technologies in wind, marine, micro & PV sectors. Our specialist teams work with developers to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial realisation, achieving new breakthroughs in the design deployment & commercialisation of sustainable energy technologies.

Stand #26

The Zebra Group was established in 1995 under the name of Zebra Electronics. Over the past 16 years, the Newcastle based Zebra Group has grown and evolved to now comprise of four independent brands which together, provide businesses with full service IT solutions including infrastructure, design and business continuity.

Stand #20

The National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP) is a FREE business opportunity programme that delivers bottom line, environmental and social benefits to its members. Aimed at reducing the volume of waste which ends up at landfill sites, the project provides practical solutions to difficult waste problems.

Stand #23

Cognizance Associates Limited support and encourage individuals, teams and organisations to grow and transform by providing integrated and congruent initiatives and solutions; challenging mind-sets to enable total performance transformation. Our multi-disciplinary approach to results-driven coaching, consultancy and developmentwill significantly enhance your capabilities; helping you achieve your objectives and critical success factors

Imsm Limited

Stand #11

IMSM Ltd has successfully registered well over 8000 SME Businesses to ISO Certification. Our unique fast paced approach will help you aquire this coveted standard with minimal disruption to your business. Please pop and see us for a no obligation quotation, helping you open up new market opportunities for your Company.

Dcs Payroll Agency (ne) Ltd

Stand #10

Why outsource your payroll to DCS We become your payroll dept looking after all your payroll issues including all the time-consuming administration surrounding wages
Starter / leaver admin
Statutory payments
Court orders
Holiday pay
Paye and Dss enquiries
Pensions
Year end
And other issues that soak up valuable time

Stand #17

Think Innovative Ltd is an entrepreneurial digital marketing company, using new technologies to develop and deliver bespoke advertising, marketing and communication solutions. Think Innovative are showcasing two of our most exciting products: The iKnow Player, a low cost audio guide; and Screach, a Super App by Screen Reach Ltd.

Stand #4

Spark Response is one of the UK’s most respected providers of customer contact centre and order fulfilment services, offering both inbound and outbound call handling and eCommerce, trade and retail supply chain management. Spark works on behalf of a diverse range of clients including Toys R Us, Scottish Power, Cancer Research UK, Ethicalsuperstore.com and FitFlop.

Stand #6

Burnetts Solicitors in Gosforth has a range of legal expertise which rivals any city firm, but it is our down to earth approach, straightforward attitude and accessibility that clients most value.

Stand #31

JWT Print Solutions specialise in high quality large format digital printing.

Stand #56

Founded in 1979, Datawright Computer Services are an award winning ERP (enterprise resource planning) software specialist based in the North East. For over thirty years we have provided business management solutions around the globe for companies of all sizes – including small businesses and midsize companies.

Stand #19

Rockliffe Hall is the newest and most exciting hotel resort to open in the North of England. Set on a magnificent restored 18th century estate on the banks of the River Tees, it is a destination in itself and a five star home-from-home.

Stand #13

Flyerettes is the perfect solution for SMEs that are looking for the most cost effective marketing available to them. Providing both a printing and distribution solution on a solo and shared basis they are able to fulfil campaigns to any budget

Stand #34

Set in 24 acres of parkland just 10 miles away from both Newcastle & Durham. Beamish Hall provides the ideal venue for all types of meetings, conferences and corporate events. Six event rooms for up to 400 delegates. On-site team development activities at Beamish Wild.

Stand #21

The marketing department for businesses that don’t have one! A full service agency helping businesses of all sizes make an impact, stand out & ultimately increase their bottom line. Our team of specialists deliver affordable solutions tailored to your needs with a focus on brand management, graphic design & creative marketing.

Stand #21

Virtuoso is a passionate digital marketing agency that helps progressive companies in the North East grow their business by using a range of proven online techniques. We specialise in creating a complete and consistent online presence for your business, enabling you to easily reach and engage with relevant customers.

Stand #32

Secure Collections is a Direct Debit Processing Centre for customers who want to outsource their Collections & Payments. Select Information Systems develop bespoke software, database solutions, ecommerce and content management systems tailored to your business requirements

Stand #30

Symbol Signs & Screenprint Limited originated in 1981 as a production led screenprint and signage facility and has been manufacturing and supplying print, signage and bespoke graphics to all sectors of business from private individuals through to world leading industrial / commercial companies. Symbol Group (UK) is a further comapny development.

Jd Couriers (ne) Limited

Stand #27

We offer a comprehensive same day/next day delivery service within the UK & Europe. Vehicles up to 7.5ton. We also offer storage facilities. We strive to provide the highest level of service at miminum costs to our clients thus building long term relationships for mutual gains.

Stand #3

Newcastle EBP is a charity that seeks to help raise standards and the achievements of young people by adding a work related dimension to the curriculum.

Stand #24

Newcastle College is one of the regions top performing training providers and is expertly positioned to meet the requirements of businesses in all sectors. From Apprenticeships, higher level skilled qualifications, industry accredited courses and business improvement seminars we provide a range of flexible and bespoke training solutions.

Stand #5

GEM Partnership is the new name in the North East recruitment industry. Based from branches in Newcastle and Peterlee, we specialise in developing both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions for a wide range of diverse industry sectors including; Industrial, Engineering & Manufacturing, Contact Centre, Sales & Marketing, Logistics & Purchasing, Office & Commercial .

Stand #1

Eclipse is a UK-based language solutions company with an excellent reputation for quality and service.

Stand #2

F.O.K. Marketing specialises in delivering Search Engine Optimisation services as well as Search Engine Optimisation training at our offices in Wilton Teesside.F.O.K. Marketing also has several in-house projects, the most recent being Leasebam.co.uk, a web presence that delivers leads to the car lease industry

Stand #28

UK Land Estates is the North East leading supplier of Buildings for Business . One of the largest property investment and development company, specialising in regeneration and development on brownfield sites. Since the company was founded in 1989 we have been combining our energy and experience to create imaginative new ways of developing business space. We have in excess of 1,500 tenants in 20 million sq ft on over 40 commercial estates and business parks.

Stand #7

Octopus Media is all about designing your potential. We specialise in Branding, Software Development and Print, a unique company that has the skills set and knowledgebase to help and support your business potential.

Toplocksmiths Association

Stand #18

Stand #29

Professional People Management is an award winning North East HR consultancy offering a range of HR services to businesses of any size.

Stand #9

A fun and funky full service marketing agency covering all aspects of on and offline marketing, design and PR. r//evolution has been established since 2002 and has serviced clients from a wide range of sectors and specialisms. With a dedicated team of professionals r//evolution pride themselves on getting it right, first time, every time.

Stand #16

Human Office was formed in 1990 and has since become one of the most comprehensive suppliers of office stationery and related products in the north of England.

Stand #39

Travel Bureau offers a complete cost effective Corporate Travel Management service. Our specialist consultants provide independent, unbiased, professional advice – tailored to your specific needs. Benefit from our 50 years experience of the travel industry - Partnering with the right travel experts will deliver significant savings in your time and costs

Stand #46

Last year franchising in the UK contributed £11.8 billion to the economy. In the annual survey of franchisees, 89% declared they are currently profitable and the failure rate of franchised businesses was recorded at only 2.1%. With results like this, shouldn’t you be finding out more about how franchising could benefit you?

Stand #8

Acas are the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. We aim to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.

Stand #49

Sales of New and Used BMW and MINI, service, repairs, parts and accessories. Corporate Sales, Daily Rental and Motability.

Occasions Event Management

Stand #33

Stand #36 & 37

‘We support businesses of all sizes and sector and have a successful track record of helping them to achieve significant performance improvements. We are passionate about making a difference, helping businesses and their people improve, develop and grow – raising employer ambitions and aspirations across the north of England’.

Stand #12

Our patented products and processes can repair up to 90% of the minor scratches and stone chips picked up during everyday driving at a fraction of the cost and in a fraction of the time normally associated with this type of repair.

Stand #48

Relaxanation are an onsite massage provider, delivering 15, 20 or 30 minute treatments that are carried out by a qualified therapist whilst the receiver is sitting on a ergonomically designed chair, no need to take off clothing, no oils used, it’s convenient and fuss free, ideal for workplace/office or events.

Stand #40

In our 19th year, AES provides software solutions to let your staff, suppliers and/or customers to collaborate using web and Cloud technology. We provide a quality one-stop shop for development, implementation, training and support for systems for organisations, plus we have our own range of products licensable by business and local authorities. We are currently offering free initial consultancy for interested organisations.

Stand #35

The North Eastern Purchasing Organisation was established in 1976 as a means of aggregating contracts and pooling purchasing knowledge and expertise. NEPO is governed by a Joint Committee comprising members from the 12 North East Local Authorities.NEPO has recently received a renewed and enhanced mission agreed by the authorities in 2010 to deliver collaborative procurement in all major areas of external expenditure through leading edge category management processes to achieve significant savings. It combines the strengths of the existing NEPO purchasing consortium, the North East Improvement and Efficiency Partnership and procurement and commissioning experts across the region.Our aim is to offer a robust, legally compliant procurement vehicle for the public sector that is flexible to meet real commercial needs. We are a promoter of innovative procurement and business practices where change can deliver significant and sustainable benefits to the council tax payer.

Stand #41

GOING THE EXTRA MILE .......... there are taxis and then there's Posh. They pride themselves in offering the most reliable and professional service available. By using executive cars every time, they ensure that you will travel in comfort and style no matter whether it's business or pleasure

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