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Services providing business assistance and advice
This Zone features organisations
who offer a service to companies to assist in the running of their businesses.
Examples of organisations within this zone
are:
- Learning & Skills Council
- Local Authorities
- Public Sector Organisations
- Business Start Up Agencies
- Local/Regional Development Agencies
- Chambers
of Commerce
- External Funders
- Enterprise Agencies
Business Support - Exhibitors
If you would like to make an appointment with an exhibitor on the day, please send them an e-mail directly as indicated below. There is a large meeting room available on the day for this purpose.
11 – 19 Project – Stand 57
11 – 19 education in Barnsley is buzzing! Learning is at the heart of regeneration with the Remaking Learning vision to raise aspirations and enable young people to contribute to Barnsley ’s future.
Contact: Meryl White, 11 – 19 Project Team
T: 01226 720326
F: 01226 731061
E: merylwhite@barnsley.gov.uk  Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsley.gov.uk |
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ACAS – Stand 4
They don’t just resolve strikes! Did you know that they offer a range of services to help you with all your employment relation issues – from legal compliance to staff retention.
Contact: Darrell Johnson
T: 01226 370791
E: djohnson@acas.org.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.acas.org.uk |
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Action 4 Business – Stand 33
Action 4 Business can help you to deliver sustained profit improvement. We work with you to achieve a creative but practical solution for your successful future.
T: 01226 244777
E: info@a4b.me.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.a4b.me.uk
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Age Positive – Stand 3
Age Positive is the campaign from DWP, which promotes the business benefits of employing a workforce including older people.
Age Positive guidebooks help employers get to grips with age discrimination. The series covers 11 subjects from recruitment to flexible retirement.
Pick up your free Information Bag from the Age Positive stand.
T: 0113 232 4444
E: Edward.moss@dwp.gsi.gov.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.agepositive.gov.uk |
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Ardsley House Hotel & Health Club – Stand 32
- Ideally located for M1 /A1 motorways
- Locally renowned for Quality of Food, Standards and Service
- Offering 75 en-suite bedrooms, standard rooms recently refurbished
- Conference facilities for up to 300 delegates.
- Extensive banqueting menus for dinners and functions.
T: 01226 309955
E: michelle.haycock@forestdale.com Click here to make an appointment
W: www.ardsleyhousehotel.co.uk
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Barnsley College – Stand 31
FREE TRAINING AVAILABLE
They can help:
- Identify the skills your business needs to succeed
- Agree a tailored training package
- Find available funding
- High quality delivery
T: 01226 216216
E: programme.enquiries@barnsley.ac.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsley.ac.uk |
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Barnsley Development Agency – Stand 45
Barnsley town centre is transforming making it a superb location for business. We offer a single, free and dedicated point of contact for businesses requiring information on commercial sites and premises, recruitment support, financial assistance and training needs.
T: 01226 787538
E: hannahward@barnsley.gov.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsleydevelopmentagency.co.uk |
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Barnsley Enterprise Agency – Stand 48
If you’ve ever thought of working for yourself, but don’t know how to go about it, why not have a quick, informal chat with one of their team.
Contact: Louise Powell
T: 01226 215 730
E: lpowell@barnsleyenterprise.co.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsleyenterprise.co.uk |
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Barnsley Rotherham Chamber – Stand 55
The Chamber boasts a membership network of over 2100 businesses, (the largest in the region). Find out how your business can access £1,000's worth of complimentary benefits and access available funding streams.
T: 01226 217770
F: 01226 215729
E: info@barnsleychamber.co.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsleychamber.co.uk |
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Barnsley Work & Skills Board – Stand 42
They offer an opportunity for local employers to directly influence how government funds are spent on skills, jobs and employment issues – do you want to be on board?
Contact: Jenny Hulme
T: 01226 787944
E: jennyhulme@barnsley.gov.uk Click here to make an appointment
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Business + Education South Yorkshire (BE-SY) – Stand 56
BE-SY work with over 1400 employers in Barnsley (over 8000 in South Yorkshire) supporting participation in the training and education of young people and preparing the future workforce to industry standards. Services include health & safety advice, placements and apprenticeships.
T: 01709 336700
E: jackie.freeborn@be-sy.co.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.be-sy.co.uk |
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Dearne Valley College – Stand 5
They have a dedicated team here to help you get the training your
business needs to succeed no matter what the size or sector of business.
The Business Development Team can help you to decide what training is necessary by providing a free Training Needs Analysis.
Contact: Kaye Williams
T: 01709 513147
E: kwilliams@dearne-coll.ac.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.dearne-coll.ac.uk |
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Digital Media Centre – Stand 43
Whether you are a creative and digital company looking for new office
space or an organisation needing a venue to hold an event, visit their stand
to find out about the facilities and services available at Barnsley ’s newest building – The Digital Media Centre.
Contact: Melissa Goodrich
T: 01226 720700
E: dmc@oxin.co.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsleydmc.co.uk |
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e@SY Connects – Stand 46
This Multiple national/European award-winning programme ensures innovative, effective access to specific public information and services.
Find all information/engagement opportunities from the “Meet the Buyers” seminars at the e@SY Connects stand.
E: info@easyconnects.org.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.easyconnects.org.uk |
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HM Revenue & Customs – Stand 88 (Upper Tier)
They help you to understand your responsibilities to ensure you get it right first time. Our free services are designed for everyone in business, especially new businesses or new employers.
T: 01302 562389
E: janet.may@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.hmrc.gov.uk |
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Learning & Skills Council – Stand 28
This event will give businesses the chance to learn more about the services that the LSC offers, including Train to Gain and Apprenticeships and the benefits that they can bring to Business.
South Yorkshire
T: 0845 019 4171
E: southyorkshireinfo@lsc.gov.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.lsc.gov.uk |
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LETS - Stand 29
Visit LETS and see how eye-popping 4D can make your products and
services stand out from the crowd.
T: 01302 553588
E: helen@letsdke.com Click here to make an appointment
W: www.letsdke.com |
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One Barnsley – Stand 58
Find out about Barnsley's premier partnership, One Barnsley. Bringing together a range of local organisations (private, public and voluntary/community), One Barnsley solves issues specific to Barnsley. They will explain how you can get involved.
T 01226 774440
E programme.enquiries@barnsley.ac.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.onebarnsley.com |
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RBT Ltd – Stand 44
RBT is a successful joint venture partnership between Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and BT.
The pioneering partnership has helped transform the fortunes of the local authority and played a key role in modernising the way the Council works.
RBT is successfully delivering award-winning services in the following areas
- ICT
- HR and Payroll
- Procurement
- Revenue & Benefits
- Rotherham Connect (telephone contact centres)
T:
01709 334267
E: les.harrison@bt.com Click here to make an appointment |
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Remaking Barnsley – Stand 45
Remaking Barnsley is transforming Barnsley into a 21 st Century market town. Remaking Barnsley for residents - creating opportunities for new jobs and better places to work, live and relax. Remaking Barnsley for businesses - offering an unprecedented range of growth and investment opportunities. It is happening now.
T: 01226 787538
E: info@barnsley.gov.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsleydevelopmentagency.co.uk
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South Yorkshire Investment Fund – Stand 34
South Yorkshire Investment Fund provides seedcorn, loan and equity investments from £15,000 to £2.5 million. The Fund also provides a programme of management support to help management teams grow their business
T: 01709 386377
E: info@syif.com Click here to make an appointment
W: www.syif.com |
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The Best of Barnsley – Stand 2
The Best of Barnsley is your local website featuring and championing
many of the most recommended businesses in Barnsley . Is your business a hidden treasure? If you are looking for a champion for your business then talk to them.
Contact: Julie Gordge
T: 01484 684795
M: 07903 899399
E: barnsley@thebestof.co.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.thebestof.co.uk/barnsley |
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University Centre Barnsley (UCB) – Stand 41
Develop your business skills and realise your managerial potential at UCB. Their flexible part-time qualifications and Business Breakfast networking sessions can help prepare companies for the business challenges of tomorrow.
Contact: Josie Harvey
T: 01226 606262
E: Barnsley@hud.ac.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsley.ac.uk |
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Women in Business – Stand 47
Women in Business offers support, friendship, business training and networking for women in the Barnsley area. They bring together and
support women who work within local businesses, or run their own business
in Barnsley . Their aim is to support the invaluable and often unique role women play in today’s workforce and recognise the challenges they face
T: 01226 217770
E: nbrazier@barnsleychamber.co.uk Click here to make an appointment
W: www.barnsley.ac.uk |
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