08 businessconnect has been created to help businesses take advantage of the opportunities that Capital of Culture status brings to Liverpool. It is a business club, driven by its membership of over 3700 organisations and 4700 individuals, including sole traders, artists and multi-nationals. The club is free to join and offers members a host of benefits.

It encourages and supports enterprise activity across the whole university including enterprise education for students, staff, business and the community, consultancy for industry, joint research and development, and the commercialisation of university intellectual property through the creation of start-up companies and licensing. Whatever your size or sector, there are many ways to take advantage of our services including: Business Support Expert Advice Training and Development Research and Development Working with Students and Graduates Facilities News

Global student organisation that develops leaders and provides work experience and cultural awareness through the exchange of students and graduates.

Artsnet is for people employed in or interested in arts and culture to engage with the wider strategic issues which affect your work, play and quality of life in the City of Manchester. The network is part of the Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) which is the voice of the community and voluntary sector and links to the Manchester Partnership.

The Asian Business Federation (ABF) is a professional body representing over 1,200 Asian businesses from across the North West. Our membership includes the widest diversity of business from companies and entrepreneurs who feature in the Rich List to SME’s of all sizes

Barefoot business is a support network and membership organisation for small business owners who set up in business because they wanted to change their world and become happier people. Barefoot business owners want to work in a place they love, doing something they care about, without sacrificing their home and family life. They might never have the biggest turnover, but they will be happy.

The BEM Network promotes charitable purposes for the benefit of Black and Racial minority communities, children and families in Merseyside. In particular we are concerend with the promotion of racial equality, the advancement of education and the protection of health to improve the quality of life for all. We achieve this through capacity building, campaigning, representation, advice/signposting, advocacy, networking and partnership.

The Black Music Development Network (BMDN) develops young urban based black music practitioners, using their website as an information notice board for members, and providing training and development opportunities in Manchester and the North West of England.

The Business Referral Exchange Mid-Cheshire team meets at the Floatel, Northwich every Thursday to enable members to build lasting relationships that spin off into significant business by referral. No internal competition and a great breakfast make for a fun, focused and dedicated team. Join us any Thursday at 7-15am.

The Business Referral Exchange Sale & Altrincham team meets at the Normanhurst Hotel in Brooklands Road every Wednesday to enable members to build lasting relationships that spin off into significant business by referral. No internal competition and a great breakfast make for a fun, focused and dedicated team. Join us any Wednesday at 7-15am.