Armstrong Watson LLP
Contact: Matt Osbourne, Audit & Assurance and Regional Lead Partner
T: 0161 2590260
M: 07793 621967
E: matthew.osbourne@armstrongwatson.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com
A business relationship that runs deeper
We’ve been supporting, advising and protecting clients across the North of England and Scotland for over 155 years, providing a full range of specialist services and financial advice including accountancy, cloud accounting, audit, tax, payroll, corporate finance, financial planning, wealth management, forensic accounting, outsourced finance function, client technology and corporate restructuring and insolvency.
With 19 regional offices from Glasgow to Leeds and Newcastle to Manchester, we’re focused enough to provide a truly tailored service and large and experienced enough to work alongside any size of business.
We’re here to work with you on the performance of your business, understanding every part of the operation, your people, processes, current status and forecasted plans. Our role is to share in your vision, to work with you as you progress towards identified goals, and to support and guide you towards finding key areas of opportunity, efficiency and growth.
Backhouse Independent Financial Services
Contact: James Freshney
T: 01282 677 776
M: 07935 713 855
E: jf@backhouseifs.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfreshney/
Backhouse have been providing financial advice to individuals and families, business owners and those planning for retirement since 1973 and our family-owned business continues to provide independent financial advice today.
With specialist knowledge across complex retirement planning, employee benefits & Later life and legacy planning needs, we are well placed to look after you and your family, whatever is thrown at you.
Expect us to look after you and your family, not just your investments. It’s about achieving your dreams and ideas, and we partner with you to ensure you are making well informed decisions along the way, providing clarity and to help you avoid costly mistakes.
We enjoy solving your problems and building purposeful financial plans.
Within the Backhouse Group, we also provide bespoke insurance services to both commercial and private clients, meaning we are well placed to protect and grow your wealth.
Cardea Solutions
Contact: Paul O’Carroll, MD
T: 0161 413 0766
E: paul@cardea-solutions.com
Cardea Solutions have been specialising in safety and security since 1999. We are dedicated to improving the safety and security of people and premises all over the world. From preventing door finger-trapping accidents with our award-winning Fingershield™ to preventing broken windows with the unbreakable Hammerglass, we pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality of products to our wide range of customers including schools, nurseries, care homes, commercial buildings, retail premises, leisure attractions and more.
Our extensive industry experience allows us to develop new and innovative products as well as advise honestly and ethically to help find the right safety or security solution for you.
Commercial Finance Partnership
Contact: Matt Hawcroft
T: 03330 156336
M: 07921 812 677
E: matt@commercialfinancepartnership.co.uk
Commercial Finance Partnership is the only funding partner you require.
SME’s – Finance for trading businesses of all sizes, from start up through to PLC. We can fund cash flow, asset purchases, properties, stock, inland revenue liabilities and so much more.
Property Professionals – Finance for developers (from 1 plot refurbishment to large new build schemes). Finance for investors (from single B2L to complex multiple property portfolios).
We hold direct relationships with over 150 lenders, ranging from high street banks to niche private funds.
We have the expertise to source the right type of finance and we will ensure you get the best fit for your individual needs as we understand that no two businesses are the same.
Commercial Finance Partnership Limited is a finance brokerage, not a lender, and we are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Gazelle Risk Solutions
Contact: Gary Williamson
T: 0113 518 4246
M: 07885 709860
E: gary@gazellerisk.com
Gazelle Risk Solutions is delighted to sponsor the Business Catalyst Club, supporting its vibrant community of commercial business owners.
With over 100 years of experience in our Directors and a passion for delivering solutions across our team, Gazelle Risk Solutions delivers tailored insurance and risk management services to all manner of businesses. Our dedicated team is driven to provide bespoke risk management solutions and unparalleled service, ensuring your business is insured and prepared for the future.
No two businesses are the same, and neither are their insurance needs. Gazelle Risk Solutions takes pride in offering bespoke insurance and risk management solutions. Our team works closely with you to understand your specific requirements and tailors coverage that aligns with your business objectives.
We go beyond conventional methods to bring you innovative insurance products. Leveraging unique distribution channels, Gazelle ensures that you have access to cutting-edge solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients’ sectors.
Alongside our dedication to working with individual clients and businesses, we also offer solutions to trade bodies, groups, affinity partnerships, membership associations and networks to provide bespoke products and services for those sectors using our product experts and insurer partners which means we can often provide a unique solution or facility for you and your customers and members.
With a team experienced across multiple sectors, whilst we specialise in a number of areas, we have specialist solutions for most sectors, these include: Recruitment Companies; Construction; Hospitality & Leisure; Manufacturing; Professions; Financial Services; Office; Media; Retail; IT; Agriculture; Property Owners; Motor Fleet; Waste & Recycling; Energy; Sports Clubs; Logistics & Transportation; Automotive; Charities; Carbon Credits
Why Gazelle?
- A hand-selected team of some of the region’s top insurance broker professionals
- A business that focuses on our relationships who genuinely care and enjoy what we do
- Clear, proactive advice and genuinely bespoke solutions
- Responsive, dedicated claims support and risk guidance
- Offices in Leeds, London, and Manchester — with deep local knowledge and national reach
- Traditional values at our core
We’re excited to connect with the business leaders and innovators. Whether you’re reviewing your current insurance or just want an informal chat about future needs — we’d love to help.
Learn more at www.gazellerisk.com or contact our Leeds team on 0113 518 4246.
Tandem Bid Writing
Contact: Emma Beal
T: 07805 518138
E: emma@emmabeal.co.uk
Tandem Bid Writing is a trusted bid consultancy based in East Yorkshire, proudly supporting businesses across the UK and globally.
Specialising in creating sustainable growth pathways, we work with our clients, not just for them, to deliver exceptional bid writing that drives results.
With a pastoral approach at the heart of what we do, we focus on understanding your unique goals and challenges. This bespoke collaboration ensures tailored strategies that can cultivate long-term success. Our proven expertise has already secured over £15 million in revenue for clients in 2024 alone.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your tender submissions, access new opportunities or maximise your financial growth, Tandem Bid Writing is here to support with clarity, precision and excellence. We are results driven and your growth is our priority.
Business Connect Magazine – Media Partner
Business Connect Magazine (Est 2013) is an Independently owned business to business bi-monthly magazine that is available both in a printed and electronic format. It covers many of the major business hubs across the region from the Isle of Man taking in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Hull and beyond, with an emphasis on B2B networking and bringing businesses in the region together.
Click here to read the latest edition.
What’s more – it’s completely FREE to subscribe at www.businessconnectmagazine.co.uk/subscribe/
Promoting your businesses or profile
Business Connect is looking to work together with any UK business to promote awareness, credibility by being published in an article or interview, which you can use for marketing purposes to prospects.
This eye-catching Sunday supplement sized magazine reaches over 40,000 business readers targeted throughout the region.
The magazine is full of news, features and articles related to the region’s business community. It is a Sunday supplement sized (330mm x 244mm) and has an impact that simply cannot be missed.
Regular business news, Interviews and reviews, including business focuses and features
As well as news articles, there are regular in-depth features on a selection of successful business in Exporting and Construction in each bi-monthly Issue.
There are also professional analysis offered by columnists from many different areas of business, with news reviews, interview and views that is a must read. All geared to offer valuable local insight into issues affecting many businesses throughout the region. we highlight the importance of Wellbeing with a regular Diary Dates page published featuring all important business and networking events.
For further information contact Paul Mirage, Director, Business Connect Publishing Ltd
Mobile: 07708 987 518
Office: 0161 969 8632
Email: paul@businessconnectpublishing.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulmirage
Sponsorship
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