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resourceful. The outputs we have achieved are recognised nationally as outstanding so we deliver a lot with what we have.

“BIPC Liverpool delivers a unique range of bespoke services. No other organisation in the City Region offers what we do so it’s incredibly rewarding to promote our services and give people access to world-class professional expertise that is completely free.

“Everyone in the team led by Richard Horrocks is so passionate about their work and we all get such a buzz helping thousands of people get started, grow and learn new ways of doing things. We are also very proud of the percentage of people typically underrepresented in business that we have helped.

“We are committed to continuing to provide the highest quality business support to as many people as we can physically help. I believe we will see an increase in new businesses being created and a bigger demand for our specialist intellectual property expertise. AI, sustainability and globalisation will continue to be hot topics.

“At the same time people will always need advice on cash flow, sales and business planning. It seems the world has never moved as fast as it is moving now. We will need to continue to keep our finger on the pulse to ensure our services reflect what businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs value most.”

Geraldine Fuller, Business Engagement & Marketing Manager, Business & IP Centre Liverpool

Bruntwood SciTech

“There has been a paradigm shift in how people wish to work and the types of spaces they demand for their teams. This is something to which we have adapted to very well in Bruntwood SciTech’s Liverpool workspaces, providing varied, flexible, amenity-rich places to work with sustainability at its core.

“The 1960s Plaza has had a £4m transformation and been repurposed into a modern destination for innovative businesses across a range of sectors. Its renaissance lit the flame for a significant period of regeneration investment into St Paul’s Square and the surrounding area.

“Equally, the Cotton Exchange has evolved enormously over the past decade, thanks to a committed strategy of modernisation and the careful curation of a thriving community of SMEs, many from the digital and creative sectors, underpinned by excellent meeting, breakout and event spaces - most recently with a brand new lounge breakout space and Library quiet working space.

“Our challenge is to continue to respond to the growth of an innovation-led economy in the Liverpool City Region and ensure our spaces are ready to embrace future trends in behaviour and demand.”

Simon Guest, Associate DirectorAccount & Asset Management for Bruntwood SciTech in Liverpool

Morecrofts

“As an historic Liverpool organisation ourselves, we understand the benefits of a strong heritage and the challenges of ensuring you remain relevant to contemporary needs.

“When Morecrofts Solicitors celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2013, we created the Merseyside Independent Business Awards, reinforcing our proud independent status and showcasing the impact that our city region’s SMEs, entrepreneurs and ownermanaged businesses have on our economy and society.

“We must continually adapt not only to the ever-changing legal landscape, but also to wider societal changes around work, health, equality, or the economy. As society has evolved over 212 years, our provision of employment, commercial, property or family law has responded. Nothing stands still, nor should we.

“That remains true today as we renew our focus on commercial and employment law services to businesses of all sizes, while reinforcing our culture as flexible, supportive employers to retain and attract the very best people. The future of our business is bright and succession planning allows us to support the next generation of partners and senior leaders, many of whom are already here.”

Rebecca Keegan, Head of Marketing & Communications, Morecrofts LLP

“Oriel Studios first opened in 1976 – the Liverpool City Region has evolved a lot in the time since then and has now become a major hub for tourism & trade, and is now a bustling business scene.

“We started off as a film production studio and over the last 50 years have transformed into the Print, Design, Signage and display company we are today, through new machinery and upgrading our skillset. Our biggest challenge is scaling our growth whilst competing with the rise of online distributors, however our customer service and turnaround times trumps online.

The future is bright for Oriel Studios, we are upskilling staff and investing in new technology and machinery to broaden our services. We are partnering with digital companies to future proof our services and making sure Oriel Studios is thriving in another 50 years’ time.”

Jake Wilson, Sales & Marketing Manager, Oriel Studios

Quilter Cheviot

“Liverpool’s business environment has evolved remarkably over the past 20 years. From a city once defined by its industrial past, it has transformed into a modern, diversified economy with thriving digital, creative, and service sectors. With improved infrastructure, support for entrepreneurship, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, Liverpool is poised to continue its economic growth in the years ahead.

“During the last two decades we have been constantly evolving our offering to remain competitive, providing innovative adjustments to our existing services. At the same time we have not lost sight of our constants, which we strive to maintain, the dedication to excellent service levels and our high professional standards.

“We have faced many challenges over the years, but I would say the most significant has been the increase in fraud and the sophisticated ways it has evolved. We have met that challenge with a tailored approach for our client demographic, delivering intelligent processes and a personal overlay to prevent fraud and reassure clients.

“We’re extremely proud of our history going back over 250 years and the culture within our office is testimony to both the leadership group and everyone representing our office.

“We have an incredibly talented team with a variety experience. We push forward with our traditional services and look to work more with other talented professionals in the city and wider region to bring clients the best outcomes possible.”

David Lowe, Investment Director, Quilter Cheviot

Sutcliffe

“The city & the business district has changed out of all recognition over the last 40 years, it has improved in wealth which was propelled forward by the capital of culture in 2008. We need to increase the rate of growth.

“Sutcliffe has continually improved on every aspect of business at a rate of 1-5% every year. We have always used modern technologies to improve but only when they have been proven to work. There is lots of talk at the moment around artificial intelligence (AI) and this is making a difference to the working environment. Caution is needed as sometimes AI gives you the completely wrong answer.

“The biggest challenge is it appears that every 5-10 years, the world has a major crisis, which means we have to adapt and change the way we run the business. The covid pandemic of 2019 is the most recent & the 2008 financial crisis - these were both major problems for the business. Businesses always need to be ready for change. It is coming whether you like it or not.

“I am most proud of the staff and the great way they do their work and their contribution to society. Whenever we do anything, from building homes for the homeless, a new accident & emergency hospital or a new charity facility, our team excel. When we consulted with the team about the Sutcliffe Charity Ball, everybody held their hands up & the level of contribution was spectacular.

The Sutcliffe Charity ball, celebrating our 40th anniversary in business in 2025, will undoubtedly be the construction event of the year. Be there or miss out!

“The business has been built on organic growth which has been in our business plan for many years & we intend to continue on this path. I see more houses, hospitals & educational units being designed by Sutcliffe who will maintain their position as the Liverpool City Regions premier Civil & structural engineers & building surveyors.”

Sean Keyes, CEO, Sutcliffe

Revenues are continuing to rise at Commercial & Corporate Insurance Broker, Coeus Insurance Management. Co-owner and Managing Director Stewart Jordan says the firm, which marked a decade in business in 2023, is hungry for further growth.

Stewart tells Liverpool Chamber that the firm will achieve the next stage of their business plan through organic growth, acquisition and tapping into new markets such as education and life sciences.

“Through investment in the Knowledge Quarter, Liverpool is now a world class centre for life sciences and with the help of the Chamber, we think there is a great opportunity,” said Stewart.

Prominent in the property and construction sectors, every year since it was founded in 2013, Coeus Insurance Management has enjoyed double-digit growth. The firm has achieved this, added Stewart, by building a strong team and investing heavily in technology.

On the company’s relationship with the Chamber, “The Chambers networking platform has helped us build key relationships” he said. “In addition, our strategic partnership with Liverpool Chamber has been invaluable and we are proud to be associated with them.”

Coeus Insurance Management, Managing Director Stewart Jordan