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By Rob Kelly Annette Weekes and David Judge
Kam Kothia
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Michelle Mullany Keith Melling
UPSCALING TIPS FROM THE ENTREPRENEURIAL TABLE
Lancashire businesses are overcoming global challenges and flying the flag internationally for growth, some of the county’s top business people heard at the MHA/Napthens Entrepreneurs Event.
‘Driving sustainable growth’ was the theme of the event at Mytton Fold Hotel where more than 40 representatives across different sectors heard some inspirational stories from around Lancashire.
It was hosted by Richard Slater, chairman of Lancashire Business View, a partner at the event, and not only celebrated the work of the businesses but also discussed the challenges facing them.
Annette Weekes, managing director of PDS Engineering in Nelson, talked about her market being ‘very susceptible to global macro trends’ especially how it was ‘frustrating’ during the Presidential election when companies in America slowed down spending or decision-making.
She added: “We have not allowed global
situations to take us down by moving on to something else whether that is making other things such as trolleys for the Nightingale Hospitals during COVID to making gym equipment.
“We are an aircraft parts manufacturer, but at that time that was where the work was.
Lancashire. She said: “I would like free trade with Europe, and I would like to ease the restrictions about employing people. Lots of skilled European people went back.”
David Judge, a successful managing director who took Cormar Carpets in Ramsbottom from £20m turnover and small profits to
If you want growth, then lower taxes
and encourage entrepreneurs to do their best instead of standing on their shoulders and taxing them to death
“We can make anything out of anything, and it was a case of asking what do you want us to make. We are a success by circumnavigating difficulties.
Looking forward to 2025, Annette shared her wishes that could help businesses grow in
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£135m in 20 years, talked about ‘controlling the controllables and making marginal gains’.
He said “I can’t control the budget, I can’t control the government and I cannot control Donald Trump so what I can do is not making it predictable and want to have an edge.
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