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After 20+ years working in legal leadership, and with the UK’s membership of the EU rapidly drawing to a close, I’ve decided to take the opportunity to use my skills to help British businesses prepare for what’s to come.
I’ve been following the Brexit negotiations closely from the beginning, attending policy forums, debates and other parliamentary events. And I truly believe that the best way for UK businesses to get through the changes, not just intact but flourishing, is to have a robust Brexit plan.
Every business exposure is different. The UK will be a leaner, meaner place post-Brexit and with wide-scale global change and market uncertainty, scenario planning is no longer a luxury. As the Director of The McWhinnie Consultancy, I provide a personal touch for businesses to get ahead of the Brexit curve. Providing clear, affordable advice delivered in an uncomplicated manner, I am here to provide your business with the Brexit Health-Check or full Business Brexit Strategy to improve the core pillars of your business model. With a winning combination of a can-do attitude and deep insight into the risk factors that will impact businesses, I am primed to thoroughly analyse your business readiness and guide your teams through a confident Brexit position. Seize your opportunity to innovate and revitalise your business model and discover how to identify your business strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for your business to achieve it’s potential. Be ready for Brexit; call me today on 07595 024 389

International Trade and Customs Consultant | Solicitor

We protect Trade Marks in every country of the world where registration is possible and can therefore advise you on both national and international protection, making maximum use of various conventions and international arrangements to ensure that your brand is kept safe in all your key markets, at a price you can afford.

Trade Mark Attorney

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CrowdPatch is a free crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to raise funds for worthy projects, whilst patching together communities, and negotiate freelance work. Ideal for social entrepreneurs.

Other businesses and interests:
* Founder and Director, Jolabokaflod CIC
* Founder, The Wisdom of Crowdfunding (Meetup network)
* Founder, CopyGhosting Publishing Services
* Partner, Smart Startup Ltd (Blockchain smart contract platform)
* Editor and Development Executive, Insight Film Festival
* Chairman, Seeds Ltd (arts/media charity)
* Executive Director, Artist in Your Your Residence
* Director, Arts Centre Group Ltd  (arts/media charity)
* Published author (six books)

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris24norris/

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Pre-launch founders, inventors & creatives

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US expansion planning (30 minute)

There are many routes to success when expanding to the US, and there are pitfalls to avoid.  Let's start a conversation and I'll provide you with resources to set you up for success.

&lt;p&gt;Malcolm is a Business Owner with International experience from Australia, Far East, India, Middle East, Europe, United States, Canada and South America.&amp;nbsp;He specialises in Business Development, helping companies Find, Win and Keep Profitable Business.&amp;nbsp;Malcolm is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers with considerable experience of working with businesses nationally and internationally.&amp;nbsp;Malcolm’s early career was in the construction industry working for the British Government on projects as far afield as the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Kathmandu. He joined Arup, the internationally renowned Engineering Consultancy, working in London and Manchester&amp;nbsp;on high value UK projects as a designer and project manager, along with overseas experience in Russia and the Cameroon.&amp;nbsp;He actively promoted Arup in Liverpool through relationships with the City Council and Chamber of Commerce, ultimately setting up an office in 2001 to&amp;nbsp;focus&amp;nbsp;on bidding and Client Relationship Management, to help retain and secure new business.&amp;nbsp;In 2002, Malcolm was seconded to what is now the Department for International Trade (DIT) in London as an Export Promoter, encouraging UK companies to export their goods and services on the back of major sporting events in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Hungary, Brazil and Qatar.&amp;nbsp;Malcolm became Director of Business Development, External and International Relations at MIDAS, Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency in 2006, encouraging foreign owned companies to set up business in Greater Manchester.&amp;nbsp;In 2009 Malcolm established himself as an independent Business Development Consultant, actively encouraging businesses to Obtain, Maintain and Retain profitable business through&amp;nbsp;the five pillars of Market Intelligence, Proposition Development, Lead Generation, Project Handling and Client Relationship Management.&lt;/p&gt;

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Malcolm has supported numerous Start-Up companies with their Business Planning, Finance and Marketing.
As a Business Owner he brings experience of Starting, Running and Growing businesses Nationally and Internationally.
International experience includes Australia, Far East, India, Middle East, Europe, United States, Canada and South America.
Developing companies by Finding, Winning and Keeping Profitable Business through Market Research, Proposition Development, Lead Gene

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