07 OUR TEAM
The Team
...Below are some of the Fire Up team that will help you settle into our fantastic co-working space.
Reception & Centre Associate
Deborah Barnes
I’m Deborah Barnes. I’ll probably be the first person you meet or speak to as I’m responsible for managing the front desk, bookings, customer enquiries, mail, deliveries, sales & marketing and looking after all our clients using the co-working space. Prior to Fire Up, I worked in customer facing roles in the retail and healthcare sector and spent over 15 years as a lettings maintenance manager. I pride myself on excellent customer service and am always available to help with any issues or problems that may arise.
Rochdale Account Manager
Nick Dale
Having worked within Rochdale’s business community for over 20 years covering recruitment, contract management and employer engagement I have a deep knowledge of the business base and local priorities. My role is to lead the relationship between Rochdale Council and the GM Business Growth Hub, through co-ordinating the Hub’s delivery activities across the area. I ensure the business support offer is inclusive, coherent, integrated, place-based and matches the ambitions of the local authority.
Business Enterprise Advisor
Aise Ndiele
I'm Aise Ndiele The newly appointed Business Advisor Enterprise specialist from GM Business Growth Hub based at Fire Up. I'm an entrepreneur with multiple business start-ups under his belt, across all sectors, with a strong passion for supporting and guiding start-ups on how to build and grow their businesses. I will be running 1:1 drop-in session every Wednesday where clients may discuss their business ideas or any difficulties they are facing in their existing businesses. If you wish to arrange a session, speak with the Fire Up team to check he is available.