Use.Smart. Looking to the future with global trends forecasters.

In order to succeed moving forward it is essential for every business to have a clear picture of forthcoming trends and changes in consumer behaviour and expectation. That’s why at Use.Smart we choose to work with LS:N, the leading global trends forecasting platform of The Future Laboratory.

See what’s coming next.

We help you see what’s coming next and gain a better understanding of your sector, your consumer, and what they will expect from you.

Use.Smart. Strategic intelligence from The World Economic Forum.

Believing that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change, we regard The World Economic Forum as an outstanding source of strategic intelligence for business, culture and the global economy.

Get latest global updates.

By sharing the most relevant news, reports and articles with our members, we make sure you always have your finger on the pulse.

Use.Smart. Business coaching and training from leaders in their fields.

Our working partnerships and collaborative network include some of the very best business coaching and training specialists in the North West and beyond. Working with companies and individuals, we present our members with the opportunity to work with leaders in their fields.

Maximise your potential.

Tell us more about your challenges and ambitions and we’ll introduce you to the people best equipped to help maximise your potential.

Use.Smart. Masterclasses and talks from respected industry experts.

Since first opening our coworking space it’s been our mission to also provide a platform for learning and development, one where respected industry experts deliver masterclasses, talks and presentations on a wide variety of subjects that members, partners and visitors can attend, enjoy and benefit from.

Learn and develop.

Join our community to receive regular updates on forthcoming events taking place in our coworking space and online.

Use.Smart. Resources and tools for creative problem solving.

Defined as an iterative process of ‘empathise, define, ideate, prototype and test’, design thinking is not the exclusive property of designers, but rather the opportunity to involve specialists from a variety of sectors in the creative process of understanding, innovating and problem-solving.

Adopt design thinking.

We share the tools and guide you through the methodology used by some of the world’s most forward-thinking brands.

Use.Smart. Workshops lead by specialists, tailored to your needs.

Bringing people together in informal workshop sessions is a proven formula for removing barriers, garnering opinions, unlocking ideas and bringing a fresh perspective to any challenge. As a team we are highly experienced in guiding people through these sessions and delivering successful outcomes.

Unlock fresh ideas.

If you’re talking in circles and getting nowhere, it could be time to schedule a workshop that focusses minds and unlocks ideas.