THE five companies which have been identified to provide specialist services for members held a "mini-exhibition" at the latest Bolton and Bury Chamber Talk-In lunch.

Representatives explained how they can help local businesses reduce their overheads.

Three business members spoke during the lunch at Smithills Coaching House -- Andrew Welch (Stephensons Solicitors), David Mills (Smithills Hall & Country Park) and Tony Tickle (The Tickle Group).

The next lunch is in Bury on August 22. LUNCH TOGETHER: Cost-cutting service providers pictured at the lunch are, left to right: Brian Lund of Utility Auditing Ltd, Helene Collins of Inter-Alliance plc, Jason Mawdsley of Academy Fleet Services, Kathryn Czaja of Bolton and Bury Chamber, Sharron Lawrence of Nationwide Telecom and Neil Thomasson of UK Healthcare Ltd.