​I'm available to host events, appear on the media, advise your organisation and write.

​I charge a fair rate and always do a professional job. You can see for youself what people say about me.

Sir Howard Bernstein, chief executive, Manchester City Council, 1996-2016

"Michael has a long track record as someone who understands Manchester's business community, its concerns and its ambitions. He has established himself as someone who recognises achievements and innovation and celebrates success but is also prepared to ask challenging questions and we look forward to resuming our working relationship with him."

Sam Booth
Programme manager, Creative pro manchester

“Having previously played host at a number of pro-manchester events Michael certainly didn’t disappoint at a recent creative pro-manchester roundtable discussion. The discussion was fast paced, energetic and covered a lot of hot topics thanks to the confident directive approach of Michael as chairperson."

Adrienne Lawler
Television presenter/broadcaster

“Michael can deliver a speech to cynical industry professionals that is well researched, full of relevance and highly engaging and that will have them nodding in agreement and laughing out loud.”

Steve Kuncewicz
Director & Board Member, pro.manchester

“Michael has been a very valuable supporter of Creative ProManchester and has chaired a number of panel debates for us - without his insight and skill they wouldn't have been successful. He's also one of the region's leading business journalists, and hasn't lost his edge when it comes to getting a real opinion into a story or keeping up with new technology. Highly recommended."

Abi Humayun
Owner & Director, Rapport Events Ltd

“Michael has hosted a number of awards dinners that Rapport have produced for Insider and he is always an excellent, engaging and entertaining compere. He has an unrivalled understanding of the commercial world, and his journalistic foundations serve him well in making each and every appearance relevant and tailored to that audience.”

Gordon Stoddart
Director, Innergy

“I was one of the speakers when Michael chaired and facilitated the Medicash Fit For Business Conference in Liverpool and he was the most dynamic, energetic, insightful host I have worked with in such a capacity. It was a great event and Michael's hosting and facilitation created momentum, energy and kept people thinking throughout the day. The best I've seen.”

Geraldine Turner
Client Services Director, Kenyon Fraser

“Michael Taylor's characteristic panache, wit and flair for presenting made him the perfect Chair for the Medicash Fit for Business Conference. His skillful handling of debate, ability to inject humour and energy in all the right places coupled with all round superb delivery meant the day went seamlessly with all the delegates gripped throughout. Thank you Michael!”

Sharon Davies
Director, Young Enterprise

“Michael has been a supporter of Young Enterprise for some years, volunteering his time to judge our North West Company of the year competition and last year as host of the event itself at the Concorde Suite. Michael has a real skill in not only engaging but truly connecting with a varied audience, in this case of young people, volunteers, schools and a variety of business supporters. Underneath that steely business journalist beats a heart of an individual who is passionately committed to showcasing and nurturing young entrepreneurial talent within the North West. An individual who is both proactive and creative in providing opportunity breaks for young people, who puts his commitment to supporting young talent to shine into action on a regular basis.”