Business advice and support

The success of every local business ultimately helps secure Salford's economic future and the prosperity of its people.

The Business team at Salford City Council is a key part of the Economic Development Unit and is here to support your business towards achieving success.

The Salford of today is a dynamic, vibrant, happening place. We want you to share in that.

We can help you with advice, premises, people and funding. These pages outline the range of services available to you. More information about how you can make use of them is just a phone call away.

The Salford Business Offer, available to download below, is a comprehensive list of business support products available to enterprises in Salford. You can also download the latest version of our quarterly publication 'Business in Salford' below. 

If you are considering developing or setting up a social enterprise the following organisations can give you free, professional and impartial advice.

• Salford CVS, the trade body for organisations in the Community and Voluntary Service sector
• Together Works, a social enterprise network for Greater Manchester
• Salford Hundred Venture, the local business advice centre providing advice on setting up an enterprise
• The Social Enterprise Loan Fund operates loans to charities and social enterprises that are unable to secure sufficient funding from mainstream sources

Environmental guidance for your business

For NetRegs guidance on environmental topics and guidance for chemical manufacturers, paper and cardboard manufacturers and metal production and processing businesses go to the business websites for:

• Environment and efficiency
• Find UK-wide NetRegs guidance for other business types and current future legislation
• Stay up to date on the changes with email updates

Technology Strategy Board

The Technology Strategy Board is all about driving innovation.

Their role is to stimulate technology-enabled innovation in the areas which offer the greatest scope for boosting UK growth and productivity. They promote, support and invest in technology research, development and commercialisation. They spread knowledge, bringing people together to solve problems or make new advances.

Who to contact

Name

Business and Funding Team

Address

Salford City Council
Civic Centre
Second floor
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5BY
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Telephone

0161 793 2803

Email

business@salford.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 27 February 2012