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Thinking of starting a business?

Starting a business is both exciting and rewarding, but it is also full of challenges.

Don't underestimate the level of commitment and resources required to turn your dream into reality. Getting the right advice is priceless, and help is on hand. There are a number of support programme available to help you start your own business.

EnterprisingYou

EnterprisingYou is a programme delivered by the Business Growth Hub and is designed to support local residents who want to find out if self-employment is right for them - and those who have recently started their own business.

Support through workshops, events and one-to-one specialist advice includes:

  • Analysis of business idea and exploration of viability
  • Advise how self employment may impact on personal circumstances
  • Legalities of becoming self employed / starting a business
  • Business and cash flow planning
  • Advice on where to access grants and finance
  • Marketing
  • Recruiting and managing staff
  • New product development

For more information get in touch with the EnterprisingYou at Business Growth Hub by email: BGH@growthco.uk or call 0161 359 3050.

Build A Business

Build A Business is an innovative new project aimed at small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business.

We offer free, tailored support to new businesses and entrepreneurs through workshops and events. Our SME Champion will provide one to one support and create a business information plan specific to you.

For more information and to get in touch with Build A Business or email buildabusiness@manchester.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 23 January 2025

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