East Manchester - Funding & Support
Financial Assistance/Grants
There are various funding options available to businesses in East Manchester, below are some of the sources:
MIDAS, the inward investment agency of the Manchester City area.
Business Link, the free business support and advice service, accessible online and through local advisers.
Blue Orchid a team of specialists offering advice to start-up businesses, with a proven reputation for helping new businesses develop and grow.
Loans
Business Finance Solutions provides loans to companies who are having difficulty in accessing finances from normal means, and who are situated in Greater Manchester or Cheshire. Loan amounts vary from £3,000 to £50,000.
Recruitment Support
- Labour & salary information
- Advice on employment grants
- Access to recruitment services
- Interview facilities
Source: MIDAS, www.investinmanchester.com, 2009
Business Accommodation Assistance
- Searchable property database
- Location advice
- Staged accommodation
- Property viewings
Source: MIDAS, www.investinmanchester.com, 2009
Mergers and Acquisitions
Networks:
- Industry forums
- Peer networks
- Potential business partners
- Private investors
- Local authority liaison groups
Source: MIDAS, www.investinmanchester.com, 2009
