Business Support and Advice

Regardless of how big or small your business may be, there is a range of advice and services available.

Training for Business - A skilled and available workforce is one of the primary considerations for any business starting, expanding or investing in a particular location.

Starting a business - Every year thousands of people decide to start their own business - wanting to be their own boss, turn a hobby into a career or simply to try something new.

Relocation Information - Finding out useful names, addresses and general contacts for information is sometimes difficult

Business Contacts - Contact details for some of the most useful business advice

Dealing with redundancy - Many people will experience the loss of a job through redundancy at some point in their working life, therefore, getting the right advice at such a time is invaluable whether you are an employee or employer, whether it be financial, legal or personal.

Exporting - Many exporters who take part in trade missions confirm the huge value in being able to share experiences and observations with like-minded people in the export industry.

Cooperative Development - The traditional approach when starting a business has been to 'go it alone' and set up as a sole trader with all the risks and problems this involves. An alternative is to 'go it together' and start a co-operative.

Trading Standards - The Council Trading Standards Service promotes a fair, safe and equitable trading environment for the Cheshire Community through advice, education and by regulation.