Greater Manchester · North West
Manchester
Manchester is a local area within Greater Manchester, North West. Businesses in Manchester can access dedicated local support under LAP150 as well as the broader North West Regional Support Programme (RSP005). Find advice, finance, workspace, and training services available to Manchester businesses — and secure your permanent spot on the UK pixel map.
Business Support Services in Manchester
Manchester businesses have access to a range of local and regional support services designed to help startups, growing SMEs, and established companies thrive. Whether you're looking for free business advice, access to finance, affordable workspace, or specialist training — the Manchester area is served by dedicated support providers covering all stages of business growth.
As part of Greater Manchester in the North West region, Manchester benefits from both local area support (LBS151) and the broader Regional Support Programme (RSP005). This two-tier structure means businesses can access hyper-local support specific to Manchester as well as wider regional programmes and funding streams across North West.
Finding a Business Advisor in Manchester
If you're starting or growing a business in Manchester, getting the right advice early can make a significant difference. Local business advisors in Manchester can help you with everything from writing a business plan and accessing startup funding, to scaling your operations and exploring new markets.
Many of the business support providers listed below offer free or subsidised one-to-one advisory sessions for Manchester businesses. These include publicly funded programmes through the North West Regional Support Programme (RSP005) and local enterprise initiatives specific to the Greater Manchester area.
What Manchester businesses can get help with
Manchester Business Support Directory
We're compiling the business support directory for Manchester. Check back soon or explore nearby areas in Greater Manchester.
Growing Your Manchester Business
Manchester is part of the wider Greater Manchester economy in North West. Businesses in Manchester benefit from proximity to regional markets, established transport links, and a skilled local workforce — all factors that make Manchester an attractive place to operate and grow.
Whether you're a sole trader, startup, or SME looking to expand, the support programmes available in Manchester can help you access the funding, mentoring, and resources you need to scale your operations.
Advice & Mentoring
Free and subsidised business advice from experienced advisors in the Greater Manchester area.
Finance & Grants
Access loans, equity investment, and grant funding specifically for Manchester businesses.
Workspace
Affordable offices, incubators, and coworking space for Manchester startups and growing firms.
Support Programme Codes — Manchester
Advertise Your Manchester Business on the UK Map
Alongside the free and subsidised support available to Manchester businesses, there's one more way to put your business on the map — literally. The Billion Pound Page is a permanent interactive UK pixel map where businesses can buy a plot of pixels in their local area.
Other Areas in Greater Manchester
Business support information sourced from Billion Pound Page (2026). Provider details are for informational purposes only. Always verify directly with the provider before engaging their services. Billion Pound Page is not affiliated with any listed organisation.