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The Council's Service Centre has moved!

The Service Centre has moved from the Town Hall Extension to the new location of Number One First Street.

Find out more about which services are provided by the new Customer Service Centre and how to get there.

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Additional Information

  • Licensing
    From Acupuncture to Zoos.....everything you need to know about obtaining a licence for your business.
  • Regeneration in Manchester
    Find out more about how Manchester is developing as a city of national and international significance. A place where people choose to live and companies want to invest.
  • Business rates
    If you use a building for business, you will probably have to pay Business Rates. We have guides on how rates are calculated and how to pay.
  • Is your business fully prepared?
    In the event of an emergency, would your business have what it takes to carry on trading, no matter what the circumstances? Follow the link for tips on how to prepare for the worst.

Manchester - original and modern

Manchester is a city with a proud tradition of enterprise, creativity and innovation. It is one of the best cities in the world to do business, and thats not just the Council talking....

  • Britain's best city to do business (OMIS, 2006)
  • Best UK Airport, 2006 (Travel Weekly Globe Awards, 2006)
  • 15th Best European City to locate (European Cities Monitor, 2005)
  • UK's most creative city (Boho Index, 2003)

Manchester, a great city to do business

Manchester Markets

Fruit and Veg MarketManchester Markets are responsible for the management of the Council's market portfolio.

This currently consists of 5 regular retail markets, a Sunday Market with car boot sale, a variety of Specialist Markets including the popular Christmas Markets and a wholesale market.

Helping you build a better business

Business LinkBusiness Link Northwest provide information on business issues such as starting or expanding a business, managing people, marketing, finance, technology and exporting.

Our service is completely free-to-use and can be accessed via the telephone, online or face-to-face for more in-depth support.

Beat the credit crunch
The potential impact of the credit crunch may be a worry for some businesses. Businesslink Northwest have a range of resources that can help organisations take steps to protect themselves and prepare for the adverse business conditions. Further information to help your business survive the current economic climate go to www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest/creditcrunch

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is a new partnership between eleven library authorities in Greater Manchester, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen. It provides access to information for:

  • Pre-Start and new businesses
  • Existing business
  • Jobseekers
  • Consumers
  • Inventors
  • Business students

 
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