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Business Stockport

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Looking to start a new business in Stockport, let us help you.
Grow

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Invest

A £1 billion transformation is underway across Stockport. Find out more about this and the opportunities being created.

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Business rates

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Town centre

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Managed sites in the town centre

Recruitment, training and apprentices

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Overview
Recruitment support

Location Stockport

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Economy in Stockport
Business premises

musicMagpie

A quick and easy service that buys and sells a whole range of items including CDs, DVDs and games located in Stockport.

We’re eleven minutes from Manchester by train and the road and air links are ideal for national and international travel.

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Key business facts

One of the best connected business locations in the North West on the doorstep of regional, national and international transport networks by road, rail and air.
Home to over 13,000 businesses who find the ideal environment and support they need to start-up and grow in Stockport.
One of the most highly skilled workforces in Greater Manchester with over 41% educated to NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
£1 billion of investment currently transforming the town. Creating new business and employment areas, thousands of homes, over 5,000 jobs and countless opportunities for businesses.
Wide range of business support and networking events available ensuring businesses across Stockport can grow and prosper.
Diverse and growing economy with strengths in many key sectors including professional services and information and communication.