Business in Tameside

The Council is committed to providing a wide range of services to local businesses, social enterprises and the community at large through its Economic Development Unit.

Much of the business advice available for businesses is delivered through partnerships.

The Tameside Business Family is a group of local businesses, large and small, working with the Council and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, to make access to business support services easier and more approachable.

The Business Family is supported by the Tameside Business Support Team.

Business Support Team

If you are thinking of starting a Business or Social Enterprise, the Tameside Business Support Team is here to help you succeed.

We offer:

• Free Business awareness advice
• Free Help in creating a business plan
• Free Marketing advice and PR ideas
• Free Access to funding assistance
• Free Premises and location searches
• Free Ongoing support and mentoring
• Free Networking groups: share ideas
• Free Local regeneration updates
• Free Employment and recruitment advice
• Free Mini website on www.tamesidebusiness.co.uk

If you are looking to grow an existing business or social enterprise, or start a new one, now is the time to act!

A dedicated team of professional and impartial business advisors from the Economic Development Unit are available to provide Free face to face support to help you start and improve your business or social enterprise, and to help you find the answers to your questions and to provide solutions that meet your needs.

0161 342 2058 or Send a Message to Business Support.

Business Support agencies that may be able to assist include:

• For new and smaller businesses - www.ridgway-associates.co.uk .
• For creative industries - www.cids.co.uk
• For all enquiries - www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest

Other useful Information available from the Council includes:

Information is available for businesses receiving letters from Data Protection Agencies.

Development Opportunities available within the Borough

A number of key development sites exist within the Borough including Ashton Moss, these can be seen at www.tamesidem60invest.com .

Financial support, grants and loans

The Council and other bodies such as the Department for Trade and Industry are able to offer grants when funding allows. However, these schemes are discretionary and may have restricted eligibility. For information on current schemes please complete the on-line Grant Enquiry Form.

Relocation and Property Advice

For details of privately owned business properties (including industrial, office retail, land and development opportunities) currently available in the Tameside area, please contact the Economic Development Unit on 0161 342 2865/2167 or Send a Message to Inward Investment or complete the on-line Business Property Enquiry Form.

The Council has a selection of properties and land for sale in addition to shops and industrial units to let.

Planning Permission

Planning holds a balance between the need for new development and the need to protect the environment and tries to ensure all development is environmentally sustainable. Construction methods also need to comply with the Building Regulations for which there is a separate set of approvals. 

There are also separate approvals governing the display of outdoor advertisements, developments affecting Listed Buildings and the demolition of unlisted buildings in Conservation areas.

Licensing

Many businesses require a licence e.g. hairdressers, pet shops and places of public entertainment. Appropriate advice and guidance is available covering all aspects of trading, licensing and public health legislation.

Business Rates

The values of all property in respect of which rates are payable to the Council are shown in the local ratings list. More information about business rates.

Trade Waste

The Trade Waste Service is available to all commercial and industrial premises in the Borough. The Council also carries out commercial Pest Control work for local businesses.

Recruitment of Staff

The Council is committed to attracting new jobs to the area and works in partnership with other agencies to ensure residents benefit from employment opportunities created within the Borough. Send a Message to Employment and Training Initiatives.

e-Business

The e-tameside business service support project aims to encourage businesses to utilise new information and communication technologies such as e-mail, the world wide web and e-commerce. Specialist business advisors offer advice to local businesses. The team can help draw up specifications for web site design and give details of local training providers and web site designers.

Business Information from Tameside's library service

Looking for somewhere to research the business you're thinking of starting, find tips on writing your business plan or access a PC with an office package? Then why not visit the Tameside Libraries Information Service

Tameside's Link with Bengbu, China

Tameside MBC is working to increase awareness of the opportunity to develop trade links with China, by building on its strong civic link with Bengbu, in the Anhui province. Working in partnership with Chamber Link, China Link , and the China Britain Business Council Tameside MBC may provide local companies with the opportunity to connect with overseas partners. For further information Send us a Message.

Disability Discrimination Act

View the Resource Guide for Small Businesses.