Stockport Business Support Hub comes to Merseyway Innovation Centre

The Stockport Business Support Hub, formerly known as The Work Shop, will return to the Merseyway Innovation Centre throughout 2025.

The initiative offers book-in/drop-in sessions for pre-starts, start-ups, self-employed and established businesses (of any size) to access free business advice and support. Held on the last Friday of the month in the Merseyway Innovation Centre in Stockport Town Centre, support and guidance can be accessed from a variety of business support partners located in Stockport:

• Stockport Council
• Enterprising You
• GM Business Growth Hub
• GM Libraries Build A Business
• Stockport College

Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ensures you get dedicated one-on-one time with the Hub’s experts.

What’s on offer?

• Tailored guidance from your local business support network: Stockport Council, GM Business Growth Hub, Enterprising You, GM Libraries Build-A-Business and Stockport College.
• Advice on all your business growth needs: Self-employed, start-up, funding, business planning, training opportunities, innovation, recruitment and retention, sales and marketing, and more.
• Access to further fully funded support opportunities and programmes for business success.
• A welcoming space to connect with professionals who understand your challenges and goals.
• Spend the day: Join the community of like-minded professionals.Merseyway Innovation Centre is a hub of creativity and enterprise and drop-in coworking is available at £15 for the day. (To find out more and book a desk: Coworking Space in Stockport | Flexible Workspace | Innovate Stockport)

How it works:

• Book a free one-hour session with business support advisors for personalised advice.
• Prefer flexibility? Just drop in and chat with the experts available.

Why attend?

• Access free, high-quality support from a network of trusted partners.
• Get practical advice tailored to your business needs.
• Build connections that can help you take your next steps with confidence.

Who’s it for?

• Startups and pre-start businesses
• Self-Employed and Sole Traders
• Established businesses of any size or sector
• Entrepreneurs with a good idea!

The next session is on Friday 31^st January, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and places can be booked via Eventbrite.