Services
At Economic Solutions, we know that running a business brings with it a series of challenges. To help your business thrive and grow, we offer a range of high-quality business support, training and recruitment services.
Training Services
Churchgate Academy
We specialise in delivering business, management and professional training and qualifications
Financing your business
Business Finance
Find out how we can help to finance your business through our range of business loans!
Apprenticeships
New Wage Incentives
Wage incentives starting from £1,500 for Greater Manchester employers, find out more here
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Business Finance Solutions
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Financing your business
Specialist business finance services.
Business Support Solutions
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Starting your business
Services to help you get your new business off the ground.
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Trading & Networking
Over 200 events available each year to build your valuable business contacts.
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Business Growth Hub
Connecting and creating opportunities for businesses that have the potential, ambition and commitment to grow
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International Trade (UKTI)
Specialist support from UKTI, to take your business overseas.
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Training Services
Training services for employers and employees.
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Outsourced Business Services
We manage your corporate service functions, so you can focus on running your business.
Careers Solutions
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Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance
We offer a range of Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) services to schools, colleges and other educational institutions
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Training and Development
Training, products and services available to you from the Careers Solutions Professional Support Services
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Labour Market Information
We provide Labour Market Information in a range of formats that are easily accessible and appropriate to the user
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Data Management Services
Careers Solutions maintains a robust Data Management Service
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Information Briefings
Careers Solutions produces briefings related to Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance news and policy
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Young People and Parents/Carers
Information about how Connexions can support young people and their parents/carers
Education Business Solutions
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Work Experience Programmes
An important introduction to the world of work for 14-18 year olds. We work with schools and businesses to organise safe and successful work placements.
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Enterprise Activities
Challenges and projects to foster enterprise and entrepreneurial attitudes in young people, and harness the skills and experience of business volunteers
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Employability Skills Activities
Events, workshops and fairs to help young people learn for work and learn about work, with the help of role models and volunteers from local business
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Continuing Professional Development Activities
Work experience - for teachers!
Greater Manchester SkillCentre
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SkillCentre Apprenticeships
We deliver an exciting range of training and skills development courses for young people and adults in Automotive, Construction and Engineering.
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Consultancy
Consultancy, support and advice.
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Standards & Accreditations
We offer advice and support on a number of national and international standards including ISO, CSE and NLP.
International Trade
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New to Export
Get help from the experts, whether your business is a new or inexperienced exporter, our International Trade Centre offers you a helping hand through the maze of the global marketplace.
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Experienced Exporters
If you're well established as an exporter, there's a wealth of advice we can offer to increase your market share and export portfolio. We have the expert knowledge, the facilities, the contacts and the lobbying clout which can make the difference.
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Trade Resources
Our International Trade Centre can support your business to succeed Globally whether your new to International Trade or a seasoned exporter.
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Market Support
No matter how large or small your business, to be successful in International Trade you need bespoke, accurate and timely market information to succeed.
Low Carbon Solutions
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ENWORKS
If you're looking to cut costs and make your business more competitive, then using less energy, water and materials and tackling residual waste will generate significant results.
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Carbon Action
Every business wants to reduce its operational costs, attract new customers and win contracts. Demonstrating good practice in environmental management is one of the most effective ways of doing all three.
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Green Skills and Qualifications
The Government estimates that the low-carbon environmental goods and services sector could support up to 64,000 jobs in Greater Manchester within the next five years.
Regulation Support
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Regulatory Compliance Services & training
Services & training to make your business compliant.
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Regulatory guides & information
Guides and information to help you work towards better business practices and compliance.
Skills Solutions
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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships and training in the sector.
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Training Centres
Our training centres are new, more flexible way of learning.
Work Solutions
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Recruitment Services
Services for businesses recruiting staff, and for individuals looking to get into work.
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Redundancy Support
Services for businesses and their workforce to minimise the impact of redundancy.
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Find Us and Feedback
Find your nearest Work Solutions Delivery Centre and access our online "Your Say" Feedback Questionnaire.
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Advice, Guidance, and Training Services
Services for individuals and businesses