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• Financing your business

  Specialist business finance services.

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• Starting your business

  Services to help you get your new business off the ground.

• Trading & Networking

  Over 200 events available each year to build your valuable business contacts.

• Business Growth Hub

  Connecting and creating opportunities for businesses that have the potential, ambition and commitment to grow

• International Trade (UKTI)

  Specialist support from UKTI, to take your business overseas.

• Training Services

  Training services for employers and employees.

• Outsourced Business Services

  We manage your corporate service functions, so you can focus on running your business.

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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

• Training and Development

  Training, products and services available to you from the Careers Solutions Professional Support Services

• Labour Market Information

  We provide Labour Market Information in a range of formats that are easily accessible and appropriate to the user

• Data Management Services

  Careers Solutions maintains a robust Data Management Service

• Information Briefings

  Careers Solutions produces briefings related to Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance news and policy

• Young People and Parents/Carers

  Information about how Connexions can support young people and their parents/carers

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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.

• Enterprise Activities

  Challenges and projects to foster enterprise and entrepreneurial attitudes in young people, and harness the skills and experience of business volunteers

• 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

• Continuing Professional Development Activities

  Work experience - for teachers!

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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.

• Standards & Accreditations

  We offer advice and support on a number of national and international standards including ISO, CSE and NLP.

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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.

• 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.

• Trade Resources

  Our International Trade Centre can support your business to succeed Globally whether your new to International Trade or a seasoned exporter.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• Regulatory Compliance Services & training

  Services & training to make your business compliant.

• Regulatory guides & information

  Guides and information to help you work towards better business practices and compliance.

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• Apprenticeships

  Apprenticeships and training in the sector.

• Training Centres

  Our training centres are new, more flexible way of learning.

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• Recruitment Services

  Services for businesses recruiting staff, and for individuals looking to get into work.

• Redundancy Support

  Services for businesses and their workforce to minimise the impact of redundancy.

• Find Us and Feedback

  Find your nearest Work Solutions Delivery Centre and access our online "Your Say" Feedback Questionnaire.

• Advice, Guidance, and Training Services

  Services for individuals and businesses