Business Support Services

We can help your business grow

“Without the support of the Skills & Growth Company we would have found it much harder to grow our business and find new premises. Their package of support has really helped us expand and increase sales.” UK Turntables

The Skills & Growth Company is here to help your business thrive. We’ll provide with you with bespoke support to help you grow, increase productivity, secure funding and, ultimately, achieve your ambitions. We can guide you with professional advice, facilitate the necessary investment and put you in touch with the right organisations to make your plans come to fruition. As a result, you can accelerate innovation and transform your plans into commercial success.

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Learn more below about our main programmes and services below:

Business Growth Support

Our talented team of account managers and specialists will provide you with all the support you need. We offer an extensive range of services that can be tailored to your specific requirements. We work with businesses to develop a growth plan and identify the right type of business support available.

Access to Finance

We offer a confidential and impartial Access to Finance service that can help you source the most suitable finance and practical support to ensure your business is investment ready. Our service can help you navigate the numerous finance options available to help you achieve your growth objectives.

Workforce Development

We understand the success of your business is built on the strength of your workforce. We can help you to navigate the ever-changing skills and employment policy landscape; and help you take a strategic approach to workforce training and development.

Rural Enterprise

We help rural businesses to grow and diversify; and can work with your business, to understand your barriers to growth and develop an effective growth plan. We are pleased to have played a key role in Cheshire being named as the ‘Best County in England to run a rural business’ in the most recent Country Land and Business Association survey.

Sourcing Property

We can help you find the right property and location, whether you’re looking to move into Cheshire, or expand into new premises, we provide a comprehensive property searching service and database. We work closely with agents and developers to help you search for all the available properties and land that meet your needs.

Apprenticeships

We want it to become the norm for businesses and young people to consider an Apprenticeship as a valid and respected route to a rewarding, well paid career. University isn’t the right choice for everyone, even students with A or B grades. Did you know Apprenticeships are now available in more than 1,500 job roles from nuclear to fashion, and from banking to defence?

Business Events

We maintain a database of events across the region, including both our own events and partners’ events. You can search by date and topic, and book your place through our business portal. We also maintain a list of Business & Networking Groups in the Cheshire area

Energy & Sustainability

We specialise in brokering tailored energy and sustainability solutions for major employment sites and developments. Our experienced team of specialist advisors have a vast knowledge of sustainability and energy issues, built over decades of working in the industry, to deliver the best solutions tailored to your needs.