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Stockport Business & Innovation Centre

Location 3rd floor , Broadstone Mill Stockport SK5 7DL
Contact Details Contact : John Booth , Centre Manager Tel : 0161 443 4100 Email : stockport @ oxin . co . uk Website : www . stockport-bic . co . uk or working from home . There really isn ’ t a better way to get your business off the ground .
Meeting and Conference Facilities SBIC has a range of contemporary conference and meeting rooms that combine stylish surroundings with the latest in connectivity . Whether space is needed for a conference , product launch , board meeting or interview ; there is a room to meet the requirements . The professional reception team support bookings from start to finish .
Friendly and welcoming reception area
Introduction Stockport Business & Innovation Centre ( SBIC ) provides the perfect environment in which entrepreneurs , start-ups and growing businesses can thrive . With the flexibility you require to manage your costs effectively and the space you need to design , innovate and expand .
Serviced offices are available to let on flexible terms , with as little as one month ’ s notice . The on-site meeting and conference rooms are ideal for client appointments or presentations and there ’ s a welcoming reception team to greet guests . The Centre also provides shared and virtual offices for those not ready for office space .
Supportive Office Environment The flexible and affordable serviced offices in SBIC provide a blank canvas upon which your business can paint its own future and make its mark – enabling you to create and grow your space at a pace that suits you .
The offices vary in size from 100 to 1,800 square feet , providing space for 1 to 24 employees , so whether you are just starting out or are looking for somewhere to grow your existing team we have the right solution for you . Our flexible packages give business the ability to manage costs effectively and to scale up or down as requirements change .
Engine House Located at the heart of the Centre , is our Business Lounge , in the Engine House . It is an informal breakout space , ideal for networking or a place to touch down when on the road . Available to customers of the Centre and on a membership basis for external companies , with free WiFi and a tea or coffee each time you visit .
Business Support Through the on-site Incubation Director , SBIC provides support and advice for businesses to achieve their objectives , helping with vision , strategy and effective implementation . Networking amongst customers is encouraged , regular business networking events , as well as a range of training and learning events on relevant business topics in conjunction with partners , are held at the Centre .
Start-up Business Incubation Within SBIC , the Business Incubation office suite has been created to provide specialist support to ‘ start-up ’ companies to help get their business off the ground . The Incubator combines high quality , affordable office space and access to intensive incubation support ensuring that the qualifying companies receive the practical assistance to both establish themselves and grow within their marketplace .
Oxford Innovation Stockport Business and Innovation Centre is managed by Oxford Innovation , the UK ’ s leading business and innovation centre operator . Part of the SQW Group , which employs 180 staff , Oxford Innovation provide flexible office , laboratory , workshop and studio space to over 900 start-up and growing companies throughout a UK-wide network of business and innovation centres . For a full listing of Oxford Innovation ’ s centres , please visit the website at www . oxin-centres . co . uk .
Oxford Innovation also runs a range of business support programmes across the UK and three highly successful investment networks that link investors with entrepreneurs .
How to Find Us Stockport Business & Innovation Centre is located on the third floor of Broadstone Mill , an iconic former cotton spinning mill in Stockport town Centre . There are excellent rail links to both Manchester and London
Shared Offices The shared office is designed for start-up businesses , offering a soft financial landing , benefitting from having a prestigious office address , access to the Centre facilities and help from the Centre staff . There are individual workstations , all equipped with a desk , lockable storage , handset and fast internet connection .
Virtual Offices SBIC offers virtual office packages designed to provide you with a professional image for your business , without incurring the cost of renting office space . Ideal for start-up companies , those on the road
Professional and fully equipped meeting facilities
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