
The current economic climate is making it
much harder for businesses everywhere and
especially for retailers in towns up and
down the country. The Urmston Partnership
and the Council are committed to trying to
help businesses in the town and if, as a
business, you have any suggestions about
how either the Partnership or the Council
can assist, then please do get in touch to
discuss these so we can work together and
see if they can be taken forward. Please
contact 0161 912 4384 in the first
instance.
Trafford Council’s website
www.trafford.gov.uk/business
provides information and services
for businesses and also links to other
useful websites that assist businesses.
During this difficult period of time,
business ratepayers are being encouraged
to apply for business rate relief. Over
1,400 local businesses in Trafford receive
help under the small business rate relief
scheme. And some businesses receive a
reduction in their bill of up to 50 per
cent. More details of how to apply for
this help, or any of the other reliefs
available to business ratepayers can be
found at
www.trafford.gov.uk or by telephoning
the Business Rates Section on 0161 912
2346.
Business Link North West
www.businesslinknw.co.uk provides free
impartial business information and advice. This
includes some very timely tips and guides on
helping businesses beat the credit crunch, for
example managing cashflow and accessing newly
available grants and finance, marketing and
improving business efficiency and performance.
In addition, the organisation, Business
Support Solutions,
www.chamber-link.co.uk also offers
advice, information and resources to help
businesses and works closely with the
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
You can contact them on 0845 608 3388. |