Business Support

Whether you would like to open a new business in Sale, are thinking of relocating to the town or want to make the most of your current business investment, there are a number of support services to help you. In addition, you can access statistical information and other useful facts about the area and the town to help you in your business decisions. There are also contact details listed if you would like to speak to someone direct.

With excellent links to the national motorway and road networks, easy access by Metrolink and bus and only 15 minutes from Manchester Airport, Sale also offers a number of car parks, supplemented recently by a new car park at Broad Road offering more than 440 spaces, excellent customer facilities, a clean, bright and welcoming environment and a range of parking options which include free short term parking as well as season tickets/permit parking to assist businesses in the town.

Sale has a variety of commercial premises and retail units at competitive rental levels and there is a wide range of businesses currently operating in the town from national retailers to a cosmopolitan selection of food and drink outlets in addition to unique and specialist, independent shops.

There have also been a number of recent physical developments, including the Sale Waterside complex and increased private sector investment in the town which has boosted its attractiveness and enhanced the shopping and visiting experience.

Statistics
The government websites, www.statistics.gov.uk and www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk will assist you in finding out more about a whole range of date including employment, qualification levels, health, crime, population, housing, planning and transport for the Sale area. The wards that make up the Sale area are Ashton on Mersey, Brooklands, Priory (which covers the town centre), St Mary’s and Sale Moor.
Trafford Council also conducts annual health checks for each of its town centres. For further information about these and available town centre premises, contact 0161 912 4384.

Business Support
Trafford Council’s website, http://www.trafford.gov.uk/business provides information and services for businesses and also links to other useful websites which assist businesses. There is also an official government service, providing advice, information and practical support for new and small businesses which is accessed via www.businesslink.gov.uk.
In addition, the website, www.chamber-link.co.uk also offers advice, information and resources to help businesses and the organisation (now known as Business Support Solutions) works closely with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. You can contact them on 0845 608 3388.

Contacts
Town Centre Marketing & Development (including available premises) – 0161 912 4384
Business Support – 0161 912 4176
Sale Town Centre Partnership – 0161 912 4501