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England | Associate Member
UKSPA Directory 2017
SBIC provides quality
office space, varied
business support, and
a networking area
Stockport
Business &
Innovation
Centre
L ocati on
3rd floor, Broadstone Mill
Stockport
SK5 7DL
C ontact detai l s
John Booth
Centre Manager
T: 0161 443 4100
E: [email protected]
www.stockport-bic.co.uk
Managed by
from 100 to 1,600 sq ft, providing space
for 1 to 24 employees. The flexible
packages available give businesses the
ability to manage costs effectively, scaling
up or down as requirements change.
Engine House
The Business Lounge, the Engine House,
is an informal breakout space, ideal for
networking. It is available to customers
of the Centre and on a membership basis
for external companies.
The Stockport Business & Innovation
Centre (SBIC) is dedicated to providing
customers with everything they need
to make their business a success, from
office space to a range of business
support. Offices and workshops are
available to let on flexible terms. The
Centre provides shared and virtual offices
for those not ready for office space.
Shared Offices
The shared office offers a soft financial
landing, benefiting 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
and fast internet connection.
Business Support
Via 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, and regular
business networking events 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 Innovation Centre combines high
quality, affordable office space and access
to intensive support, ensuring companies
receive the practical assistance to both
establish themselves and grow.
Supportive Office Environment
The flexible and affordable serviced offices
in SBIC provide a blank canvas upon
which a business can paint its own future
and make its mark. The offices vary in size Mee ting and Conference Facilities
SBIC has a range of contemporary
conference and meeting rooms that
combine stylish surroundings with
great connectivity. Oxford Innovation
SBIC is managed by Oxford Innovation,
the UK’s leading Business and Innovation
Centre operator. Part of the SQW Group,
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 www.oxin-centres.co.uk. ■
Tran sp or t l i nks N e a r by Str a te g i c n e tw o r k
Buses from Manchester or Stockport
Stockport rail station 2.3 miles
Heaton Chapel rail station 1 mile
Virtual Offices
SBIC virtual office packages provide a
professional image for businesses without
incurring the cost of renting office space.
Manchester Centre 6 miles
Stockport Centre 2 miles
Chamber of Commerce
Business Growth Hub
Breakfast 4 Businesses