Rochdale Borough Council

Start a new business

The different services offering you advice if you are starting your own business or social enterprise.

Move to the Rochdale borough

All the assistance you'll need when relocating or expanding your business in to the borough.

Advice for writing a business plan

Where to go to get free advice when you're putting together your business plan.

Grants, loans and finance support

Find out what grants, loans and finance support are available for new businesses.

Financial support for new businesses

We’re offering new independent retailers opening in selected empty units, big business rates discounts and a start-up grant.

Business training and events

Find out about local business events and training courses and providers.

Find a property for your new business

Search for property or land that's available to rent or buy in the borough.

Tender for council contracts

Find opportunities as a new business to deliver services across the borough.

Information handling for business

Information for business from the Information Commissioner's Office

Get super fast broadband

A superfast internet connection makes your business more efficient, cheaper to run, and easier to develop.