A hub for entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners, in the centre of Manchester
Looking to grow your business, launch a new idea, or simply find a workspace to carry out your daily tasks? Generator is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers who want more than just a desk.
With two locations in the city centre of Manchester, Generator offers flexible, modern environments built for productivity, connection, and growth.
How Generator supports you:
Flexible Workspaces: Access modern, thoughtfully designed environments where
you can choose how and where you work, from hot desks to comfy corners.
One-to-one Business Support: Book a session with an enterprise officer to get
information and find out about resources that can help you meet your specific needs
and goals.
Events and Workshops: Attend hands-on workshops and community events that
help you learn skills and explore business processes, build connections and share
ideas with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners.
Supportive Community: Be a part of a supportive community as you navigate your
entrepreneurial journey.
Generator is a project that is funded by the UK Government and managed by
Manchester City Council.
Find out more about Generator at generatormcr.org and on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also arrange a visit at
generator@manchester.gov.uk
Please Note: Due to essential IT upgrades, Generator St Peter’s Square will be
closed on the 4th of August 2025 and will be back open on the 26th of August
2025.
Generator Royal Mills (Map) will remain open for anyone looking to use the space.
Build A Business in GM Libraries
Starting up? Growing a business? Got a brilliant idea?
Join there're FREE business support programme and gain the skills, information, and know-how to succeed. Access over £5 million worth of industry-standard information to make informed decisions and save time and money.
WhatThey Offer:
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Workshops & Events: Learn the basics of running a business, know your market, and get ready to launch. Network with local businesses.
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One-to-One Help: Get support from local Enterprise Officers to research your business and market.
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Market Research: Discover the latest trends, research the competition, and find local business statistics.
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IP Protection: Get insights into protecting your intellectual property (IP) such as copyright and trademarks.
Join Us:
- Sign up for a library card to access these resources. Free for UK residents..
Visit www.buildabusinessgm.org for more information.
For More Information
BIPC
BIPC offer a range of interesting free in-person and events to help you develop your skills for business.
Find out more about BIPC Events
Record and edit your own podcast for free at the BIPC
The BIPC in Central Library have launched a podcast studio, where people can record and edit their own podcast for free.
Podcasts can be a great way to bring attention to your business and reach a brand new audience. They're increasingly seen as a marketing tool for even the smallest businesses. It’s all about finding your audience. They’re a way of reaching out to your customers and finding new ones too.
Now you can create your own with their professional equipment.
The Podcasting Studio is free for start ups and small businesses to use.
Book the Podcast Studio
BEE Net Zero
BEE Net Zero is a new resource for small to medium size businesses (SMEs) to support Manchester's goal to become the easiest place in the UK to be a green business. Access advice and finance through their Business Support & Funding finder or check out the other sections, all to help you and your business move towards net zero.
EnterprisingYou – GM Business Growth Hub
Supporting your journey to self-employment and beyond.
Are you considering turning your passion into a business, or have you already taken that step? Are you self-employed or running your own business and keen to accelerate your growth? EnterprisingYou is tailored to help those with a budding business idea or established self-employed individuals, freelancers and gig economy workers in Greater Manchester.
Their program will help you make a smooth transition into self-employment, start-up your new venture, elevate your profile or discover your business growth potential.
Learn ways to kickstart or improve your business and reach your goals quicker and more efficiently. With workshops and free advice on a variety of topics, from personal skills to marketing and business/personal finance – they’ve got you covered.
They can help with:
· Analysis of business idea and viability
· How self-employment may impact on personal circumstances
· Legalities of becoming self-employed/starting a business
· Business and cash flow planning
· Advice on where to access finance
· Marketing
· Health and wellbeing
· Face-to-face and online support
· Networking events
· Access to wider GM Business Growth Hub services
Visit their website to find out more
or contact their advisors to discuss your needs: 0161 3593050
Manchester City Council
Start your own business
The Council's webpage has lots of links to information for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Have a look at the different offers, whether you prefer to talk to someone, or would like to do your own research first; there is lots of support available.
Live chat business advice service
It is aimed especially at start up and new/small businesses but anyone with a specific/urgent business question can access it.
Money Helper
How to start a business or become self-employed
National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB)
Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed
Starting or running your own business?
Help with moving from benefits to work
The government has advice to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
Find out more at your local job centre.
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