T he Manchester Solutions group is at the heart of economic development across the region delivering a wide range of business support services which are helping companies, large and small, become part of Manchester's ever-improving success story. Manchester SolutionsÕ business expertise and comprehensive understanding of the Greater Manchester economic landscape means services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a variety of sectors including automotive, construction, engineering, manufacturing, hairdressing, finance and professional, education, public, hospitality, health and social care, and logistics Training & Education | Networking events and seminars Consultancy across all business disciplines Start-up support for new businesses Managed office workspace for expanding businesses Advice and guidance to help companies achieve ÔInvestors in PeopleÕ accreditation and Quality Standards Outsourced services including payroll, HR, Health and Safety and IT support International trade advice and support. and transport. As one of the largest providers of business support servicesin the region, Manchester Solutions provides help to morethan 30,000 businesses and works with 13,000 employers in the private, public and third sectors every year. Manchester SolutionsÕ services are aimed at helping businesses to prosper by over-hauling inefficient processes and developing workforces. Manchester Solutions, through consultancy and business advice, has helped near to 2,000 companies achieve ÔInvestors in PeopleÕ and other quality accreditation standards. Working together to improve business Manchester Solutions works in partnership with anddelivers membership services for the Greater ManchesterChamber of Commerce to provide the support that Greater Manchester businesses need. As members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, businesses are represented in the national economic and political arena and have access to unrivalled networking opportunities and a number of exclusive money-saving services. Members also enjoy significant discounts on many of the business support services delivered by Manchester Solutions. Services include: Business Advice Centre service offering access to a wealth of advice from expert sources Business coaching and mentoring Business Training courses and management development programme ÔTrain to GainÕ the Learning and Skills CouncilÕs flagship training programmes