The home of eCommerce growth
It is an exciting time for eCommerce in Manchester. The city is at the forefront of the UK industry, home to numerous unicorns (companies valued more than $1 billion) including AO.com, Boohoo, and Missguided, which were all born and bred here; putting Manchester on par with Paris and Amsterdam. More recently, these companies have been joined by the likes of Amazon, The Hut Group and Moonpig.
In recent years, Manchester has seen phenomenal growth in the number of online retailers and has the greatest concentration of e-commerce start-ups than anywhere in the UK.
MIDAS, Greater Manchester’s inward investment agency, helps businesses connect with this local expertise, as well as the city’s pioneering universities, to help them establish a foothold in one of the top destinations for e-commerce growth and innovation.
Why Manchester?
Manchester’s world-leading universities give eCommerce companies access to a constant stream of highly-skilled graduates, providing a sustained talent pipeline in addition to the 70,000 people already employed within the creative, digital and tech sector, as well as the 7.2 million people within 50 miles.
The city’s diverse ecosystem also has strengths in areas that are critical to running a successful e-commerce business, including front and back end development, digital media, marketing, UX/UI, AI and machine learning.
Manchester’s multi-modal connectivity also makes it the ideal location for logistics and distribution both nationally and globally, with great rail and road links, direct flights to more than 200 destinations from Manchester Airport, and access to the Atlantic via the ship canal.
MIDAS’ services
Manchester is a city that supports innovation and there is a number of organisations, initiatives and funding support designed to help businesses grow in the city.
The services provided by MIDAS save businesses money, time and effort. By providing you with access to expert knowledge and local intelligence, we can ensure a faster and more successful move.
We can help you with:
• Research support and business case development
• Making introductions to local networks
• Recruitment and training support and advice
• Finding property solutions
• Relocation advice and assistance
• Post-investment marketing and PR support
Contact us to find out how MIDAS can help your business move to Manchester. You can also keep up-to-date with us via Twitter and LinkedIn.
Find Out More
Global brands, SMEs and start-ups alike are thriving in Manchester thanks to the city’s outstanding connectivity, its international reputation for innovation and the wealth of expert talent available here. MIDAS – the city’s dedicated inward investment agency – has helped hundreds of businesses relocate to or expand into the city.
Do you want to find out more about Manchester and how MIDAS can support your business relocation or expansion? Register here to receive useful resources about Manchester and MIDAS’ support package.
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