Cheshire & Warrington · Cheshire East Council
Small business helpin Macclesfield.
A former silk town on the edge of the Peak District with life-sciences employers nearby and a lively independent scene.
We build the systems, AI tools and websites that take manual work out of Macclesfield businesses, and keep a free guide to the support available locally.
Talk to us(01) For Macclesfield businesses
What we can build for you.
- 01Systems & automationEnquiries, quotes, bookings, invoices and follow-ups joined up and automated, so nothing falls through the gaps.Bespoke tools from £100
- 02AI tools & assistantsAI receptionists, enquiry handlers, review replies and chat assistants. We teach you and hand you the tools. No monthly fees.From £300 · no monthly fees
- 03Websites with tools built inHand-built sites with booking, forms, AI chat and local area pages, set up properly for Google.Complete websites from £299
- 04Marketing that runs itselfLocal SEO, social posting, review gathering and email. We teach you and hand you the tools. No monthly fees.From £400 · no monthly fees
(02) Local support
Business support for Macclesfield.
Full directoryYour council
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Cheshire East CouncilLocal
Cheshire EastBusiness rates, licensing, planning and support for Crewe, Macclesfield, Congleton, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Nantwich and Sandbach.
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Alderley ParkLocal
Cheshire EastA life-sciences campus near Macclesfield offering labs, offices and support for growing companies.
Cheshire & Warrington
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Cheshire Community FoundationLocal
Cheshire & WarringtonGrants for charities, CICs and community groups across Cheshire and Warrington.
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Enterprise Cheshire and WarringtonLocal
Cheshire & WarringtonThe business-led partnership that took over from the Cheshire and Warrington LEP, including the sub-region's growth hub and business support. (Search for the current website.)
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Warrington & Cheshire Chamber of CommerceLocal
Cheshire & WarringtonMembership, networking and representation for businesses in Warrington and Cheshire.
National schemes worth knowing
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Start Up Loans
UK-wideGovernment-backed personal loans for business use, with free mentoring, for businesses trading for up to three years.
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Find a Grant (GOV.UK)
UK-wideThe government's searchable list of open grants, filterable by who can apply and what for.
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The reliefs available, including Small Business Rate Relief, and how to apply through your council.
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Acas
UK-wideFree, impartial advice for employers on contracts, hiring, disciplinaries and disputes.
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Data protection and GDPR guidance for small businesses, and the annual data protection fee.
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Membership for the self-employed and small firms, with legal and tax helplines, insurance and lobbying.
(03) Questions
Macclesfield questions.
Do you work with businesses in Macclesfield?+
Yes. Wizardtec builds systems, AI tools, websites and marketing for small businesses in Macclesfield and across Cheshire East. We can meet in person or work online, whichever suits you.
Which council covers Macclesfield?+
Macclesfield is covered by Cheshire East Council, which handles business rates, licensing and planning. It is part of the Cheshire & Warrington sub-region.
Where can a Macclesfield business get free support?+
Start with Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington and its growth hub, your council's business team and the national schemes listed on this page, such as Start Up Loans and Find a Grant.
(04) Nearby
Also in Cheshire East.
Fix it this month.
Tell us what slows your Macclesfield business down. You will get an honest view of what to fix first and a fixed price for fixing it.