Preston one of the best places in Britain for small business jobs, new research reveals

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New constituency boundaries and candidates in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble for the 2024 general electionPreston has been ranked as the second best city in which to work for a small business in Britain, according to new research compiled by iwoca’s ‘Top 25 Towns and Cities for SME Jobs’ ranks areas using data based on average wage, commute, job density, house price and growth in the number of smallPreston scores well for its healthy ratio of jobs available per worker and low house prices.

“To then be able to handpick other consultants we work with to come and join us at Alliance House was so important as well. It creates a circular economy and is vital as we seek to compete against bigger firms.” Mark Whittle from Preston BID, added: “We’re proud to see Preston rising in the ranks and taking the second spot in this national survey. Preston’s small business community continues to grow; showing grit, resilience and passion.

The city has a number of co-working and small office spaces in the city centre and surrounding areas which have started to grow in recent years, with, the W_rkspace group which has premises in Ribbleton Lane, Winckley Square, Old Docks House in Ashton-on-Ribble and No.3 Fulwood on the Caxton Road business park.Local rival Blackburn ranks seventh on the list of hotspots for SME jobs this year, down three places from 2023.

 

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