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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/new-fully-funded-programme-to-help-greater-manchester-businesses-scale-internationally-launches/
GM Business Growth Hub | New fully funded programme to help Greater Manchester businesses scale...
GM Business Growth Hub, backed by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Department for Business and Trade, have...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/embarking-on-the-journey-of-continuous-improvement-a-conversation-with-manufacturing-advisor-stuart-hope/
GM Business Growth Hub | Embarking on the Journey of Continuous Improvement: A Conversation with...
We recently caught up with Stuart Hope, a seasoned manufacturing professional with over 20 years of experience, who has now joined the GM Business Growth Hub...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/national-productivity-week-how-to-be-more-productive-in-business-breaking-through-with-technology/
GM Business Growth Hub | National Productivity Week: How to be more productive in business -...
An important aspect to enhance productivity is to adopt the latest technology and to automate the production line, where this makes business sense.
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/route-to-market-strategy-getting-it-right/
GM Business Growth Hub | Route-to-market strategy, getting it right
In the final part of this three-part series, Growth Hub advisor Bob Dackiw concludes his look at the essential elements for a successful route-to-market...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/nurturing-talent-for-tomorrow-succession-planning-and-lifelong-learning/
GM Business Growth Hub | Nurturing Talent for Tomorrow: Succession Planning and Lifelong Learning
In the dynamic landscape of today's workforce, organisations face the ongoing challenge of ensuring continuity in leadership and maintaining a skilled...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/news/north-west-life-sciences-businesses-join-joint-mayoral-trade-mission-to-ireland/
GM Business Growth Hub | North West life sciences businesses join joint Mayoral trade mission to...
11 life sciences businesses from Greater Manchester and Liverpool City region joined a joint Mayoral Trade Mission to Ireland this week.
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/45m-boost-empowering-greater-manchester-businesses-with-essential-skills-support/
GM Business Growth Hub | £4.5M boost empowering Greater Manchester businesses with essential skills...
Businesses across Greater Manchester can now access free, tailored skills development support to help address workforce challenges, boost productivity, and...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/news/exploring-how-manufacturers-can-tap-into-the-power-of-quantum-technologies/
GM Business Growth Hub | Exploring how manufacturers can tap into the power of quantum technologies
Bringing together government, industry and technology leaders, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Manchester (UoM) are leading the...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/how-to-use-ai-for-your-business/
GM Business Growth Hub | How to use AI for your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a valuable tool for businesses to use. But it can be difficult to know where to start. Digital Innovation...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/the-smarter-way-to-win-contracts-and-grow-your-business/
GM Business Growth Hub | The Smarter Way to Win Contracts and Grow Your Business
Ever wondered how to win more contracts? For many businesses across Greater Manchester, the answer is something familiar but not yet fully understood: Social...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/helping-businesses-achieve-extraordinary-things/
GM Business Growth Hub | Helping businesses achieve extraordinary things
Of the 100,000 plus businesses we’ve supported, there’s one thing they all had in common... they’re all in Greater Manchester.
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/news/november-news-and-insights-your-choice/
GM Business Growth Hub | November News and insights - your choice
Our latest November editions of our GM business Growth Hub newsletters contain news about upcoming events and new programmes during November and December. They...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/news/qa-with-artist-jenny-marshall/
GM Business Growth Hub | Music For The Senses | Q&A with Artist Jenny Marshall
Artist Jenny Marshall has transformed a reclaimed guitar into a storytelling work of art for the Music for the Senses trail, supported by GM Business Growth...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/news/a-reflection-of-2024-from-our-director-janine-smith/
GM Business Growth Hub | A Reflection of 2024 from our Director, Janine Smith
As we say goodbye to 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on what’s been a big year for GM Business Growth Hub.
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/stockport-support-drop-in-sessions/
GM Business Growth Hub | Calling all Manchester businesses and entrepreneurs! Support drop-in...
Tom Avery And Amy Paciznyk, Stakeholder Account Managers for the GM Business Growth Hub, will be in Stockport and Trafford discuss your business and the...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/news/greater-manchester-businesses-urged-to-donate-devices-to-help-bridge-the-digital-divide/
GM Business Growth Hub | Greater Manchester businesses urged to donate devices to help bridge the...
Mayor Andy Burnham and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority are urging businesses across the city region to donate their unused laptops, phones, and other...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/news/inspection-systems-expects-to-double-sales-with-ai-innovation/
GM Business Growth Hub | Inspection Systems Expects to Double Sales with AI Innovation
Stockport-based Inspection Systems, a leader in machine vision technology for the glass industry, is aiming to boost its sales and enter new markets following...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/what-the-manchester-baccalaureates-focus-on-early-years-means-for-greater-manchester-businesses/
GM Business Growth Hub | What the Manchester Baccalaureate's focus on Early Years means for Greater...
This week Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester announced that as part of the new Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) Education and Early Years will be...
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GM Business Growth Hub | Top tips for preparing a winning King’s Awards application: Introduction &...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/from-growth-to-greatness-gm-skills-map-s-success-story/
GM Business Growth Hub | From Growth to Greatness: GM Skills Map’s Success Story
Jordan is a Junior Product Owner, promoting and managing the GM Skills Map. Read about his work and about the Skills Map.
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/access-to-finance-early-stage-fundraising-series-the-reality-of-no/
GM Business Growth Hub | Access to Finance: Early-stage Fundraising Series: The reality of “No”
Fundraising is the most significant and challenging step in any start-up’s journey. It is a reality for most, if not all start-ups, to hear the word “no”...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/can-ai-chatbots-do-my-marketing-and-accounts/
GM Business Growth Hub | Can AI chatbots do my marketing and accounts?
Chris Murphy, Senior Innovation Specialist - Digital, looks at whether ChatGPT is a magic shortcut for time-pressured SMEs.
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/programmes/spark-to-scale/
GM Business Growth Hub | Spark to Scale
You’ve proven your business works, and it’s been a success. But you can’t help thinking… what’s next? Spark to Scale is here to answer that question.
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/middle-east-conflict-creates-more-challenges-for-greater-manchester-businesses/
GM Business Growth Hub | Middle East Conflict Creates More Challenges for Greater Manchester...
The impact of the conflict in the Middle East on local businesses was highlighted at the Greater Manchester Business Index event, hosted by Greater Manchester...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/driving-change-and-putting-carers-on-the-map-for-carers-week-2024/
GM Business Growth Hub | Driving Change and Putting Carers on the Map for Carers Week 2024
As we approach Carers Week w/c 10th June, we’re reminded of the daily challenges that the UK workforce faces when balancing caring responsibilities with work...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/thinking-global-a-chat-with-the-gurus-of-international-trade-at-bgh/
GM Business Growth Hub | Thinking Global - A chat with the Gurus of International Trade at BGH
We are excited to have Ishan Dutta and Edy Heng from our International Growth team join us to discuss global expansion. Their vast experience in various...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/are-you-harnessing-the-power-of-values-based-leadership/
GM Business Growth Hub | Are you harnessing the power of values-based leadership?
In today’s complex and rapidly changing world, leadership has taken on a new dimension - values-based leadership has emerged as a powerful force for guiding...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/developing-your-future-leaders-and-getting-ready-to-let-go/
GM Business Growth Hub | Developing your future leaders and getting ready to let go
Succession planning and leadership development go hand in hand. Katherine Farnworth, Leadership, Skills and Social Impact Advisor shares her experience on the...
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GM Business Growth Hub | Top tips to look after your health & well-being
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/programmes/international-scale-up-programme/
GM Business Growth Hub | International Scale Up Programme
Join the International Scale Up Programme and take your Greater Manchester business global. Get expert-led support, mentoring, and up to £2,500 grant to fund...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/the-impact-of-expert-guidance-insights-from-manufacturers-who-partnered-with-us/
GM Business Growth Hub | The impact of expert guidance: Insights from manufacturers who partnered...
At GM Business Growth Hub, we pride ourselves on supporting manufacturers in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals through tailored workshops and...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/the-four-people-first-business-trends-leaders-are-prioritising-for-2026/
GM Business Growth Hub | The four people first business trends leaders are prioritising for 2026
Across the UK, the way businesses approach growth is evolving. There is a clear shift away from short-term wins towards strengthening the foundations that...
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/unlocking-innovation-understanding-rd-tax-credits/
GM Business Growth Hub | Unlocking Innovation: Understanding R&D Tax Credits
To incentivise businesses to push the boundaries of what's possible, the Government offers Research and Development Tax Credits. These credits serve as a...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/get-your-voice-heard-greater-manchester-manufacturing-blueprint/
GM Business Growth Hub | Get Your Voice Heard: Greater Manchester Manufacturing Blueprint
With a significant jump in output to £224 billion in 2023, the UK has climbed from 9th to 8th place in the global manufacturing rankings.
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/update-on-the-us-uk-trade-deal-what-this-step-forward-means-for-greater-manchester-businesses/
GM Business Growth Hub | Update on the US-UK Trade Deal: What this step forward means for Greater...
The recent trade agreement between the US and the UK marks a significant milestone as the first major trade deal between the US and a trade partner following...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/helping-greater-manchesters-care-providers/
GM Business Growth Hub | Helping Greater Manchester's care providers build resilience, innovate and...
New January webinars, events and dedicated business and skills support for Greater Manchester’s Health and Social Care Sector.
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/the-new-general-product-safety-regulations-and-how-they-affect-your-business/
GM Business Growth Hub | The new general Product Safety Regulations and How they Affect Your...
The General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) are a set of rules designed to ensure that consumer products sold in the market are safe for use. We would advise...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/why-2026-is-the-year-to-scale-your-business/
GM Business Growth Hub | Why 2026 Is the Year to Scale Your Business
Every new year brings fresh opportunities, but 2026 is shaping up to be a game-changer for ambitious founders in Greater Manchester. At GM Business Growth Hub,...
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GM Business Growth Hub | Jeannie Paschalis on Earth Day and what we can do to help
Hear from Jeannie Paschalis in our Leadership, Skills and Social Impact Team and read about how she is meeting her carbon pledges, making a difference and...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/trafford-council-leader-launches-support-to-help-trafford-park-s-businesses-bee-net-zero/
GM Business Growth Hub | Trafford Council Leader launches support to help Trafford Park’s...
Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Lead for Green City-Region has launched ‘Bee Net Zero | Trafford Park’, a new partnership...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/how-to-achieve-sustainable-business-growth-lessons-from-brighter-blinds/
GM Business Growth Hub | How to Achieve Sustainable Business Growth: Lessons From Brighter Blinds
Brighter Blinds embraced strategic growth, expanding capacity with GM Business Growth Hub support. Advisor Tom Howarth delivered tailored analysis and...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/power-of-the-data/
GM Business Growth Hub | Reasons Why Businesses Should Embrace the Data Revolution
Digital Innovation Specialist Lawrence Kwaasi shares some of the ways in which small and medium-sized businesses can use the power of data to drive growth.
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https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/a-guide-to-accelerating-product-development-for-smes/
GM Business Growth Hub | A guide to accelerating product development for SMEs
Innovation has never been more important for small and medium-sized businesses, leading to stronger turnover performance, better productivity and a higher...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/unlocking-genomic-innovation-for-smes/
GM Business Growth Hub | Unlocking Genomic Innovation for SMEs
Small businesses in Greater Manchester are driving breakthroughs in genomics, from drug repurposing to genomic prediction models, says innovation expert Dr...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/resources/wage-wise-navigating-the-real-living-wage-landscape/
GM Business Growth Hub | Wage Wise: Navigating the Real Living Wage Landscape
The businesses we support want the same thing, Success and Growth; at the heart of this are their employees. By paying the Real Living Wage the benefits go...
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https://businessgrowthhub.com/news/new-programme-launched-to-support-greater-manchesters-hospitality-sector/
GM Business Growth Hub | New programme launched to support Greater Manchester's hospitality sector
A new programme to bolster Greater Manchester’s hospitality industry has been launched by GM Business Growth Hub. Designed by the Hub’s Hospitality Support...
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GM Business Growth Hub | Why you should never walk on by: Part 2
Continuing with more insight from our Lean Champion programme, Senior Manufacturing Advisor Geoff Crossley explains why small improvements matter just as much...
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