Partners
We are working with a world-class group of expert partners to support and grow businesses in Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
Our partners refer businesses in need of help to us, deliver many of our events and workshops and also provide their own expert services to the Hub community.
If you are interested in becoming a partner to the Business Growth Hub please click here for more information and to register your details formally.
Here's a bit more about our current partners...
Main sponsors
Natwest
NatWest as part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group provides a wide range of products and services to personal, business, commercial and large corporate and institutional customers
Media partners
MEN Media
MEN Media is a multimedia business with leading print and online brands across Greater Manchester.
Other partners
Academy for Chief Executives
The Academy for Chief Executives is a leading organisation that helps business leaders grow themselves and improve their business performance.
Access to Finance (A2F)
Access to Finance offers free impartial support to businesses wanting to raise finance in the North West.
Armstrong Watson
Armstrong Watson is an independent firm of accountants, strategic business consultants and financial advisers.
North West Business Finance Ltd
North West Business Finance Limited is an independent, private sector, not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, established to oversee the delivery of The North West Fund.
North West Business Angels
Northwest Business Angels connects young and growing companies seeking investment with investors actively looking for investment opportunities in the northwest.
Fudge
For the last decade we’ve collaborated with great brands (who are now great friends) to deliver great ideas.
Challenge 4 Change
Challenge 4 Change is a registered charity that provides learning through fun and makes a real difference.
idg
idg is the trading name of Improvement Development Growth Limited."We are passionate about making a difference".
UKTI
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets.
Davis Blank Furniss
Manchester lawyers Davis Blank Furniss is a full service law firm with specialist solicitors and lawyers.
Orvia
Orvia exists to support and guide people through their business journey, providing information and advice to anyone who wants to start their own enterprise or grow an established company.
Business Growth Hub
The Business Growth Hub is a dynamic new development for companies with the potential and ambition to grow.
ENWORKS
ENWORKS is the North West’s flagship environmental support service, helping thousands of businesses to boost their profits by improving resource efficiency.
Beta Technology
Beta Technology is a knowledge based company supporting industry, the public sector and academia to collaborate and to develop innovative projects.
Cortex Ltd
Cortex supports SMEs to improve via the creation of fit for purpose business processes, designing innovative staff development programmes and optimising systems.
The Innovation Partnership Limited
The Innovation Partnership helps companies turn ideas into flourishing businesses, and tread a new path to sustainable success.
C-Tech Innovation
C-Tech Innovation is a leading UK based, internationally focused, innovation management and technology development company.
Churchgate Academy
Churchgate Academy specialises in delivering high quality training solutions for business.
nxo
We are a marketing consultancy who believe in working closely, alongside our clients to help them get the most from their investment in marketing.
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber is the largest Chamber of Commerce in the UK with over 5,000 members.
Manchester Solutions
The Economic Solutions Group is a not-for-profit group of companies delivering a wealth of business support, skills, training and recruitment services across Greater Manchester and the UK.
MIDAS
MIDAS is responsible for attracting inward investment to the Manchester City Region by promoting it as a leading European business investment location.
Techcelerate
A thriving community of tech entrepreneurs, senior managers of technology companies, investors, deal makers and service providers.
Manchester Library and Information Service
Information and Advice for businesses, consumers and jobseekers.
UMI³
UMI³ was created following the merger of The University of Manchester’s business incubation services provider, UMIC, and its Intellectual Property commercialisation company, UMIP.
Small Loans for Business
The Small Business Loan scheme provides small loans of between £3,000 and £50,000 to new and growing businesses in the Northwest.
Profit Optimiser Enterprises
We provide easily affordable, internet based business management systems to put you firmly in control of the way you plan, start and grow your business.
Hurst & Company Accountants LLP
Accountants in Manchester and Stockport. Our accountancy services include audit, tax advice, corporate finance, and payroll.
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We aim to have a positive impact on businesses and markets, as well as on society as a whole.
Millbank Edge LLP
Millbank Edge LLP is an ambitious corporate and commercial law firm. We provide a partner-led service and build strong relationships with clients who value our advice and trust our judgement.
Experian
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries.
Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus
A world class location for high-tech business and leading edge science.
Butcher & Barlow LLP
Butcher & Barlow are a firm of Solicitors with over a century of experience and offices all around the Manchester and Cheshire area.
Mohindra Maini LLP
Mohindra Maini LLP is a busy city centre commercial law practice that operates in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Hallidays LLP
Hallidays LLP are Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors providing audit, business development, tax planning, payroll, IT, HR and Financial services.
MSL Legal
MSL Legal Expenses Insurance are an award-winning legal expenses insurance and business services provider with more than 25 years' experience.
Slater Heelis
We offer progressive legal advice and exceptional service to commercial and not-for-profit organisations and private clients.
Auditel
Auditel is a network of over 200 professional consultants specialising in Cost and Purchase management consultancy.
Idox
Comprehensive solutions in information management, online publishing, web design and development.
Farleys Solicitors LLP
As a full service law firm, we can offer clients a full complement of legal services.
Know+Do
Know+Do offer a range of applied business solutions including master classes, project support and success coaching, with an expertise in supporting social enterprise.
Green Cloud Hosting
We provide cloud computing, colocation, server hosting, connectivity, data storage and back up solutions.
KPMG
KPMG in the UK is a leading provider of professional services including audit, tax and advisory. As part of KPMG Europe LLP we are part of the largest integrated accounting firm in Europe.
