07 May 2025
Andy Fletcher set up Axes to Ashes, a mobile axe throwing business, in Bury after considering moving his family off grid in Canada. His business has gone from strength to strength. We spoke to him about his journey building the business and how EnterprisingYou and GM Business Growth Hub has helped.
10 April 2025
Meet the Greater Manchester entrepreneurs who quit their jobs to make a difference, and how our support helped them succeed.
09 April 2025
Bolton based Double Check Digital Engineering provides steel engineering 3D modelling, structural drawing and surveys. GM Business Growth supported the company to get started and helped them secure funding to grow.
24 March 2025
The UK care industry employs 1.6 million people, and this is expected to grow as our population ages. It is also a significant contributor to the economy, adding £55.7 billion per year to the economy in England. It is, in this growing sector, that Care Choice NW operates.
12 March 2025
Founded in 1837, Henshaws is one of the UK's oldest charities dedicated to supporting people living with sight loss and vision impairment. By leveraging business support, they aim to raise £1M in 2024-2025, strengthen corporate partnerships, and boost social impact.
03 February 2025
With a mission to bridge the digital divide and reduce electronic waste, John Hastings founded Recycle-IT! (Bolton) CIC in 2021, an innovative social enterprise based in Bolton. John's journey took a positive turn when he joined Start Smart and EnterprisingYou by the GM Business Growth Hub.
12 December 2024
A Manchester disability awareness training provider has partnered with Carrs Pasties to help staff understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
10 December 2024
A new client portal, funded by an innovation grant, has helped a Bury SME transform how it supports businesses on their sustainability journey, providing clients with unparalleled transparency and impact data.
04 December 2024
Vector Homes is addressing inefficiencies in the construction sector with its innovative housing systems – cutting costs, build time and carbon. GM Business Growth Hub has been “instrumental” in its quick progress, says the company.