Self Employment
Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival
Date: 20 February 2026
End Date: 20 February 2026
Location: Rochdale AFC, Sandy Lane, OL11 5DR
Time: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Theme: Self Employment
Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub’s EnterprisingYou team with Rochdale Council and Rochdale Development Agency, this festival brings together entrepreneurs, experts, and exhibitors for a day of ideas, learning, and collaboration showcasing the best of Rochdale businesses.
Growth
Rochdale Business Drop-In. Free Bespoke Business Review & Support
Date: 25 February 2026
End Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Fire Up Co-Working Space, Old Fire Station Yard, Maclure Rd, Rochdale, OL11 1DN
Time: 09:00am - 4:00pm
Theme: Growth
Join us for an exclusive, by-appointment-only monthly drop-in session at Fire Up Co-Working, Rochdale.
Funding
Funding Strategy & Investor Pitching — Workshop Series
Date: 25 February 2026
End Date: 26 March 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Time: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Theme: Funding
A practical, step-by-step journey from funding strategy to confident pitch delivery.
Growth
GM BGH Innovation Business Clinic: Drop In Session
Date: 25 February 2026
End Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Oldham
Time: 09:30 - 16:30pm
Theme: Growth
Free support and advice for local businesses delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub
Self Employment
Starting a Business Confidently
Date: 25 February 2026
End Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Online
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Theme: Self Employment
A session for individuals looking to start a business, covering legal requirements and key steps to take in the first year.
People
Meet & Connect: Social Value & Sustainability
Date: 25 February 2026
End Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Manchester
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Theme: People
This event is for professionals within a Social value and/or Sustainability role, who can share their experiences and learning through networking.
People
Pure Leadership
Date: 25 February 2026
End Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Time: 09:30am - 12:30pm
Theme: People
Leading change and innovation whilst developing yourself, your people and your organisation to continually grow and thrive.
Innovation
Business Development for Manufacturers
Date: 25 February 2026
End Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Oldham
Time: 10:00am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation
A workshop to help support Sales & Marketing within a Manufacturing environment
People
Public Procurement: Bury Council
Date: 26 February 2026
End Date: 26 February 2026
Location: Bury Council, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury BL9 0SW
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Theme: People
Improving your tendering win rate: bidding and tendering strategies the professionals use to win tenders.
Growth
International Strategy
Date: 26 February 2026
End Date: 26 February 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Time: 09:00am - 2:15pm
Theme: Growth
Expand your business overseas. Develop your own action plan to launch your business overseas.
Growth
BGH Match - Oldham
Date: 26 February 2026
End Date: 26 February 2026
Location: Audi Oldham, Chadderton Way, Oldham OL1 2RL
Time: 09:30am - 11:30am
Theme: Growth
Join GM Business Growth Hub and Oldham Council as we bring businesses from across Greater Manchester to encourage new connections.
Growth
FREE BUSINESS ADVICE @ Stockport Business Support Hub 27.02.2026
Date: 27 February 2026
End Date: 27 February 2026
Location: Stockport
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Theme: Growth
FREE monthly business support sessions with expert local partners helping Stockport businesses start, grow and thrive
Services
Alongside our five service offers, EnterprisingYou supports your journey to self-employment and beyond.
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