Self Employment
Starting a Business Confidently
Date: 12 January 2026
End Date: 20 January 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.
Self Employment
EnterprisingYou: Women in Business - Sales Made Easy
Date: 13 January 2026
End Date: 13 January 2026
Location: Rochdale
Time: 09:30 am - 12:00 pm
Theme: Self Employment
Women in Business - Sales Made Easy – Learn to Sell Without Feeling Salesy
People
Pure Leadership
Date: 14 January 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.
Growth
GM BGH Business Clinic: Drop In Session Rochdale
Date: 19 January 2026
End Date: 19 January 2026
Location: Rochdale
Time: 09:00am - 16:00pm
Theme: Growth
Free support and advice for local businesses delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub
Growth
Stronger Together: Business Growth & Leadership for Early Years Providers
Date: 20 January 2026
End Date: 20 January 2025
Location: Online
Time: 1 - 2 hours
Theme: Growth
A fully funded webinar series to strengthen your early years setting, empower your team, and prepare for the future.
Growth
After Hours Forum: Support for Greater Manchester’s Night-time Hospitality Sector
Date: 20 January 2026
End Date: 04 February 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Theme: Growth
A fully funded series of collaborative conversations for the people shaping Manchester’s hospitality scene
People
Free Professional Development & Skills Sessions for 2026 (January Edition!)
Date: 21 January 2026
End Date: 21 January 2026
Location: Cotton Works, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan WN3 5BE
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Theme: People
You’ll have a one-to-one conversation with a qualified Skills Coach who will: Understand your goals, Identify your current skills and gaps, Build a bespoke development plan, Match you with the right funded training options, There’s no pressure or obligation to sign up to anything.
Growth
Window Shopping to Loyal Customer
Date: 21 January 2026
End Date: 21 January 2026
Location: The Royal Toby, Rochdale
Time: 09:30 - 13:30
Theme: Growth
Delegates will learn how to map & optimise the in-store customer journey, understanding the key touchpoints that influence buying behaviour
Innovation
The Lean Champion: Providing the foundations for manufacturing
Date: 21 January 2026
End Date: 21 January 2026
Location: Trafford
Time: 10:00am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation
Join us for this one day fully-funded practical workshop featuring factory simulations with our specialist Manufacturing Advisors.
Growth
Fuel your business growth through great Marketing, Communication & Branding
Date: 21 January 2026
End Date: 21 January 2026
Location: Online, Business.Gov
Time: 11:00
Theme: Growth
Every business needs a voice. Discover how powerful marketing, clear communications and a strong brand can transform your business. Join this webinar series to learn practical strategies that attract customers, build trust, and drive growth.
Innovation
AI-Ready Workforce: Strategy, Skills & Secure Integration
Date: 21 January 2026
End Date: 21 January 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Theme: Innovation
This in-person workshop equips business leaders with the tools to strategically integrate AI into their workforce.
Self Employment
Starting up in Hospitality
Date: 22 January 2026
End Date: 22 January 2026
Location: Online
Time: 09:30am - 12:30pm
Theme: Self Employment
A workshop to help those starting a hospitality understand the legalities and minimise risks
Services
Alongside our five service offers, EnterprisingYou supports your journey to self-employment and beyond.
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