Innovation
Greater Manchester Food and Drink Network
Date: 13 October 2026
End Date: 13 October 2026
Location: Wigan
Time: 08:45 - 14:00
Theme: Innovation
Join us for a flagship event bringing together the very best of Greater Manchester's food and drink manufacturing sector.
Funding
Funding Strategy & Investor Pitching — Workshop Series
Date: 14 October 2026
End Date: 14 October 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Theme: Funding
A practical, step-by-step journey from funding strategy to confident pitch delivery.
Innovation
Problem Solving for Manufacturers
Date: 14 October 2026
End Date: 14 October 2026
Location: Bury
Time: 09:30am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation
Workshop to help support manufacturing Problem solving within a manufacturing environment
Growth
Women in Business - Networking Without Fear
Date: 15 October 2026
End Date: 15 October 2026
Location: Fire Up Co-Working Space, Rochdale
Time: 9.30am-12pm
Theme: Growth
An Enterprising You event to allow women in business to network and collaborate in a safe space
Sales
Trading Into the EU Without a Local Entity
Date: 20 October 2026
End Date: 20 October 2026
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Theme: Sales
Trading Into the EU Without a Local Entity: What UK Exporters Need to Get Right in 2026
Innovation
GM Innovation Expo 2026
Date: 21 October 2026
End Date: 21 October 2026
Location: Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Time: 09:30-15:30
Theme: Innovation
Innovation doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when ambitious people come together.
Funding
Understanding your Business Funding Options
Date: 21 October 2026
End Date: 21 October 2026
Location: Bury
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Theme: Funding
The workshop will enable you to better understand more about Grants, Debt and Equity funding options for your business.
Self Employment
Financial Foundations for Start Ups: Pricing, Cashflow and Getting Paid
Date: 22 October 2026
End Date: 22 October 2026
Location: Online
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Theme: Self Employment
This 2-hour online workshop covers three key financial basics for building a successful business. Learning these early helps you set up routines, make decisions more easily, and reduce risk as you grow.
Sales
Unlock NATO Supply Chain Opportunities: Exporting to Nordic Defence Market
Date: 23 October 2026
End Date: 23 October 2026
Location: Unlock NATO Supply Chain Opportunities: Exporting to Nordic Defence Market
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Theme: Sales
Exclusive event helping companies understand how to engage with NATO-related opportunities and access the growing Nordic defence ecosystem.
Growth
Rochdale Business Connect: Winning More Customers
Date: 28 October 2026
End Date: 28 October 2026
Location: Fire Up Co-Working Space, Rochdale
Time: 10am-12pm
Theme: Growth
Looking for new customers, better ways to reach decision-makers, or opportunities to win more work?
People
Pure Leadership
Date: 29 October 2026
End Date: 03 December 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Time: 09:30am - 12:30pm
Theme: People
Leading change whilst developing yourself, your people and your organisation to continually grow and thrive.
Self Employment
Starting a Business Confidently
Date: 02 November 2026
End Date: 02 November 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.
Services
Alongside our five service offers, EnterprisingYou supports your journey to self-employment and beyond.
Get in touch
Please contact us at 0161 3593050 or query below.
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