Growth
Greater Manchester Business Index - September
Date: 22 September 2026
End Date: 22 September 2026
Location: Central Manchester
Time: 08:30
Theme: Growth
Each quarter, we’ll take the latest live data, analyse it, and present clear insights back to the business community.
Funding
Funding Strategy & Investor Pitching — Workshop Series
Date: 23 September 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
Business Development for Manufacturers
Date: 23 September 2026
End Date: 23 September 2026
Location: Bolton
Time: 09:30am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation
A workshop to help support Sales & Marketing within a Manufacturing environment
Sales
From Local to Global - Why Exporting Matters
Date: 24 September 2026
End Date: 24 September 2026
Location: Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre, Stockport
Time: 9:30 - 12:30 PM
Theme: Sales
Explore global markets, hear real export stories, and connect with support to grow your business beyond the UK.
Growth
FREE BUSINESS ADVICE @ One Stockport Business Support Hub
Date: 25 September 2026
End Date: 25 September 2026
Location: Merseyway Innovation Centre, Stockport
Time: 10AM - 4PM
Theme: Growth
FREE monthly business support sessions with expert local partners helping Stockport businesses start, grow and thrive!
Growth
Spark to Scale – ready to take your business to the next level?
Date: 25 September 2026
End Date: 25 September 2026
Location: Online
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Theme: Growth
Discover the fully-funded 'Spark to Scale' programme at this one-off event FSB is hosting with the programme delivery team at GM Business Growth Hub.
Growth
Business Clinic Drop-In: Bury
Date: 29 September 2026
End Date: 29 September 2026
Location: Bury
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Theme: Growth
A free business support drop-in clinic providing Bury businesses with direct access to expert advice, guidance and fully funded support
Growth
Rochdale Business Connect: Business Issues & Opportunities
Date: 30 September 2026
End Date: 30 September 2026
Location: Fire Up
Time: 10am-12pm
Theme: Growth
Rochdale Business Connect: Business Issues & Opportunities
Innovation
Lean Champion
Date: 01 October 2026
End Date: 01 October 2026
Location: Trafford
Time: 09:30am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation
How to apply Lean Principles. How to implement standardised work. How to deliver real change.
Growth
Spark to Scale - Cohort 7
Date: 01 October 2026
End Date: 05 November 2026
Location: The Wellsprings Bolton
Time: 09:30
Theme: Growth
You’ve proven your business works, and now you’re setting your sights on real growth. We are looking for ambitious business owners and founders with min £120k+ turnover to join our cohort starting in October 2026.
Self Employment
Starting a Business Confidently
Date: 05 October 2026
End Date: 05 October 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
Kicking Away the Ladder: Re-imagining Early Careers in Finance and Professional Services in the Age of AI
Date: 07 October 2026
End Date: 07 October 2026
Location: Stockport
Time: 8.30am-11.30am
Theme: People
GM Finance and Professional Services Network explores how Greater Manchester can build early-career pathways into Finance and Professional Services that work better for employers, better for young people and better for the regional economy.
Services
Alongside our five service offers, EnterprisingYou supports your journey to self-employment and beyond.
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