Spark to Scale – ready to take your business to the next level?

If you have a proven business model and are ready to accelerate your journey toward sustainable growth, this session will introduce you to Spark to Scale, a fully funded, six-week growth programme.

Come along to this taster session to better understand how the Spark to Scale programme can help you develop a clear growth strategy, strengthen your leadership capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities. Through specialist workshops covering scale-up strategy, innovation, customer conversion, people management, finance and funding, and social value, alongside mentoring and peer-to-peer support, the programme equips ambitious business owners with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to achieve sustainable growth.

We will be breaking down exactly how the programme equips you for growth, including how you can access:

• A Proven Growth Blueprint: Expert-led workshops covering scale-up strategy, innovation, customer conversion, people management, and cashflow.
• Tailored 1-2-1 Support: Dedicated advice, post-programme mentoring, and connections to specialist growth advisers.
• Powerful Networking: Peer-to-peer learning with fellow Greater Manchester founders and access to a wider business support ecosystem.

Is This Programme for You?

We'll walk you through the application process during the event, but the basic entry requirements are that you’ll…

• Have a trading address in Greater Manchester
• Employ a minimum of two people
• Generate an annual revenue of £120k+

Upcoming Cohorts You Could Join:

• Cohort 7: Starts Thursday, 1 October 2026 at The Wellsprings, Bolton
• Cohort 8: Starts Thursday, 28 January 2027 at IN Accountancy, Stockport

Anyone attending on the day can also claim a 10% discount on FSB’s annual membership, to help make sure you and your business is covered around tax advice, HR, legal support, and a raft of other benefits.