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03 October 2026

NTB Survey: Why relocating to Greater Manchester was their best business decision

Founded during the Covid-19 lockdown, NTB Survey grew from a one-person start-up into a thriving surveying business. Relocating to Bury helped unlock new opportunities, drive four years of double-digit growth and connect the company with GM Business Growth Hub support.

03 October 2026

Candy's Cupcakes: How agile business support helped fuel over a decade of business growth

Candy's Cupcakes grew from a home kitchen business into a national bakery brand with more than £2m turnover. Through support from the GM Business Growth Hub, founder Candice Bannister adopted new technologies and ways of working to drive sustainable growth.

03 October 2026

The Revenue Club: How in-depth business support helped industry insiders scale their business

Founded in 2017, The Revenue Club helps more than 300 golf clubs increase revenue through data, pricing and digital marketing. With support from GM Business Growth Hub, including ASCEND and Innovation support, the business has scaled through technology, insight and strategic growth.

03 October 2026

Going A Mile Extra Facilities Management: how a challenger company turned ambition into sustainable growth

Launched in 2024, GAME FM has grown from a start-up into a facilities management business delivering nearly 5,000 service hours per month. With support from GM Business Growth Hub and ASCEND, founder Gabriel Erinle has built a sustainable, people-first business.

02 October 2026

Bridging the Digital Divide: John Hastings' Journey with Recycle-IT!

With a mission to bridge the digital divide and reduce electronic waste, John Hastings founded Recycle-IT! (Bolton) CIC in 2021, an innovative social enterprise based in Bolton. John's journey took a positive turn when he joined Start Smart and EnterprisingYou by the GM Business Growth Hub.

02 October 2026

The Promise Company – Building a Life, a Business, and a Legacy at Leyland Farm

In the heart of Worsley, Greater Manchester, sits a modern-day homestead that’s more than just a farm — it’s a promise kept. The Promise Company, founded by Cath and Andrew Broadhead, is a thriving rural business offering fresh produce, immersive experiences, and a deep connection to community.

02 October 2026

Bolton-based waste innovator launches electric mobile compactor and scales up with Green Economy support

Bolton-based Squosh Compacting is redefining waste management with technology that cuts carbon emissions, reduces costs, and boosts recycling rates for businesses and public sector organisations.

02 October 2026

Innovation support helps Captive Devices turn expertise into a scalable product

Salford-based Captive Devices, founded in 2024 by three former Epic Games engineers, has transformed its early head‑mounted camera (HMC) prototype into CoreHMC, a market‑ready facial motion capture system now used by studios and universities, thanks to support from GM Business Growth Hub.

02 October 2026

Heyside Group: Transforming from Manual Production to Advanced Manufacturing — Powered by Greater Manchester’s Support Ecosystem

Heyside Group — an Oldham‑based, family‑run manufacturer — is undergoing a major shift from traditional manual processes to a fully modernised, automated factory. This transformation has been accelerated by the GM Business Growth Hub, which connected Heyside to the GM business support ecosystem.