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01 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.

01 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.

30 September 2026

North West precision tooling specialist AETD accelerates growth following NPIF II & SUL investment

North West-based Aerospace Engineering Tooling & Defence (AETD) is set to accelerate its growth plans after securing two five-figure loans from the British Business Bank, delivered by GC Business Finance (GCBF).

23 September 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.

23 September 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.

18 August 2026

From Coronation Street to classroom confidence

Long-term school absence is a growing challenge for young people, families and education providers. In Tameside, Empower Coaching and Performance is developing a new way to respond, led by TV and film actress Michaela McCormick.

09 July 2026

150-year-old manufacturer uses AI to improve quality

Wigan-based Smith Bullough has used innovation support to apply artificial intelligence to its heat treatment process, improving consistency, traceability and readiness for commercial growth.

18 June 2026

Award-winning Rochdale manufacturer accelerates new product development

With support from GM Business Growth Hub, Salt Separation Services Limited (SaltSep) brought in specialist expertise from the University of Manchester to develop and test prototypes and progress their innovation towards commercial launch.

11 June 2026

Pimberly: Scaling internationally with confidence through Greater Manchester’s support ecosystem

For fast-growing SaaS businesses, international expansion is often the ultimate test — not just of ambition, but of strategy, structure and resilience. Through the GM Business Growth Hub, Pimberly has gained the confidence and clarity to turn international ambition into a scalable growth strategy.