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Here to help make your manufacturing business even better

Fully-funded tailored support with specialist Manufacturing Advisors, hands-on training programmes and dedicated resources.

Our team of specialist Manufacturing Advisors each have decades of manufacturing experience to provide completely bespoke fully funded business support to help Greater Manchester manufacturers of any size to:

• Reduce costs
• Manage cash flow
• Review business models
• Boost staff performance
• Address skills needs
• Optimise supply chains
• Improve quality
• Win new business
• AND INCREASE PROFITS!!!

Four training programmes that will make your manufacturing business even better

The Lean Champion

For those taking on the role of continuous improvement specialist in their organisation, this in-person interactive learning programme develops the foundations of lean leadership. It puts lean manufacturing tools into context for improving quality, cost and delivery specifically in the manufacturing environment. Lean Champion focuses on how lean manufacturing tools can be used to embed the behaviours and routines that result in:

• Effective identification of problems
• Improved flow
• Reduced day-to-day variability
• Reduced waste
• Better information
• Standardised improvement
• Better Quality, Cost and Delivery than your competitors

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Problem Solving for Manufacturers

Unlock the Power of Problem Solving - A Workshop Specifically for Manufacturers in Greater Manchester

 

Problem-solving skills are indispensable in the competitive landscape of manufacturing. Whether you're an employee on the shop floor or a senior manager leading the team, the ability to identify, analyse, and resolve issues efficiently can significantly impact your business's success. Our one-day Problem Solving workshop is designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies to tackle challenges head-on, ensuring smoother operations, higher productivity, and increased profitability.

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Manufacturing Culture and Leadership

Supports manufacturing leaders to improve their leadership skills, drive their team to success, gain a competitive edge, perform & grow, and maximise profitability by focusing on the following questions and more:

• What does good look like?
• Can I measure good?
• Can I identify the first actionable step to get there?
• Do I have the lean tools to implement improvement?
• Can I engage others in these behaviours and coach the skills?
• Have I a good understanding of how digital advances can help?
• Do I feel empowered to do all this?

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Sales and Marketing for Manufacturers

 

Sales and Marketing for Manufacturers – How to Grow Your Sales and Business

 

The manufacturing sector is highly competitive, and effective marketing is essential for success. This one day workshop plus optional onsite support with a specialist Manufacturing Advisor will show you how to create a winning and sustainable marketing strategy that will help you stand out from your competitors, attract more customers, and build long term value into your business.

 

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Bridgewater Laminates 'primed for growth' after work with Growth Hub

Worsley-based joinery manufacturing business has unlocked several time efficiencies and improved its financial position by working with GC Business Growth Hub.

 

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Updated: 06/03/24. Total figures include results of the GC Business Growth Hub's manufacturing service and Manufacturing Growth Fund programme. 

Meet your manufacturing team

Our team of specialist Manufacturing Advisors are passionate about growing manufacturing businesses. Dependent upon your subsector or particular needs, you’ll be matched with the most appropriate Advisor, who’ll help you to identify the most effective route to increased productivity and profitability.

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Business Innovation

Are you fighting to keep up with your competitors? Looking for the next step to retain a market leading position?

Join 3,000 SMEs who’ve benefitted from the most comprehensive innovation support available in Greater Manchester.

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Understanding your financial needs

Are you looking to expand your business but know you can only do so with additional financial support? Do you need help to understand how best to approach funders and the type of questions they might ask?

We help SMEs whether they are seeking finance for the first time, have been declined by a lender and/or are looking for additional sources of funding.

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Lead the way to success

The Leadership, Workforce Development and Mentoring Teams at GM Business Growth Hub are on hand to help you implement the necessary changes needed to help your business grow.

As a business leader, we will support you to develop your expertise in leadership, positive working culture and employee engagement and motivation; ultimately leading to productivity and growth.

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