03 October 2026
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
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
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 Co., 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 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
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 — 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.
02 October 2026
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.
30 September 2026
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).
18 August 2026
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.