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03 August 2023

How Dunsters Farm branched out to home delivery across the North

The Bury-based food wholesaler needed to change direction overnight when 95 per cent of its customers had to close because of lockdown restrictions. With support from the Hub’s Digital Innovation experts, it is “now in a far better position”.

02 August 2023

Sound innovation – the benefits of accessing technical expertise

A Manchester SME has developed a groundbreaking new software tool for building acoustics, in collaboration with the University of Salford.

12 July 2023

It’s a Pilot's life for me – revolutionary new app brings pilot data all together

A trio of pilots have developed an app to consolidate logbook info, weather, scheduling, airports and other data relevant to professional pilots. They are about to launch a new website and are looking to expand their offering.

30 June 2023

How a Hyde SME strengthened its value proposition in three easy steps

Stainless Restoration Ltd has reaped the benefits of a university collaboration, resulting in reduced costs and improved efficiency.

05 June 2023

“Faster, smoother and better”: How collaboration boosted Badger Energy’s product development

Ambitious Manchester SME Badger Energy has reaped the rewards of collaborating with Manchester Metropolitan University, unlocking a wealth of expertise and specialist equipment to advance its product development.

31 May 2023

The power of investing in people – Crossfield Excalibur

With the support from the GC Business Growth Hub and Bury Council, Crossfield Excalibur take a bold step to invest for the future

31 May 2023

Working together to survive the storm – Crossfield Excalibur

As the start of pandemic in 2020 impacted Crossfield Excalibur’s business, they decided to adapt to the changes with the help of GC Business Growth Hub

04 April 2023

From the Football Pitch to the Business Arena – In conversation with Azeem Amir

Azeem Amir, the professional footballer representing England in the international arena of blind football, shared with us his experience in the Leadership Hive Mentoring programme – a gateway for him to branch out from being a professional sportsman to an entrepreneur.

11 August 2022

New thinking and new skills unlock ‘growth mindset’ at Anderton Board

New thinking and new skills unlock ‘growth mindset’ at Anderton Board