Create Growth is an innovative programme, designed to help businesses unlock and develop their creative potential.
With a buzzing community of creative businesses, Greater Manchester boasts one of the country’s leading creative forces and contributes an estimated gross value added (GVA) revenue impact of £1.4bn to the UK economy from culture and creative industries.
Create Growth has been created to further develop what is already a thriving industry, helping creative organisations attract investment to grow their business sustainably.
It's a bespoke two-day cohort programme covering the essentials to support your business growth and investment readiness.
The programme is fully-funded by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).
Create Growth participants will have the opportunity to apply for a fully-funded place at SXSW Festival in Austin, TX together with GM Business Growth Hub. This major event gathers innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from around the world, offering attendees unparalleled access to networking, workshops, and thought leadership sessions. Selected participants will not only gain exposure to cutting-edge trends in technology, media, and entrepreneurship but also have the chance to promote their own ideas at a global level.
You'll get:
A bespoke two-day cohort programme
1-2-1 access to a business coach
Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities
Masterclasses and coaching sessions from industry experts
Create Growth is all about:
Encourage your team to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and take calculated risks.
Accelerate your growth trajectory and position your business for long-term success in the competitive marketplace.
Helps individuals and teams stay ahead of industry trends, master new technologies, and deliver exceptional value to clients.
Facilitates collaboration, partnerships, and networking opportunities, which are vital for growth and sustainability in the creative sector.
What our clients say:
Who is Eligible?
To access the programme, your business must:
- Operate in the creative industry (including, but not limited to: film, TV, radio, advertising, marketing, architecture, crafts, fashion design, gaming, IT, software, publishing, music, performing arts & visual art).
- Be based in Greater Manchester
- Employ at least two full time equivalent staff/freelancers
Resources
Explore the latest insights, advice and data, so that you can keep on top of the issues and emerging trends relevant to your business.
What you'll learn:
The two-day programme will challenge you with new ideas, practices and strategies. We'll cover -
- Demonstrating the value of what you do
- Using story to sharpen your message and drive revenue
- Leveraging low-cost experimentation for rapid growth
- Practicing fearless negotiation to get paid what you’re worth
- Winning the battle for talent
- Developing a personal OS for resilience
- Leading teams to deliver exceptional output
- Partnering across the ecosystem for success
- Exploring investment readiness
- Sourcing the right senior team & advisors
- Managing creative tensions
- Innovating and evolving in the real world
Get in touch
Take that first step and we’ll support you with whatever you need to succeed in the Creative industry.
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