When we were young, we may have used different excuses to skip school or avoid chores—pretending to be ill or misplacing our homework to spend time with friends. But these excuses weren't about a lack of ambition or because we wanted to fail; we want to succeed.
As an adult, excuses might not be about your homework. But in the decade or so that GM Business Growth Hub has been helping Greater Manchester businesses, we’ve heard them all.
Whether “now’s not the time” or you “can do everything” yourself, ultimately, they all mean the same thing they could be hindering your success!
75% of businesses we work with are more productive because of the fully-funded support we give them. And we don’t say this to brag (although we should) we just want more businesses growing and succeeding. It’s why we exist.
Your business is our business
We exist to unlock potential in businesses that want to achieve more. We give you support with funding, innovation, people, sales and sustainability at absolutely no cost as we’re funded by the UK Government.
Businesses like yours are the beating heart of Greater Manchester’s economy and we’re ready to work with you to overcome any challenge and reach your milestones together.
We're a community of specialists with a passion for helping businesses, of all sizes and sectors, to realise their full potential. Our advisors know everything there is to know about starting, growing and even exiting a business.
They have extensive knowledge and insight into Greater Manchester’s foundational economy and growth sectors, from advanced manufacturing and health innovation to green technology, digital, creative and media.
Debunking 4 Common Myths About UK Manufacturing
The UK manufacturing industry is often misunderstood, with many outdated perceptions still influencing people's views of the sector. In reality, manufacturing in the UK is evolving rapidly, driven by innovation, technology, and a skilled workforce. In this blog post, we aim to bust some of the most common myths surrounding UK manufacturing and shine a light on the actual state of the industry.
Business Growth Hub | Debunking 4 Common Myths About UK Manufacturing
MYTH Free money is all you need to be successful
Any money you get, be it grant or investment , comes with strings attached. And sometimes those strings can tie your business down. There's no denying that having access to capital can make things easier, it can also just make it FEEL easier. If you're not using that capital correctly, then it's going to waste. Money is only 50% of the solution. Smart money is more important, you need the money plus something else. And we are that something else.
Business Growth Hub | MYTH Free money is all you need to be successful
344 Audio are gearing up for a nationwide disruption
“I started working with Business Growth Hub many years ago when I saw a promotional campaign online. My business was me, a computer and some speakers in a bedroom yet they took me very seriously and trusted in my vision. Don't let your current business progression deter you from securing support. It could be the difference between you struggling for years or you achieving your business goals. Their intentions are to build the local economy through individual action. This is exactly what Greater Manchester needs to grow its economy.”
Read about 344 Audio in our article talking to Alex Gregson.
Business Growth Hub | 344 Audio are gearing up for a nationwide disruption