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.
02 June 2026
With support from GM Business Growth Hub, Vector Labs is turning sustainable materials innovation into market-ready housing technologies.