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03 February 2025

Bridging the Digital Divide: John Hastings' Journey with Recycle-IT!

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.

12 December 2024

Bolton-based pasty company discovers missing ingredient after receiving disability awareness workshops

A Manchester disability awareness training provider has partnered with Carrs Pasties to help staff understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities.

10 December 2024

Digital innovation paves the way for Play It Green’s expansion

An innovation grant has helped this Bury SME transform how it supports businesses on their sustainability journey, and increase annual sales by 30%.

04 December 2024

How collaboration is driving clean-tech SME’s success

With £280,000 in innovation funding and expert support from Greater Manchester, Vector Homes cut its time to market by 33%.

16 October 2024

Prepare for the next stage, getting your green credentials ready with the Hub - TP Matrix

To meet the requirements of the new age, TP Matrix needs a plan to actively enhance its capability to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero.

11 September 2024

344 Audio are gearing up for a nationwide disruption

Tameside based audio post production company, 344 Audio, was founded by Alex Gregson, an entrepreneur who has been crafting sound and music for over 12 years. What started in his bedroom is now a growing business working on high-profile projects from the UK and beyond.

15 August 2024

Leveraging the innovation eco-system for global success

From ambitious start-up to global leader, The Insights Family’s incredible journey provides lessons for any business in Greater Manchester that wants to fulfil its goals.

15 July 2024

How a Dynamic Duo achieved business success – Firstplay Dietary Foods and GM Business Growth Hub

When Firstplay Dietary Food moved to new premises in Stockport in 2020, it teamed up with GM Business Growth Hub. Together, they faced the challenging business environment during the pandemic, opened overseas markets, and achieved a year-on-year growth of 20 to 25% in the past three years.

01 July 2024

Just Bee enjoys the taste of honey

Innovative thinking sees business shift to a new product and thrive