Are you looking to unlock your business' full potential but need some extra support?
GM Business Growth Hub is here to help you every step of the way, ensuring you get the boost your business deserves; more than 120,000 businesses and counting are already seeing fantastic results from the support on offer.
It doesn't matter what sort of business you run, whether you're a sole trader or large enterprise, wherever you are in Greater Manchester, GM Business Growth Hub can help.
What is the GM Business Growth Hub?
The GM Business Growth Hub is part-funded by the º£½ÇÊÓƵ government through the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Shared Prosperity Fund and is publicly funded, meaning there is no cost to you. Launched in 2011, this was the first growth hub of its kind.
The hub offers businesses access to expertise, impartial advice, and information to help them grow - and is an incredibly impactful business support organisation.
For every £1 that GM Business Growth Hub gets in funding, it generates £10.70 of economic impact. And the support businesses receive makes an astonishing difference, as 75% of clients experience a surge in productivity as a result of working with GM Business Growth Hub.
Five businesses that GM Business Growth Hub has helped
All of the following extraordinary businesses have been supported by GM Business Growth Hub. From global exports to community hubs, they’re all part of a growing ecosystem powered by collaboration, innovation, and expert guidance.
Pasta that saves lives
Stockport firm manufactures prescribed low‑protein foods for people with metabolic disorders and others on reduced‑protein diets.
Led by managing director Tom Fletcher, it is among the few global producers serving hospitals and patients. Founded in 1993 after his parents revived a niche pasta line, the company now ships worldwide, supports aid responses in Turkey and Ukraine, and has doubled its revenue to £1.75m in five years.
The bar that everyone said wouldn’t last
, an alcohol‑free CIC at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, has confounded doubters. Rooted in wisdom, community and imagination, it hosts live music, spoken word, workshops and creative gatherings alongside a rotating menu of zero‑alcohol drinks and vegan food.
Trusted by global giants
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Plants that could heal the world
engineers plants to produce growth factors - proteins vital to cultivated meat, wound care and more. Replacing animal‑cell production with plant systems aims to deliver safer, faster and cheaper supply, broadening access to these game‑changing ingredients.
An app you can trust
connects people to local businesses through personal recommendations rather than anonymous reviews. Its 'CircleOf' platform lets residents and firms share jobs and events, strengthening neighbourhood economies. Founders Tracy TJ Johnson and Susanna Lawson also aim to put transparency and community first.
Want to see how GM Business Growth Hub can help you?
Unlock your extraordinary today and take the first step to a brighter future by getting in touch by calling 0161 359 3050 or emailing bgh@growthco.uk.
