GM Business Growth Hub
Festival of Enterprise
Thursday 13 June 2024, 9.30am to 3pm
Location: New Century, 34 Hanover St, Manchester, M4 4AH
Festival of Enterprise is back in 2024, bigger and better than ever!
Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub and presented by its successful EnterprisingYou programme, Festival of Enterprise is a free event, specially crafted for start-ups, founders and anyone passionate about entrepreneurship.
Prepare for an immersive experience, making connections in a more relaxed and unique festival atmosphere. Plus, gain insights into the fully-funded support available to fuel your business growth.
Highlights
· Inspirational speakers (stay tuned for the full lineup!)
· Networking opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs
· Explore a variety of vendors and stalls showcasing innovative products and services
· Live music from local, talented artists
Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee and savour a diverse range of street food options available for purchase throughout the day.
Join them for a day of inspiration, networking and a celebration of start-ups, self-employment, and entrepreneurship in Greater Manchester.
Secure your free ticket for the Festival of Enterprise
BIPC
BIPC offer a range of interesting free in-person and events to help you develop your skills for business.
Find out more about BIPC Events
Ask About Business
Access to industry-standard databases including market research reports from Mintel, B2B credit reports, company data & contacts, Intellectual property support. A 1-2-1 “Information surgery” is available with an information expert via video, including demos of the extensive range of databases.
More information at Ask About Business BIPC Manchester
Record and edit your own podcast for free at the BIPC
The BIPC in Central Library have launched a podcast studio, where people can record and edit their own podcast for free.
Podcasts can be a great way to bring attention to your business and reach a brand new audience. They're increasingly seen as a marketing tool for even the smallest businesses. It’s all about finding your audience. They’re a way of reaching out to your customers and finding new ones too.
Now you can create your own with their professional equipment.
The Podcasting Studio is free for start ups and small businesses to use.
Book the Podcast Studio
BEE Net Zero
BEE Net Zero is a new resource for small to medium size businesses (SMEs) to support Manchester's goal to become the easiest place in the UK to be a green business. Access advice and finance through their Business Support & Funding finder or check out the other sections, all to help you and your business move towards net zero.
EnterprisingYou – GM Business Growth Hub
Supporting your journey to self-employment and beyond.
Are you considering turning your passion into a business, or have you already taken that step? Are you self-employed or running your own business and keen to accelerate your growth? EnterprisingYou is tailored to help those with a budding business idea or established self-employed individuals, freelancers and gig economy workers in Greater Manchester.
Their program will help you make a smooth transition into self-employment, start-up your new venture, elevate your profile or discover your business growth potential.
Learn ways to kickstart or improve your business and reach your goals quicker and more efficiently. With workshops and free advice on a variety of topics, from personal skills to marketing and business/personal finance – they’ve got you covered.
They can help with:
· Analysis of business idea and viability
· How self-employment may impact on personal circumstances
· Legalities of becoming self-employed/starting a business
· Business and cash flow planning
· Advice on where to access finance
· Marketing
· Health and wellbeing
· Face-to-face and online support
· Networking events
· Access to wider GM Business Growth Hub services
Visit their website to find out more
or contact their advisors to discuss your needs: 0161 3593050
Groundwork
Enterprise Development Programme (EDP)
Groundwork has joined the Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) as an Environmental Partner to support charities and social enterprises operating in the environment sector to become more sustainable.
Organisations are invited to apply for the programme to receive tailored support to help grow their business or enterprise.
Groundwork will work closely alongside a cohort of environmental organisations to help them to develop a package of support including:
- Access to a bespoke learning package co-designed by organisations and Groundwork,
- The opportunity for financial support to put learning into action,
- Peer-learning and networking opportunities with other participants,
- Access to pro bono legal and financial expertise,
- Valuable information about the world of social enterprise from leading experts.
The programme will be aimed at supporting Environmental not for profit voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies) whose primary purpose is to deliver environmental programmes and projects.
Manchester City Council
Start your own business
The Council's webpage has lots of links to information for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Have a look at the different offers, whether you prefer to talk to someone, or would like to do your own research first; there is lots of support available.
Live chat business advice service
It is aimed especially at start up and new/small businesses but anyone with a specific/urgent business question can access it.
Money Helper
How to start a business or become self-employed
National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB)
Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed
Starting or running your own business?
Help with moving from benefits to work
The government has advice to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
Find out more at your local job centre.
Support for BAME Social Entrepreneurs
The page features a list of networks/organisations who offer support to social entrepreneurs and social enterprises run by or for the benefit of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)* communities.
You will also find resources, info and links to other pages relevant to social enterprise.
Find out about Support for BAME Social Entrepreneurs
The Generator
A hub for entrepreneurs, freelancers and creatives, in the centre of Manchester
Are you looking to start or grow your business? The Generator is a vibrant and welcoming enterprise hub offering workspaces, events and workshops, and business support to help local entrepreneurs and freelancers thrive. Located in St Peter's Square, next to the Central Library, the space is designed to enable flexible working, collaboration and growth in a creative environment and central location. Some of the amenities include:
- Height adjustable desks
- Phone booths and meeting pods
The Generator is a project funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund and GMCA working with the Manchester City Council.
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