Specialist Business Support
Our business is about improving your business. We offer support to all kinds of socially-driven enterprises in the GM city-region. From hospitality and wellbeing to digital and finance, our network is united by our shared commitment to purposeful business. If your business has purpose beyond profit, we can help you.
Business Support Providers
10GM's Social Economy Programme offers support across Greater Manchester to help individuals and organisations establish, develop, and expand social enterprises and community-focused businesses. Targeted advice is provided through training and one-to-one support covering: finance and legal; access to and management of physical assets; social impact; digital transformation; contract bidding and marketing.
Co-operatives UK provides expert business support to help co-operatives and mutuals to start, grow, and thrive through advice, funding, and training. Tailored one-to-one and group support covers: governance; legal and constitutional matters; HR and employment; finance and fundraising; business planning and development; member engagement and communication; climate and sustainability.
The GM Business Growth Hub offers a wide range of support including: business strategy and planning; access to finance and funding advice; sales, marketing, and digital support; innovation and product development; leadership and workforce development; sustainability and net zero guidance; support for start-ups and scale-ups; and sector-specific expertise
Join Our Business GM and book your 1-2-1 today, it’s free!
- Helping to get your enterprise off the ground
- Finding the right funding and business support opportunities that are tailored to your needs
- Strengthening your governance and planning
- Connecting you with the right people and resources to build your confidence and skills
...or just helping you figure out your next step
To book a session, please send an email [email protected].
Not sure where to start? Let us show you around!
Book one of our onboarding sessions to help you get the most out of the Our Business GM. We’ll take you on a tour of the directory and show you everything we have to offer – from connecting you with other members to sharing knowledge, facilitating training, events and helping you to access tailored advice and support from a range of infrastructure partners.
The session includes:
A guided tour of the directory and our services
Setting up your Directory Profile
Want to be spotlighted to potential buyers?
We will help you to promote your products and services, explain your purpose and showcase your standout characteristics.