Growth Matters - February 2023
Welcome to our first LinkedIn edition of Growth Matters?2023! This month, we will be sharing our top 5 latest opportunities, events and news from GC Business Growth Hub and our partners.
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1. Growth Flag Launch
Growth Flag is a new, first-of-its-kind, online tool designed for policy makers, commissioners, business decision-makers and analysts – so they can develop strategic plans, optimise operations and improve efficiency.??
It pulls live data from a comprehensive dataset - that is easily analysed by the user - to instantly present clear visuals and downloadable data. This quickly shows where growth potential exists in individual businesses across the UK.
Visit?Growth Flag website to find out more!
2. Pressing the accelerator: talking innovation eco-systems with Salma Chaudhry
Our Innovation Network Manager, Salma Chaudhry, is working in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Innovation Greater Manchester on delivering an exciting new project to support business and research across the city-region. We asked her to explain more…
3. Food & Drink Sector Support At GC Business Growth Hub
Recipe4Success is our comprehensive programme of support for Greater Manchester-based SME food and drink businesses looking to take their business to the next level.
We caught up with the programme lead, Marc Appleton, to find out more about Recipe4Success.
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4. UBU Environmental Limited - Funding Case Study
Rebecca Murphy-peers, owner of Salford-based UBU Environmental Ltd, explains how they successfully obtained ￡140,000 funding to secure a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University supported by an Innovation Voucher grant from GC Business Growth Hub’s Innovation team.
UBU Environmental Limited (UBU) are the North West's largest operating road sweeper hire company. Based in Salford, the family-run business has over 120 road sweepers operating in the Greater Manchester area. The waste collected is then processed to be treated and disposed of at their Worsley site.
5. Reduce Energy Costs (Event)
High energy prices remain one of the biggest present and future challenges for small and medium-sized businesses.
With the Energy Bill Relief Scheme expiring at the end of March – to be replaced by the less generous Energy Bill Discount Scheme – it is now more important than ever for business leaders to reduce their company’s energy consumption.
In a world of volatile energy markets, reducing consumption is one of the most effective ways for businesses to save money, minimise exposure to future price shocks, and prosper in a competitive economy.
The #HereForBusiness and #BeeNetZero webinar, ‘What your business can do to reduce energy costs’, seeks to answer questions that we get asked on a regular basis:
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1 年AWESOME!
Freeing up SME leader's time, inspiring your teams, and giving you peace of mind is what my customers tell me they like about me.
2 年#What is stopping you from getting business support if you are in the food and drink sector based in Greater Manchester? ## Whilst I am currently supporting self employed freelancers and micro enterprises based in Greater Manchester there are other ways that you can gain assistance.
If you want to develop conscious, skilled leaders, sales and grad teams, we develop programs, Masterclass and bespoke workshops to help you to engage- thrive- profit If so, please use the link to discuss your needs
2 年?? Thanks