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Business Support

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GM Business Growth Hub

GM Business Growth Hub is Greater Manchester’s business support organisation, providing support with funding, innovation, people, sales, and sustainability.

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Green Economy

Green Economy supports green technologies and services businesses to increase visibility, improve competitiveness, and access new sales opportunities and supports buyers on their journey to net zero.

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Energy Innovation Agency

The Energy Innovation Agency accelerates the decarbonisation of businesses and the deployment of low‑carbon energy innovations across Greater Manchester.

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Aspire Recruitment

Aspire Recruitment is a profit-for-purpose, ethical recruitment agency offering a 360-degree recruitment process that helps businesses grow by providing the right candidates.

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Made Smarter

Made Smarter connects UK manufacturers to the digital tools, leadership, and skills they need to drive sustainable growth.

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Innovate UK Business Growth

Innovate UK Business Growth empowers innovation-driven businesses to grow at pace and achieve their industry and society-transforming ambitions.

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Business Finance

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GC Business Finance

Established in 2002, GC Business Finance has a proven track record in supporting SMEs. Through our alternative finance products we support growing businesses, unable to obtain funding through a mainstream lender, to achieve their goals.

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GC Angels

GC Angels invests alongside angel investors and funds, de-risking and unlocking deals with a focus on exciting, high-growth opportunities innovating across digital, creative and technology sectors.

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Accreditations

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Centre for Assessment (CfA)

The CfA provides assessment and certification services to organisations, adding value to businesses and supply chains in the UK and further afield.

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The matrix Standard

The matrix Standard is the Department for Education’s standard for ensuring the quality of the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance. The Growth Company delivers the matrix Standard on behalf of the Department for Education.

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Trusted Standard

Trusted Standard is a flexible and outcome-focused quality standard designed to help charities and voluntary organisations operate more effectively and efficiently. The Trusted Standard is delivered by the Growth Company on behalf of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).

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