For Cheryl Gaudiano, running a business wasn’t something she originally set out to do. It’s something that has grown alongside her work as a professional violinist.

As part of National Freelancer Week, we asked Cheryl to share her top tips for anyone starting out.

For Jess Howell, running a self-employed business is about helping small businesses and independent individuals tell their stories through photography.

As part of National Freelancer Week, we asked Jess to share her top tips for running a self-employed business.

Over 300 small business owners gathered at Campfield in the city centre for GM Business Growth Hub’s Festival of Enterprise.

The Rochdale Together – Enterprise Festival brought local entrepreneurs together for a lively day of learning and inspiration, as EnterprisingYou and GM Business Growth Hub partnered with Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency to celebrate community spirit and business growth.

Last month GM Business Growth Hub’s EnterprisingYou and Tameside Council teamed up to celebrate the fantastic businesses that make up Tameside’s growing entrepreneurial scene.

In the heart of Worsley, Greater Manchester, sits a modern-day homestead that’s more than just a farm — it’s a promise kept. The Promise Company, founded by Cath and Andrew Broadhead, is a thriving rural business offering fresh produce, immersive experiences, and a deep connection to community.

One of the core elements of our EnterprisingYou programme is supporting business owners with skills development. Participants can access a wide range of free training to help them upskill or even reskill.

Let's explore why you should constantly be investing in yourself.

Andy Fletcher set up Axes to Ashes, a mobile axe throwing business, in Bury six years ago after considering moving his family off grid in Canada.

His business has gone from strength to strength. We spoke to him about his journey building the business and how EnterprisingYou and GM Business Growth Hub has helped.

Running your own business is challenging. A lot of people, especially self-employed or freelancers, consider their downtime to be money lost, but just because you’re working does not mean you are working towards your goals effectively.

We've collected some top tips with the help of EnterprisingYou clients you can incorporate into your daily routine to help you look after your health & well-being.

On the 14th of March 2025, Manchester's renowned Royal Exchange Theatre became the vibrant heart of entrepreneurial excellence as the Festival of Enterprise brought together the city-region's most talented entrepreneurs and most innovative businesses.