At EnterprisingYou, we want to help our business community work more effectively from anywhere. That’s why we’ve put together a list of essential apps with free plans to help startups, self-employed individuals, entrepreneurs, and remote workers stay organised, productive, and ahead of the game without breaking the bank.
FRIDAY 20th MARCH 2026 | 09:30am - 4:00pm│CAMPFIELD, LIVERPOOL ROAD, MANCHESTER, M3 4FP
Festival of Enterprise 2026
There is nowhere better to start, grow or scale your business than Greater Manchester!
Join us on 20th March 2026 at Campfield, Manchester for the return of the Festival of Enterprise - a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship and business growth, back with more insight, energy, and opportunity than ever before.
The Promise Company
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.
Why Skills Development is a Game-Changer for You
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.
Axes to Ashes
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.
Tipping the balance to make your life work for you
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.
Top tips to look after your health & well-being
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.
A Day to Remember: The Festival of Enterprise 2025
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.
Greater Manchester’s largest festival for entrepreneurs returns for 2025
Taking place on Friday the 14th of March at the renowned Royal Exchange Theatre in the heart of Manchester City Centre, Festival of Enterprise is a celebration of start-ups, self-employment and entrepreneurship, proudly championing Greater Manchester as the ultimate destination for launching and expanding your business.
Recycle-IT
We sat down with Recycle-IT founder, John Hastings, to discuss his business journey and how GM Business Growth Hub, with EnterprisingYou, became his mentor and partner, working hand in hand with the community.
Oriental Wisdom Behind Superstitions: 3 Things Businesses should do for Lunar New Year
Learn about the Lunar New Year, the most widely celebrated cultural festival in Asia. The festival signifies the reopening of markets for trade after the long winter, as businesses look forward to starting the new trading season with enthusiasm.
