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Time is running out to enter BusinessCloud’s ‘GM 100 Rising Stars of Business’ list. We’ve joined forces with GM Business Growth Hub to shine a light on 100 of Greater Manchester’s most exciting companies across four key sectors: #GreenTech; #digital, creative and #tech; advanced #manufacturing and materials; and #lifesciences. These are the four sectors that Greater Manchester has identified as having the most growth and productivity potential for the region. Companies can be nominated until February 26th. Fill out the form in the link. The list is open to companies from Greater Manchester’s 10 local authority areas of #Bolton; #Bury; #Manchester; #Oldham; #Rochdale; #Salford; #Stockport; #Tameside; #Trafford; and #Wigan. The ‘GM 100 Rising Stars of Business’ list will be published online on BusinessCloud alongside a launch event and will be followed by a series of four sector-specific roundtables. Christopher Maguire, executive editor of BusinessCloud, said: “We’ve had an amazing response so far with companies of all sizes wanting to be involved. “Unsurprisingly we’ve had an amazing response from Manchester tech companies, underlining the city’s burgeoning technology sector. “We’d love to hear from more companies in the GreenTech; advanced manufacturing and materials; and life sciences sectors. “We’re really excited to be partnering with GM Business Growth Hub and want to cover the whole of region and not just Manchester so would invite firms Bolton; Bury; Oldham; Rochdale; Salford; Stockport; Tameside; Trafford; and Wigan to get nominating. “As well as a launch event we’re planning to hold a series of roundtables from across the region, which will involve a lot of the businesses on the list.” Janine Smith, director of the GM Business Growth Hub, said: “We have a team of specialist advisors who can provide help on everything from raising investment; innovation; reaching international markets; building teams; ESG and a lot more besides. “We’ve identified GreenTech; digital, creative and tech; advanced manufacturing and materials; and life sciences as Greater Manchester’s frontier sectors and we want to give a platform to the rising stars in those industries from across Greater Manchester.” Companies on the list need to be headquartered or have a significant presence in Greater Manchester; must work in one of the four sectors; and may be early stage or startup. Judges will look for ambition and evidence of growth. https://lnkd.in/e584SQKn

📈 Did you know new UK tech incorporations hit a five-year high in Q1 2024? Manchester is leading the way with a surge in new businesses and big names relocating from London. Explore the factors behind this growth and what it means for the future https://bit.ly/4d2wcMa #TechGrowth #Manchester #BusinessExpansion

Nice to be able to contribute to this cover story in the latest issue of South West Business Insider. Grant statistics provide an interesting basis for funding comparisons between regions. Thanks to the team at Xsortal Ltd and getbusinessgrants.com for the analysis. If you'd like to know about the grants landscape in your industry or region let me know! #grants #grantwriting 

🏙️ This year, Chicago ranks as the #2 market in the nation for Fortune 500 headquarters, boasting 30 companies. Although the city lost one such company over the past year, it continues to be a major hub for corporate giants, reflecting its strong economic and business environment. #Chicago #Fortune500 #BusinessHub #CorporateHeadquarters #EconomicGrowth

Occasionally we let Tom Davies out and about to discuss how lucky he is to have us 😉 Thanks extended to Silicon Yorkshire, Squire Patton Boggs and of course, Growth Capital Partners for hosting a great roundtable 🥂 #growth #privateequity #deliveringvalue #networking #AIDrivenAutomation

I'm fortunate enough to be at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce 's Business Festival today, representing The Union. The weather is bleak and while there's burley optimism in the room I've found the opening remarks as dismal as the rain. Why? Scottish productivity is dire (a persistent thorn) and, as Irene Graham of ScaleUp Institute points out, we start companies but struggle to grow them. The problem is access to talent and access to markets. If it's hard to find both workers and customers then no wonder it's hard to grow. Edinburgh's Business Festival is just in the opening hour so perhaps we'll get more good news later but the early rays of sunshine are in #digital and #international. Scottish business leaders aren't shy of either. Bloody Brexit. :( At least digital is an area I know well and get to do good in (I hope). In my experience, it's the challenge of finding time is the main hurdle. Companies doing well enough can solve that by hiring a digital agency. Lastly, even in the opening session The Scottish National Investment Bank has been mentioned several times as providing intelligence and resources.

🚀 **Three Months In: Reflections on Our New Office in Hendon, NW London** It's coming upto three months since we acquired our new office in Hendon, North West London, and what a journey it's been! Expanding into a new location has brought a fresh set of challenges, some anticipated and others not. From technology integration and brand recognition to maintaining the high standards we set in our first office, we've faced it all. Client expectations and data transition have been particularly demanding. There have been moments where I questioned whether this steep climb was the right choice—whether staying on a plateau without expansion might have been easier. But as many of you know, Ajay and I are grafters. We’re driven by the belief that the hardest paths often lead to the most rewarding destinations. So, we continue to push forward, tackling each challenge with perseverance and determination. The road to success is rarely easy, but we're committed to climbing it—one step at a time. Here's to the journey and the growth ahead! 💪 #BusinessExpansion #Resilience #Leadership #GrowthMindset #LondonBusiness Ajay Bathija

Throwback to last month's excellent Innovate UK Business Growth Conference 2023 in Gateshead. Did you know that over the last year alone, Innovate UK EDGE supported 10,000+ UK businesses? This support: - Generated access to £510m in investment - Created 2,208 jobs - Enabled 514 companies to access new markets - Facilitated the formation of 309 international and national partnerships. Here's the Innovate UK EDGE London team with the iconic Gateshead skyline. Innovate UK London #ThrowbackThursday #IUKBusinessGrowthConference23 #BusinessInnovation #UKInnovation

What are the common types of advisors, and how do they differentiate from introducers? We often encounter misunderstandings about the role of an advisor and how it differs from that of an introducer. In the following article, we will discuss the most common types of advisors we encounter and distinguish the roles as clearly as possible. Visit https://lnkd.in/eQnFRDn5 to read the full article. At Gessler Capital, we are dedicated to providing top-notch solutions to help grow your business. We look forward to hearing from you. Your Gessler Capital Team René Prince Olivier Suter Sergio Soler Vincent Gessler #GesslerCapital #CreatingGrowth #Guernsey #Luxembourg #Switzerland #Liechtenstein #Malta #Ireland #Securitization #Assetization #FundSolutions #Tokenization

Three features of the High Growth Tech Company of the Year 📈🏆 The Thames Valley is a thriving hub of technological excellence, driven by the relentlessly hard work of organisations of all sizes. From well-established tech giants to brand new start-ups, the region is a healthy ecosystem of collaboration and innovation. At the Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards 2024, we can’t wait to put the spotlight on a business that is rapidly working its way towards enormous successes. The High Growth Tech Company of the Year, sponsored by Crowe UK, will be awarded to the company that has seen the most significant growth during the qualifying period. So many companies within the region are swiftly rising to make their name known, but only one of them can take home the trophy. So what will the winner look like? Here are three features of the High Growth Tech Company of the Year... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/e_UT93ev #TVTIA24 #events #technology #awards #innovation #growth #success #highgrowth #finance #economics #businessnews #businessintelligence