Oldham economy gets £220k boost
Up to £220,000 will be made available in grants for entrepreneurs and businesses as part of Oldham Council’s drive to boost the borough’s economy and create more jobs for local people. The new money, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which was approved by the council’s cabinet, will fund two new schemes aimed at start-ups…
FREE 6 Week Media Training in Manchester In Partnership with Sky
The training is open to all UK residents aged 18-30 and with a passion for creating compelling content and a desire for a career in media. 6 weeks of FREE intensive digital media training with BAFTA winning company, Licklemor Productions. Lunch and travel expenses provided (within Greater Manchester only). Award winning training is based at the University Academy 92 Campus,...
GREAT NEWS for Greater Manchester businesses and their employees.
A fully funded Instagram for Business Growth course. Due to 100% success outcomes in the first course delivery, BuzzStart Academies' Instagram for Business course has been further funded and is coming back to Greater Manchester from Thursday 26th January. BENEFITS Fully funded and no cost to you Learn from industry, award-winning experts Learn online from...
Oldham photographer makes English Wedding Awards finals
The Oldham Times reports that an Oldham photographer has made it to the final of The English Wedding Awards 2022. Matthew Patterson is the only photographer from the borough to have been nominated. Matthew, who owns The Photography Emporium in Oldham, is going head-to-head with ten other finalists from the North West in the Photographer...
We’re proud to support the Great Science Share for Schools campaign
We're proud to support the Great Science Share for Schools campaign. The Great Science Share for Schools was launched in 2016 and inspires 5 – 14-year-olds to ask, investigate and share the scientific questions that really matter to them. Focusing on the importance of sustainability, GSSfS 2022 will have a Climate Action theme, encouraging pupils...
Small Business Saturday is approaching!
This year, Small Business Saturday falls on the 4th December and so there are now less than two weeks until the big day. Help us to make this the best year ever! This year the theme is 'Big Thank You' and we are sure you would like to join us in promoting this. We are...
Raytheon Cyber Academy
Raytheon now have graduates from their Academy, hungry for a Digital career. These top-level graduates have skills in:- Anti-virus and malware including social engineering, Cyber security fundamentals and cyber threats Windows security and Information assurance Network & Cloud security and Mobile & wireless security They have also developed generic IT Skills and certification, so will...
Improve your Leadership and Mentoring Skills with Fully Funded Courses
SME owners across Greater Manchester have exclusive access to GM Skills Map – the innovative, online skills directory and learning management system developed by Skills for Growth – SME Support. If you’re in a position of leadership in business or interested in upskilling to become a better mentor to your peers and employees, they have...
Spending Review and Autumn Budget 2021
Spending Review and Autumn Budget 2021: British Business Bank Response At yesterday’s Spending Review, the government announced its plans for spending over the next three years from 2022/23. This included a number of measures to support smaller businesses to be delivered by the British Business Bank. The government confirmed that throughout the three years from 2022/23...
Launch of the new Recovery Loan Fund
GMCVO are supporting the launch of the new Recovery Loan Fund, offered by Social Investment Business to support trading charities, social enterprises and community businesses in the post-Covid recovery. The Recovery Loan Fund is intended for trading charities, social enterprises and community businesses with a viable business model who have been adversely affected by Covid-19....