Greater Connected Helps Manchester Businesses

Greater Connected programme makes a come back amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

01:07 27 April 2020

The Greater Connected programme is making a comeback to help digital and creative businesses adapt to the challenges brought about by COVID-19. It has been restructured to offer support via various virtual delivery methods in compliance with the social distancing protocols that are currently in place.

 

The fully-funded programme focuses on helping businesses grow by providing assistance in defining or refining their business plans, plotting a clear route to their objectives and helping them gain greater knowledge of core business fundamentals. 

 

Businesses are encouraged to sign up for the free programme to receive advice and assistance from specialist advisors who have experience guiding companies through crises such as the bursting of the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crash. 

 

Sarah Novotny, Digital Creative and Tech Sector Lead at GC Business Growth Hub, said: "Creative and digital businesses are facing a number of challenges during this crisis, some of which are shared by all industries and some which are particular to this sector. This makes it very timely that they can sign up to be part of the new Greater Connected cohort, which has already helped more than 170 local businesses. 

 

"We know that these businesses need tailored support to help them come through the coronavirus crisis intact and ready to grow again, so our advisors are ready to help and offer advice. There has never been a more important time to be a part of the wider Greater Connected network, learning from other businesses with similar experiences and barriers to overcome.

 

"While we would usually be conducting these sessions face-to-face, thankfully technology means we can stay connected to keep offering this opportunity for businesses to grow together and help each other through this difficult time. We urge these businesses to apply as soon as possible, to get the right kind of support that's most relevant to them."