Business Development & Planning for Greater Manchester

We help businesses across Greater Manchester plan, grow, and adapt with confidence. Whether you’re applying for funding, scaling operations, or improving financial performance, the Chamber provides practical tools and expert guidance to support your next stage of growth. From business planning and investment readiness to management reporting and resilience strategies, our advisors work with you to turn ideas into results. Explore our wider campaigns and business support programmes.

Business Planning That Works

A clear plan helps you make better decisions, attract funding, and track results. Our business planning support gives you a focused roadmap based on opportunity, customers, pricing, and financial stability, complete with KPIs and practical actions to keep your goals on track.

If you’re applying for grants, pitching to investors, or seeking finance, we’ll help you prepare a credible plan and supporting documents. Our advisors understand local and national funding routes, helping members secure opportunities through the right connections and programmes. Find out more via benefits@gmchamber.co.uk

We work with:

• Startups preparing to launch or apply for funding

• SMEs entering a scale-up stage

• Established companies improving performance and resilience

Q: Do I need to be a Chamber member to access business planning support?

Some services are open to all businesses in Greater Manchester, but members receive full access to our advisory sessions, funding guidance, and ongoing support. Membership also connects you to wider Chamber campaigns and partner programmes.

Q: Can you help with funding or grant applications?

Yes. We provide guidance on preparing strong business plans, financial forecasts, and supporting documents for local and national grant schemes. Our team can also connect you with the right funding partners and Chamber initiatives.