Freeths awarded Tommy’s Champion status
27/10/2025
Member Post - Freeths
Leading law firm Freeths has successfully achieved Tommy’s Pregnancy and Parenting at Work Champion…
The Export Documentation Approval Process
21/10/2025
When you submit export documentation applications via ecert, there are three possible outcomes:
1.…
Chamber Reacts to Chancellor's Speech
21/10/2025
The Chancellor set out her plans to boost growth at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham yes…
Mad//North is back for 2026
17/10/2025
Following its successful 2025 launch, MAD//North will return to Manchester in 2026 with an expanded…
Andy Haldane CBE Elected New BCC President
15/10/2025
Andy Haldane CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) taking…
Chamber Awards Celebrate Business Excellence
15/10/2025
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce highlighted the achievements of local businesses at the GMCC…
New Name, Same Outstanding Care
13/10/2025
Member Post - Moya Cole Hospice
As of October 2025, St Ann’s Hospice is now Moya Cole Hospice.
The charity is at an important point…
Roundtable Focuses on Digital Transformation
13/10/2025
Greater Manchester Chamber recently held a roundtable in partnership with Intercity Technology, an a…
Why Accuracy Matters in Export Documentation
09/10/2025
When it comes to export documentation, details matter more than you might think. Even the smallest i…
Make Sure You Get Paid
07/10/2025
Member Post - Overford
Top Tips for Getting Paid on Construction Projects
The construction industry has something of a bad…
PM+M becomes a Certified B Corporation
01/10/2025
Member Post - PM+M
PM+M - the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has joined the gr…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
01/10/2025
Member Post - GoSimpleTax
For many sole traders and small private UK landlords, things are about to get more challenging, with…
How to Structure a Startup in the UK
01/10/2025
Member Post - LegalVision
https://legalvision.co.uk/structure-a-startup
Northern Powerhouse Rail Delayed
25/09/2025
The government has once again delayed releasing details of its plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail. A…
Employee onboarding – A guide to success!
24/09/2025
Member Post - EML
A well-structured onboarding program is one of the most valuable investments an organisation can mak…
SQS Achieves B Corp Certification
24/09/2025
Member Post - SQS - Sterling Quality Services Ltd
Global Inspection company strengthens commitment to sustainable inspections and Net Zero goals
SQS,…
Alternative Accounts Europe Conference 2026
24/09/2025
Member Post - University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School
This year's prestigious Alternative Accounts Europe Conference will be hosted at Alliance Manchester…
Wild Thang is now a Certified B Corporation
22/09/2025
Member Post - Wild Thang
Wild Thang, a leader in the creative branded clothing, merchandise, and print industry, with their H…
The Importance of Health Screening
19/09/2025
Member Post - Tomorrow Cardiovascular
David Willis, CEO of Tomorrow Cardiovascular.Last year we launched the UK’s first specialist Heart &…
AI-powered sales coach Launched
17/09/2025
Member Post - SalesStar
As businesses across Greater Manchester plan for a strong finish to 2025, sales leaders are asking a…
The Rise of Fractional Event Management
16/09/2025
Member Post - Inconnection
The Rise of Fractional Event ManagementA smarter, more agile approach for businessesIn today’s exper…
Damar Training Turns 45
15/09/2025
Member Post - Damar Training
Leading independent apprenticeship training provider, Damar Training, is celebrating its 45th birthd…
In Conversation with Eve Muirhead OBE
10/09/2025
With the Curling Club opening its first location outside of London in Manchester later this year, Ol…
Interview with Green Shield Group Franchisee
09/09/2025
Member Post - Green Shield Group
Green Shield Group recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Kieran, one of the newest addition…
An introduction to GMBB
04/09/2025
Member Post - Greater Manchester Blood Bikes
Greater Manchester Blood Bikes is a registered charity 1201009 founded in October 2022 and operation…
Responsible Marketing in a Digital Space
04/09/2025
Member Post - Forbes Solicitors
Between February and August 2025, the UK’s advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority…
Knowledge Exchange
04/09/2025
Member Post - University of Greater Manchester - Bolton
How can our staff and students help with your success?We can offer a range of consultancy, research,…
GMCC Excellence Awards 2025 Finalists
02/09/2025
We’re delighted to announce that the finalists for the GMCC Excellence Awards 2025, proudly sponsore…
Back in the thick of it
02/09/2025
It’s that time of year again. The schools are back, the roads are busier and people get confused abo…
M6toll Drive to Support Large Businesses
02/09/2025
We are delighted to announce that M6toll have come on board to sponsor the Large Business of the Yea…
If You Do One Thing Today - MFA Advice
01/09/2025
Member Post - Nybble
At Nybble, we’re strong believers in giving good advice—whether you’re a customer of ours or not. Ou…
YRH Finance Team Champion Small Businesses
27/08/2025
We are delighted to announce that YRH Finance Team have come on board to sponsor Small Business of t…
Meet the GMCC Excellence Awards 2025 Judges
26/08/2025
The judging for the GMCC Excellence Awards is finally underway! We've got a range of Chamber staff a…
Business Development
20/08/2025
Member Post - University of Bolton
The Employer Engagement Team at the University of Greater Manchester specialises in connecting stude…
HMG Paints has floors covered
20/08/2025
Member Post - HMG Paints
HMG Paints, the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, is making it easier than ever to choose…
IPEC Celebrates 30th Anniversary
14/08/2025
Member Post - IPEC LTD
Founded in 1995 in Manchester, IPEC specialises in developing advanced partial discharge detection t…
Members React to Interest Rates Cut
12/08/2025
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber members have given their reaction to the decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% las…
Breakfast with Santa
07/08/2025
Member Post - Destination Florida
We know it's a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but we've got a big amount of money to r…
University Open Days
06/08/2025
Member Post - University of Greater Manchester in Bolton
Open Days and other Events
Visiting a university you are considering applying to (or have already!)…
Late Payments, Future Plans
06/08/2025
Just when it seemed like summer strategy season had wrapped up, the long-awaited Small Business Plan…
In Conversation With Ram Gupta
06/08/2025
Ram Gupta, Managing Director of the Chamber’s Technology Partner Nybble.co.uk Ltd, talks about build…
Launch of GoliathTech Manchester
04/08/2025
Member Post - Projects Manager Limited
GoliathTech Manchester Launches to Transform Foundation Solutions in the North WestGoliathTech Manch…
Say hello to health and wellbeing
25/07/2025
Having a wellbeing strategy in place is important for the performance of your business and your peop…
How Accessible is EV Charging in the UK?
17/07/2025
Member Post - Swansway Motor Group
How Accessible is EV Charging in the UK? With the latest Government announcement around car grants o…
Introducing Clay Connections
07/07/2025
Member Post - Clay connections
Introducing Clay Connections, we’re a business club and a clay shooting club. We’re all about bringi…
Business Breakdown Cover from the AA
05/06/2025
Running a company with vehicles at its heart means that staying still isn’t an option. Business brea…
Liverpool – Manchester – an open return?
04/06/2025
Remakes have long been Hollywood’s way of breathing new life into older films, using technology, mod…
NEW ATA CARNET SERVICES FOR TRADERS
22/05/2025
Member Post -
NEW ATA CARNET SERVICES
The Chamber is pleased to launch new services to help traders with their tem…
CIPD Platinum Status Awarded to MOL Learn
13/05/2025
Member Post - MOL Learn
Online training provider MOL Learn has been recognised for excellence in its CIPD qualification deli…
In Conversation With Roger Hart
06/05/2025
Roger Hart, Addleshaw Goddard's Head of Manchester Office and a Corporate Partner at the law firm, t…
In Conversation With Andrew Dwerryhouse
29/04/2025
Andrew Dwerryhouse, Managing Director of Wild Thang, talks about how the company he founded has grow…
Building of the Year Shortlist: Co-op Live
29/01/2025
Co-op Live was one of six buildings that were shortlisted for the Building of the Year Award 2024.
C…
Pound under pressure amid stagnation fears
27/01/2025
GBP
UK retail sales fell unexpectedly in December, coming in at -0.3% versus expectations of a 0.4%…
Are skills shortages a barrier to growth?
22/01/2025
For lots of businesses, being unable to find people with the right skills for their business can be…
Economic Survey Results Reveal Mixed Picture
18/12/2024
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Q4 Economic Review was the most well-attended since Septemb…
GMCC 2024 Wrapped Up
18/12/2024
2024 is nearly over, and what a year it has been!
Let's take a look at some major moments at the UK'…
Partner Spotlight: IEM Consultants
12/11/2024
The IEM Consultancy is a bespoke business established to advise and support UK businesses trading wi…
Have you got the skills?
29/10/2024
If you’re struggling to recruit the skilled staff you need, or training your existing staff seems li…
Freeths Offers Employment Law Training
10/09/2024
Member Post - Freeths
Training and Development
Keeping up with the ever-changing employment law landscape is tricky. That'…
Black Holes and Budgets
31/07/2024
Chris Fletcher, Policy Director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, looks at how the state of…
Keith Johnston – Former Chamber President
19/06/2024
The Chamber has been saddened to hear of the passing of former President Keith Johnston after a long…
New Honda Bolton Head of Business
18/06/2024
Member Post - Swansway Motor Group
Swansway Motor Group would like to congratulate long-standing team member Aaron Keating on his recen…
Are you a rising star in Greater Manchester?
26/02/2024
Member Post - GM Business Growth Hub
The search is on to find Greater Manchester's 100 rising stars of business.We’ve joined forces with…
Building of the Year Shortlist: New Victoria
16/01/2024
New Victoria was one of six buildings shortlisted for the Building of the Year Award 2023.
The flags…
SME Exporters Treading Water
31/10/2023
• BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters (49%…
AIRPORT OFFICE PARKING
10/09/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
DON’T FORGET TO ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IF YOU HAVE PARKED IN THE CAR PARK
Do you visit our…
EUR1s: Top common errors exporters make
29/08/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Export documentation refers to the various forms and paperwork required when a company or individual…
Apprentice Learns the Art of Bid-Writing
13/07/2023
Priyanka Mistry (pictured right) has started her placement with Seddon Construction following her at…
NOT ANOTHER SKILLS PLAN!
14/06/2023
After several months of hard work, two weeks ago we submitted the final draft of the Greater Manches…
Be investment ready!
30/05/2023
Need investment to grow? It's all about confidence – Investor confidence in you!
Let our experts rev…
A new Membership benefit is here!
24/05/2023
The wait is finally over!
We have partnered with Manchester based technology firm Net Hub to prov…
FAQ OF THE WEEK: Trading with Turkey
25/04/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
With the UK’s official exit from the EU in December 2020, there had been some important changes in t…
Reward Yourself This Spring!
29/03/2023
As a valued member of the Chamber, you're automatically eligible for our reap the rewards programme.…
Bank of England Interest Rate Rise Reaction
02/02/2023
Member Post - University of Salford Business School
Commenting on the Bank of England's decision to raise the interest rate, Dr Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman…
Graduate Recruitment and Skills Survey 2023
01/02/2023
Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University
This survey represents a unique collaboration of six industry bodies [Chartered Institute of Marketi…
View all up coming Chamber events
22/11/2022
We've created an interactive events calendar to make it easier for you to book onto Your Events!
Sim…
NOT ANOTHER SKILLS SURVEY!
19/10/2022
Last week, we launched the first of our activities leading up to the development of the first Greate…
National Recycle Week 2022
19/10/2022
Recycle Week is Recycle Now's flagship annual event which is a celebration of recycling across the n…
Ingeus Candidate Pen Pictures
17/10/2022
Our Partners Ingeus have complied a list of some great candidates for members who are currently hiri…
Meeting with Mindfulness
10/10/2022
At our Elliot House venue, we're very fortunate to have the magnificent Ghislaine Howard Howard Coll…
GM Up & Coming - Black History Month
03/10/2022
People from African & Caribbean backgrounds have been a positive and fundamental part of British…
GMCC - Cost of Doing Business Support Pack
15/09/2022
The Chamber is here to support businesses and people in businesses through the ups and downs. Our ec…
Construction Club Reflections
12/09/2022
State of the Sector
This round table discussion between leaders from within the sector addressedd th…
Partners in Focus Podcast
23/06/2022
We recently launched a new podcast series called Partners in Focus, where we highlight the Partners…
Stations of the Cross
22/06/2022
Chris Fletcher, the Chamber's Policy and Campaigns Director, reflects on the current rail strikes an…
Market spotlight: Japan
20/06/2022
In 2019, Japan was the third largest economy in the world, after the United States and China with a…
NWCRC Incident Response Pack
20/05/2022
North West Cyber Resilience Centre are Strategic Partners of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.…
FLEXI-JOB APPRENTICESHIPS
12/05/2022
The trailblazing new way to get apprenticeships for YOUR business!
OLDHAM College and GM Chamber of…
An Appetite for Membership
14/04/2022
Following the last 2 years where we supported our members through what can only be described as turb…
FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
13/04/2022
On Friday at the AGM and Spring Assembly I was delighted and honoured to have been re-elected as the…
GMCC Announces partnership with PROJECT#808
12/04/2022
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and PROJECT#808 are excited to announce a partnership which w…
Jo Haigh leads Leaders' Network courses
22/02/2022
Greater Manchester Chamber is delighted to offer four Director Training courses, designed to enhance…
Omicron Financial Support Available
17/01/2022
The government has created a support package to help businesses deal with the impact of the Omicron…
A Word From Clive
17/01/2022
Clive Memmott OBE, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Chamber, looks at the year ahead.
Greater…
Latest Update on Plan B Covid Guidance
09/12/2021
Following the Government’s latest announcement about the start of ‘Plan B’ measures to control the s…
Doing Business in Germany - Business Clinic
29/09/2021
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is offering one-to-one advice about doing business in Germany…
Getting the Hospitality Sector Back on Track
26/05/2021
Member Post - GM Chamber
Now that lockdown measures are beginning to lift, we hope for some brighter times ahead for our hosp…
Market Spotlight: USA
05/04/2021
The USA is an attractive market due to its large, affluent, and diverse population. The USA is the U…
Bridging the Digital Divide
11/02/2021
Data from the Office for National Statistics states that 51 percent of low-income families or those…
BURNOUT, BOREOUT AND HOW TO FIGHT BACK
26/01/2021
What is Burnout? Well, there are actually 3 types of Burnout connected to the workplace: Overload, N…
An Update on Arab Embassies
20/01/2021
The Embassy of Iraq is now accepting Certificates of Origin and Invoices for Legalisation. Howeever,…
Building of the Year: Axis Tower
13/01/2021
Over the coming weeks, we will be looking at the buildings that have been shortlisted for the Greate…
Chamber Responds to January Lockdown
05/01/2021
Following the announcement last night of a new national lockdown Chris Fletcher Policy & Communi…
Brexit Support from The Chamber
17/12/2020
The UK is no longer part of the European Union and the Brexit Transition Period came to an end on 1s…
GM Chamber Kicking off with Kickstart
06/11/2020
Reet Dhallu, Lead Regional Membership Manager, walks us through the Government's kickstart scheme an…
A 21st Century Solution
06/10/2020
Chris Fletcher, Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Comme…
Chamber Reacts to Winter Economy Plan
24/09/2020
In an endeavour to bolster businesses, protect jobs and safeguard the nascent economic recovery, the…
Brexit talks hit the wall again!
22/09/2020
EU officials have expressed concern about a controversial bill published by the UK Government where…
Chamber Launches Meet the Expert 2020
22/09/2020
Despite the uncertainty with the current coronavirus crisis and the end of the transition period com…
Skills Brokerage Programme Update
09/09/2020
Will Taylor, Business Skills Consultant at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, has an update for…
Everything you need to know about Brexit
08/09/2020
The UK is no longer a member of the European Union. However, discussions are still ongoing as to wha…
International Trade Masterclasses Update
08/09/2020
Early August, we launched a new series of free international trade masterclasses to help our membe…
Calling all Creatives: Support is Available!
01/09/2020
Lockdown in Greater Manchester has changed how many people do business. We recognise that it’s a dif…
Fill In Our Global Supply Chain Survey
25/08/2020
The Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA), supported by the Australian Government, and on behal…
Market Spotlight: Malaysia, Food & Drink
25/08/2020
Malaysia, located in south-east Asia, currently boasts one of the region’s most vibrant economies…
Business Opportunities for Homeware Products
25/08/2020
Member Post - GMCC International Trade Team
A unique opportunity to pitch their products to a well-known buyer is currently available to UK comp…
Export Documentation Service Update
25/08/2020
CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKING HOURS:
Please note we are not offering a Physical Counter Service at th…
EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement Starts
20/08/2020
EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA)The EU – Vietnam FTA came into force on the 1st August 2020 a…
Skills Support for Self-Employed
19/08/2020
It can be hard work juggling the many responsibilities of being self-employed or running an SME busi…
A 21st CENTURY PROBLEM
17/08/2020
Chris Fletcher, Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Comme…
HMRC Grant available for customs training
11/08/2020
In September 2019, HMRC initially launched a grant to help businesses upskill their staff to make cu…
No more Transition at the UK Border
02/08/2020
The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in De…
Social Enterprise: How to Access Funding
28/07/2020
We understand that some Social Enterprises may struggle at the best of times.
As part of an impartia…
And then there is growth!
27/07/2020
Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Head of Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, looks at…
The Benefits of Exporting
24/07/2020
In the United Kingdom, over 205,000 businesses are currently exporting – they represent less than 9%…
Chamber Essentials: How HR has Evolved
22/07/2020
In the past HR was used to handle payroll, benefits, and resolve conflicts when needed. However, ove…
GMCC Launches New Letter of Credit Service
14/07/2020
The GMCC Trade Team have recently expanded our service offering to help companies trading internatio…
Focus on France
13/07/2020
Since the First World War, France has been holding a military parade on the Champs-Elysées to celebr…
Trading with Austria
30/06/2020
Following on from a very successful webinar on Austria delivered by GMCC on June 23, I am following…
International Trade News: June Round Up
30/06/2020
With big picture issues such as Covid-19 and Brexit looming over the international trade landscape,…
Selling Food and Drink Products to Italy
16/06/2020
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy…
What About the B Word?
16/06/2020
As the world has been dealing with coronavirus and the aftermath of its impact Brexit has taken a ba…
Common mistakes with Letters of Credit
16/06/2020
Letters of Credit can be complex and exporters risk non-payment and additional costs if they do not…
BUILDING BACK?
07/05/2020
As we end the 7th week of Lockdown, expectations are increasing over the possibility of changes to t…
UAE Food & Drink Regulation Update
21/04/2020
To assist businesses in these difficult times, our partner in the UAE has informed us that authoriti…
FREE Incoterms 2020 Info-Graphic
10/03/2020
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has produced a free info-graphic that businesses can refer to…
Iraq: Poultry Import Update
14/02/2020
Iraq has recently implemented several bans on poultry products originating from several European cou…
