Build A Business in Greater Manchester

  • DATE

    10-15 June 2026

  • TIME

    10:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • AGES

    All ages welcome

  • PRICE

    Free

  • THEME

    Skills

  • ORGANISER

    Build A Business GM

Thinking about starting or growing a business?

You might not realise it, but every year libraries help thousands of people take their first steps towards building a business — and Build A Business is where that journey begins.

Running all year across Greater Manchester libraries, Build A Business offers practical, hands‑on support to help ideas grow into something real. Get access to:
  • Workshops that build confidence, skills and momentum
  • Opportunities to connect with other local entrepreneurs and business owners
  • One‑to‑one advice to explore challenges, ideas and next steps
  • Free library resources that support research, planning and development

Whether you’re shaping an idea or growing an established business, Build A Business exists to help you move forward — with support that’s local, welcoming and designed to last.

As part of Festival of Libraries weekBuild A Business will be hosting drop‑in sessions at libraries to support local entrepreneurs, start‑ups and aspiring business owners, as well as workshops and networking events.
For more details go to: buildabusinessgm.org.