Create Growth | MuchClearer

Ideas really matter...
Execution matters most

Why Create Growth?

The Creative sector matters to Manchester

A lot

Music. Art. Film. Web3. Fashion. Interiors. Museums. Games. Software… and much more. What we create has real global reach

Many of our creative companies are small and boutique. Part of an artisanal eco-system held together through partnerships, freelancers, contract workers and craftspeople of all stripes

Create Growth is a fresh approach in helping individuals and their businesses rethink growth in a tailored, sector-specific and 2023-relevant (!) way

A range of bodies are joining forces to help support businesses across the region.

Department for Culture Media and Sport, InnovateUK, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Growth Company have teamed up with sector experts to produce something substantive ,innovative and ultimately transformative.

The Value for Attendees

Meaningful Connection

Networking with peers, collaborators and coaches toproblem solve and engage

in the issues that matter most to your business to unlock momentum

Fresh Ideas

Getting time out of the grind to lift your gaze, absorb fresh input and consider new options is one of the best things a creative leader can do

Ecosystem Intelligence

Knowing who’s out there to potentially partner with, drive funding, bring value to the market and grow your impact…

all of which increases your chance of ongoing success

You can expect the very things that the creative industries thrive on...

National Support. Regional Focus.

What Does it Cover?

Battle-tested ideas, practices and strategies being used in studios, agencies and startups from around the UK. Topics will include…

Demonstrating the value of what you do

Using story to sharpen your message and drive revenue

Leveraging low-cost experimentation for rapid growth

Practicing fearless negotiation to get paid what you’re worth

Winning the battle for talent

Developing a personal OS for resilience

Leading teams to deliver exceptional output

Partnering across the ecosystem for success

Being investment ready

Sourcing the right senior team & advisors

Managing creative tensions

Innovating and evolving in the real world

and more besides...

How Does it Work?

Come and receive two full days of creative growth training.

Then gain access to regular industry specific clinics, coaching sessions and meetups.

All the while receiving relevant, bespoke online content (video, audio, thought pieces and templates) to drive growth your way

Two days

Core Training

Access to meetups, clinics &

coaching sessions 'till 2025

Online Resources

Who Is It For?

Create Growth is open to a wide range of Greater Manchester businesses from sectors including but not limited to:

Animation

Architecture

Artists

Culture / Community

Copywriting

Design

Digital

Events

Fashion & Jewellery

Film/ Videography

Galleries/ Museums

Gaming

Interiors

Music Production

Performance Art

Photography

Publishing

Web3

Together, you’ll be joined by a team of coaches with decades of experience representing a range of perspectives and professions including digital, media, sport, design, tech and more