News / By Fire Up / 23rd May 2025
Welcome to the Fire Up Rochdale May Newsletter!
May is here, bringing longer days and new opportunities to refocus and plan ahead. And with our newsletters now arriving bi-monthly, you’ll stay updated on everything happening at Fire Up, ensuring you never miss out on key insights, events, and support.
This past week marked Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to pause and reflect on your own well-being. In this edition, we’re featuring a blog focused on mental health awareness for entrepreneurs, offering insights and strategies to help navigate the pressures associated with running your own business.
We also attended the Insider Media North West Property Awards, where Fire Up was shortlisted for Flexible Workspace Operator of the Year, this was a proud moment for our team.
Alongside this, we have put together a blog featuring the best free apps for business owners—essential tools designed to improve organisation and enhance productivity.
Recognised Among the Region's Best at the Insider Property Awards
Thursday 15th May was a glittering occasion as Fire Up attended the prestigious Insider Media Property Awards at Manchester Central. We were thrilled to be shortlisted for the Flexible Workspace Operator of the Year award.
The Property Awards celebrate the businesses, projects, and individuals driving the North West's commercial property sector forward. Hosted by the comedian Russell Kane, the evening was filled with great company, inspiring businesses, and a superb dinner (with a particularly memorable dessert!).
Although we didn't take home the award, it was an honour to be recognised alongside outstanding workspaces such as COLONY, Department, Gilbanks, and the overall winners, Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech.
Thank you to our colleagues from the GM Business Growth Hub, Annie Platts and Caroline Cain, for capturing some fantastic moments from the evening.
This month, we’re diving into two key topics designed to support entrepreneurs and business owners in their journey—mental health awareness and the best business apps for Business owners.
The Power of Conversation—Mental Health Awareness for Entrepreneurs at Fire Up, Rochdale
Running a business has its challenges, and open conversations about mental health make a difference. Check out the blog here:
The Power of Conversation—Mental Health Awareness for Entrepreneurs at Fire Up, Rochdale
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The Best Free Business Apps for Business Owners
We’ve compiled a list of essential apps that provide free plans to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote workers stay organised and productive. Check out the blog here: 12 Best Free Business Apps Every Entrepreneur, Business Owner & Remote Worker Should Know About.
Discount for Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Members
FSB members can now access discounts when booking at Fire Up—10% off daily rates and 20% off monthly bookings.
Empowering Business Growth in Rochdale—EnterprisingYou & GM Business Growth Hub
Whether you're starting out or looking to grow, EnterprisingYou and GM Business Growth Hub provide expert guidance.
We have Rochdale-based advisors, Aise Ndiele and Nick Dale, working from Fire Up, ready to support business owners with one-on-one advice. As part of Greater Manchester’s commitment to entrepreneurship, they offer tailored resources to help businesses across Rochdale.
Find out more here.
Share Your Fire Up Co-Working Story!
Would you be interested in sharing your experience in a future newsletter? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at info@fireuprochdale.co.uk.
And don’t forget—you’re always welcome to visit Fire Up Co-Working whenever you need a space to work or connect with like-minded individuals.
The Fire Up Co-Working Team