Meet the Backing Essex Business Managers

The Business Managers at Backing Essex Business are here to help small companies like yours to grow by giving advice, answering questions, and being a confidant.  Since the introduction of the service, they have supported hundreds of businesses on their journey to success.

We’re Hiring!

We are looking for a Business Advisor to assist with the delivery and development of all aspects of business advice to new and existing businesses throughout Essex, plus delivery of specific advisory programmes for Let’s Do Business Group.

Quiero Design


Terrell King, Owner of Quiero Design, Harlow, tells us how Backing Essex Businesses Group2Grow Peer Network programme provided him insight and perspectives that have helped him to push his business forward and plan for the future.

Who We Are

Backing Essex Business is a comprehensive business support service, which, fully-funded Essex County Council, was created to reach into the communities and towns of Essex, to give practical and impartial advice to entrepreneurs and businesses, helping them to start-up, grow and thrive – increasing employment opportunities in the region, and helping to grow our local economies.

Surviving Uncertainty

Business Support organisations Backing Essex Business, BEST Growth Hub, and Colbea highlight the support available to Essex businesses concerned for their future, ahead of rising bills for energy and fuel, alongside fears of a looming UK recession.

Business space in Essex

With many businesses opting to downsize or looking for a more flexible space, managed business centres are becoming a great choice, providing the opportunity to grow within the space. We explore some of the options available within Essex.

New Reward Scheme ‘Essex+’ opens

Ambitious Essex has just announced the launch of the Essex+ Reward Scheme, which aims to encourage better customer relationships, boost community engagement, and ultimately help increase sales for businesses across the Essex high streets.