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Let’s Get On With It

Jo Hall, from Chelmsford, gained expert support and guidance for her new resilience coaching business Let’s Get On With It through the free Group2Grow Peer Network programme from Backing Essex Business, which enabled her to develop her own confidence and business mindset

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Lucy Can’t Dance

Ran from a small tropical studio in the heart of Chelmsford, Lucy Roe, owner of alternative bridal wear business Lucy Can’t Dance, sought support from business support service Backing Essex Business to navigate the post-pandemic wedding industry

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Hutch Logistics

Hutch Logistics, based in Chelmsford, Essex, secured £120k business finance under the Recovery Loan Scheme from Let’s Do Business Finance to secure a new premises fit for their future expansion, enabling them to onboard new customers and upscale operations, as well as provide more jobs in the area.

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Syper - Tutoring service

Caitie Glover, Owner and business leader of neurodivergent tutoring service ‘Syper’, Chelmsford, explains how the Group2Grow Peer Network programme has helped her define her marketing strategy, assisting her to make new connections and take the time to structure her thoughts and goals.

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