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

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.

Samantha Holden from Willows Hair, Gosfield, Halstead tells us how the Group2Grow programme helped her gain the confidence to take her business to new heights.

Let’s Do Business Group launches specialist financial support for businesses in North Essex looking to start, restructure, rebuild, and thrive.

Peer Network Programme Group2Grow is proving positive, as participants report back the benefits of the collaborative group sessions and 1:2:1 mentoring, as registrations for the 2022 programme open.

Kamila Niewitala Owner of FuuZzi business solutions, tells us how the Group2Grow Peer Network Programme has expanded her business connections and helped her fine-tune her promotional materials to create a clear and consistent message.

New short film launched by county council to attract global business to base operations in Essex

Big Bear Cider, from Braintree, Essex, explains how the Group2Grow Peer Network programme came at just the right time for their business, helping them to take a step back and define a forward-thinking strategy.

Essex County Council (ECC) are launching a series of videos, to support and celebrate its local women in business.

Essex County Council and Let’s Do Business Group launch Group2Grow, in support of Essex businesses

Businesses across Essex are encouraged to take advantage of dedicated advice and guidance being offered through Essex County Council’s refreshed support service ‘Backing Essex Business’.

The inventors of the ‘Aid to Birthing Cattle’ utilises existing technology in a unique and innovative way. Find out more about how we supported the business to bring their flagship product to life.

You’ll find these bespoke tailors maintaining an age long tradition by creating uniforms for the military. Find out more about their story and how our team supported their thriving business.

Transport Consultant Richard Williams from RWTCS, Basildon, explains how the peer network programme Group2Grow has given him a kickstart to knowing how to get his business recognised.

Director of Services, David Rooke, was interviewed by Scott Ross at Phoenix FM about the new business support scheme, Back to Business Essex, set up to help businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19.

Back to Business Essex, a new service fully funded by Essex County Council, has launched to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) get back on track as we return to business.