Neuronotion Owner Emma Emma-Jane Beaumont talks about how support from Southend on Sea transformative Business Support Programme delivered by Let’s Do Business Group has improved her own self confidence and helped keep her on the right track for success.

Deepa Graham is a breakup and divorce coach, helping others to navigate through their own emotional turmoil. Following her own struggles of going through a divorce, she set up Deevorce Coaching to support others in a similar situation. With the support from the Group2Grow Peer Networking Programme, she is now feeling more confident moving her business forward.

Leanne Johnson, founder of Chelmsford Drama Centre explains how attending Group2Grow Peer Network Programme has given her the clarity and direction to take the business forward.

A groundbreaking initiative, Blueprint for Business, has been launched in North Essex, offering a comprehensive programme of free business growth resources to entrepreneurs and companies in the region.

An award-winning beauty business which began in a kitchen back in 2018 by a sixteen-year-old, has since expanded to two salons in Essex, with a mission to make every visit an unforgettable experience. Receiving support from Business Support Programme Backing Essex Business, Si Belle Beauty has been able to double her team and expanding her offer to her clients.

Backing Essex Business were delighted to sponsor the Start Up Business of the Year category at the 2024 Castlepoint Mayors Business Awards, which was presented to Victoria Kelly, owner of Ready, Kelly Sew

Backing Essex Business are proud to have sponsored the highly anticipated Business of the Year award at this year Uttlesford Business Awards, and presented the award to Capture House, based in Great Dunmow!

Backing Essex Business, proud sponsors of the Start Up Business of the Year award at this years Rochford District Business Awards, are pleased to announce the winner of the prestigious award are Make Your Market!

Whether it’s a start up born from an idea or a multi-generation business, Essex is a great place to start and grow a business. Here are five of the top growing businesses in Essex right now – whether it’s through innovating their business, making a name for themselves, or making waves in their respective sectors.

The second annual Uttlesford Business Awards is back for its awards ceremony on 29 February 2024, celebrating businesses and entrepreneurs in the district and their successes in the past year. Backing Essex Business are proud to be sponsoring the awards yet again this year, sponsoring the highly anticipated Uttlesford Business of the Year title.

As excitement builds leading up to the Rochford District Business Awards 2024 ceremony later this month, the shortlist for each award category has been revealed!

PR Professional Karin Ridgers from boutique Vegan PR agency Mad Promotions, Billericay discusses the importance of making the right connections with and for her clients, and how support from business support programme Backing Essex Business has helped her align her plans, giving her increased confidence to see them through.

Backing Essex Business, a leading business support organisation in the county and a proud supporter of local entrepreneurship and business growth, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Start-Up Business of The Year award at the prestigious 2024 Rochford Business Awards.

Little Jimmy’s Preschool in Clacton on Sea discusses the joys and challenges of running a community nursery, and how support from business support organisation Backing Essex Business funded by the North East Economic Board (NEEB) helped them to access vital grant funding to develop their offering and given them the confidence to continue their mission to provide affordable childcare to underserved areas of Essex.

Backing Essex Business, in partnership with the Southend on Sea City Council is celebrating the success of its business support programme, which has been a beacon of light for many local businesses in Southend on Sea since its launch in April 2023.

Spring Bone Broth, based in West Hanningfield, just south of Chelmsford, received advice and support from the fully funded Backing Essex Business support service to help with their electricity bills and moving to a new supplier.

Backing Essex Business is thrilled to announce the winner of our sponsored award, ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the 2023 Tendring4Growth Business Awards – Caroline Lindsay of the Horse Saddle Rider Lab!

Backing Essex Business & Tendring District Council have decided on the shortlisted nominees for the Entrepreneur of the Year award at this years Tendring4Growth Business Awards ahead of the ceremony this October.

Essex businesses can continue to access 12 hours of free business support thanks to renewed contract.

More and more businesses are opting for a managed workspace like Ongar Business Centre over renting or leasing a commercial space independently. The benefits of a managed workspace can span from flexible terms, to the option to easily expand, as well as available meeting rooms for hire and to many other community benefits, meaning a wide variety of businesses can benefit, no matter their sector.