After leaving her previous job at the NHS to raise her children, mum of two, Amy, founded her own business to allow flexibility around her personal life. With the support through the Group2Grow Programme, she has been able to gain a clear understanding of the intricacies of running her own business.

The get set grow programme is open to businesses at any stage, whether start-up or established, located within the Rochford district or Brentwood borough.

We spoke to Ryan Dhindsa, Managing Director of Tuffking, a safety footwear manufacturer based in Loughton, Essex on the growth of the business in both the UK and abroad, and the importance of innovation in the safety footwear sector.

“Investment is traditionally defined as the ‘commitment of resources to achieve later benefits’”. Over the last few years, Essex has received a ton of investment to support both businesses and the wider community to thrive.

Creators of the quickly growing in popularity children’s magazine ‘POPIN’, Kids Active Media are on a mission to make early learning fun for children and prepare them for school – and got support from the Backing Essex Business team and the Create South East programme to create a plan for sustainable growth

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.

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.