Your Growth Hub service is currently switching providers, therefore please temporarily direct all enquiries through to our email address ambitiousessex@essex.gov.uk where a member of the Essex County Council business support team will get back to you. The new Growth Hub service, including dedicated phone line will be up and running as soon as possible
The Energy Price Guarantee launched in Northern Ireland this week, cutting energy costs for households. The scheme will reduce energy bills until the end of March 2023, providing equivalent support to that being delivered in Great Britain. Households in Northern Ireland will see the discount on their energy bills from this month, with savings for […] Read more
LoCASE is pleased to announce that the Green Monday Business Support Expo will be taking place on Monday 5th December from 10am – 3pm at The Ironworks venue in Southend. The Green Monday Business Support Expo is aimed firmly at SME Businesses looking to not only grow and grow greener, but also looking to discover […] Read more
Following a competitive process, a consortium of partners working on behalf of the South East Creative, Cultural and Digital sector has secured one of only six awards to regional partnerships across the UK to deliver the Create Growth Programme. The Create Growth Programme is a Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) initiative to […] Read more
Ambitious Women in Essex, run by Essex County Council, is a growing community which aims to support women entrepreneurs, those thinking of starting out and all round amazing women in business in the county. Ambitious Women in Essex hold regular networking events around Essex, and this time its the turn of Tendring! Join the event […] Read more
Meet local Essex businesses face-to-face at the fantastic, modern, and accessible Gridserve venue in Braintree. Hosted by FSB East of England Regional Chair, David Bell, and joined by special guest speakers handpicked to deliver advice and local business news, our in-person networking in Braintree is back. Look out for in-person breakout sessions and the famous ‘spin-the-wheel’ […] Read more
Calling all Small and Medium sized businesses (including start-ups) in the construction industry. I-Construct is launching its Business Bootcamps which are designed for small and medium sized businesses in the construction industry and its supply chain to grow their business and improve competitiveness. The free-to-attend two-day bootcamp is designed to assist businesses in the areas […] Read more
Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022, Backing Essex Business are joining in with Business Finance Week 2022, supporting the inaugural campaign from the British Business Bank. During five days of nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week aims to help smaller businesses learn all about the different finance options available […] Read more
With the increased cost of living, now is the ideal time to sign up for the Essex+ Reward Scheme, to help with localised money saving. The Essex + scheme is designed to give residents a little extra back for shopping locally and helps to support Essex’s businesses. 36 businesses have already signed up to this […] Read more
Next week, Ambitious Women in Essex is meeting with some amazing experts, for sessions that will help you de-stress from the world. Monday 7th – Hear from financial advisor Samantha Davis, who can help you de-stress from all things money relate. To sign up, click here: Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Tuesday 8th – Join Utilities Advisor, […] Read more
FSB have teamed up with Amazon to bring you a series of three free events designed to help you protect your business. Since 2020, Amazon Small Business Accelerator (ASBA) has supported 600,000 startups and businesses. ASBA serves the evolving needs of the UK’s thriving small business community, by providing a free-to-use suite of resources and […] Read more
