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 growing UK financial crisis is impacting every household and business budget, and Essex County Council is no exception. The cost of materials and services in highways and social care alone, have soared. Against this difficult fiscal backdrop, Essex County Council is in the process of setting its own budget and is inviting businesses and residents […] Read more
Stansted Meet the Buyer is back for 2022! On Tuesday 22nd November London Stansted Meet the Buyers will give local SMEs an amazing opportunity to connect directly with major buyers in the area, removing the need for endless cold calls, email chasing, and speculative meetings. With 25 buyers due to take part in this year’s […] Read more
From 31 October to 4 November 2022, International Trade Week is back and set to showcase a brand-new series of events designed to help businesses of all shapes and sizes maximise their global potential. One year on from the launch of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Export Strategy, these events will […] Read more
The Ignite Labs Event Series has just launched. Register now for the upcoming site visits and online webinars to discover more about sustainable textiles and the circular economy. What are Ignite Labs? Ignite Labs are a brand new Innovate UK backed series of events developed to share design innovation expertise and best practices for sustainable textiles […] Read more
Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022 the British Business Bank, along with well-respected business support partners from across the UK, are working together to host the inaugural Business Finance Week 2022. During five days of nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, the British Business Banl are helping smaller businesses learn all about the […] Read more
Have you entered yet? Entries are open for the free FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023. Whether you’re an innovative start-up, a forward-thinking sustainable business, or running a successful larger small business, FSB want to hear from you! With 12 categories to choose from, including three new awards for 2023, you’ll find one to suit […] Read more
Calling all Small and Medium sized businesses (including start-ups) in the construction industry. I-Construct have only 30 grants left for 30% funding between £1,000-£5,000 towards a project spend, which need to be allocated in the next couple of months! It is first-come-first-served, and we encourage businesses to take this up before all grant funding across […] Read more
A new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will provide help with the cost of gas and electricity for all non-domestic customers, including all UK businesses and voluntary and public sector organisations. The scheme will apply to fixed contracts agreed on or after 1 April 2022, as well as to deemed, variable and flexible tariffs for energy […] Read more
On Friday, the government announced a new plan for growth that introduces a massive package of tax cuts and new investment zones in an effort to increase productivity. Tax cuts include: – Cancelling the planned rise of the Corporation Tax rate from 19% to 25%; – Retaining the Diverted Profit Tax rate at 25% and cancelling […] Read more
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill has been introduced to give Companies House greater powers to tackle the use of businesses as a front for crime. Anyone who registers a company in the UK will need to verify their identity, and Companies House will be given new powers to check, challenge and decline incorrect […] Read more
