The BEST Growth Hub is here to help your business on the path to growth and prosperity - no matter what stage you are at
If your business needs support with planning, funding, networking, scaleup, pre-start-ups & start-ups, upskilling, apprenticeships, growing, problem solving or adapting, the BEST Growth Hub can help. Contact our team of business experts to get free and impartial business support. You can talk to one of our Business Navigators and they will help you find the right support to help your business.
Help to Grow: Management course
Delivered by leading UK business schools, Help To Grow: Management includes 50 hours of in-depth training, 1:1 business mentoring, and the opportunity to grow your business.
Business Ready Podcast
What are the challenges facing small businesses in today’s tough economic landscape, and how have they overcome them?
The South East Business Hub has teamed up with the London Business Hub and Hertfordshire Growth Hub to bring the local business community the Business Ready Podcast.
Hall Brothers of Colchester – BEST Growth Hub
A family-run building and joinery business that has been in the industry for more than 50 years, Hall Brothers of Colchester has a proud reputation for exceptional standard of design, traditional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
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National award for ARU’s commitment to business
The government-backed Help to Grow: Management course will open the door to growth for thousands of business leaders
‘Expert in Residence’ supporting female-owned businesses to succeed in the South East
National award for ARU’s commitment to business
New free Google webinar series helping businesses and charities go digital from Digital Skills Partnerships and Google Digital Garage
Procurement kicks off for SELEP’s £4.4m COVID-19 Recovery Funds to bolster skills and help businesses recover in 2021
The Business Resilience Opportunities for a Net-Zero Carbon Essex
The Business Resilience Opportunities for a Net-Zero Carbon Essex (BRONZE) project is an Essex County Council and Anglia Ruskin University research partnership. Read more
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership is funding a new project!
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (www.southeastlep.com) is funding a project to help develop ways to cut carbon emissions across Kent, Essex and East Sussex. As part of this project we would like to hear the views of businesses about investing in carbon reduction. Read more
Maldon, Chelmsford and Uttlesford job fair
Residents can pre register for the event although this is not necessary we encourage them to do so. The event will also be available on demand afterward and can be viewed on the Essex Opportunities website. Read more
Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant available to businesses affected by new coronavirus variant
New financial support for businesses has been announced by government. We summarise what support has been announced and what support is still available. If you have any concerns about your business during this period, please call Business East Sussex on 01273 335878 or email at info@businesseastsussex.org.uk. Read more
National award for ARU’s commitment to business
New financial support announced for businesses in response to Omicron
We summarise for you the support that has been announced and what support is still available
New financial support for businesses has been announced by government. We summarise what support has been announced and what support is still available. If you have any concerns about your business during this period, please call Business East Sussex on 01273 335878 or email at info@businesseastsussex.org.uk. Read more
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