No matter what stage your business is at, pre-start to high growth, The BEST Growth Hub is passionate about making a difference to businesses, their teams, and the Essex economy. With so much available, our Big Business Briefing aims to help Essex businesses, fully understand the full range of support available to them.
Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme for SME leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success.
Delivered locally by the BEST Growth Hub, we create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues.
Visit our dedicated, regularly updated page for information, advice and guidance for businesses and employers regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The transition period has ended and new rules are here. Act now to keep your business moving.
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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With just 11 days to go until the end of the transition period, you can keep up to date by watching a webinar to help prepare your business. You can also access sector-specific webinars about how to prepare your business here. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is hosting a series of free podcasts to help businesses that make, use […] Read more
Legal UPDATED: Family law disputes involving the EU: Guidance for legal professionals from 1 January 2021: Guidance for legal professionals on family law disputes involving the EU from 1 January 2021 has been updated. For more information, click here. Business Services NEW: Cross-border insolvency proceedings with the EU from 1 January 2021: Information has been […] Read more
Bounce Back Loans (BBLS) are available for SMEs that have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses can apply for between £2,000 and £50,000 up to 25% of their total turnover to provide them with financial support. The loans are interest and fee-free for the first 12 months, with a 2.5% fixed annual interest […] Read more
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has been extended until 31st March 2021 and aims to provide financial support to smaller businesses (SMEs) across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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