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).
To help support you and your business through the current transition period, we have compiled a variety of resources.
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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There is now less than one month to go until the end of the transition period. It is vital that you act now to avoid disruptions to business operations and to help you make the most of the opportunities that 2021 will bring. Over the last 7 weeks, I have written to you about some […] Read more
The BEST Growth Hub today announced the launch of a business support programme for leaders of ambitious Essex SMEs. Peer Networks is being delivered nationally via the Local Enterprise Partnership (‘LEP’) and Growth Hub networks in partnership with The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Peer Networks is a £20m support package that forms […] Read more
The Prime Minister announced on Tuesday 1 December, support for pubs that predominantly serve alcohol, rather than food, through festive period. This is: an additional £1,000 Christmas grant for ‘wet-led pubs’ in tiers 2 and 3 for Pubs that predominantly serve alcohol rather than provide food a one-off for December that will be paid on top on the existing £3,000 monthly cash […] Read more
The Additional Restrictions Grant is designed to support businesses who are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Grant because they do not pay business rates, as well as those businesses which may have been severely affected but not required close. Read more
The Local Restrictions Grant Scheme supports businesses for each 14-day period that they are forced close due to restrictions. The grant, which is based on the rateable value of the property on the first full day of local restrictions, is available through your local council. Read more
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