The South East Business Hub is here to help your business on the path to growth and prosperity.
The BEST Growth Hub is the centre point for Essex business support and is fully funded by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership. Whatever your business size, stage, or industry the BEST Growth Hub can provide access to specialist and relevant business support free of charge. Find out from our dedicated team of experts what support your business could be eligible for.
Pivoting Assessment Tool
Meet our experts in growth, scale-up and business adaptation. We are delighted to showcase our exclusive Pivoting Assessment Tool (PAT).
Call now to book in your free 1-2-1 consultation with our experts today!
PROSPECTUS 2021
The new BEST Growth Hub prospectus is now available! Please read for information on our services and business reviews.
BEST’s Big Business Briefing
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.
Brexit 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 Brexit Ready Podcast.
Peer Networks Programme
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.
Coronavirus: Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Visit our dedicated, regularly updated page for information, advice and guidance for businesses and employers regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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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South East Local Enterprise Partnership launches flagship support programme to aid recovery of the South East visitor economy
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
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
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business briefing – 27 November 2020
Climate Action Challenge Fund
Voluntary and community sector organisations, community groups and schools in Essex can apply for up to £20,000 of funding to deliver activities that respond to key climate challenges in Essex. Read more
Essex County Council High Street Business Summit: Survey
Essex County Council will be hosting a High Street Business Summit later this year. The summit will act as a pivotal event for businesses post pandemics. The summit will explore the importance of partners remaining steadfast and ambitious during a period of significant change and will discuss how Essex County Council and partners can collaborate […] Read more
Discounted In Work Training Opportunities For Employers
Recruit and Train are offering business owners discounted training opportunities through their Enabling Progression Programme. Read more
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
Bounce Back Loans (BBLS)
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
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