Last autumn the BEST Growth Hub launched the Elevate competition to help start-up and scale-up businesses digitally elevate their businesses. Businesses were invited to enter by sharing their long-term goals. At the close of 2023 ten businesses were then chosen to each win a package of support to the value of £1000. The ten businesses […] Read more
Networking Essex are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils, Brentwood, Rochford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council along with Essex Wildlife Trust, FSB, Colbea, Global and the DS Group. We hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at the Brentwood Centre […] Read more
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has unveiled a new centralised website, targeted at helping the UK’s 5.5 million businesses. The new ‘Help to Grow’ site from DBT is aimed at upskilling both big and small businesses across the country by helping them to: Learn new skills Reach more customers Boost business profits Businesses […] Read more
Are you a creative business in Essex, Kent or Sussex with an ambition to grow? Creative businesses in the South East can now apply for a free programme of support to accelerate, create jobs, and prepare for investment. The Create South East website is now live and accepting applications from local organisations operating in the […] Read more
£60 million funding has been secured to help level up Essex. The funding, secured from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, will lead to a range of improvements to the town and city centres in Clacton, Colchester and Harlow. This funding will build upon the work we have already started to level up Essex, supporting our […] Read more
A new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector has been confirmed today (9th January), ahead of the current scheme ending in March. The new scheme will mean all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a discount on high energy bills until 31 March 2024. This will help businesses […] Read more
Last chance to apply for the The Government’s Help to Grow:Digital Scheme which is closing permenantly on 2 February. Small businesses can apply for vouchers of up to £5,000 to spend on government approved software. Read more
Thurrock Enterprise Week will return in March 2023! #TEW2023 Keep your eyes peeled for regular updates in the new year including agendas for each day. FREE workshops, events and discussions including special guest speaker appearances . Be the first to hear in 2023 when you sign up to Thurrock Council’s monthly newsletter Business Buzz here. Read more
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) will be running a regular networking event in Clacton, starting in 2023. The event will run from 8am to 10am, with ticket price including a continental breakfast – it is open to members and non-member. Sign up for the first event on January 25 and look out for future […] Read more
