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Recruit and Train are offering business owners discounted training opportunities through their Enabling Progression Programme. Read more

The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched on 6 April 2021 and supports access to finance for UK businesses as they recover and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic. RLS aims to help businesses affected by Covid-19 and can be used for business purposes, including, managing cash flow, investment, and growth. It is designed to support businesses […] Read more

Applications for the NOVO Awards 2021 have closed. Thank you to everyone who entered and supported the NOVO Awards. Read more

Attend a FREE 30 minute taster sessions to find out more about how SEBB can help you develop and grow your business. The last year has been tough; businesses have had to adapt and priorities have changed. It’s now more essential than ever that businesses learn new skills that will help them not only survive […] Read more

Braintree District Council has been allocated £1.15 million to help businesses impacted by the recent extension in COVID-19 restrictions. This discretionary scheme seeks to help businesses in certain sectors who have had their trade severely impacted by the extension of COVID-19 restrictions, regardless of whether they pay business rates or not. Read more

The Revi-VE 100% grant fund is part of a wider package of support, funded by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP), to help deliver long-term resilience and adaptation to a post-COVID world for the visitor economy in East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend and Thurrock. Read more

The NOVO Awards are powered by the BEST Growth Hub and we truly believe in equality, integrity and fair play.  We’ve had a fantastic response to the NOVO Awards with lots of brilliant entries, but some people have asked us for just a little more time to get their entries together. We’ve given it careful […] Read more

This weekend – the 3rd & 4th July 2021 – is Independents’ Day UK, an annual campaign that encourages consumers to shop with independent retailers. Read more

The SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Funds Programme is a £4.4 million programme of support in the areas of business support and skills. It will be used to support the recovery of the economy in 2021, investing directly in those areas across the South East most affected by the pandemic, and providing businesses with the tools they need to build back […] Read more

The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Grants are available from 1 April 2021. Eligible businesses in the non-essential retail sector may be entitled to a one-off cash grant of up to £6,000 from their local council. Eligible businesses in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors […] Read more