Business support programme launched for North Essex Businesses.
The North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) have commissioned a 2 year business support programme which will be provided by support service Backing Essex Business.
The North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council and Chelmsford City Council. It was formed to support the economic growth of the area, making it a wonderful place to work, live, and do business.
Delivered by Let’s Do Business Group, Backing Essex Business has a proven track record of helping businesses in the area to succeed and thrive, having supported 374 businesses in the area over the last 19 months. The business support package that will now be offered is an expansion on their existing offering, providing assistance to not only established businesses, but also entrepreneurs looking to start their own business.
Businesses in the North Essex Area can benefit from:
One to One Advice and Support
Established businesses can access FREE professional advice from our dedicated business advisors on topics such as business planning, strategy, financial forecasting, marketing, recruitment, decarbonisation and digital skills.
Business Finance Support
Delivered on a one to one basis, businesses can access finance specialists to understand their funding requirements and most suitable mechanisms. Business will be advised on the most appropriate routes for finance including any grants that are available to them. Backing Essex Business can provide access to the Start Up Loans, and Recovery Loan Scheme for businesses needing capital expenditure. Business that may be struggling in the current financial climate can benefit from impartial advice on their next steps.
FREE training and workshops
Offering a full calendar of workshops and seminars, businesses can upskill and learn a range of new techniques to help them overcome common business issues. On topics including financial forecasting, growth in a recession, marketing, innovation and sustainability. There will also be a series of Start Up Workshops for entrepreneurs looking to start a business of their own.
North Essex is a great place for businesses to start and grow. With the right skills, tools and understanding, businesses in North Essex can benefit from the support that is available to them. This support can help new and established businesses build their knowledge base, develop their skills and gain access to the resources they need to succeed. With this support, businesses in North Essex have all the tools they need to create a successful business environment.
““My team and I are delighted to have been awarded the extension of the NEEB contract for the coming two years, having delivered on all objectives under the previous contract. We have the team in place and both the experience and the expertise, alongside our chosen delivery partners, to ensure this is another success. We look forward to working with the economic teams at the local councils to support business growth in their particular areas, as well as the NEEB delivery board”.”
For more information on how Backing Essex Business can help you
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
