Could you join the team as our next Deputy Centre Manager at Ongar Business Centre, Essex?
Our new business support service is tailored to help Essex businesses survive and thrive during COVID-19 and beyond.
Multiply: Free Financial Literacy support available for employees of Essex businesses through the Multiply scheme from Essex County Council
The Multiply programme, a countywide campaign launched by Essex County Council, is part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up strategy, and aims to improve adult numeracy and create ‘Skills for Life’ for residents in the county – improving wellbeing, boosting career prospects, and managing finances.
New business support provision for small businesses in Southend-On-Sea
Southend-On-Sea City Council, using UK Shared Prosperity Funding has launched a fully funded specialist business support programme to protect and grow small businesses in the area.
Meet the Backing Essex Business Managers
The Business Managers at Backing Essex Business are here to help small companies like yours to grow by giving advice, answering questions, and being a confidant. Since the introduction of the service, they have supported hundreds of businesses on their journey to success.
We’re Hiring!
We are looking for a Business Advisor to assist with the delivery and development of all aspects of business advice to new and existing businesses throughout Essex, plus delivery of specific advisory programmes for Let’s Do Business Group.
Key indicators that your business is in trouble, and how you can combat them
We’ve compiled some key questions to ask yourself to assess the health of your business, and figure out if you need to consider changes.
Quiero Design
Terrell King, Owner of Quiero Design, Harlow, tells us how Backing Essex Businesses Group2Grow Peer Network programme provided him insight and perspectives that have helped him to push his business forward and plan for the future.
Who We Are
Backing Essex Business is a comprehensive business support service, which, fully-funded Essex County Council, was created to reach into the communities and towns of Essex, to give practical and impartial advice to entrepreneurs and businesses, helping them to start-up, grow and thrive – increasing employment opportunities in the region, and helping to grow our local economies.
Surviving Uncertainty
Business Support organisations Backing Essex Business, BEST Growth Hub, and Colbea highlight the support available to Essex businesses concerned for their future, ahead of rising bills for energy and fuel, alongside fears of a looming UK recession.
Backing Essex Business – Year in Review
Essex Business support service ‘Backing Essex Business’ reflects on the last 12 months of the service, and the impact it has achieved on the local economy.
Group2Grow Programme helps businesses
Over 100 businesses have now benefitted from this peer network programme offered by Business Support programme Backing Essex Business, and with just 30 spaces left, could you be the next participant?
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022 Opens
Two virtual support sessions have been released to help businesses looking to apply for the Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Business space in Essex
With many businesses opting to downsize or looking for a more flexible space, managed business centres are becoming a great choice, providing the opportunity to grow within the space. We explore some of the options available within Essex.
New Reward Scheme ‘Essex+’ opens
Ambitious Essex has just announced the launch of the Essex+ Reward Scheme, which aims to encourage better customer relationships, boost community engagement, and ultimately help increase sales for businesses across the Essex high streets.
