Support for Chelmsford District Businesses — Chelmsford District

Support for Chelmsford District Based Businesses

Chelmsford District is not only a beautiful place to live but also a thriving hub for businesses of all sizes and industries. Our district's strategic location, skilled workforce, and strong sense of community make it the ideal place to establish and grow your business. Whether you're a startup, an established company, or an entrepreneur with a dream, Chelmsford District offers a wealth of opportunities.

Chelmsford District's proximity to London, major road networks, and excellent rail connections make it a strategic base for your business. Enjoy the advantages of being close to the capital without the high costs.

Business Support and Resources

We understand that starting and running a business comes with its challenges. That's why Chelmsford District offers a range of resources and support to help your business thrive.

Details of support programmes and free events that we deliver to help your business grow can be found below. Click the image to find out more or get in touch via the form below and we can help find the right programme for you.

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Investment in Essex

“Investment is traditionally defined as the ‘commitment of resources to achieve later benefits’”. Over the last few years, Essex has received a ton of investment to support both businesses and the wider community to thrive.

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.

Backing Essex Business

Fully funded by Essex County Council, Backing Essex Business is here to provide help for your business to grow, It offers:

12 Hours of Free Business Advice

Support to access business finance
Free Workshops and Training

Group2Grow - The Essex Peer Network Programme

Group2Grow peer groups bring together cohorts of business professionals to learn, grow, and solve common problems using each other’s knowledge and experience, with the support, guidance, and mentoring of a Business Coach.

Over 8 x 2 hr group sessions and 3 hours of individual 1:1 sessions with an expert mentor we will through discussion and discovery, uncover the challenges faced by your business and work together to find logical and practical solutions.

North Essex Economic Board

Start, restructure, rebuild, and thrive.

Funded by the North Essex Economic Board, those looking to start a business, improve digital skills, or are in need of specialist financial advice can access free support.

Fully-funded advice from business experts
Support to access business finance and funding
Free workshops and training on starting a business, or improving digital skills

Contact Us

Contact us to learn more about the support and resources available and find the right one for you. We're here to help you turn your business aspirations into reality.

FREE BUSINESS EVENTS FOR CHELMSFORD DISTRICT BUSINESSES

Businesses we have supported in Chelmsford District

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The Drama Centre

Leanne Johnson, founder of Chelmsford Drama Centre explains how attending Group 2 Grow Peer Network Programme has given her the clarity and direction to take the business forward.

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Taking stock: growing company Spring Bone Broth gets support from the North Essex Economic Board and Backing Essex Business to tackle growing energy bills

Spring Bone Broth, based in West Hanningfield, just south of Chelmsford, received advice and support from the fully funded Backing Essex Business support service to help with their electricity bills and moving to a new supplier.

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Lucy Can’t Dance – Made to measure for the future of the bridal-wear industry

Ran from a small tropical studio in the heart of Chelmsford, Lucy Roe, owner of alternative bridal wear business Lucy Can’t Dance, sought support from business support service Backing Essex Business to navigate the post-pandemic wedding industry

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Hutch Logistics - Delivering the whole package with the help of Let’s Do Business Finance and the Recovery Loan Scheme

Hutch Logistics, based in Chelmsford, Essex, secured £120k business finance under the Recovery Loan Scheme from Let’s Do Business Finance to secure a new premises fit for their future expansion, enabling them to onboard new customers and upscale operations, as well as provide more jobs in the area.

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Syper - Tutoring service

Caitie Glover, Owner and business leader of neurodivergent tutoring service ‘Syper’, Chelmsford, explains how the Group2Grow Peer Network programme has helped her define her marketing strategy, assisting her to make new connections and take the time to structure her thoughts and goals.

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Perfect Pressure Holistic Therapies

Chelmsford based ‘Perfect Pressure Holistic Therapies’ tells Backing Essex Business about how the business was able to grow its confidence and find the right direction with the Group2Grow peer network programme.

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Michelle Dulieu Photography

Chelmsford based Michelle Dulieu Photography expands network and finds new angle for her business with the Group2Grow peer network programme.

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FuuZzi Business Solutions

Kamila Niewitala Owner of FuuZzi business solutions, tells us how the Group2Grow Peer Network Programme has expanded her business connections and helped her fine-tune her promotional materials to create a clear and consistent message.

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