Case Studies

The latest case studies from the Essex, Southend & Thurrock Growth Hub.

Starr Brothers Films

Starr Brothers Films has been creating and capturing compelling films for over 5 years. We work with video and photography to showcase messages in an exciting, cinematic way.

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Vimpex Ltd

Established for 24 years, the business started life as a distributor of fire alarm system accessories and other specialist equipment. The typical squeezed middle-man – under pressure of pricing from customers on one hand and experiencing cost increases on the other from suppliers. They identified that they needed to move into true manufacturing to ensure their future growth.

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Tarte de Fleurs Ltd

Tarte de Fleurs is a Limited Company Based in Harlow with 1 employee. Tarte de Fleurs was established in 2010 by the Director, Elizabeth Manukyan. The business designs and manufactures beautiful and delicious bespoke cakes.

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E. Christian & Company Ltd

EC Group provides fulfilment, handling and delivery solutions to a wide variety of clients. The broad range and scale of our service offering is expected to increase and to enable this we have been looking to increase the capacity on our current site.

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Funky Medical Accessories MD

Funky Medical Accessories MD, Laura Mudie, was a midwife with an idea to sell “Funky Fobz” – watches for midwifes with a variety of different designs. Laura’s experience as a new mum has led her to design a range of niche sensory toys and products for babies.

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Godfrey Design Ltd

Godfrey Design Ltd was established in August 1999 in Colchester and currently employees 11 FTE staff.  They design and manufacture scale models for prototyping and marketing needs e.g. ships, housing developments, super yachts, submarines.

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Jarmanmurphy

Jarmanmurphy approached BEST Growth Hub  for support and advice on developing a new business.  Initially they attended a drop in afternoon where there were local services and advice on offer.

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Leigh On Sea Brewery Ltd

Leigh On Sea Brewery Ltd formed as a company in April 2017.  There are only 2 Directors employed in the company.  They started brewing in August 2017 on a bigger version of a home brewing kit. 

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