Last chance to apply for the The Government’s Help to Grow:Digital Scheme which is closing permenantly on 2 February. Small businesses can apply for vouchers of up to £5,000 to spend on government approved software. Read more
As part of the new Create Growth Programme, Create South East, a new funding opportunity has been launched  for businesses in the creative industries in the South East. The aim of the programme is to help creative businesses in these regions to scale and become investment ready through a targeted support package with three complementary strands […] Read more
Rochford District Council is proud to announce the launch of the Rochford Business Awards 2023. Nominations are now open to the following categories: Micro Business of the Year SME of the Year Apprentice of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Start-Up Business of the Year Environmental Impact Award Community Impact Award Social Enterprise of the […] Read more
LoCASE is pleased to announce that the Green Monday Business Support Expo will be taking place on Monday 5th December from 10am – 3pm at The Ironworks venue in Southend. The Green Monday Business Support Expo is aimed firmly at SME Businesses looking to not only grow and grow greener, but also looking to discover […] Read more
Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022, Backing Essex Business are joining in with Business Finance Week 2022, supporting the inaugural campaign from the British Business Bank. During five days of nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week aims to help smaller businesses learn all about the different finance options available […] Read more
The growing UK financial crisis is impacting every household and business budget, and Essex County Council is no exception. The cost of materials and services in highways and social care alone, have soared. Against this difficult fiscal backdrop, Essex County Council is in the process of setting its own budget and is inviting businesses and residents […] Read more
Stansted Meet the Buyer is back for 2022! On Tuesday 22nd November London Stansted Meet the Buyers will give local SMEs an amazing opportunity to connect directly with major buyers in the area, removing the need for endless cold calls, email chasing, and speculative meetings.​ With 25 buyers due to take part in this year’s […] Read more
From 31 October to 4 November 2022, International Trade Week is back and set to showcase a brand-new series of events designed to help businesses of all shapes and sizes maximise their global potential. One year on from the launch of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Export Strategy, these events will […] Read more
The Ignite Labs Event Series has just launched. Register now for the upcoming site visits and online webinars to discover more about sustainable textiles and the circular economy. What are Ignite Labs? Ignite Labs are a brand new Innovate UK backed series of events developed to share design innovation expertise and best practices for sustainable textiles […] Read more
Have you entered yet? Entries are open for the free FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023. Whether you’re an innovative start-up, a forward-thinking sustainable business, or running a successful larger small business, FSB want to hear from you! With 12 categories to choose from, including three new awards for 2023, you’ll find one to suit […] Read more
