A digital AdVantage for your business

A digital AdVantage for your business
Win up to £2500 worth of marketing support to advance your business and grow.

Launching on 16^th September 2024 AdVantage is a competition designed to help new, and scale-up businesses from all over Essex to gain a digital advantage over their competition.

Recognising that many new businesses and those looking to take the next step could benefit from access to professional advice and practical guidance, 10 chosen businesses will receive a marketing support package tailored to their individual needs and growth goals, incorporating marketing consultancy and hands on support.

Fully funded by the BEST Growth Hub and delivered by Let’s Do Marketing, the competition is FREE to enter for all business leaders across Essex (including those in Southend & Thurrock) by filling in a simple form detailing their long-term goals and current marketing challenges.

Upon review, shortlisted applicants will then be invited to attend a FREE pitch skills workshop, culminating in them presenting a pitch about their business and how the support will help them to grow.

Following the ‘Big Pitch’, 9 businesses will then be chosen to each win a package of marketing support to the value of £1500, with one lucky business being named overall winner adding £1000 to their prize value, with a marketing support package worth £2500!

What will the winners receive?
Our 10 chosen businesses will work with Let’s Do Marketing to determine the areas of marketing they require support on to gain an advantage and take their business to the next level.

Marketing packages will incorporate a combination of marketing consultancy and practical hands-on support, with a budget included for some marketing activity.

Areas of support could include but are not limited to:

• Business model canvas
• Company vision and mission
• Brand guidelines
• Company email address & professional signature
• Google Product Setup
• Company website
• Business listings
• SEO Optimisation
• Using Canva
• Social Media Marketing and advertising
• Email Marketing including Mailchimp setup
• Marketing Strategy

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

Meet the Finalists

The ten finalists, hailing from diverse industries, are:

1. Apputee (Colchester) – An innovative app designed to support amputees and their families by connecting them with essential resources and communities.
2. RECAP Ltd (Braintree) – A family-focused organisation offering training, education, advocacy, and research to support children and families.
3. Polished London Marble Ltd (Uttlesford) – Specialists in sustainable cleaning, polishing, and renovation of luxury stone surfaces.
4. Brentwood Brewing Company Ltd (Brentwood) – An award-winning, family-run microbrewery expanding into new markets with gluten-free and diabetic-friendly beer offerings.
5. Studio Libre (Chelmsford) – A wellness studio and coffee shop providing dynamic and restorative fitness classes to help clients find balance in their lives.
6. Refill Town Ltd (Chelmsford) – A zero-waste shop promoting sustainable living by offering unpackaged food and household essentials.
7. IFCA CIO (Chelmsford) – A community-focused charity enhancing recreational and leisure facilities for the residents of Ingatestone and Fryerning.
8. Julie’s Cooking Academy (Uttlesford) – A cooking academy inspiring confidence and independence through inclusive, hands-on culinary experiences.
9. Mrs Strauss Tutoring (Southend) – A growing tutoring agency specialising in personalised, home-based education in Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas.
10. Beautiful Healthy Home Ltd (Southend) – An interior design business creating beautiful, health-focused spaces for residential and commercial clients.

The BIG pitch will be happening in January, where the overall winner will be announced so watch this space!