Do you need business support?

The Business Essex, Southend and Thurrock Growth Hub service (BEST), which covers Greater Essex, is temporarily closed from 1st April 2023.  We are currently in the process of preparing alternative delivery arrangements, and the service will resume as soon as possible.  In the meantime, we encourage you to seek alternative support from the National Business Support Helpline, Innovate UK EDGE, or your local authority.

Business Support Helpline

The free to access Business Support Helpline can help small businesses of all stages to find the right support and impartial advice, whether just starting out or growing a business. Advisers provide tailored guidance and information on schemes and publicly funded business support programmes available in your local area and across England. The service is available via telephone, email, webchat and social media.

Innovate UK EDGE

Innovate UK EDGE provides bespoke mentoring and coaching for innovative businesses looking to grow and scale.

Business Support in Essex

Basildon

Website

basildon.gov.uk

Email

businessassist@basildon.gov.uk

Telephone Number

01268 206750

Braintree

Website

braintree.gov.uk

Email

economicd@braintree.gov.uk

Telephone Number

01376 552525

Brentwood

Website

brentwood.gov.uk

Email

business@brentwood.gov.uk

Telephone Number

01277 312500

Castle Point

Website

castlepoint.gov.uk

Email

business@castlepoint.gov.uk

Telephone Number

01268 882280

Colchester

Website

www.colbea.co.uk

Email

enquiries@colbea.co.uk

Telephone Number

01206 548 833

Essex County Council

Website

essex.gov.uk

Email

economic.growth.team@essex.gov.uk

 

Rochford

Website

rochford.gov.uk

Email

business@rochford.gov.uk

Telephone Number

01702 318060

Tendring

Website

tendringdc.gov.uk

Email

business.advice@tendring.gov.uk

Telephone Number

01255 686868

Uttlesford

Website

uttlesford.gov.uk

Email

business@uttlesford.gov.uk

Telephone Number

01799 510510