Let’s Do Business Group work closely with Local Authorities, Government, and Partner organisations to deliver contracts that support the business community, stimulating the local economy and creating jobs. Dedicated to supporting businesses to thrive in their respective industries, from start-ups all the way up to medium-sized organisations, our team up in Essex are here to […] Read more
The BEST Growth Hub, in collaboration with Let’s Do Marketing, is excited to reveal the ten exceptional businesses that have made it to the finals of the AdVantage competition. Since its launch in September 2024, AdVantage has offered a transformative opportunity for Essex-based businesses to access expert marketing advice and bespoke support. Read more
The BEST Growth Hub, in partnership with Let’s Do Marketing, is excited to announce the launch of AdVantage, a unique competition designed to give new and scaling businesses across Essex the digital boost they need to outshine their competition. Starting on 16th September 2024, AdVantage offers an incredible opportunity for ten selected businesses to win […] Read more
Last autumn the BEST Growth Hub launched the Elevate competition to help start-up and scale-up businesses digitally elevate their businesses. Businesses were invited to enter by sharing their long-term goals. At the close of 2023 ten businesses were then chosen to each win a package of support to the value of £1000. The ten businesses […] Read more
Networking Essex are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils, Brentwood, Rochford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council along with Essex Wildlife Trust, FSB, Colbea, Global and the DS Group. We hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at the Brentwood Centre […] Read more
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has unveiled a new centralised website, targeted at helping the UK’s 5.5 million businesses. The new ‘Help to Grow’ site from DBT is aimed at upskilling both big and small businesses across the country by helping them to: Learn new skills Reach more customers Boost business profits Businesses […] Read more
Are you a creative business in Essex, Kent or Sussex with an ambition to grow? Creative businesses in the South East can now apply for a free programme of support to accelerate, create jobs, and prepare for investment. The Create South East website is now live and accepting applications from local organisations operating in the […] Read more
£60 million funding has been secured to help level up Essex. The funding, secured from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, will lead to a range of improvements to the town and city centres in Clacton, Colchester and Harlow. This funding will build upon the work we have already started to level up Essex, supporting our […] Read more
A new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector has been confirmed today (9th January), ahead of the current scheme ending in March. The new scheme will mean all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a discount on high energy bills until 31 March 2024. This will help businesses […] Read more
