Businesses in Essex are more likely to succeed if they seek and act upon the advice of a professional business adviser. This page should point you in the right direction.
"You don't know, what you don't know" is a great saying and so applicable to starting a business. There are so many considerations in the early stages that taking advice from an experienced business adviser will dramatically increase your chances of success.
See list of local business support organisations below.
Packed with the information that you need to start or grow a business in Essex.
Fully funded by Essex County Council and delivered by business support organisation Let's Do Business Group, Backing Essex Business provides free support to help your business to grow through advice, access to finance and training.
What areas of Essex are eligible?
- Basildon
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Castlepoint
- Chelmsford
- Colchester
- Epping Forest
- Harlow
- Maldon
- Rochford
- Tendring
- Uttlesford
Support to meet your business needs
If you need help with staffing, strategy or business finance, we can offer up to 12 hours of free support from our expert team.
Access business funding for growth
We can help you to access vital business funding including business loans and grants to help aid your growth
Whatever the challenge, well help you find the solution
Our experienced team of business advisors are here to help you overcome any barriers or difficulties your business is facing.
Start up support
If youve got your business idea but dont know where to take it next, we offer support that can help you learn the skills you need to succeed.
How can we help your business to #StartUp?
- Access our fully funded start up workshops
- A free online session with one of our specialist business advisers
- A free online session with one of our finance & funding experts
- Free advice on finding premises in East Sussex
- Preferential rates for new businesses moving into Ongar Business Centre
- Access to business information fact sheets
- Support to apply for a Start Up Loan
Get in touch https://www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/contact-us or call 0844 415 2272 (Calls cost 5p/min plus your phone company's access charge. If your mobile tariff allows free calls to landlines, you can call 01424 205 500.)
Email info@ldbgroup.co.uk
If you would like some free friendly advice from a trusted local partner, please complete the form.
There will not be any pressure nor will you be under any obligation to buy paid services.
Alternatively you can contact Andy Pringle at andy@syob.net and he can help guide you with more information or suggest the best person to contact.
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