Backing Essex Business

In partnership with the Southend on Sea City Council, and fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we’re here to give businesses in Southend on Sea the practical support to strengthen their working practices, and access to finance to grow their business. If your business is based in Southend, see how we can help you and get in touch today! https://lnkd.in/esU5TQQu

Every business is different - so no matter what you need help with, whether that be staffing, strategy, finances or marketing, Backing Essex Business can offer up to 12 hours of free business support from an expert team - helping you find a solution! Wherever you're based in Essex, get in touch with us https://lnkd.in/d_h8wWM

Start Up September is just around the corner! 🙌 Are you ready to explore all the support Backing Essex Business could provide your small business? They are dedicated to helping your business grow with “Ask the Experts” programme, giving businesses the opportunity to get the support they need for free! 💜 Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for your business: https://lnkd.in/eSjaHr4R

The free Multiply programme can help employees of your business to learn new skills - helping with employee retention, filling new vacancies, and improve productivity! If you're a business owner based in Essex, you can access the scheme free of charge to offer to your employees. Interested? https://lnkd.in/eVpbc3r6

Innovation & New Products Services - INPERSON WORKSHOP 📍 Learn how to correctly navigate intellectual property to safeguard your ideas and creations whilst fostering a culture of #innovation within your business. At this workshop, we’ll guide you through the intricacies of innovation to help overcome falling victim to inventor syndrome, and how to identify the right product or service to develop, ensuring alignment with market needs and consumer preferences. 📅DATE: Tuesday 17th September 2024 🕘TIME: Starting from 10:30am  📌LOCATION: The County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Rd, Chelmsford CM1 2PZ 👉Find out more and book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/egbBgsw7 #NorthEssex #FreeWorkshop #Braintree #Chelmsford #Colchester #Maldon #Tendring

Managing a business at the moment is tough - from rising prices and unexpected costs, to knowing where to turn for support. If your business is based in Southend on Sea, you can access up to 12 hours of FREE support from our team of expert business advisors to work on whatever will help your business grow - and we also offer free workshops to help you learn new skills! Find out more https://lnkd.in/esU5TQQu

Struggling to generate new leads, or looking to create a new sales or marketing strategy? We can offer 12 hours of free support with an expert business manager to help to point you in the right direction. Find out more https://lnkd.in/ekFQfTGQ

WIN A RETAIL UNIT IN THE VICTORIA CENTRE TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL! An exciting new business opportunity titled "The Bridge" is to be launched at The Victoria Centre this Autumn. Southend-on-Sea City Council and the Management Team at The Victoria Centre have partnered with the national industry movement SaveTheHighStreet.org to transform an unused area of the popular shopping centre. How to Apply: The competition kicks off with six available units in the Autumn. Entrepreneurs keen to launch their offering in Southend-on-Sea City Centre can now visit https://lnkd.in/eFNM_uNr to learn more and submit their applications for this incredible opportunity to turn their dreams into reality! Southend-on-Sea City Council Aaron Desmond, Ann Scott, Backing Essex Business, SAVS, Launchpad Southend, Ben Cluett, Emma McCulloch, Essex Chambers of Commerce & Industry

We're joining in with the free #AsktheExperts campaign this Start Up September! An initiative from Let's Do Business Group, you can get free support from local experts on everything from finances, business planning, strategy, sales, marketing and more - all you need to do is complete their short form, and then they'll connect you with a business advisor to help! Want to get started on growing your business? https://lnkd.in/eqFq88EA

Scaling a business internationally can be challenging, but with our Growing Essex Global programme, you are not alone! 🤝 For 12 months, get fully funded expert support from London & Partners as we bring this programme to Essex for the first time! This unique opportunity is ideal for Essex businesses in fintech, cyber, enterprise tech, creative services, sustainability and life sciences. Find out more from our news story: https://lnkd.in/d3b-hfD6 With only 12 spots available, apply now by emailing us at geg@essex.gov.uk 📧 Applications close on 27 August!