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Upcoming Events
Free information events for employers taking on young people
16th June, 2026
Braintree
FREE
Find out how you could offer an industry placement to a T-Levels student that won't cost you a penny! Your student will typically work in your business one day per week for upto 2 years. You'll be abl…
Colchester Sales Accelerator Course
19th June, 2026
Colchester
FREE
This game changing course guides sales and non sales people through a 360 sales process. Starting with grabbing attention and active listening, proceeding to building relationships and triaging your c…
Masterclass - Finance & Funding
23rd June, 2026
Colchester
FREE
In just 90 minutes, you'll discover business finance for small business people by focusing on pricing, cashflow and financial health without jargon. Participants gain a clearer understanding of how mo…
Latest News
30th March, 2026
Practical support for Essex businesses ready to grow If you’re trying to grow your business but aren’t sure what to focus on next, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why we’ve launched th…
19th November, 2025
We were thrilled to welcome Lucy-Jo Hudson, award-winning actress best known for her roles in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, as our special guest speaker at our recent event, “How to Become an Inf…
16th September, 2025
Essex businesses: join Ambitious Essex for Rural Connections this November to discover more about the future potential of the county’s rural economies and communities.Date: Thursday 6 November 2025T…