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Running a business is exciting and challenging.
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Every big business
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Upcoming Events
Southend City Council Budget Briefing
19th January, 2026
Online
FREE
Businesses and voluntary groups are invited to hear from Joe Chesterton (Executive Director for Finance and Resources) and councillors, about the council’s budget plans for 2026/27 and beyond. This…
Supply Chain Opportunities - Lower Thames Crossing
19th January, 2026
Online
FREE
Join Natalie Bonnick, Head of Supply Chain Development at the Lower Thames Crossing, who will provide an update on this important scheme, looking at progress and timescales following its application f…
Elevate Basildon Business - Funding and Finance
20th January, 2026
Langdon Hills Golf Club
FREE
Join our Finance & Funding Workshop for Small Businesses, with James Benett (founder of J-Benn Finance Ltd). A finance specialist, previously of Aviva, Lehman Brothers, Nomura and JP Morgan, James…
Latest News
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…
11th August, 2025
Back for its fourth year, the premier event for businesses across Essex to connect, collaborate, and celebrate success will be held on Wednesday 5 November, from 10.00am until 3.00pm at Chelmsford Cit…