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
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
Last chance to apply for the The Government’s Help to Grow:Digital Scheme which is closing permenantly on 2 February. Small businesses can apply for vouchers of up to £5,000 to spend on government approved software. Read more
Thurrock Enterprise Week will return in March 2023! #TEW2023 Keep your eyes peeled for regular updates in the new year including agendas for each day. FREE workshops, events and discussions including special guest speaker appearances . Be the first to hear in 2023 when you sign up to Thurrock Council’s monthly newsletter Business Buzz here. Read more
Dr Marcus Watson is the first speaker to be announced for the Ambitious Essex Innovation Summit on Friday 27 January. Marcus is champion of sustainability with multi-sector expertise. He is a Council Member of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), a member of the CBI’s Decarbonisation Committee, a NED and past Chair of the Young President’s Organisation […] Read more
Book your space now at ‘New Year, New Start’, which will provide independent trainers with advice on how to maximise their sales after the festive season. Guest speakers Lisa Ansell (Sales Geek) and Craig Baston (Colbea) confirmed, with more to be announced. Wednesday 18 January, 10am, Clacton Town Hall. Read more
Grants of up to £25,000 are now available for small and medium commercially viable businesses that are focused on creating solutions to overcome barriers that create real and meaningful jobs for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism. If you… * Have a new, creative innovative business proposal? * Have a proposal that is both viable and […] Read more
Applications are now open for two courses run by We Are Radikl, aimed at women entrepreneurs. These courses are FREE and able to complete online, in your own time, within six or twelve weeks, and begin January 2023. ‘LAUNCH’ aimed at those in the first six months of their business or business idea and ‘RISE’ aimed at those further […] Read more
Brought to you by the Department for International Trade, the UK Export Academy is a free training programme, delivered through a hybrid of online and face-to-face learning. Join thousands of businesses to discover your export potential, increase your confidence, and upskill your knowledge of overseas sales. Sign up and create your personalised account. Then you can pick […] Read more
The first Essex Climate Action Annual Report has been launched to update the county on its progress to become a net zero county by 2050. The report comes a year after the Council announced its Climate Action Plan. The £200 million Essex Climate Action plan reflected the priorities set out by the Essex Climate Action […] Read more
