Ambitious Essex, in partnership with Let’s Do Marketing, is excited to announce the launch of AdVantage, a unique competition designed to give new and scaling businesses across Essex the digital boost they need to outshine their competition. Starting on 16th September 2024, AdVantage offers an incredible opportunity for ten selected businesses to win tailored marketing […] Read more
Last autumn the Ambitious Essex launched the Elevate competition to help start-up and scale-up businesses digitally elevate their businesses. Businesses were invited to enter by sharing their long-term goals. At the close of 2023 ten businesses were then chosen to each win a package of support to the value of £1000. The ten businesses chosen […] Read more
Networking Essex are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils, Brentwood, Rochford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council along with Essex Wildlife Trust, FSB, Colbea, Global and the DS Group. We hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at the Brentwood Centre […] Read more
Discover a new competition designed to help start-up and scale-up businesses digitally elevate their businesses. Read more
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has unveiled a new centralised website, targeted at helping the UK’s 5.5 million businesses. The new ‘Help to Grow’ site from DBT is aimed at upskilling both big and small businesses across the country by helping them to: Learn new skills Reach more customers Boost business profits Businesses […] Read more
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
