DATE:&nbsp;Tuesday 24th September 2024TIME:&nbsp;Starting from 10:30am&nbsp;LOCATION:&nbsp;ONLINE (Zoom)<h3 style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 18px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:18px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'>*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let&#39;s Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:essex@ldbgroup.co.uk" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">essex@ldbgroup.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</h3>Digital PR is tailored for professionals and businesses seeking to master the art of public relations in the digital age. Led by PR expert and regular BBC contributor Sarah Brockwell, this session delves into cutting-edge strategies for effective digital PR, including organic SEO, online reputation management, influencer partnerships, podcasts, blogs, content distribution, and media pitching in the digital realm.Participants will learn how to plan compelling PR campaigns that resonate with online audiences. They will leave knowing how to leverage online publications, and digital tools to amplify brand messaging, generate positive media coverage, and build meaningful relationships with their target audience and target media.Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop.&nbsp;Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;'>This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let&#39;s Do Business Group.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'> <img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/bdc6fb76-f48f-4ee1-adb0-87a4b88fa0c4/2d3afdf4-7778-450b-bcbd-4f05ef26db09/original.png" style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

DATE: Tuesday 24th September 2024
TIME: Starting from 10:30am 
LOCATION: ONLINE (Zoom)
*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at essex@ldbgroup.co.uk 
Digital PR is tailored for professionals and businesses seeking to master the art of public relations in the digital age. Led by PR expert and regular BBC contributor Sarah Brockwell, this session delves into cutting-edge strategies for effective digital PR, including organic SEO, online reputation management, influencer partnerships, podcasts, blogs, content distribution, and media pitching in the digital realm.
Participants will learn how to plan compelling PR campaigns that resonate with online audiences. They will leave knowing how to leverage online publications, and digital tools to amplify brand messaging, generate positive media coverage, and build meaningful relationships with their target audience and target media.
Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop. 
Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let's Do Business Group.
Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.




Let’s Do Business Group

Gain an understanding of developing a digital PR strategy at this online webinar.

Digital PR - ONLINE WORKSHOP

General Admission

In this course, you&rsquo;ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business.This course aims to demystify the accounting language over three hours so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024Time: 9:30am - 12:30pmLocation: OnlineFor: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)Cost: FreeMore about the courseEven if you plan to hire an accountant, you still need to understand accounting information to make better, more informed decisions about your business. This webinar will give you the tools necessary to have a better understanding of what the professionals are saying down the line, so you can run your business better.What it covers:Part 1<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Historical business finance measurement</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The main performance measure - Profit &amp; Loss</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The main valuation measure - Balance Sheet</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> The importance of cash management and working capital</li></ul>Part 2<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to apply this knowledge to business planning and targeting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Using the above measurement tools to help plan and forecast business performance, particularly Profit &amp; Loss and Cashflow and the key differences between them</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Break even</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pricing methods</li></ul>Who it is for:The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates, and is geared to anyone without a finance or accounting background. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to North Essex (either Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, or Tendring).Who should attend:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Entrepreneurs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Micro business owners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Small business owners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Middle managers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consultants</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Coaches</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">E-commerce businesses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital marketers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Service based business owners</li></ul>Skills gained:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand basic financial documents used in business</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Interpret the information in these documents, and use it to manage day-to-day business activity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be more effective in their role</li></ul>About the host:Jim Fletcher ACMA GCMAJim is a business manager with Let&#39;s Do Business Group and a dedicated business coach with 40 years&rsquo; commercial leadership experience. Drawing on his long career in the manufacturing and engineering sector, Jim provides tailored coaching, consultancy, non-executive directorship and project management services, across a full range of management, finance, sales &amp; marketing and operations functions.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let&#39;s Do Business Group.Let&#39;s Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

In this course, you’ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business.
This course aims to demystify the accounting language over three hours so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.
Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Online
For: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)
Cost: Free
More about the course
Even if you plan to hire an accountant, you still need to understand accounting information to make better, more informed decisions about your business. This webinar will give you the tools necessary to have a better understanding of what the professionals are saying down the line, so you can run your business better.
What it covers:
Part 1
Historical business finance measurement
The main performance measure - Profit & Loss
The main valuation measure - Balance Sheet
The importance of cash management and working capital
Part 2
How to apply this knowledge to business planning and targeting
Using the above measurement tools to help plan and forecast business performance, particularly Profit & Loss and Cashflow and the key differences between them
Break even
Pricing methods
Who it is for:
The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates, and is geared to anyone without a finance or accounting background. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to North Essex (either Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, or Tendring).
Who should attend:
Entrepreneurs
Micro business owners
Small business owners
Middle managers
Consultants
Coaches
E-commerce businesses
Digital marketers
Service based business owners
Skills gained:
Understand basic financial documents used in business
Interpret the information in these documents, and use it to manage day-to-day business activity
Be more effective in their role
About the host:
Jim Fletcher ACMA GCMA
Jim is a business manager with Let's Do Business Group and a dedicated business coach with 40 years’ commercial leadership experience. Drawing on his long career in the manufacturing and engineering sector, Jim provides tailored coaching, consultancy, non-executive directorship and project management services, across a full range of management, finance, sales & marketing and operations functions.



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let's Do Business Group.
Let's Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

This course aims to demystify the accounting language so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.

Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs - North Essex

Looking to bring your business growth ideas to life but need a cash injection?Join us at our FREE online webinar, where we demystify the intricate world of business funding, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure the resources your business needs and deserves.In this course, you&#39;ll gain a wider knowledge of funding options for your business to scale/expand. Dates: Wednesday 16th October 2024Time: 10:00am - 11:00amWhere: Online (Zoom)Fee: FreeFor: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)<h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What it covers:</h3>Covering topics such as GGS (Growth Guarantee Scheme), Growth Loans, Start-up Loans, and the importance of an accountant in a business relationship, participants will leave with a robust toolkit of knowledge to navigate the intricate world of business financing.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Who it is for:</h3>The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone looking to access finance.&nbsp; <h3 id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Who should attend:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Entrepreneurs</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Micro business owners</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Small business owners</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Middle managers</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consultants</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Coaches</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">E-commerce businesses</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital marketers</li><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Service based business owners</li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div>About the hosts:Peter Disney - <a href="https://www.woodanddisney.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Wood and Disney</a>Managing Director, Chartered Accountant, Certified Business and Finance Professional, Certified Profit Consultant and Accredited Business Navigator Provider. Creator of TroubleShooterPlus a business diagnostic program. Creator of Plus4Business an online business advisory system.&nbsp;Peter has many years of experience in not only all the financial aspects of running a successful business but also in growth strategies. In particular marketing, strategic thinking implementation and control, and leveraging technology for growth, are areas he specialises in.Robert Laurie -&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--cademy-blue); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--cademy-blue);">Backing Essex Business</a>Robert is a Business Advisory Manager at Backing Essex Business (delivered by Let&#39;s Do Business Group) and has 35 years of banking relationship and finance experience, providing support and advice to businesses of all sizes across Essex. He has an extensive network of key partners who also support businesses with non-financial issues, as well as good links to Local Councils and Grant providers.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let&#39;s Do Business Group.Let&#39;s Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" style="color: var(--cademy-blue); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--cademy-blue);">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" style="color: var(--cademy-blue); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--cademy-blue);">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" style="color: var(--cademy-blue); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--cademy-blue);">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

Looking to bring your business growth ideas to life but need a cash injection?
Join us at our FREE online webinar, where we demystify the intricate world of business funding, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure the resources your business needs and deserves.
In this course, you'll gain a wider knowledge of funding options for your business to scale/expand.


Dates: Wednesday 16th October 2024
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Online (Zoom)
Fee: Free
For: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)


What it covers:
Covering topics such as GGS (Growth Guarantee Scheme), Growth Loans, Start-up Loans, and the importance of an accountant in a business relationship, participants will leave with a robust toolkit of knowledge to navigate the intricate world of business financing.


Who it is for:
The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone looking to access finance. 


Who should attend:
Entrepreneurs
Micro business owners
Small business owners
Middle managers
Consultants
Coaches
E-commerce businesses
Digital marketers
Service based business owners
About the hosts:
Peter Disney - Wood and Disney
Managing Director, Chartered Accountant, Certified Business and Finance Professional, Certified Profit Consultant and Accredited Business Navigator Provider. Creator of TroubleShooterPlus a business diagnostic program. Creator of Plus4Business an online business advisory system. 
Peter has many years of experience in not only all the financial aspects of running a successful business but also in growth strategies. In particular marketing, strategic thinking implementation and control, and leveraging technology for growth, are areas he specialises in.
Robert Laurie - Backing Essex Business
Robert is a Business Advisory Manager at Backing Essex Business (delivered by Let's Do Business Group) and has 35 years of banking relationship and finance experience, providing support and advice to businesses of all sizes across Essex. He has an extensive network of key partners who also support businesses with non-financial issues, as well as good links to Local Councils and Grant providers.



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let's Do Business Group.
Let's Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

Looking to bring your business growth ideas to life but need a cash injection? Join us at our FREE online webinar!

Access to Funding

DATE:&nbsp;Tuesday 22nd October 2024TIME:&nbsp;Starting from 10:30am&nbsp;LOCATION:&nbsp;ONLINE (Zoom)<h3 style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 18px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:18px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'>*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let&#39;s Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:essex@ldbgroup.co.uk" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">essex@ldbgroup.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</h3>Cyber security is paramount in today&rsquo;s digital age. Explore the best practices for implementing security measures, how to spot fake websites, email, and text scams, as well as the importance of backing up your data and protection of social networking at this online webinar.Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop.&nbsp;Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;'>This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let&#39;s Do Business Group.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'> <img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/bdc6fb76-f48f-4ee1-adb0-87a4b88fa0c4/2d3afdf4-7778-450b-bcbd-4f05ef26db09/original.png" style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

DATE: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
TIME: Starting from 10:30am 
LOCATION: ONLINE (Zoom)
*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at essex@ldbgroup.co.uk 
Cyber security is paramount in today’s digital age. Explore the best practices for implementing security measures, how to spot fake websites, email, and text scams, as well as the importance of backing up your data and protection of social networking at this online webinar.

Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop. 
Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let's Do Business Group.
Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.




Cyber security is paramount in today’s digital age.

Cyber Security - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Are you thinking about starting your own business in Essex? &#39;Start My Biz&#39; is the virtual workshop coming to Essex* this November, to support aspiring entrepreneurs and teach them the skills they need to be a success!<h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">With expert business coaches from Let&#39;s Do Business Group, learn everything from refining your business idea to marketing and managing your finances - and prepare to successfully start your business. This free workshop is brought to you by the team at the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/financial-support-for-north-essex-businesses" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/financial-support-for-north-essex-businesses" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Backing Essex Business</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Let&#39;s Do Business Group</a>.</h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let&#39;s Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:essex@ldbgroup.co.uk" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">essex@ldbgroup.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The programme will help you to:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explore and clarify your business idea</li><li value="2" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Research your target market and understand your competitors</li><li value="3" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Develop your business model and kick-start your business plan</li><li value="4" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Help you to understand the numbers, create projections and explore funding options</li><li value="5" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Start shaping your marketing strategy incl. online and social media presence</li><li value="6" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Set your business goals</li><li value="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Overview of business types, tax and insurance, accounting software, bank accounts</li><li value="8" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tools to help with taking the next step</li><li value="9" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Gain peer support from like-minded people</li></ul> <h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The programme consists of 3 x 3 hour sessions, each from 10 am to 1 pm, over 3 days this November.</h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Workshop dates:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tuesday 12th November - Business Planning and goal setting</li><li value="1" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wednesday 13th November - Marketing, social media, and online presence</li><li value="3" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tuesday 19th November - Understanding Finances and practical steps to getting started.</li></ul> <h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Applications close on Friday 8th November 2024. Please note - we have limited spaces, so don&#39;t miss out!</h2><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </h2><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eligibility:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Living/business based in North Essex (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford)</li><li value="2" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Open to anyone that&#39;s not yet up and running or has recently registered as self-employed or a company.</li></ul> These FREE sessions will take place via Zoom, which you can access Zoom easily from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone. Please note that previous participants have done so whilst caring for children and juggling other distractions. So don&#39;t let that be a barrier - if you have any specific needs or cannot attend all the sessions, please drop us a line to info@ldbgroup.co.uk and we can discuss options. This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let&#39;s Do Business Group.Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

Are you thinking about starting your own business in Essex? 'Start My Biz' is the virtual workshop coming to Essex* this November, to support aspiring entrepreneurs and teach them the skills they need to be a success!
With expert business coaches from Let's Do Business Group, learn everything from refining your business idea to marketing and managing your finances - and prepare to successfully start your business. This free workshop is brought to you by the team at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group.
*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at essex@ldbgroup.co.uk 
The programme will help you to:
Explore and clarify your business idea
Research your target market and understand your competitors
Develop your business model and kick-start your business plan
Help you to understand the numbers, create projections and explore funding options
Start shaping your marketing strategy incl. online and social media presence
Set your business goals
Overview of business types, tax and insurance, accounting software, bank accounts
Tools to help with taking the next step
Gain peer support from like-minded people
The programme consists of 3 x 3 hour sessions, each from 10 am to 1 pm, over 3 days this November.
Workshop dates:
Tuesday 12th November - Business Planning and goal setting
Wednesday 13th November - Marketing, social media, and online presence
Tuesday 19th November - Understanding Finances and practical steps to getting started.
Applications close on Friday 8th November 2024. Please note - we have limited spaces, so don't miss out!
Eligibility:
Living/business based in North Essex (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford)
Open to anyone that's not yet up and running or has recently registered as self-employed or a company.
These FREE sessions will take place via Zoom, which you can access Zoom easily from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
Please note that previous participants have done so whilst caring for children and juggling other distractions. So don't let that be a barrier - if you have any specific needs or cannot attend all the sessions, please drop us a line to info@ldbgroup.co.uk and we can discuss options.



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let's Do Business Group.
Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

Are you thinking about starting your own business in Essex? 'Start My Biz' is the virtual workshop coming to Essex* this November, to support aspiring entrepreneurs and teach them the skills they need to be a success!

Start My Biz - Free Online Workshop

DATE:&nbsp;Tuesday 19th November 2024TIME:&nbsp;Starting from 10:30am&nbsp;LOCATION:&nbsp;ONLINE (Zoom)<h3 style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 18px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:18px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'>*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let&#39;s Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:essex@ldbgroup.co.uk" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">essex@ldbgroup.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</h3>Discover the tools to unlock efficiency in your business operations! Join us as we explore a myriad of digital tools and platforms designed to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and optimise resource allocation.Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop.&nbsp;Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;'>This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let&#39;s Do Business Group.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/bdc6fb76-f48f-4ee1-adb0-87a4b88fa0c4/2d3afdf4-7778-450b-bcbd-4f05ef26db09/original.png" style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

DATE: Tuesday 19th November 2024
TIME: Starting from 10:30am 
LOCATION: ONLINE (Zoom)
*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at essex@ldbgroup.co.uk 
Discover the tools to unlock efficiency in your business operations! Join us as we explore a myriad of digital tools and platforms designed to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and optimise resource allocation.

Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop. 
Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let's Do Business Group.
Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.


Discover the tools to unlock efficiency in your business operations!



Digital tools to increase efficiency - ONLINE WORKSHOP

DATE:&nbsp;Tuesday 10th December 2024TIME:&nbsp;Starting from 10:30am&nbsp;LOCATION:&nbsp;ONLINE (Zoom)<h3 style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 18px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:18px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'>*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let&#39;s Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:essex@ldbgroup.co.uk" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">essex@ldbgroup.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</h3>December is a great time to network and socialise with your peers. This informal event is designed to extend your entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join our virtual networking event to meet other business leaders and make connections that can benefit your business.&nbsp;Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop.&nbsp;Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;'>This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let&#39;s Do Business Group.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.<p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'> <img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/bdc6fb76-f48f-4ee1-adb0-87a4b88fa0c4/2d3afdf4-7778-450b-bcbd-4f05ef26db09/original.png" style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

DATE: Tuesday 10th December 2024
TIME: Starting from 10:30am 
LOCATION: ONLINE (Zoom)
*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at essex@ldbgroup.co.uk 
December is a great time to network and socialise with your peers. This informal event is designed to extend your entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join our virtual networking event to meet other business leaders and make connections that can benefit your business. 

Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop. 
Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let's Do Business Group.
Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.




December is a great time to network and socialise with your peers. This informal event is designed to extend your entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Festive Online Networking & Social Event

Are you thinking about starting your own business in Essex? &#39;Start My Biz&#39; is the virtual workshop coming to Essex* this September, to support aspiring entrepreneurs and teach them the skills they need to be a success!<h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">With expert business coaches from Let&#39;s Do Business Group, learn everything from refining your business idea to marketing and managing your finances - and prepare to successfully start your business. This free workshop is brought to you by the team at the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/financial-support-for-north-essex-businesses" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/financial-support-for-north-essex-businesses" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Backing Essex Business</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Let&#39;s Do Business Group</a>.</h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let&#39;s Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:essex@ldbgroup.co.uk" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">essex@ldbgroup.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The programme will help you to:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explore and clarify your business idea</li><li value="2" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Research your target market and understand your competitors</li><li value="3" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Develop your business model and kick-start your business plan</li><li value="4" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Help you to understand the numbers, create projections and explore funding options</li><li value="5" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Start shaping your marketing strategy incl. online and social media presence</li><li value="6" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Set your business goals</li><li value="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Overview of business types, tax and insurance, accounting software, bank accounts</li><li value="8" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tools to help with taking the next step</li><li value="9" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Gain peer support from like-minded people</li></ul><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The programme consists of 3 x 3 hour sessions, each from 10 am to 1 pm, over 3 days this September.</h3><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Workshop dates:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tuesday 10th September - Business Planning and goal setting</li><li value="1" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wednesday 11th September - Marketing, social media, and online presence</li><li value="3" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tuesday 17th September - Understanding Finances and practical steps to getting started.</li></ul><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Applications close on Friday 6th September 2024. Please note - we have limited spaces, so don&#39;t miss out!</h2><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eligibility:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Living/business based in North Essex (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford)</li><li value="2" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Open to anyone that&#39;s not yet up and running or has recently registered as self-employed or a company.</li></ul>These FREE sessions will take place via Zoom, which you can access Zoom easily from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.Please note that previous participants have done so whilst caring for children and juggling other distractions. So don&#39;t let that be a barrier - if you have any specific needs or cannot attend all the sessions, please drop us a line to info@ldbgroup.co.uk and we can discuss options.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let&#39;s Do Business Group.Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</a>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a>Please click here to see our&nbsp;<a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Privacy Policy</a>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

Are you thinking about starting your own business in Essex? 'Start My Biz' is the virtual workshop coming to Essex* this September, to support aspiring entrepreneurs and teach them the skills they need to be a success!
With expert business coaches from Let's Do Business Group, learn everything from refining your business idea to marketing and managing your finances - and prepare to successfully start your business. This free workshop is brought to you by the team at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group.
*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at essex@ldbgroup.co.uk 


The programme will help you to:
Explore and clarify your business idea
Research your target market and understand your competitors
Develop your business model and kick-start your business plan
Help you to understand the numbers, create projections and explore funding options
Start shaping your marketing strategy incl. online and social media presence
Set your business goals
Overview of business types, tax and insurance, accounting software, bank accounts
Tools to help with taking the next step
Gain peer support from like-minded people


The programme consists of 3 x 3 hour sessions, each from 10 am to 1 pm, over 3 days this September.


Workshop dates:
Tuesday 10th September - Business Planning and goal setting
Wednesday 11th September - Marketing, social media, and online presence
Tuesday 17th September - Understanding Finances and practical steps to getting started.


Applications close on Friday 6th September 2024. Please note - we have limited spaces, so don't miss out!


Eligibility:
Living/business based in North Essex (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford)
Open to anyone that's not yet up and running or has recently registered as self-employed or a company.


These FREE sessions will take place via Zoom, which you can access Zoom easily from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.


Please note that previous participants have done so whilst caring for children and juggling other distractions. So don't let that be a barrier - if you have any specific needs or cannot attend all the sessions, please drop us a line to info@ldbgroup.co.uk and we can discuss options.


This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let's Do Business Group.
Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

Are you thinking about starting your own business in Essex? 'Start My Biz' is the virtual workshop coming to Essex* this September, to support aspiring entrepreneurs and teach them the skills they need to be a success!

Continuously evolving business and technology landscapes create new and transforming opportunities for entrepreneurs and companies that are prepared.
Rethink the impossible and join Ross to unlock new perspectives for 2024 and beyond.

Details of the event:
Date: Thursday 28th November
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Online (ZOOM)
For: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)

What will be covered?
Cultural transformation
Workplace practices and organizational structure
Working models
Embracing new technology and/or processes
Closing digital skills gaps across the team
How can we develop an e-Commerce platform?

About the host:
Ross Moran, Business Advisory Manager
Over two decades focusing on new venture creation and business transformation, Ross has worked in multiple finance, management, and technology roles within small and large organisations. Implementing new business models and developing a deep understanding of how technology process improvements intersect with business lifecycles and ecosystems has given Ross a unique perspective on most aspects of business including market research, new product development, raising finance, sales, marketing, and business  transformation.



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let's Do Business Group.
Let's Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.




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