Colchester

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General Admission

Essex

Join us this January for a FREE in-person workshop in Tendring, which introduces SMEs to a variety of AI tools useful for improving business processes! 
Established since 2007, KAT Marketing boasts a team of experts who draw on years of experience from partnering with businesses and organisations of various sizes and across numerous sectors.
Always at the cutting edge of the latest innovations within the corporate world, KAT has carefully monitored the increasing impact of AI. With a specific eye on the way the latest technologies can deliver more efficient and more effective solutions, KAT Marketing can help you boost efficiencies and effectiveness in your business through the power of AI with the support of qualified AI marketers.
This half-day training course is designed to deliver exactly that – a clear and concise explanation to the significance of AI as well as practical and specific demonstrations of how your business can see improved performance in data analysis, strategic planning, content generation and customer services. 

Event details
Date: Wednesday 22nd January, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm (Arrival from 8:30am)
Location: Tendring District Council Town Hall - Committee Room: Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE
For: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Tendring)

Tea, Coffee & Pastries will be served from 8:30am
 
What the workshop covers:
The influence of AI
What is AI and how does it work
How are we already using AI
How will AI be influencing business in the future 
Due diligence: AI and ethics
AI in Analysis and Strategy
Using AI to analyse data and create reports
How AI can provide advantages in strategic planning
Video, Audio, Avatars and Editing
Creating different media formats through AI 
How to generate avatars and AI-inspired interaction
Insights into text generation
Understanding frameworks for prompting 
How to customise your AI activity
Your next steps
Your action plan: how will AI work for you
Open Q and A to answer your questions

About the host:
Julian Read, Content Manager at KAT Marketing
With more than 25 years of experience in corporate communications and marketing, Julian Read’s career has included roles in strategic marketing, business development, project management and content creation, as well as working as an award-winning journalist and magazine editor.
Today, Julian is part of the Senior Management Team at KAT Marketing, a leading regional marketing agency based in Colchester. As well as leading training for businesses and organisations on a variety of aspects of marketing, Julian has developed an industry-leading insight into the value of AI and how it can be used safely and successfully within workplace settings.
Within his role at KAT Marketing, Julian has continued the firm’s proud tradition of being at the cutting edge of the latest innovations within the corporate world and carefully monitored the increasing impact of AI. As an expert in the use of AI in the workplace, Julian holds a number of Chartered Institute of Marketing-recognised qualifications in the use of AI including topics such as Strategy and Analytics, using AI for Video & Audio Creation and Generative AI Text Creation.
With a specific eye on the way the latest technologies can deliver more efficient and more effective solutions, Julian has gathered detailed knowledge of how we can expect AI to influence the way we do business in the future in order to provide specific guidance on how business leaders can boost efficiencies and effectiveness in the workplace through the power of AI.



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.



Let’s Do Business Group

Join us this January for a FREE in-person workshop in Tendring, which introduces SMEs to a variety of AI tools useful for improving business processes!

How to make AI work for you - Tendring

Own Your Success

Leadership

Business Leadership

Leadership Skills

Women In Leadership

Leadership Development

Women in Local Government Leadership Workshop is for Local Government professionals looking to learn new skills with like-minded peers and further or advance their within Local government. 

2nd Women in Local Government Leadership Workshop

Early Release ticket

General Release ticket

Laindon

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box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="erjbo-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="6kh9k-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="6kh9k-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This is a 5 day course being held at our training centre in Laindon, Essex (SS15 6SS), all days must be attended and sessions will be 9am-5pm each day.</div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="2d68l-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="2d68l-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="68dfp-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="68dfp-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Available course dates:</div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="fs60g-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="fs60g-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">July &ndash; 8th-12th</div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="f9bql-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="f9bql-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">August - 5th-9th&nbsp;</div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="akejq-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="akejq-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="2rakc-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 43, 51);"><div data-offset-key="2rakc-0-0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The course will run with a minimum of 4 learners and a maximum of 6 learners.</div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3j4qg" data-offset-key="4v5q6-0-0" style="color: rgb(28, 43, 51); 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Triple L Training & Medical Ltd

Ambulance

Paramedic Training

Ambulance First Aid

Paramedic

First Responder

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DO YOU WANT TO LEARN VALUBLE SKILLS, WANT TO WORK EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND IN NIGHTCLUBS, OR HAVE A DESIRE TO WORK IN THE AMBULANCE SERVICE.🚑 
This is the first step into the Medical world as a First Responder. 

The QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care also known as FREC3 is a PHEM D qualification which is the entry level into being able to provide medical cover at events.

The cost is £425 plus VAT per person (£510pp)

This is a 5 day course being held at our training centre in Laindon, Essex (SS15 6SS), all days must be attended and sessions will be 9am-5pm each day.

Available course dates:
July – 8th-12th
August - 5th-9th 

The course will run with a minimum of 4 learners and a maximum of 6 learners.

If you would like more information or to book onto either of the above courses please email training@tlmedical.co.uk for a booking form.

QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

Wickford

The workshop provides a comprehensive guide to creating and utilising a business plan, offering a template and methods to monitor progress. It explores forming commercial partnerships to expand customer reach and enhance revenue. The session on growing the team covers recruitment, fostering company culture, and HR planning. Additionally, it addresses accessing finance, detailing options such as the British Business Bank in Essex, venture capitalists, business angels, and high street banks. 
This workshop equips participants with essential tools for business planning, strategic partnerships, team building, and securing financial support, all crucial for successful business growth and development.
This workshop will take place at a venue in Wickford and will be advised in due course.

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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 

The Consortium

This workshop equips participants with essential tools for business planning, strategic partnerships, team building, and securing financial support, all crucial for successful business growth and development.

HR for Growing Businesses

School of Business and Technology London

MSc Project Management Top-Up

Southend

Who is First Aid for Mental Health Suitable for?This mental health training is ideal for anyone who works with others. If you&rsquo;re in management, lead a team or would like to be a workplace first-aider &ndash; building your understanding of mental health conditions will enable you to spot problems and signpost to professional help.&nbsp;What Will I Learn?The qualification has been designed to enable you to recognise various mental health illnesses and be able to implement strategies such as a first aid action plan for mental health, along with developing the skills to better manage stress and have supportive conversations. The conditions looked at include:<ul fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Depression</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Self-harm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eating disorders</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PTSD</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Anxiety</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Substance Abuse</li></ul>This short course will arm you with the knowledge and experience to feel confident and equipped to support those around you in maintaining their mental health. Spotting potential problems can help you to protect the mental well-being of your staff, team members and those around you.&nbsp;

Hannah Campbell

Mental Health

First Aid

Accredited Mental Health First Aid

First Aid for Mental Health Training - Level 2 Mental Health Course - Professional Training in Mental Health First Aid - Essex Mental Health Training

First Aid For Mental Health - Level 2

MBA in Educational Leadership & Management, UK

LLM International Business Law Top-Up

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Top-Up

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

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. Details of the event:Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024Time: 9:30am - 12:30pmLocation: OnlineFor: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)Cost: Free More 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><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div>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><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div>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. 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.


Details of the event:
Date: Wednesday 27th November 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

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

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?

Please note: There are limited spaces available

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.




Continuously evolving business and technology landscapes create new and transforming opportunities for entrepreneurs and companies that are prepared.

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