Support for Braintree District Based Businesses

Braintree District is a picturesque haven nestled in the heart of Essex, where the past meets the present in perfect harmony. With its rich history, vibrant communities, and stunning landscapes, this district is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

From historic market towns, like Braintree itself to the idyllic villages of Finchingfield and Coggeshall, you'll find a warm and welcoming atmosphere wherever you go.

Braintree District in Essex is committed to supporting the growth and prosperity of businesses within the community. Whether you're an entrepreneur starting a new venture or an established business seeking opportunities for expansion, the district offers a comprehensive network of support and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Business Support and Resources

We understand that starting and running a business comes with its challenges. That's why Braintree District offers a range of resources and support to help your business thrive.

Details of support programmes and free events that we deliver to help your business grow can be found below. Click the image to find out more or get in touch via the form below and we can help find the right programme for you.

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Multiply: Free Financial Literacy support available for employees of Essex businesses through the Multiply scheme from Essex County Council

The Multiply programme, a countywide campaign launched by Essex County Council, is part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up strategy, and aims to improve adult numeracy and create ‘Skills for Life’ for residents in the county – improving wellbeing, boosting career prospects, and managing finances.

Backing Essex Business

Fully funded by Essex County Council, Backing Essex Business is here to provide help for your business to grow, It offers:

12 Hours of Free Business Advice

Support to access business finance
Free Workshops and Training

Group2Grow - The Essex Peer Network Programme

Group2Grow peer groups bring together cohorts of business professionals to learn, grow, and solve common problems using each other’s knowledge and experience, with the support, guidance, and mentoring of a Business Coach.

Over 8 x 2 hr group sessions and 3 hours of individual 1:1 sessions with an expert mentor we will through discussion and discovery, uncover the challenges faced by your business and work together to find logical and practical solutions.

North Essex Economic Board

Start, restructure, rebuild, and thrive.

Funded by the North Essex Economic Board, those looking to start a business, improve digital skills, or are in need of specialist financial advice can access free support.

Fully-funded advice from business experts
Support to access business finance and funding
Free workshops and training on starting a business, or improving digital skills

Blueprint for Business

Blueprint for Business is a new and exciting free business growth programme that offers a series of bespoke workshops, webinars and 1:1 events, to help you map out your journey to achieving your business goals.

Developed and delivered by a team of award-winning Business Coaches, Blueprint for Business not only provides you with learning opportunities you can tailor to suit your needs, but also access to expert knowledge, and the North Essex entrepreneurial ecosystem to connect and network with. The whole programme is organised so that businesses can create a pick ‘n’ mix of activities, tailoring the support to their individual business growth goals.

Contact Us

Contact us to learn more about the support and resources available and find the right one for you. We're here to help you turn your business aspirations into reality.

FREE BUSINESS EVENTS FOR BrAINTREE district BUSINESSES

Businesses we have supported in Braintree District

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Transporter Engineering

Barry Poulter, Managing Director of Transporter Engineering Ltd, tells Backing Essex Business how the Peer Network Programme Group2Grow enabled him and his team to take a hard look at their sales and marketing strategies to future-proof their business.

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Willows Hair

Samantha Holden from Willows Hair, Gosfield, Halstead tells us how the Group2Grow programme helped her gain the confidence to take her business to new heights.

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Big Bear Cider

Big Bear Cider, from Braintree, Essex, explains how the Group2Grow Peer Network programme came at just the right time for their business, helping them to take a step back and define a forward-thinking strategy.

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Sutherland Partners

The inventors of the ‘Aid to Birthing Cattle’ utilises existing technology in a unique and innovative way. Find out more about how we supported the business to bring their flagship product to life.

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