Our new business support service is tailored to help Essex businesses survive and thrive during COVID-19 and beyond.
Our new business support service is tailored to help Essex businesses survive and thrive during COVID-19 and beyond.
Braintree District
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Businesses we have supported in Braintree District
Transforming Creativity into a Thriving Business with support from The North Essex Economic Board.
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.
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.
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.
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.