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24/06/2026

Make sure you are following our new page to be up to date with all of our upcoming events, grants, mentoring and business support we have available!

Your business idea doesn’t need to stay as “something you’ll do one day.”

Whether you want to launch a side hustle, become self-employed, or finally turn your idea into something real, our FREE 2-day online business course is here to help you take the first steps with confidence.

Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners, this course will help you:
Validate and develop your idea
Understand what your customers actually want
Learn how to build a business that can grow sustainably
Discover funding and support available in Essex

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone!

📅 13th & 14th July
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Fully online

🎟️ https://zurl.co/9IruA

25/03/2026

Are you too busy with your business to grow yourself?

The most successful businesses come from continuing to develop yourself, and your strengths, make sure to include

Try giving yourself time regularly to try some simple growth means (podcasts, workshops, etc), reflecting on your development throughout each quarter, setting aside personal goals each month!

Get in touch with one of our Business Managers today who can discuss what growth opportunities we currently have available, or go to our events page, where you will be able to find a range of online and in person workshops built to help you.

📞 01245 823600
✉️ [email protected]
🔗https://zurl.co/67rcV

18/03/2026

How often do you feel behind and overwhelmed right at the start of the week?

Try a start of the week reset, review last weeks wins and unfinished tasks, choose your top priorities of the week (or day), and schedule those priorities first.

Use this time to reach out to one of our Business Support Managers, and see how we can help you develop your business efficiently, and what support systems we have to take your business further and get more sales!

✉️[email protected]
📞01245 823600

13/03/2026

We took our 'Beating the streets' campaign to Rochford last week, as part of our Essex Highstreet Support Programme, and we met lots of brilliant businesses.

One of these was the lovely Charlotte Ross from Skin Addiction , where we discussed how best to boost her business sales, through Marketing, Growth and Grants, signposting the right events and grants for her!

If you want support to help you take your business to that next step, get in touch with one of our business support managers today!

📞 01245 823600
✉️ [email protected]

11/03/2026

See you tomorrow at the South Essex Business Expo!

Are you a business in Essex who is looking for help starting up or scaling your business?

The event is designed for businesses of all sizes, trades, industries, professions and sectors, start ups and pre start ups with something for everyone.

All South Essex councils have collaborated to make this the biggest Business Expo in South Essex, with 200 businesses exhibiting to help you with your business growth!

Come find us there to discover local support, resources, and opportunities available to SMEs!

📍The Brentwood Centre | 📅 12th March | ⏰ 10:00 - 15:00
🔗Registration to find out more: https://zurl.co/RdcCs

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09/03/2026

Do you frequently repeat small tasks, but it ends up taking too much time?

Then you need to learn to systemise it!

Start with the simple updates; email templates, standard operation procedures, client onboarding checklists and automated scheduling tools, and there are many FREE systems that you can use!

Not sure where to start? Get in touch with one of our business support managers who can help get you started, or attend one of our workshops, where we have brilliant guest speakers discuss how they have utilised different tools to boost their business.

📞 01245 823600
✉️ [email protected]
🔗https://zurl.co/bwvvh

04/03/2026

This weekend marks International Women’s Day 2026!

In celebration, the Castle Point Business Accelerator Programme is hosting a special all-female session dedicated to supporting and empowering local women in business.

With informal networking over coffee and cake, a chance to connect, share experiences and celebrate the achievements of women across our local business community.

We will be joined by Laura-Jayne from Socialife Management, who will deliver a practical workshop on building a clear and confident social media strategy, exploring how to understand your audience, carry out effective research, structure your content, and plan in a way that feels manageable and purposeful!

International Women’s Day is about recognising progress, championing ambition, and creating opportunities — and we are proud to celebrate by investing in the growth of female entrepreneurs within Castle Point.

To register for the event simply complete the registration page: https://zurl.co/7L9E9

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04/03/2026

Are you a business in Essex who is looking for help starting up or scaling your business? Then the South Essex Business Expo is for you.

The event is designed for businesses of all sizes, trades, industries, professions and sectors, start ups and pre start ups with something for everyone.

All South Essex councils have collaborated to make this the biggest Business Expo in South Essex, with 200 businesses exhibiting to help you with your business growth!

Come find us there to discover local support, resources, and opportunities available to SMEs!

📍The Brentwood Centre | 📅 12th March | ⏰ 10:00 - 15:00
🔗Registration to find out more: https://zurl.co/RdcCs

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26/02/2026

Are you a Film, TV or Games company looking to finance, sell and distribute your project? 🎬

Then come along to a specialist workshop is designed for Film, TV and Games companies who want to understand how to take their projects to market within the screen industry.

📽️Exploring the specific requirements of each format, while also bringing all three sectors together to build a cross-platform understanding, opening up new opportunities, strengthening future partnerships, and helping amplify both reach and value through hybrid routes.

🔗Sign Up: https://zurl.co/VsUC2

25/02/2026

Setting clear goals is key when measuring your Business' journey. That’s where SMART goals come in.
SMART =
🎯 Specific – know exactly what you want
📏 Measurable – track your progress
🎯 Achievable – stretch, but stay realistic
🔗 Relevant – make sure it supports your bigger vision
⏰ Time-bound – give yourself a deadline

When your goals are SMART, you stop guessing and start moving with purpose.

If you want advice on where to start, get in touch with one of our Business Support Mentors today!
📞 01245 823600
✉️ [email protected]