Ambitiousgrowthhub

Ambitiousgrowthhub We provide businesses in Essex with a single point of access to a wide range of local, regional and national support.

Our team of friendly and experienced navigators offer free and impartial signposting to help businesses find the best support for them. BEST: Business Essex, Southend and Thurrock

The new BEST Growth Hub helps businesses realise their growth potential. Essex businesses of all sizes, from innovative young enterprises to long-established firms, can access a new business support service from the BES

T Growth Hub. Whether starting a new business, growing an existing business or finding funding for a new venture, the BEST Growth Hub Team is there to help you. If you're looking for business support, please contact one of our Business Navigators on 0300 303 4864

Are you too busy with your business to grow yourself?The most successful businesses come from continuing to develop your...
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

How often do you feel behind and overwhelmed right at the start of the week?Try a start of the week reset, review last w...
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

We took our 'Beating the streets' campaign to Rochford last week, as part of our Essex Highstreet Support Programme, and...
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]

See you tomorrow at the South Essex Business Expo!Are you a business in Essex who is looking for help starting up or sca...
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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Do you frequently repeat small tasks, but it ends up taking too much time?Then you need to learn to systemise it!Start w...
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

This weekend marks International Women’s Day 2026!In celebration, the Castle Point Business Accelerator Programme is hos...
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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Are you a business in Essex who is looking for help starting up or scaling your business? Then the South Essex Business ...
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

essex Borough Council Borough Council borough council County Council District Council -on-Sea City Council Council

Are you a Film, TV or Games company looking to finance, sell and distribute your project? 🎬Then come along to a speciali...
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

Setting clear goals is key when measuring your Business' journey. That’s where SMART goals come in. SMART =🎯 Specific – ...
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]

✨ Every big business you admire started small.Before the growth, the headlines, and the success, there was doubt, slow ...
23/02/2026

✨ Every big business you admire started small.

Before the growth, the headlines, and the success, there was doubt, slow days, and learning as they went along.

If it feels hard right now, that doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re building.

If you're struggling, get in touch with one of our Business Support Managers who can point you in the right direction!
📞01245 823600
✉️ [email protected]

🌟 Highstreet Businesses🌟On our mission to help as many Highstreet Businesses as possible we met the lovely James Hunt fr...
20/02/2026

🌟 Highstreet Businesses🌟

On our mission to help as many Highstreet Businesses as possible we met the lovely James Hunt from SAA clothing.

James highlighted being keen to learn more about Paid Advertisement on Social Media, as well as his interest in our Highstreet Mentoring Programme.

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]

Leanda Cable

Building a start-up? Your toolkit should cover more than just the idea.Think:📝 a clear plan💻 the right tools to run day-...
18/02/2026

Building a start-up? Your toolkit should cover more than just the idea.

Think:
📝 a clear plan
💻 the right tools to run day-to-day
📊 a way to track money and progress
🤝 people you can ask for advice

You don’t need everything on day one, just the right basics to get moving.

Don't know where to start? Talk to one of our Business Support Managers today!
📞01245 823600
✉️ [email protected]

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Southend-on-Sea

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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