Help for your business
Help for your business
Businesses are what drive the economy forwards, and the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) recognises that businesses have faced many difficulties over the last few years, and wants to support them through their challenges and onto growth. In North Essex, there are over 30,000 businesses contributing significantly to the local economy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up approximately 99% of these businesses, highlighting the importance of targeted support and development programs. That is why NEEB over the last 4 years has provided a number of fully funded support programmes to help businesses survive and thrive.
Let's Do Business Group
Let’s Do Business Group (LDBG) were commissioned to provide Business Support to North Essex Economic Board members in the districts of Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon and Tendring.
Through the Backing Essex Business service, and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocated from NEEBs District and City Council partners, Businesses have been able to access FREE tailored support from Let’s Do Business Group on topics such as starting up, accessing finance, marketing and promotion, improving productivity, business planning, staffing (including recruitment and retention), digital skills and decarbonisation.
Through this programme
601 Businesses have accessed support
146 Jobs have been created or safeguarded
Read our case studies
Take a look through some of our case studies here. From financial support, network building and business planning – NEEB partners can help!
This programme came to an end on 31st March 2025. To access business support through other programmes please feel free to use the resources below
Best Growth Hub
The BEST Growth Hub provides businesses in Essex with a single point of access to a wide range of local, regional and national support.
Backing Essex Business
Fully funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group, Backing Essex Business is here to provide help for your business to grow, through advice, access to business finance, and training.