Business Support: The North Essex Economic Board
Businesses, whether promising start-ups or established enterprises, must continually adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting market dynamics.
The key to navigating this landscape lies in robust digital skills training and comprehensive business support. The North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) recognises the challenges and needs of the region and has put together a comprehensive programme of support to skyrocket businesses into the future.
What is available?
Operational gains
Working closely with support organisation, Let’s Do Business Group, businesses in the districts of Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring can access free, tailored support on various topics, including: starting up, accessing finance, marketing and promotion, improving productivity, business planning, staffing (recruitment and retention), digital skills, and decarbonisation.
Additionally, if you’re seeking business finance or concerned about managing business debts, Let’s Do Business Group provides 1-2-1 advice, workshops, and webinars to assist you.
Blueprint for Business
Blueprint for Business is a free business growth programme developed and delivered by award-winning business coaches. Through in-person and online events, it provides tailored learning opportunities, access to expert knowledge, and connections within the North Essex ecosystem. Businesses can create a personalised mix of activities, aligning with their growth objectives. Topics include: innovation, digital PR, cyber security, and digital skills.
Digital marketing training
Businesses can access FREE digital marketing training, delivered by Let’s Do Business Group subsidiary – Let’s Do Marketing. With several online workshops available quarterly – on topics such as social media, marketing strategy, using Canva, SEO, and email marketing – business leaders can upskill their staff and gain insights into how marketing can improve their business. To access this training for free, businesses can use discount code NEEB24.
Computer literacy
In today’s digital age, computer literacy is more than a valuable skill; it’s a fundamental necessity. Proficiency in the workplace enhances productivity, facilitates seamless collaboration, and enables the use of advanced tools and software critical for various job functions.
Working in collaboration with We Are Group, those in NEEB member districts can access inclusion training aimed at those with few or no IT skills, which includes a tablet and data connection.
Our vision
By nurturing an agile mindset, and equipping residents and businesses with the latest digital competencies, companies can not only keep pace with change but also leverage it as a powerful catalyst for growth and innovation, helping to achieve our overall ‘North Essex Vision’.
GET IN TOUCH
To find out more about all initiatives offered by the North Essex Economic Board, contact:
T: 0800 970 8981
E: essex@ldbgroup.co.uk
Or visit www.neeb.co.uk
