For decades, manufacturing has quietly slipped into the background of career conversations. Schools tend to highlight technology, finance, healthcare, and digital roles, leaving the perception that manual and craft-based industries no longer exist in the UK. But companies like The Sewing Factory are proof that manufacturing is not only alive, it’s full of opportunity.

We are pleased to announce that Let’s Do Business Group has been awarded two significant contracts to deliver new, fully funded business-support programmes in Essex: Smart Start Brentwood and Innovate & Elevate Rochford District.

Concluding in March 2025, for 2 years Let’s Do Business Group have been proud to deliver business support and training to businesses across the North Essex districts of Braintree, Colchester, Chelmsford, Maldon and Tendring – helping to spark economic growth in the region, and support businesses to start up, grow and thrive. 

The free business growth programme which offers a series of bespoke workshops, webinars and 1:1 events – Blueprint for Business – returns for a second year to help businesses in North Essex map out their journey and achieve their goals.

Let’s Do Business Group are pleased to announce they have been commissioned to provide a Business Support service in North Essex, expanding their offering to entrepreneurs looking for start-up advice.

The Multiply programme, a countywide campaign launched by Essex County Council, is part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up strategy, and aims to improve adult numeracy and create ‘Skills for Life’ for residents in the county.

Thanks to Southend-On-Sea City Council and funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, new and established businesses in the city can benefit from specialist business support as they navigate the upcoming challenging years and look forward towards growth.