Luton Council is celebrates the success of the Luton Online Digital Marketing Launchpad, a two-year programme that has supported hundreds of local businesses to strengthen their digital presence, build confidence and grow sustainably.

1705 Consultancy is a growing Southend-on-Sea business helping organisations and event venues manage safety, security and risk more effectively. With fully funded business support from Let’s Do Business Group, funded by Southend City Council, the company has strengthened its financial planning, strategy and growth plans, helping to expand while supporting clients with risk assessments, event safety planning and Protect Duty readiness.

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with Let’s Do Business Group at a free, in-person event in Hastings designed to support women at the start of their business journey. Featuring practical business and marketing sessions, expert guidance, and face-to-face networking, this event embraces the theme Give To Gain by sharing knowledge, connections, and confidence to help women grow in business.

The Sewing Factory Ltd is a growing UK manufacturing business built on craftsmanship, quality, and a commitment to local production. As demand for their textile products increased, they faced significant recruitment challenges due to a shortage of skilled workers in the industry. Seeking support, they were referred to Backing Essex Business.

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.

When David Robinson set out to grow his business, RunActive, he had three key goals in mind: expand the brand’s online presence, increase footfall in his retail stores, and secure financial stability to grow his team.

Mike Shorer Fine Jewellery is proof that heritage businesses can adapt to modern challenges. With support from the Let’s Do Business Group and the Newhaven Enterprise Zone, Mike transformed his Newhaven workshop with solar power, energy-efficient upgrades, and new tools — cutting costs, reducing carbon, and future-proofing his craft.

The Let’s Do Business Group team are proud to announce they have been successful in securing funding to deliver business support in Hastings, East Sussex through the RISE programme funded by Hastings Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Leads Direct Ltd, a Newhaven-based supplier of tailored power leads and cable solutions, expanded its warehouse capacity and improved operations through the Newhaven Enterprise Zone’s Refurbishment of Employment Space Fund.

Based in Southend-On-Sea, Lyfe VR is a trailblazing business. Set up by Simeon Brookstone and his Business partner back in January 2023, Lyfe VR focuses on providing virtual reality experiences.

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. 

Neuronotion Owner Emma Emma-Jane Beaumont talks about how support from Southend on Sea transformative Business Support Programme delivered by Let’s Do Business Group has improved her own self confidence and helped keep her on the right track for success.