Help to start a business

If you’ve got your business idea but don’t know where to take it next, we offer support that can help you learn the skills you need to succeed.

Dream it.

We can help you to refine and explore your business idea with professional, fully funded business support.

Build it.

We can support you to build a winning business plan to get you more ready than ever for your new venture.

Achieve it.

We’ll be here every step of the way, with regular one-to-ones available to help keep you on track

Grow it.

Whether it’s finance or advice you need to expand or simply growing your network, we can help.

How we can help you #StartUp

  • Access our fully funded start up workshops

  • A free online session with one of our specialist business advisers

  • A free online session with one of our finance & funding experts

  • Preferential rates for new businesses moving into Newhaven Enterprise Centre and Ongar Business Centre   

  • Access to business resources 

  • Support to apply for a Start Up Loan

Help to Start a Business

Our Programmes offering Start Up Support

Starting a business? We've got you covered. Access a collection of free templates and resources designed to help you bring your idea to life — from marketing plans to cashflow tools and more. Everything you need to get started, all in one place.

Free Business Resources

Free Business Resources

Upcoming Events and Training for Start Up Businesses

Essex Businesses can access marketing workshops for free using code ESSEX25

Checkout issues? Book here.

Got a business idea?

Find out how we can help

Learn more about Let’s Do Business Group