Support for Essex businesses

Get free business advice from the council
Our business support service, Backing Essex Business, offers Essex businesses up to 12 hours of free advice
Business advice and support from local and national organisations
Get information, advice and support from other organisations, both in Essex and nationally
Inward investment and international trade support
Help to expand your business internationally, and support for those who wish to do business in Essex

Business Adaptation Grant
Our Business Adaptation Grant can help small and medium-sized businesses make adaptations in response to coronavirus.
The Low Carbon Across the South and East (LoCASE) programme
The LoCASE programme provides grants for businesses of up to £10,000 as well as training workshops and fully funded events. Targeted business support is on offer for companies who offer “green” or low carbon goods and services.
Kickstart scheme
Get funding to create new job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer scheme
Find out how you can transfer your unused Apprenticeship Levy to support another business
Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps businesses in the UK to innovate and grow. It does this by linking them with an academic or research organisation and a graduate.
Venues, workspaces and other support services
Find venues, workspaces and other support services for your business in Essex
Contact the Business Support team
For business enquiries in Essex, contact our Business Support team at Essex County Council