Support for business
We value our business community and want to help you start, grow and succeed.
Essex businesses of all sizes – from young enterprises to long-established firms – can get support from the BEST Growth Hub: South East Business Hub, including free impartial signposting to funding and finance options, one-to-one business advice, skills and training.
You can also get free advice from the government's Business Support Helpline – go to GOV.UK: get help and support for your business. For further information on starting a business, growing your business, and exporting from the UK, go to GOV.UK: help to grow.
Start-up businesses
We offer advice and guidance to help you start up a business. Support includes:
- referring you to specialist advice on starting a business in Thurrock through NWES
- putting you in contact with the right person to answer your business questions
Established businesses
We provide a variety of services to all types of businesses, including established businesses, such as:
- free workshops to help you find new customers and win new contracts
- putting you in contact with the right person to answer your business questions
- help to recruit local people, including support for job fairs
Businesses looking to invest in Thurrock
We can help you take advantage of unique business opportunities at the heart of the Thames Gateway:
- advice and support to businesses looking to locate or grow in Thurrock
- help with your location enquiries
- help to make sure get the information and advice you need for your business decision
Space to rent
We own serviced business centres offering space to rent at locations around Thurrock. For details, go to Thurrock business centres.
More information
Contact us for more information.