Fully funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group, Backing Essex Business can provide 12 hours of FREE support to businesses to help them achieve their growth ambitions. Offering business advice on topics including business planning, strategy, financial forecasting, marketing, operations, and recruitment, as well as supporting businesses looking to access business funding to apply for business loans and grants where available. Let's Do Business Group is able to administer Start Up Loans and the Recovery Loan Scheme directly, as accredited business support partners of the British Business Bank. Backing Essex Business also offers a regular suite of events, providing workshops and training sessions for business owners looking to improve their knowledge in certain areas.