You can contact the government’s Business Support Helpline for free advice.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0800 998 1098

Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays)

Instagram today is a huge social media channel which can bring many opportunities for business. With an estimated 1.074 billion monthly active users you can guarantee that your customers are following accounts they love on Instagram, and if you want your brand to be seen then you should be there, too. Find out how to use Instagram to boost your business.

The King’s Award for enterprise showcases some of the outstanding achievements of businesses within innovation, international trade, sustainability and opportunity through social mobility. Nominate your business for a chance to receive the award.

The Prince’s Trust offers help to young adults looking to start their own business. If you’re 19-30 years old and living in the UK they could help kick start your business ideas.

Free support from Essex Police for local businesses, helping prevent business owners, staff and customers from falling victim to crime.

Free advice and tips from Essex Fire Service on how to keep your business safe.

Changes to UK company law signifies changes for Companies House. New measures will introduce identify verification, broaden powers over company creation and data, improve financial information on the register etc. Visit the Government website to find out more.

Get free access to 1-to-1 coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities.

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level.

If your business is facing tough times and you need extra support or different services than normal, Barclays may be able to help, take a look at their guides for coping with financial difficulty, health challenges, life events and improving your digital skills.

Practical guides to support you in developing your business – from starting-up and managing it day to day, to growing and trading internationally.

The business travel platform for companies on the move – join for free.

If you’re looking for ways to offer your employees affordable travel, Arriva’s Corporate Annual Travel tickets could be the answer.

Returning for a 6th year, the campaign organised by Harlow Council and Phoenix Resource Centre has started with nominations now open. Residents, visitors, businesses and employees are able to nominate their favourite shop, place or service, as well as individuals and teams across 15 different categories.

Nominations close on the 10th December 2023.

Essex County Council have created an employment guide to support employers considering increasing the diversity of their workforce.

Offer free and impartial advice for employers and employees on workplace rights, rules and best practice.

The charter provides a set of minimum principles that Essex employers should meet to be deemed family-friendly. Setting out how parents and carers can manage their caring and work commitments.

Do you employ delivery drivers? If so, you have a duty for their health and safety. The EFDC’S Environmental Health team have produced a free document on how to ensure your drivers are being kept safe.

Part of the Essex Wellbeing Service, Working Well provides Essex businesses with free workplace health and wellbeing support.

This support, commissioned by Essex County Council, consists of a Working Well Accreditation, alongside other free options: Mental Health Aware Programme, Small Business HR Support and Mental Health First Aid England Training.

A charity which provides free independent occupational health advice to businesses within Harlow.

Creating a sustainable business action plan can help future proof your business and support wider climate action goals. The free advice pack provides tips and ideas to help your business thrive whilst keeping its impact on the environment low.

The UK Business Climate Hub provides net zero advice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

There are a number of product labels that certify low carbon emissions or other beneficial environmental actions. These help customers gain trust in your sustainability credentials. These marks and labels can help your business improve its operations and earning potential. Find out more on the UK Business Climate Hub website.

Learn how to sell your products or services worldwide. Pick online and in-person events that are right for you. And benefit from live presentations from experts, workshops and networking opportunities.

Provides guidance, training and tailored support to help ambitious businesses in the UK grow internationally.

This could include expanding your business’s footprint, working in new regions, finding the right technology and tools, or managing exports and international trade.