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Business Support & Funding

Do you want to know more about what support is available to your business?

Business Support

A list of business support organisations in Thurrock.
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BEST Growth Hub

The BEST Growth Hub provides businesses in Essex with a single point of access to a wide range of local, regional and national support.

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NWES Property Services Ltd

Established in 1982, Nwes is a not-for-profit enterprise agency. They provide total business support to boost self-employment and encourage enterprise.

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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

By your side in business. Since 1974, FSB have been backing small business owners and the self-employed like you, helping them to start, run and grow successful businesses in every sector and corner of the UK.

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Business Support Helpline

You can contact the government’s Business Support Helpline for free advice on 0800 998 1098 or [email protected].

Growing Your Workforce

Advice and links to help you recruit and grow your team.
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Advertising Your Job Vacancy

Find out how to advertise your vacancy on our website.

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Employers Guide to Apprenticeships

All of the information you need to decide if recruiting an apprentice is right for you.

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Apprenticeship Levy Funding

Funding up to £27,000 available via Thurrock Council.

Upskill Your Staff

Organisations that can help you upskill your staff.
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Learn with TACC

Education and training for employees delivered by The Thurrock Adult Community College.

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Maths Courses for Staff

Improve yours and your employees maths skills with TACC.

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GoTrain

Free training to develop new or existing staff, improve productivity, increase retention and grow your organisation.

Other Business Support and Advice

Other business support available to Thurrock businesses.
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Thurrock Green Business Grant

Grant funding up to £8,000 to help improve your businesses energy efficiency.

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Trading Standards

Would your business benefit from being Buy With Confidence Trading Standards Approved?

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Help to Grow

The Government’s new Help to Grow website is a great resource for businesses looking to start up and succeed.

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UK Business Climate Hub

The UK Business Climate Hub is a collaboration between the UK Government, businesses and business groups across the UK.

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Supporting Young People

Becoming an enterprise advisor.

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Essex Wildlife Trust

Investing in Wildlife is good for Essex and will deliver real benefits to you and your business.

Useful Resources

Below are some other resources that you may find interesting.

Business Events

Essex Police Local Newsletter

Cyber Security Guide for Small Businesses

Cyber Security Toolkit

The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre

Commercial Burglary Crime Prevention Tips 2022

Kent and Essex Police Digital Asset Management System

Small Business Guide: Response and Recovery

More information about business support from Thurrock Council

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