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Jul 18
The Ultimate Guide to the King’s Awards for Enterprise 

The King’s Awards for Enterprise is one of the most prestigious awards for businesses in the UK; celebrating outstanding achievements.

Jul 02
The Hill Group – Meet the Buyer Event

The Hill Group is delivering a Meet the Buyer event on Friday 26th July, providing a platform to network with like-minded companies.

Apr 16
Basildon landed No.3 spot on Economy and Business of the Lambert Smith Hampton UK 2024 Vitality Index

Basildon has recently landed No.3 spot on the Economy and Business element of the Lambert Smith Hampton UK 2024 Vitality Index – up 35 places on last year! The indicator measures wage growth, workforce jobs growth in specific sectors, new enterprises and business density, GVA per capita, GVA growth and forecast and commercial property investment volume […]

Mar 06
Palmers Solicitors promotes collaborative working with revamped Basildon Commercial Hub

Clients, business friends and colleagues at Palmers Solicitors are now able to reap the benefits of Palmers’ enhanced Commercial Hub at Phoenix House, Basildon – including the next-level team cohesion it has created. The initiative comes in an exciting year for Palmers, having celebrated its 40th anniversary. During the last four decades, the firm has […]

Mar 04
Free support and IoT Sensor Solutions from Smart Manufacturing Data Hub

Would you like to monitor energy, machine, and environmental conditions within your facility? Analysis of the resulting data will assist in identifying energy usage at individual machine level, monitor machine utilisation and performance, ensure your factory environment is optimal and in compliance with environmental regulations.

Feb 28
Made in Essex – The Podcast. With Kim Morrish

Made in Essex – The Podcast With Kim Morrish. A new episode of Made in Essex has just landed! A rich, and insight packed conversation with the incredible Kim Morrish, experienced entrepreneur, social impact investor, and owner of the UK’s leading external maintenance business. Huge thanks to Kim for lifting the bonnet on Ground Control’s […]

Feb 20
Move to new facility signals new era for the finishing line

Celebrating Finishing Line’s Growth:A New Facility, A New Era The Finishing Line is moving to extensive new premises in October 2023, marking a new era for the award-winning contract packing and fulfilment specialist, says Founder and Managing Director, Andy Mead. “The company has continued to grow and diversify in recent years, outgrowing our existing facilities. Therefore, […]

Feb 16
Celebrating a Century of business in Basildon

Basildon might be a ‘New Town’ but it’s also home to businesses that are over 100 years old. We spoke to Maxim McDonald, Managing Director of McDonald Group, as they celebrate a century of business in Basildon. Basildon Borough is a place to do business, to invest, and compete in the global economy. We are […]

Feb 14
Basildon meet-up with Ford Motor Company

Exciting event coming soon! Join Ambitious Women in Essex and Basildon Council for a special collaboration with Ford Motor Company on March 6, 10am at Ford Motor Company’s Dunton Campus. Highlights include a panel on ‘Women in Leadership,’ networking with Ford Motor Company leaders, free refreshments, and insights from Essex Business Support providers. Don’t miss […]

Feb 12
Here’s why you shouldn’t cut your marketing budget

Marketing is often one of the first budgets on the hit list when businesses are looking to weather economic challenges. You would of course expect us to be bias, but with 25+ years’ experience working across startups and global brands, we know what it takes for sustained growth & profitability. Here are several reasons why […]