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Business Networking Groups Essex

Local networking groups who welcome new businesses.

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Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

If you are self employed or run a small firm in Essex, we would strongly recommend that you consider adding networking to your marketing strategy. Not only does it widen your circle of business contacts, it can keep you in touch with what is going on in the local business world, and potentially bring in more trade!

You will find a list of business networking clubs in Essex below, but if you want to learn more about networking, please visit our national Business Networkingsection.

Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

Can you help start-ups in Essex?

If so, your logo, company details and link to your site could be here!

If you are based in in Essex or offer a product or service which could help existing local businesses and start-ups, we would love you to help you reach them. Our aim is to increase the chances of every new business's success by highlighting the help that is available in the area.

You are able to add a free listing or act as our recommended local partner for only £10 per year!

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We are happy to promote anyone who is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.

Our local partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.

Free startup guide

Start Your Own Business in 2021

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An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.

The idea of starting your own business can be incredibly exciting and who can blame you for being tempted?

However, the sad truth is that far too many new enterprises fail in the early stages. Our aim is to make sure that you don't become one of them.

This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English and points to where you can find help and support.

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Latest Articles

Who Goes to Networking Events to Buy?
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10 top tips put together by the FSB (Federation of Small Business).

How to Network - Free Factsheet

Free Guide to Business Networking

A simple to follow guide to networking written by Stef Thomas, author of 'Networking for Dummies'.

Attending your first networking event can be quite intimidating if you do not know what to expect. This factsheet outlines the most important "dos and don'ts" to ensure that you get the most out of every gathering. Even if you are a seasoned networker, it may serve as a useful reminder of how to get the most out of your networking.

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Essex Networking Groups

OMNI Business Networking - Essex
Omni Local Business Networking Essex is a vibrant, energetic, growing community of like-minded local business owners. There is a wide range of different business owners, professions or tradesmenwomen, who have a wealth of experience and expertise, who pass business, connections and advice to each other. Our breakfast meetings are held fortnightly throughout the week, and our evening meetings are held once a month. Essex members have regular meetings in Colchester, Southend-on-Sea.
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Evrycard
Evrycard is the future of the business card. Simply tap Evrycard or scan with a smartphone to instantly transfer any details you want! Forget carrying around outdated paper business cards that just get lost! Get your details stored directly to phone!
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Backing Business Essex Events
As part of our Backing Essex Business support programme, we regularly run both online and in-person events across Essex in partnership with other organisations in the county. From Start Up Business workshops to help you launch with the help of an expert business coach, to learning new skills to grow your business and expanding your network, see what events we have coming up near you! https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/events
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The Lonely Middle Club - From Startup Hive
Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.
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FSB Essex
FSB Essex is the local branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). It was formed in 1974 as the National Federation of Self Employed and represents the interests of small and medium-sized businesses locally and nationally. They offer a great package tailored to your needs if you are thinking about starting a business in the area. Contact: Iain Wicks Development Manager Iain.Wicks@fsb.org.uk
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Biz’ee Women
Biz’ee Women (including Biz’ee Mums) is an ever growing networking group for all women in business or thinking of starting up; and even for women who would like to come along in support of their husbandpartner’s business. Since our launch in January 2012 we regularly connect and support other likeminded women in business both in person and online, our hive is always buzzing with activity. As an established network we champion women in business and know what dedicated and professional individuals each and every one of our attendees are. Our popularity has increased from just 2 locations to 9 and growing.
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Essex Business Forum
An independent networking group made up of 30 or so members. From tradesmen, to professional services and everything in between. We actively promote each other by passing regular, high quality referrals and collaborate to grow our businesses.
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Essex Chambers - Networking
The Essex Chambers website carries a list of forthcoming business events that are due to take place across the county.
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Find Networking Events in essex
Find Networking Events is a great site which lists dates and contact details of networking groups throughout Essex.
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Prompt Business Networking
Prompt Business Networking is a websiter designed to highlight networking events across the county. It features breakfast networking, networking groups, trade shows, seminars, and conferences.
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The Businesswomans Network
Grow your business. Learn new skills. Meet new People. Get Motivated and inspired. Network and learn. All without having to get up at dawn and paying no membership fee ever.
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The Businesswomens Network
Business Women will tell you that we help Increase sales, get known as the expert in your industry, Secure dream contracts, Overcome business fears, Drive traffic to your website that leads to sales, Become an effective & powerful communicator.
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TIGC
We are a newly formed group of professionals and we have a few vacancies for bespoke business people.
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Women in Business - Essex
The Women in Business Network hold meeting across the county: Billericay, Brentwood & Thurrock, Chelmsford, Colchester, Gidea Park, Great Dunmow, Harlow, Leigh-on-Sea, Loughton, Saffron Walden, Southend-on-Sea, Stansted, Witham & Maldon, Woodford
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