Many businesses are worried about rising costs and the impacts this may have on business and employees. Essex County Council have produced a summary of business support and services available in Essex.

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.

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.

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

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

Email: enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org

Telephone: 0800 998 1098

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

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

The Queen’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.

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.

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

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.

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.