The Economic Growth Team is the council’s first point of contact for businesses, from the smallest through to the very largest. We offer a range of advice and signposting services to support local businesses. Please contact the team for help and advice in the following areas:
- business start-up support - information and guidance for those seeking to set-up a business in Southend
- business support - information and guidance for businesses on a broad range of business topics
- skills development - helping businesses to meet their skills and training needs
- funding information - access to a range of funding and finance options for local businesses
- sign posting - to specialized business support agencies and partners