Do you want to Start a Business in Southend-on-Sea?
Whether you’re thinking of starting a business and need help to work out the next steps, or have just started trading and would like help with developing your business skills, then it’s time to take advantage of the FREE workshops, advice and guidance available through this programme.
The Programme
Southend-on-Sea City Council, in partnership with Deyton Bell, has created Southend Business Lift-Off – a workshop-led programme funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses in Southend-on-Sea. The programme is centred around practical, interactive workshops designed to help you develop your business idea and take your first steps with confidence. Our expert trainers will guide you through key elements of starting a business, helping you shape your aspirations, plans, and ambitions.
With access to a mix of FREE face-to-face and online support via:
- Business start-up workshops
- Group workshops
- 1 hour of 1-2-1 mentoring from our experienced business support team
- Free resources
Our success is helping to make your business a success.


Every single topic was valuable
…Vicky had an amazing way of adapting the information to suit our specific circumstances and our specific needs. Nothing was a waste a time. Every single topic was valuable…
The Hangout Venue - A pinkie promise that comes to life!
CASE STUDY
Southend Business Lift-off programme are delighted to have supported Kasia from business concept through to the business opening its doors in October via the free support on the Southend Business Lift-off programme.
We recently visited the newest aspiring Social Enterprise in Southend-on-Sea, and got to see the great new facilities and chatted with Kasia Zielinski-Rushforth owner and founder of the new children’s hang out centre aimed at eight-to-twelve-year-olds.
Read the full Case Study here.
Congratulations to Kasia and her team – we look forward to seeing the business flourish!

What our delegates say...
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