Business Growth Hubs around the country are celebrating Growth Hubs Week with a range of activities designed to boost their profile and encourage more people to use them.

The week runs between May 16 and 20 and here in Essex, the local growth hub is BEST (Business, Essex, Southend and Thurrock).

For those who haven’t yet found out how BEST can support their business, now is a good time to discover more.

Whether you have a fledgling or established business, BEST Growth Hub can help you access the right support and assist with helping you to find the staff you are looking for.

With a great range of resources and working with national and local partners, this free service is working for businesses across the county.

Business minister Anna Soubry said: “Small businesses are the beating

heart of our economy and this government continues to build the right environment for them to thrive.

“We will keep cutting red tape and business taxes, improving access to finance and broadband, and taking forward the measures in the Enterprise Act to cement our position as the best place in Europe to do business.

“Growth Hubs have already helped thousands of businesses and, with the full network up and running, every registered business in England can access the expertise they need to continue to succeed.

“BEST Growth Hub will help entrepreneurs boost their business and create more jobs for people in the local area.”

Follow them on Twitter @BESTGrowthHub to celebrate Growth Hubs Week.

To speak with a business navigator call 01702 417765 or email info@bestgrowthhub.org.uk.