Lodge Lane consultancy recognised for international trade growth after more than a decade advising on African market entry A Colchester-based international trade advisory firm has been named among the UK…
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North Essex Business Expo: how local firms can make Thursday count
With free entry, free parking and a dense exhibitor list, Thursday’s Charter Hall gathering is a practical networking stop for Colchester and North Essex businesses. The North Essex Business Expo…
UK hiring softens as vacancies hit a decade-low outside the pandemic, pay still rising, but unevenly
ONS labour-market data for August show fewer openings, falling payroll employment and private-sector pay growth lagging the public sector. The picture for Colchester and Essex employers is tighter recruitment demand…
UK inflation edged back up to 2.9%: what Colchester and Essex firms should watch before the Bank’s September decision
Official CPI rose in the year to July after months of cooling. Bank Rate remains 3.75% ahead of the 17 September MPC announcement, with energy volatility still the main uncertainty…
What Colchester’s draft Local Plan means for local firms’ premises, land and growth
The Regulation 19 Submission Draft sets employment land, town-centre and infrastructure policy to 2043. Consultation closes at 4pm on 13 October 2026 – the economic picture for Colchester and Essex…
Premises and planning checklist for Colchester firms
Practical steps on leases, fit-outs, change of use and designations, habits that remain useful long after the Local Plan consultation closes. Colchester City Council is advancing a Submission Draft Local…
Business rates review offers hope for Colchester’s pubs and hotels
Pubs and hotels in Colchester and across the surrounding area could be affected by a Government review of business rates, which is intended to make the system fairer and give…
The Wivenhoe Business Centre
The Wivenhoe Business Centre is located on Brook Street in Wivenhoe and provides workspace for a range of small businesses and independent operators. It is one of the less obvious…
GBR Digital Health Solutions: Making Technology Enabled Care Simpler and More Reliable
Healthcare is changing, and technology is becoming an increasingly important part of how people receive care and support. From digital alarms and sensors to remote monitoring and virtual wards, technology…
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Generate More Business Leads?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly common in both business software and digital marketing. Many products now include AI-assisted features, and businesses are frequently encouraged to adopt AI as a…