13th June 2024

Sustainability for business

Lean2Green business support (1-2-1 training)

Chelmsford City Council are working with MKR Solutions to support businesses to develop and carry out a decarbonisation plan. This will help businesses reduce their carbon footprint, increase productivity and make financial savings.

This programme gives 1-2-1 support and can help businesses from across all sectors. It focuses on the collective culture of continuous improvement to maintain and drive change in line with Net Zero goals. To gain the most value from this programme, your businesses should be at least 18 months old.

Essex County Council Business Advice Pack

Essex County Council have produced a refreshed Business Advice Pack designed to support SME's with taking action on climate change and sustainability.

Essex Green Skills Hub

The Essex Green Skills Hub, offered by Essex County Council, is a one-stop-shop for residents, learners, employers and partner organisations with an interest in sustainability skills, careers, jobs and resources.

Opportunities for businesses

Get Better in Chelmsford The new Get Better in Chelmsford (Digital Marketing) sessions have launched and a successful first session has been held at Patch, run by Better Agency.  You can benefit from a series of free in-person sessions which will take place across five further events.  Sign up to these sessions to boost your marketing & drive growth.

Social Media Advertising Training We are working with Squarestar Digital to support Chelmsford businesses to get the most out of paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This training is specifically designed for businesses that currently use paid advertising on social media and that have a dedicated monthly budget for this. Find out more and register.

Free People Management workshop Stanley and Davis are holding a free workshop about People Management on 26th June at Patch, Chelmsford 10.00am-11.30am. Master effective feedback conversations and ignite motivation.  Learn how to build a thriving, engaged team in under 2 hours!  Find out more and register online.

Upcoming training and events

Let's Do Business.  Her Business Online Workshop, 18th June, 10.30am-12.30pm Let's Do Business Group.  Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs- North Essex Online Workshop, 19th June, 9.30am-12.30pm  Ambitious Women In Essex Chelmsford Meet Up at Patch, 10th July 10am-12pm Let's Do Business Group.  Negotiation Skills Online Workshop, 16th July, 10.30am-12.30pm