Mark Bailey Consulting

Mark Bailey (pictured) runs Mark Bailey Consulting, a business advisory firm based in Witham that provides fractional director services to family businesses looking to stabilise or grow. His work focuses primarily on two key areas. The first is financial turnaround support, helping businesses experiencing financial challenges regain stability and develop sustainable strategies. The second is fractional sales director services, supporting organisations to refine their sales approach and connect with the right clients.

Ellisons Solicitors

Ellisons Solicitors is an independent, partner-led law firm with a long-established presence in Essex and Suffolk, having been founded in 1764. With five offices across the region, including Colchester and a recently opened flagship office in Chelmsford, Ellisons provides legal services to businesses and individuals while maintaining a strong commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates.

Rhys Daniels Trust

Rhys Daniels Trust is a children’s charity based in Epping, providing “home from home” accommodation for families whose children are undergoing life-saving or specialist treatment in hospital. The charity offers families a safe, private place to stay close to the hospital, free of charge, allowing them to focus on being together during an extremely challenging time.

VizData Ltd

Emma Saunders, founder of VizData Limited, engaged with NEEB Link Networking to connect with the local business community and stay informed on key developments affecting her technology-led business. VizData Limited is a Chelmsford based technology company specialising in training, consulting, and software development. Operating in a highly digital sector, the business delivers much of its work remotely and recently launched skillpatch.ai, an AI-powered application designed to support skills development through intelligent technology.

Cheerful Chai

The Cheerful Chai coffee shop is Essex’s first ‘Happy Café’, serving a variety of drinks and treats including Chai Latte, freshly made toasties and locally produced cakes. Utilising the Blueprint for Business 1:1 mentoring programme, Cheerful Chai could seek out experienced advice on its business strategy and growth goals.

INCharge Services

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Citizens Advice Tendring

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Moto Pizza

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Austin Motor Company

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White Bicycle Ltd

In 2020 Leah Holroyd founder of White Bicycle Ltd contacted BEST Growth Hub (one of NEEB’s funded Business Support partners) to gain advice on what steps would best support her business to grow. (Photo – Sarah Brick).

Up Front Coaching and Mentoring Ltd

When attending an Essex Networking event Jon Cox was informed of the support available to him via BEST For Essex Business Group.

Cookies & Cones

In 2018, Matt Davis established Cookies & Cones – an American style, instagrammable dessert business. Appealing to the sweet tooth, the business offers freshly baked and often customisable dessert items from mouth-watering cookies, brownies and doughnuts, with additional menu items from waffles, crepes, milkshakes and freshly made gelato.