The Department of Trade & Industry
Government Department dedicated to business competitiveness and wealth generation www.dti.gov.uk
East of England Development Agency
With a vision 'to make the East of England a world-class economy, renowned for its knowledge base, the creativity and enterprise of its people and the quality of life of all who live and work here' EEDA is the Regional Development Agency for the East www.eeda.org.uk
East of England Observatory
Regional research and intelligence facility www.eastofenglandobservatory.org.uk
Thames Gateway South Essex
Priority regeneration partnership with the overriding aim to provide an improved quality of life for all the people of South Essex and to allow the area to participate, via the Thames Gateway initiative, in the prosperity of the wider South East and East of England www.tgessex.co.uk
Gateway to London
Dedicated inward investment and business support agency for the Thames Gateway www.gtlon.co.uk
WayMark Essex
Free advice service for rural firms in Essex www.waymark-essex.org
Centre for Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence
Groundbreaking vocational university and leading business support centre of excellence www.ceme.co.uk
Modern Apprenticeships
An excellent way for businesses to develop through on-the-job training for 16-24s www.realworkrealpay.info
Office of National Statistics
Comprehensive and user-friendly data resource including economic, demographic, social and neighbourhood statistics www.statistics.gov.uk
ReMaDe Essex
Project to create new markets and secondary uses for recycled materials www.remadeessex.org.uk
Freight on Rail
Partnership dedicated to shifting freight transport to rail, thereby creating a more sustainable distribution system www.freightonrail.org.uk
Environmental Technologies
Extensive information on European Commission assistance to develop environmental technologies www.europa.eu.int/comm/environment/etap
ENDS Report
The UK's leading journal of environmental policy and business, including a comprehensive database of UK legislation, consultation papers, reports and guidance www.endsreport.com
Essex in Boom!
Initiative dedicated to celebrating entrepreneurial success in Essex and overcoming hurdles to small business development www.essexinboom.co.uk
Shaping Thurrock
Local Strategic Partnership dedicated to furthering the Community Strategy, ASPIRE www.thurrock-community.org.uk/lsp
Thurrock Local Enterprise Agency
Leading support agency offering a wide range of expert advice to new start-ups and small firms www.thurrockenterprise.co.uk
WEEE & RoHS Guidance
The latest DTI information on new legislation on recycling of commercial materials www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee
Beta Life Hypnosis
Clinical hypnotherapist and a hypno birthing practitioner. Beta Life Hypnosis offers all clients a no obligation free initial consultation. www.betalifehypnosis.co.uk