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Open to all Essex Businesses

Essex Business Forum allows all business types to apply for membership. Application is not automatic acceptance and we will follow-up upon the business references you provide. Our committee will process your application and inform you of your outcome. This shouldn’t sound off putting – any business that operates ethically and has a good track record is likely to be welcomed.

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Non-Exclusive Membership

Unlike other networking groups we do not operate a policy of exclusivity (only one member from each trade or profession), however any existing members do have an opportunity to stop your application if it is felt that your business would impact upon theirs, however it is most common that members who work in similar businesses actually end up doing MORE business by working together.

For a current list of all members within our group please look at the member profiles page.

Value for money

Because we record information about all of the business that we pass during our meetings, we have calculated that the average value of membership is around £30,000 per year in new business.

Compared to other forms of business marketing, membership to Essex Business forum is tremendous value for money and great fun at the same time.

Within our group we will always welcome all types of business, however the categories that we are actively looking to fill at present include the following:

Carpet Cleaner
Business Coach / Business Advisor
Delivery / Courier Service
Car Mechanic/Bodyshop
Florist
Pest Control

Telecomms company
Self Storage Company
Insolvency Practitioner
Graphic Designer
Interior Designer
Catering Company

Events Organiser
Gas Plumber (Gas Safe Registered)
Beauty Salon
Courier/Haulage company
Lion Tamer !

Please feel free to attend any of our meetings – details of which can be found on the “Find Us” page.

Member Testimonials

Membership and involvement with EBF is a key part of my business. I have built up many valuable relationships with like-minded companies in the area. Every week there is a lively buzz and a pleasant atmosphere and I’m convinced that more business is passed in that environment than in the overly-regimented approaches I have seen [...]

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I was introduced to Essex Business Forum by an existing member, and honestly at the time I did not know, nor understand what to expect. 2 years later, I can say EBF is beyond business referrals. For me, it is about working closely with positive and inspirational external colleagues; and constantly educating each other. I [...]

Jason Nortey, Business Relationship Manager at Barclays Bank
Setting up your own business is very different to being employed and I have found the group to be invaluable in terms of support, advice and assisting me to attract new clients. If you are a new business I strongly recommend you join.

Suzanne Riches, Workplace Safety Systems Limited.
I only became involved with the whole networking concept for the first time last year and I can genuinely say that it has worked for me.

Not only has it already more than paid for itself with the business I have gained but meeting with fellow professionals from all walks of life has given me a [...]

Richard Reed, Prestige Holidays & Travel
As well as providing an important and consistent source of new business, the group is a valuable resource of support and advice which has been vital to the development of our firm. The trust and respect that builds between members has a direct influence of business growth.

Howard Bullock, Clear Financial Advice