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      Chairman's blog Thursday 19th June 2025

      David Roberts gave an excellent presentation about his business Mercury Electrical, and Aidan gave the group an education about our own education slot!...

      Chairman's blog Thursday 12th June 2025

      Stuart Smallcombe gave a presentation on his business, LG Networks, and Catherine Foley educated us on how to properly sign-off our emails....

      Chairman's blog Thursday 5th June 2025

      Clara Downton gave an impressive 10-minute presentation of her Mortgage Broking business, and Ben Golding educated us on the power of relationships....

      Chairman's blog Thursday 29th May 2025

      Nick Cooke educated us on not overstretching ourselves, and Aidan Squire delivered a 10-minute presentation on the Employment Rights Bill which was interesting, especially for those members who employ staff!...
      Read the Essex Business Forum Business Networking Blog. A roundup of our weekly meetings, as recalled by our chairman Aidan Squire. We welcome any comments you have to make on any of our posts.
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      Our membership represents the very best of local business. Our vetting process is thorough; each member must come highly recommended, and remain so by delivering continually outstanding work for members, their contacts, clients and friends.

      Have confidence. Browse our members page and feel free to contact anyone listed.


      If you own or run an outstanding local business, please join us as a guest at one of our meetings. Your first visit is free.

    • About EBF

      The EBF Mark of Excellence

      Find out more about the EBF quality assurance scheme and discover local businesses who have been reviewed, tested and are actively recommended by our panel of local experts.

      EBF Leadership Team

      The Who's who of Essex Business Forum

      EBF Synergy Teams

      Synergy Teams are powerful sub-groups within our membership. Designed to bring together collaborative businesses and to help members do better business, together.

      The Essex Business Forum Constitution

      Created for members, by members. The rules and regulations that form the foundation of our professional association.
    • Visitor Information

      How to find our Business Networking Meeting

      Instructions on how to find our venue, and how to find the meeting room once you arrive.

      Meeting Walkthrough

      View a visual walkthrough and explanation of the various parts of our weekly meetings .

      What to bring

      Find out what you should be bringing along with you as a guest at one of our networking meetings

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Read a collection of common questions and answers that our prospective members and guests have asked us
    • Read our Blog

      Our Latest Blog Posts

      Chairman's blog Thursday 19th June 2025

      David Roberts gave an excellent presentation about his business Mercury Electrical, and Aidan gave the group an education about our own education slot!...

      Chairman's blog Thursday 12th June 2025

      Stuart Smallcombe gave a presentation on his business, LG Networks, and Catherine Foley educated us on how to properly sign-off our emails....

      Chairman's blog Thursday 5th June 2025

      Clara Downton gave an impressive 10-minute presentation of her Mortgage Broking business, and Ben Golding educated us on the power of relationships....

      Chairman's blog Thursday 29th May 2025

      Nick Cooke educated us on not overstretching ourselves, and Aidan Squire delivered a 10-minute presentation on the Employment Rights Bill which was interesting, especially for those members who employ staff!...
      Read the Essex Business Forum Business Networking Blog. A roundup of our weekly meetings, as recalled by our chairman Aidan Squire. We welcome any comments you have to make on any of our posts.
    • Contact Us

      Contact Essex Business Forum

      View our main contact information and use our enquiry form to get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you.

      Register as a guest at one of our meetings

      If you'd like to attend an EBF meeting yourself please complete this form so that we know you are attending.

      Invite a Guest to Essex Business Forum

      If you can think of someone who would benefit from attending an EBF meeting then please use this form to invite them along to one of our meetings for FREE.

Category Archives: Blog

Chairman’s Blog Thursday 18th February 2021

BlogBy Scott GriffithsFebruary 19, 202114 Comments

Sarah Be;;’s first education slot, and Colin O’Connors first 10-minute presentation – both expertly delivered. Scott announced details of out upcoming March 11th visitors day.

Aidan Squire

Chairmans Annual Review

BlogBy Scott GriffithsFebruary 12, 202116 Comments

A review of the last year from our Chairman Aidan, plus the announcement of results from our annual member awards.

Chairman’s Blog Thursday 4th February 2021

BlogBy Scott GriffithsFebruary 4, 202112 Comments

3 guests at todays meeting where Toby Acton explained his coaching business and Scott Griffiths reminded members how to record and share business using our virtual tools.

Chairman’s Blog 28th January 2021

BlogBy Scott GriffithsJanuary 28, 202113 Comments

Vince Goode delivered an exceptional education presentation on Referrals, and Dean “Bucks-Fizz” Caldon gave a 10-minute presentation and Q&A on his estate agency business.

Chairman’s Blog Thursday 21st January 2021

BlogBy Scott GriffithsJanuary 21, 202114 Comments

28 members and guests at todays meeting which started-off all about Bananas and then moved into a great presentation from Nick Cooke, and a wonderful 10-minutes from Brian Painter. Loads of business passed between members and a great atmosphere.

Good Credit Control Has Never Been More Important

Blog, Member PostsBy Terry MaylinJanuary 20, 2021Leave a comment

The global pandemic and Britain’s exit from Europe have created unprecedented challenges, changes, and pressures for businesses in the UK. Whilst some businesses are less effected, and some sectors, such as IT and construction, appear to be thriving, it is an unfortunate reality that many businesses will struggle to survive. The knock-on effect of this…

This year let the balance be life/work, not work/life

BlogBy Scott GriffithsJanuary 14, 202115 Comments

Excellence in this mornings education slot from Stuart Smallcombe, and Mason Edwards delivered 10 minutes about his commercial cleaning business which made us all feel dirty! A friendly and worthwhile meeting.

Chairman’s Blog Thursday 7th January 2021

BlogBy Scott GriffithsJanuary 8, 202114 Comments

First meeting of the new year and great to see everyone again. A really useful Q&A 10-minutes and a positive start to the year with referrals and testimonials.

Business Sales, Purchases and Mergers

Blog, Member PostsBy Terry MaylinDecember 18, 2020Leave a comment

Covid-19 continues to have a profound effect on businesses of all kinds. This is most visible in the High Street where, at the top end of the market, the collapse of Debenhams and Arcadia have recently hit the headlines. However, small retailers are also having to examine their viability going forward, and at both a…

Chairman’s Blog Thursday 17th December 2020

BlogBy Scott GriffithsDecember 17, 202014 Comments

End-Of-Year Celebrations at today’s meeting, where members largely thanked each other for business passed and excellent work done during our most challenging time as a group. In place of the usual 10-minute presentation was a Murder Mystery challenge, where around 50% of members managed to solve the clues correctly!

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