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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

make the most of your talent

Make the most of your talent

BlogBy Jill WillisMay 16, 20193 Comments

Jill Willis from Attract and Engage delivered an inspiring Education Slot on how to “Make the most of your talent”.

Will Simon Essex change his name to Archie or will it be all down to Voodoo

BlogBy Scott GriffithsMay 9, 201918 Comments

Another jolly meeting of business colleagues and friends, with good business being passed around the room. An interesting IT quiz from our 14-year member David Plumley got everyone thinking (or cheating!)

Gants Hill’s favourite son wowed us

BlogBy Scott GriffithsMay 2, 201923 Comments

A bright sunny morning played host to a bright sunny meeting with 29 Members and two Visitors present. A new record for this venue of 31. We squeezed everyone in.

Retro Rogers eschews technology (cheerfully)

BlogBy Scott GriffithsApril 26, 201920 Comments

We finally hit 30. 29 Members were in attendance with 1 Visitor.  Everybody managed to squeeze round after a table had been added at the Naughty Corner end. A good meeting followed with plenty of new business opportunities and money recorded from completed work.

The “Easter Benny” took over from the Pig

BlogBy Scott GriffithsApril 18, 201917 Comments

Its Easter holiday time, and yet we had an overall turnout of 25, 23 Members with 2 visitors. One special visitor was the Easter “Benny”!

Chairman’s Blog Thursday 11th April 2019.

BlogBy Scott GriffithsApril 11, 201914 Comments

Another great networking meeting and another new member! This week we had asked everybody to find a different seat to the one they usually occupy.  A compliant lot we are at EBF and everybody, even the toptable obliged… apart from the Naughty Corner. 

Ellen Beckenham gave a model performance

BlogBy Scott GriffithsApril 4, 201918 Comments

An excellent first presentation from Ashley Bermange talking about his personalised workwear and corporate clothing business. Plus another new member applied and was approved, and plenty of business all-round for everyone.

What’s the difference between Vincent Good and Gene Kelly?

BlogBy Scott GriffithsMarch 28, 201921 Comments

26 present for another packed-out networking meeting with 33 new business opportunities shared and some £20,000 recorded since last week. Another new member, Tim Heard was inducted, and hopefully, Dan Wright will join him next week too…

A message from Alan Shaw and Alan Moller stayed away

BlogBy Scott GriffithsMarch 21, 201918 Comments

Two Alans we’re mentioned but neither actually at the meeting. Not a problem as the room was packed full of other members and guests! Plenty of business passed and a cracking first-time presentation from Simon Essex.

Upselling Techniques – An education presentation by Vincent Goode

BlogBy Scott GriffithsMarch 15, 20196 Comments

An education presentation given by our member Vince Goode on how to use upselling techniques in your business to get more from your sales.

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