We’re launching a series of business briefings designed to help businesses stay competitive, build connections and gain valuable insights into key topics.
Each briefing is free and will feature an expert-led presentation followed by a question and answer session and an hour of informal networking.
Attendees will also enjoy complementary pastries, refreshments and free parking.
Please note that businesses must be based in the Braintree District to be eligible.
Resilience: Practical tools for tough days
Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Location: Great Bardfield Vineyard, Great Lodge, Great Bardfield, CM7 4QD
Time: 12 noon to 2pm
Cost: Free
Join George Athanasiou for a practical and informative business briefing designed to help business owners build their personal resilience.
Running a business can be rewarding - but it can also be relentless.
This session is designed for SME owners, directors and managers who want practical strategies to stay focused, make better decisions under pressure, and protect their energy while leading a growing business.
The session will cover:
- How to recognise and respond to pressure before it becomes burnout
- Building habits that improve clarity, confidence and consistency
- Managing uncertainty and “too many priorities” without losing momentum
- Simple tools you can apply immediately in your business and personal routines
Cyber security for SME’s
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Location: The Plaza Enterprise and Innovation Centre, Rutherford Park, Great Notley, CM77 7AU
Time: 9.30am to 12 noon
Cost: Free
Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing threats to small businesses, with many organisations incorrectly assuming they are “too small” to be targeted.
The reality is that SMEs and rural businesses are increasingly at risk from fraud, phishing and data breaches - often with significant financial and operational consequences.
Braintree Business Cyber Briefings brings together expert guidance from Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre and Essex Police to provide practical, easy-to-understand advice to help protect your business.
Cyber security for SME’s - rural business focus
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Location: Training2Care, Spitfire Drive, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, CO6 2 NS
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Free
Rural businesses are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, from phishing scams and payment fraud to attacks on farm systems and business data. With many farms and rural enterprises relying on digital tools, online banking and connected equipment, the risks are growing - but often overlooked.
This free cyber security briefing, delivered by the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre in partnership with Essex Police and Braintree District Council, is designed specifically for farmers and rural-based businesses.
Join us to understand the threats, reduce your risk, and protect what you’ve built.
