What Actually Drives Growth in B2B? 5 Proven Principles Every SME Leader Should Know If you’re leading a business in construction, engineering, tech, logistics or manufacturing, chances are you’ve felt it: the moment when word-of-mouth growth slows down, when new leads become harder to find, and when brand visibility no longer takes care…
DetailsStories of Essex Limited continues – and in Episode 3, we look inside the fast-growing world of circular tech. In this episode, host Jill Willis sits down with Martin Series, Director of Global Services at Foxway UK, to explore the evolution of a business that’s now generating £103 million in turnover. With insight from co-hosts…
DetailsMade in Essex: How Rebecca Rickwood Is Rewriting the Rulebook for Construction Careers From a passion project during lockdown to a national programme changing lives, Gement is helping thousands of people, particularly young talent, step into the construction industry with confidence, clarity and support. In this episode of Made in Essex, Jill Willis sits…
DetailsWhy B2B Creators Are Now Central to Building Trust with Buyers B2B marketing has often lagged behind the fast-moving trends of consumer branding. But that’s changing. And nowhere is that shift more evident than in the rise of creator content on LinkedIn. LinkedIn’s latest research into the behaviour of over 1,700 B2B decision-makers confirms something…
DetailsMade in Essex: How VegTrug is Growing a Global Gardening Movement from Local Roots From humble raised beds to worldwide wellness, Colchester based VegTrug is helping people everywhere grow their own. Their philosophy? To make it easy for everyone to grow their own food, even in the smallest of spaces – regardless of postcode,…
DetailsWelcoming Ortus Energy Renowned for its fully funded solar PPA model and strategic partnership with SSE Energy Solutions, Ortus Energy helps the UK’s largest commercial and industrial businesses transition to on-site renewable power through fully financed and expertly managed solutions. We’re thrilled to announce we have been selected by Ortus Energy as retained marketing communications…
DetailsStories of Essex Limited is live – and we’re kicking off with a business that’s taken turbulence in its stride. In this opening episode of the brand-new Stories of Essex Limited podcast, host Jill Willis sits down with Stefan Payne, CFO of Titan Airways, to uncover the story behind one of the UK’s most resilient…
DetailsWelcoming Mayer Brown We’re delighted to welcome Mayer Brown, one of the UK’s leading independent transport planning consultancies, into the Attract & Engage client family. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, Mayer Brown provides planning, infrastructure and design consultancy services across the built environment. From major urban extensions to sustainable travel plans, their work…
DetailsAttract & Engage, in collaboration with Grant Thornton and Birketts, is proud to unveil Stories of Essex Ltd — a dynamic new podcast series from Made In Essex that goes behind the balance sheet of the Essex Limited Report and celebrates the spirit, ambition, and resilience of Essex entrepreneurship. The Essex Limited Report is part…
DetailsRethinking the School Run: ARCC Bikes Launches the UK-Made Linton Family Cargo E-Bike We joined the ARCC Bikes team in the shadow of the Olympic Velodrome, Stratford for the launch of the Linton Cargo eBike – the lightest ever, adaptable cargo bike that’s set to make car-free local journeys with the family viable. The…
DetailsMade in Essex: How Milbank Concrete is Paving the Way to Net Zero From low-carbon innovation to long-serving teams, Colchester-based Milbank Concrete Products is showing the construction industry what leadership really looks like. Their mission? To reach net zero across their operations by 2030 – while maintaining high performance, strong customer relationships, and deep…
DetailsJill Willis on Communicating Social Value in Construction In today’s competitive construction industry, winning contracts isn’t just about technical know-how and cost efficiency anymore. Public and private sector buyers in the UK and Ireland are increasingly looking at how projects positively contribute to society, and Tier 1 contractors and private developers are tasked with…
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