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Not sure if your website is helping or holding your business back? Download this free website checklist for small business owners and spot simple improvements with confidence.

As the year comes to a close, it feels important to pause and reflect on what Women Owned Essex has become. Because this community exists entirely because of the women who show up. The ones who walk into a room not knowing anyone and leave with new connections.The ones who support, recommend and collaborate.The ones who genuinely want to see other women doing well. This year has been full of conversations, coffees, walks, laughter, honest chats about business and life, and th

Struggling to get enquiries from Instagram? Download this free guide to optimise your Instagram profile in 2026 and make it clear, professional and conversion focused.

When it comes to marketing your small business, showing up regularly is one of the best ways to build trust and connect with your audience.

One of the things I hear most often from women in business is this: “I know I need better content, but I don’t know where to start.”or“I hate being in front of the camera.”or“I just want content that actually looks like me.” That is exactly why our Brand Content Days exist. They grew naturally out of Women Owned Essex, in the same way everything else we do has. By listening. By noticing what women were struggling with. And by creating something that felt supportive rather tha

Learn how to plan simple, sustainable content for 2026 without burning out. A practical guide for small business owners in Essex and across the UK.

When I started Women Owned Essex back in 2023, I was not setting out to build a big networking group. I was responding to a feeling I could not shake after going to a couple of networking events myself. The rooms were full of suits. The conversations felt formal. And the very first question I was asked was not “What’s your name”. It was “Where are you from”. What they really meant was, which company do you represent. For years, I had worked in large organisations with big, re

As a small business owner, Instagram is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. But are you making the most of it?

Having a website is a great start, but simply being online isn’t enough. Your website needs to accurately reflect and represent your business while putting you forward in the best possible light. It should showcase your professionalism, engage your audience, and build trust—all while being easy to navigate. If your website doesn’t tick these boxes, don’t worry—here are 25 ways to elevate your website’s look, feel, and functionality  to create a lasting impression: 1. An Impac

I've been taking a look at the SEO for a lot of Small Business Websites recently and I often see the same mistakes over and over.

Your website is your digital shopfront—it’s where potential customers decide if they want to stick around, get in touch, or move on.

Regardless of size, location, or type, your business can benefit from SEO to help attract potential customers to your website.