About us

Based in Harlow, Essex and established in autumn 2007, Harlow Business Mentors (HBM) is a venture between two local businessmen – Ian Hudson and Chris Greenhill – who share a commitment to supporting the improving economic health of Harlow and the surrounding area.

Helping you capitalize on the opportunity

Between us we have a wealth of practical knowledge about doing business in the town ranging from micro businesses to global corporations and spanning all three sectors. Passionate about the image of Harlow, we are working with other agencies to accelerate the development of the M11 Corridor as a thriving and dynamic centre for enterprise.

We provide bespoke support to Harlow-based businesses using mentoring to contextualise the array of information available to those embarking on setting up a business.

More than free mentoring

I addition to the free services that we offer, we contribute to the evolution of enterprise economy in the Harlow area in other ways.

Harlow Business Mentors are involved in several initiatives to promote enterprise and develop entrepreneurship such as the West Essex Enterprise Group Launch Pad Harlow and Global Entrepreneurship Week.