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Welcome to the April 2016 edition of the Essex Business and Leisure magazine. We are now into the second quarter of the year and the clocks have gone forward. I’m looking forward to some lighter nights and hopefully some warmer weather. Easter was partically early this year, I hope you all enjoyed it and had a nice break. On page 30 this month we have an article on family fitness and how you can get involved. Basildon leaflets are looking for a telesales person to join their team in their office in Basildon and for distributors in the field in Benfleet and Canvey Island. More details are inside the magazine. This month we have found a little more about 2 of our fantastic local businesses. For an interesting read about Domino’s Canvey and DS Anderson be sure to go to page 26! If your looking to upgrade your worktops then why not give Granite Transformations a call see page 26, you will be sure to receive a friendly and professional service, be sure to mention the magazine when you call. Please log on to our website eblonline.co.uk to see all of our local Businesses.

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