Business Editor's Section
To help our local businesses access help and advice, we have compiled this list of links to organisations nationally, regionally and locally which might be of use.
We will continue to add to these links regularly. We hope you find this information useful! Please let us know if you can contribute more information or spot any errors.
Business support announced in the Budget
The government has announced financial aid for businesses struggling because of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
New To The Hub - Epiphany Life Coaching
Introducing Jenny Butter a life coach helping people to become happier and more fulfilled
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance offering free talks
Book a talk about the work of this life saving charity
Henfield Welcomes Marcus Grimes Estate Agent
The long established sales and lettings agent, Marcus Grimes acquires Goodsman Letting
Business in West Sussex
A new website is offering an easier and friendlier way for local businesses to work with West Sussex County Council.
Signpost to Business Advice
Businesses throughout the region can benefit from external advice and or through meeting others in business. Coast to Capital have launched their business advice portal which signposts businesses to relevant advice and networking in the region
The Nestle Academy - career opportunities
Whether you're about to leave school, studying at university, or a recent graduate, the Nestle Academy offers you the chance to develop skills and gain experience in a vibrant global business.
Cranfield MSc in Retail Management
The Cranfield MSc in Retail Management has been co-designed by leading retail academics and senior practitioners from the retail industry to produce professionals who can address these challenges.
Cranfield Research into Stress at Work
Cranfield Professors Andrew and Nada Kakabadse review the issues contributing to burn out in the workplace. What causes burn out, how can it be identified, how dangerous is it, and what can be done to improve our corporate lives?
Richard Branson's advice for your business
Richard Branson recently gave his 'Top 5' tips for running a successful business, in an article on the business networking site called LinkedIn. Here it is, reproduced from LinkedIn. Incidentally have you joined LinkedIn?
Courses for young adults
If you are between 19 and 23 and do not have a NVQ level 1 or 2 then you can benefit from getting a qualification - free!
C2C Growing Places Fund
The government has made £23m available to our local LEP, Coast to Capital to invest in infrastructure projects. Can yours benefit?
National Organisations offering Business Support
Nationally, there are a number of business support organisations of which the main ones are listed here
National and Regional Organisations
These business organisations operate nationally or regionally, and some have local branches
Business Networking
Find new customers, suppliers, and sources of information. Simply exchange ideas, find solutions to common problems or socialise with other business people. Find them through these contacts