Haywards Heath Business Association - Our goal is to put local business at the heart of the Mid Sussex community by facilitating connections and friendships to foster a vibrant, diverse and resilient local economy. We hope you are staying positive and business is as good as...
If Sales are the heartbeat of a business, then Customer Service is the heartbeat that keeps those Sales coming. Communication is really important if you want to offer excellent customer service. But what is communication? Communication According to the Collins Concise Dictionary the definition of communication is as...
A press announcement has been made following the publication of a report ‘What is ahead for UK business - Critical planning as the pandemic unfolds’ The report warns that SMEs will struggle to access funding in the wake of the pandemic, meaning that many will...
Next week (Saturday 10 October 2020) is World Mental Health Day – a chance to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in your workplace. HHBA members, Chichester College Group are now delivering online Mental Health First Aid training courses, to help you learn how to...
The Skills Toolkit has expanded! There are over 60 new courses, so there’s an even wider range of free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to choose from, to help people build up their skills and progress work. Free courses to help you learn new skills or...
Our brand new range of support kicks off tomorrow with an exciting Facebook Live session with Product Expert, Claire Pasquill from the Sussex Innovation Centre who will take your questions on how to develop a product that will sell. The Sussex Innovation Centre have also launched a...
The new NHS COVID-19 app launched to the public last Thursday 24 September against the backdrop of a major national advertising and marketing campaign. The app is part of NHS Test and Trace. It alerts people who may be at risk of coronavirus so they...
The Green Homes Grant scheme, which was announced in July, will be available in England only and applications for it will open at the end of September. It is a great chance to to get work done that will save you money on your heating and...
We appreciate that we are all living through a challenging time. Whist the primary focus must be on health and wellbeing, we know that being able to manage your business through this difficult time is central to this. We are managing the same situation ourselves. In...
HHBA member Paula Tomlinson shares a link to her summary of today’s announcement from the Chancellor: https://www.onthespottax.co.uk/blog/entry/2020/09/24/wep-wep-wep-winter-economic-plan Please do contact Paula or your usual On The Spot Accountant if you have any queries or concerns. Thank you. Paula Tomlinson BFP FCA CTA Founder and Director m: 07717 854333 t: 01444 882677 w: onthespottax.co.uk ...
The Chancellor has today announced a package of measures that will continue to protect jobs and help businesses through the uncertain months ahead as we continue to tackle the spread of the virus. The package includes a new Jobs Support Scheme to protect millions of returning...
This session is aimed at HHBA members who already have a team, or who are considering hiring people. Register for our meeting Run in collaboration between RAW and The People Magic Company Ltd this session will explore, around 3 central themes, some of the people issues facing business post lockdown: Where are...
Following these 3 tips will help you or your sales team to be more confident when making telephone calls. Prepare your call structure – Telephone scripts have a bad reputation for making salespeople sound robotic and unnatural during a sales call. I prefer to work...
The retail side of the hospice is desperately looking for a new warehouse that is 4,000 sq ft or bigger. They would even consider a barn. Since reopening we have been inundated with donations and have just run out of space to store everything. Please contact...
HHBA member Barney Durrant, was a guest on the Kitchen Table Community Mastercast podcast talking to its founder John Ashton about SEO and Google Ads. Listen to the marketing podcasts below for a great overview of how SMEs and start-ups can use Google Ads and SEO to...
For years we’ve been using Discovery sessions to help our clients set a clear branding strategy and prioritise their marketing to get the best return on their investment. And now, you can take advantage of this expert advice completely free of charge. HHBA Member to member...
We’re proud to support the Chichester College Group as a recognised intermediary for the new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme! Find out everything you need to know, including how the Chichester College Group can help SME businesses create job placements for young people. They can support businesses...
2020 is not the year anyone expected, and digital working, shopping and researching has become the norm. More and more decisions are being made online. How do you stand out? How do you differentiate yourself from your competitors? The answer? Is YOU! Particularly for service based businesses, you are...
HHBA invites you to our first ever Virtual Speed Networking Event on Tuesday 29th September. Register for our networking We’re encouraging all our members to get the most out of their membership and as part of this, we are holding a virtual 1-1 speed networking event...
Gary Morgan, Motivational Speaker, Training Professional and Coach EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SELLING SKILLS WORKSHOP 10 Spaces available for HHBA members only for a discounted price of £199.00 + vat per person (Normally £399.00 + vat per person) It will be held on Wednesday 23rd September 9:15am – 1pm via Zoom. There will...
Take a look at our member to member offer page here >> https://hhba.co.uk/membership/member-offers/ Gray Hooper Holt LLP For a limited period of time until 31/12/2020, this firm is offering fee discounts to HHBA Members and their families for the following areas of law: Commercial property – 15% Wills,...
Bluebird services have been suspended since lockdown, but we have recently launched a new socially distanced shopping bus which is proving to be very successful. The key message to our current and any new members is that they can get out and about in a...
Our How to Start a Start-up remote bootcamp returns this coming Thursday 17th September at the two alternative start times of 10am and 7pm. Offered as a series of six, two-hour, daily sessions with our business expert, Paul Dallibar, it gives you all the knowledge you need...
If you are looking to promote your business and help support a local worthy cause, then why not display your business banner by a hole at Kangaroos Charity Golf Day on Thursday 1st Oct at Mid Sussex Golf Club, Ditchling? Sponsorship packages available from as little...
We’re proud to support the Chichester College Group as a recognised intermediary for the new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme! Join the Chichester College Group and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), on Thursday 17 September at 2pm, to find out how your business can apply...
In my role as a Sales and Leadership Coach I work with all types of businesses. It doesn’t matter whether they are large, small, sole traders or corporates, they all have one thing in common: the customer cycle. New, existing, and lost customers Every business hopefully gain’s...
The new Haywards Heath College (part of the Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Chichester College Group) opens on 14th September and will be offering A Level Business and Cambridge Technical (CAMTEC) in Business (a more vocational business course). We would love to get local business involved with our course...
An interview with Nasser Elaheebocus (Business Pulse Advisory & Investment Group) For Nasser Elaheebocus, founder and owner of Business Pulse Advisory & Investment Group, the potential that great business mentorship has to create successful leaders cannot be understated. Nasser’s personal background in business and many years...
Flexibility Matters recently hosted a webinar with guest speakers Ursula Tavender - specialist in implementing flexible working and Anna Rasmussen founder of OpenBlend discussing how we were managing remote and blended teams and what the essential were for getting this right in the new era...
Business Pulse Advisory & Investment Group is an independent business consultancy founded by Nasser Elaheebocus. Bringing fresh perspectives to organisations, holding senior management to account and creating opportunities for growth, Nasser particularly specialises in instigating change in culture and mindset across all board environments –...
Our friends at Gatwick Diamond Business are delighted to share their Diamond Magazine. I hope you find this edition both interesting and inspirational. Click here to view >> Diamond Edition 4 ...
Kick-start Tourism and Restart and Recovery SME Grants We have launched a pre-application information page to help businesses prepare to apply for a Kick-start Tourism or Restart and Recovery SME grant ahead of the scheme opening on Tuesday 15 September at midday. The Kickstart Tourism grant is aimed at businesses within...
Barney Durrant from Bluebell Digital has written a comment piece in the Telegraph criticising Google's announcement this week to pass on the Government's new Digital Services Tax on to its advertising customers, rather than paying it out of its UK profits. Here's the link to the article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2020/09/04/google-doesnt-care-small-businesses-digital-tax-proves/...
I read a statistic recently that said if businesses picked up the phone rather than emailing, they would convert 15 times more sales leads. In today’s challenging times more and more businesses are turning to the phone to generate much needed revenue. How do I know this?...
Our workshops across the coming fortnight focus on showing you how to get your new business idea off the ground successfully and how to find the right finance option from grants, to equity and beyond. We're also hosting a workshop dedicated to showing you how...
Support local HHBA member HomeSmiths in the SBID design awards. The deadline is 30th September for the public vote and we need all the votes we can get! With care homes being our core business, it’s been an “interesting” year! Please vote for us here >> https://www.internationaldesignexcellenceawards.com/finalist/henley-manor-care-home/ ...
At Mid Sussex DC to help local businesses through these challenging times and the impact of COVID19 we have paid 2,064 business grants £26.4m. We have also paid 287 local businesses a discretionary grant, amount to nearly £1.5m. These grant schemes are now closed. In addition...
Abi Bennett has joined The Jonathan Lea Network as Paralegal and Finance Assistant. Abi will be supporting the firm’s solicitors, trainee solicitors and consultants and also providing debt claim advisory and litigation services for our clients. Abi has 17 years experience working at ASB Law (now...
Enjoy a great days golfing at the picturesque Mid Sussex Golf Club, nestled under the South Downs, supporting local special needs charity, Kangaroos. Staggered start times. Lots of prizes to be won, plus The Ella Thatcher Memorial Cup will be awarded to the winning team. Silent Auction...
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds. The government has introduced a new Kickstart Scheme in Great Britain, a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality 6-month work placements aimed at those...
Following government guidelines, live music is back with a twist! Roxi will be joining us every Thursday from 8pm to create a chilled atmosphere for your entertainment! Playing all your faves! Book now to guarantee a table on 01444 458181. ...
This is the latest update of the support that Coast to Capital LEP and the Coast to Capital Growth Hub Team are providing to businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses are encouraged to complete an Expression of Interest Form for Future Funding and will...
During the current climate we are aware that businesses require clear and concise information of what schemes and funding is available to them, so join HHBA for our next 'Meet the Expert' session on Thursday 3rd September. Register for our meeting here >> The Business Hot House...
On the 3rd September, the Mid Sussex Business Expo was set to roll into Ardingly for its third expo of the year, but due to issues beyond our control with the Covid situation, Network Xpress has decided to go fully into online and virtual events...
Ever heard the saying ‘two heads are better than one’? Well, the same holds true in business - and we think three heads are better than two! And we know that collaboration is often the key to success. So, I am excited to announce that,...
Want to maximise on government funding? Want to make sure that your business is ready to help customers across the UK improve the energy efficiency of their homes? Millions of pounds of government cash will be made available through the Green Home Grants for home...
Our free workshops this month focus on helping you to write a business plan that will provide a sound basis on which to build your early-stage business or business idea. It covers all the key components of writing a plan plus lots of expert advice to ensure that...
During the current climate we are aware that businesses require clear and concise information of what schemes and funding is available to them, so join HHBA for our next 'Meet the Expert' session on Thursday 3rd September. Register for our meeting here >> The Business Hot House...
All HHBA members can benefit from their membership by claiming their FREE top quality business cards from Printing Company of the Year and fellow HHBA member, Sussex Print. The cards are a full colour print on 450gsm board, matt laminated both sides. All you need to...
Our grant fund application process is open The Business Hothouse support program; we wanted you to be among the first to know that you can now apply for government grand funding. To request a grant fund application form please contact invest4@brighton-hove.gov.uk Further details here >> https://www.chi.ac.uk/business-services/business-hothouse/invest4-grant-funding/invest4-grant-funding-faqs...