Mutual trust between business leaders and their people is key to creating great places to work when considering new hybrid workplace models, according to a new report commissioned by Kent and Sussex based law firm, Rix & Kay. The report entitled, ‘Making a hybrid workplace a...
All businesses need IT and systems support. We offer services to suit businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big corporations to smaller start-ups. Drop us a message today to see how we can help you: info@sebs.it 01444416641...
Over the festive period I had some time to reflect about how the playing field for organising corporate events looks different now compared to 2019, when I first issued the 'Five Tips for Corporate Event Planning Success Guide'. From venue specifications to government guidelines, there...
Over the next few months I have some great courses available for individuals to book on to. I know so many local businesses are too small to host their own private first aid course so these bookable courses can be a great way to get...
With all the modern technology that business leaders and sales teams have at their disposal for communicating with prospects and existing clients, it seems that many sales professionals have forgotten how to communicate clearly. In todays blog I’m going to give you 5 active listening...
The Guidance on the new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, the additional ARG Grant and the COVID Additional Relief Fund have all been published and all these are now live to claim for at https://midsussex.grantapproval.co.uk. Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant The grant eligibility is largely the...
As part of a programme of support for our local independent retailers Mid Sussex District Council is currently accepting applications for our Independent Retailers Grant Scheme. This funding is available to support independent retailers (less than 5 stores) in Mid Sussex to make improvements to their premises and /...
The end of January looks likely to bring a return to normality and with it, a boost to businesses in the form of increased consumer spending. It a great time to get your business idea off the ground or to grow your existing business's productivity, product...
We have recieved the following Government updates, please read the full details below. Agent Update 92 has been published>>https://hmrc.imicampaign.uk/seeemailinfull/EmailServlet?campaignkw=notrack&tid=CC04_1642675445921134341&signature=F68A5348D02F34351D4E1964CAA077D6 Update on available vocational test slots on 19 January 2022>>https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDVSA/bulletins/3068082 Claiming back Statutory Sick Pay due to coronavirus>>https://hmrc.imicampaign.uk/seeemailinfull/EmailServlet?campaignkw=notrack&tid=CC03_1642600949170832251&signature=DD565C9FABF6433B22126131AB87A5A2 Full customs controls: information and support>>https://hmrc.imicampaign.uk/seeemailinfull/EmailServlet?campaignkw=notrack&tid=CC04_1642082553317934121&signature=CBB7C43047375291AB6DF265092F8222 Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for Exports>>https://hmrc.imicampaign.uk/seeemailinfull/EmailServlet?campaignkw=notrack&tid=CC03_1642001542583935601&signature=FF0286C31967FF31D80E0EC5A645A713 Travelling to...
Members, on behalf of Sussex Chamber please could you complete the Case for Change survey using the link below. To enable you to complete the survey you will also need to review the Case for Change slide deck, which is also available by following the...
Putting Your Trust in Zero Trust ‘Zero Trust’ authentication is still evolving and developing new strengths by going another step further in authenticating the computer device the user is accessing. The use of bring your own device (BYOD) has been responsible for a lot of cyber...
MSDC plan to open its discretionary ARG grant claims on Monday 17 January 2022 in line with all other West Sussex District Councils. From Monday you can apply at https://lnkd.in/e4efURm. Please note that limited funding is available for this. Mid Sussex District Council are now LIVE...
Most businesses have a Google My Business profile, a free listing which appears to the right of the search results when someone Googles your company name. What many don’t realise is that you can add posts to this profile, to keep readers up to date with...
Networking & Financial support for local businesses 20th Jan - join our Q & A session! Read about our meeting in this week's Mid Sussex Times https://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/business/get-advice-on-financial-help-for-your-company-at-this-haywards-heath-business-association-meeting-3526377 Book Your Ticket Here Join fellow Mid Sussex Business Association members for our next zoom networking event in conjunction with Kevin Stewart...
Have you seen this month's featured member, then head to our website homepage and take a look at Summit Environmental? Summit Environmental is a Sussex based consultancy, with offices in Sussex and London and specialise in protection of life, buildings, and the environment. By working with...
HHBA member Stuart Farrell-Humphrey from Phoenix Media Marketing is raising money for for Sussex Cancer Fund. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stuart-humphrey2 Story After losing Cliff a good mate of mine last year to cancer, I promised his wife Dawn I'd do something to help raise awareness and funds of the charity that...
Our freinds at Gatwick Diamond are pleased to let you know that they have just published the first edition of Diamond Magazine for 2022. Here's the link to your copy: Edition 12...
One of the Council's current priorities is work on its emerging Sustainable Economy Strategy which aims to balance important economic growth with the need to look after the environment and provide opportunities for all our residents. MSDC looks forward to sharing the strategy document with...
A message from the Chief Fire Officer of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton: West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has launched a public consultation around our proposals for our Community Risk Management Plan 2022 – 2026. This document sets out the direction of the...
Tisshaws are delighted to announce their partnership with Time 4 Children, as their Charity of the Year 2022. Time 4 Children provide free one-to-one emotional listening support for children who find it hard to express their thoughts, feelings, experiences and worries in a safe environment. The...
The UK has a target to cut emissions to reach climate neutrality (net-zero) by 2050, it will require all parts of our society to reduce their energy consumption and to limit the impact on the environment, now with the tide of popular opinion firmly on...
Networking & Financial support for local businesses 20th Jan - join our Q & A session! Book Your Ticket Here Join fellow Mid Sussex Business Association members for our next zoom networking event in conjunction with Kevin Stewart from Mid Sussex District Council. He will be giving...
As part of our commitment to help UK businesses fund Sustainable Energy Assets, Simply Business Finance Limited is delighted to announce that in conjunction with our funding partners, we can now offer reduced rates for approved clean energy assets. Approved Technologies include Solar PV Biomass Plants ...
We're here to help you to start or grow your business during this new year, with a range of free, expert online and in-person workshops that will bridge your business knowledge gaps and help you to build a network with fellow business and start-up owners. From business planning,...
FREE OFFICE IT AUDIT Get the most from your business technology with a FREE IT Solutions Audit, We offer all prospective IT support clients a free IT audit which is often the vital first step in identifying any issues. We‘ll produce a full network report covering key areas...
Mid Sussex District Council has grant funding available to support independent retailers (less than 5 stores) in Mid Sussex to make improvements to their premises and / or retail operations. It is a requirement of the grant scheme that applicants have engaged with the online...
Freshmills Co-Working Offices are looking for a new part time team member to work in their concierge team! Greeting members and visitors, managing deliveries and meeting rooms as well as keeping on top of the daily operational matters. Candidates need to have great interpersonal skills, the ability...
MSDC can confirm that they are now LIVE at https://midsussex.grantapproval.co.uk/ taking claims for the new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant following receipt of the guidance. They will start paying grants to eligible businesses from 3rd January 2022. Business Rates and Business Grants Update The Government announced a...
If any of your growth aspirations for your business in 2022 involve embracing bigger and better digital tools then look no further. The WestSussex Recover & Rise SME Digital Accelerator is a programme of FREE online workshops PLUS 8hrs of FREE specialist support to help you implement the knowledge and...
I have noticed that recently many of my clients have changed their views towards life and how they wish to operate on a day-to-day basis in their business. It is like they have awoken to a new way of thinking, taking a breath to exhale,...
The Government’s new Help to Grow: Digital scheme https://www.learn-to-grow-your-business.service.gov.uk/ access free and impartial support to: Discover how going digital can help grow and streamline your business Find the right software for your business goals Learn how to successfully adopt new software You can also get early...
I am sure that you would agree with me when I say that telemarketing activities such as telephone selling and cold calling have in the eyes of the public, developed bad reputations. I have worked with hundreds of telesales executives and whilst some have been...
Anti-racist practice aims to identify discrimination owing to race or membership of a minoritised community and to address the systems and privileges that maintain this unequal treatment, whether intentional or unintentional. In adopting this practice in the family courts, it is hoped that legal professionals can...
Dear HHBA Community, Looking over my should to take a brief look back at the last year, it started fairly turbulently for most people in business. Yet as I write this, I feel an enormous sense of pride for what we have managed to achieve at...
HHBA member Cross Origin Ltd have a new side line that is specifically set up for small businesses. Do you need professional looking ads that get results? Do you find that managing your advertising campaigns are a bit too confusing? Have you tried Facebook advertising but struggled to...
Payments Sussed is your local merchant service advisory services working for businesses across Sussex and further afield. We look to understand your business and make relevant recommendations that can help your business take payments in the most seamless and cost effective way. The way your customers pay...
Even the most successful people in the world have experienced failure along their journey to success. However, what differentiates successful people from non-successful people is their unfailing determination to get back up and continue moving forward. Successful people do not allow themselves to stay down on...
Back in 2018 we wrote what became the most successful article on our own blog: 105 fun facts about Christmas to impress your friends. Over two years more than 100,000 people read the article. How did this happen? Well, we ticked a lot of Google’s boxes: The...
Join our networking meeting on Tuesday 18th January, where there will be plenty of time to network with fellow business owners and make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere in The Hayloft at The Talbot in Cuckfield. Book Your Ticket Here HHBA member Verity Eunson-Hickey is a...
We are delighted to announce our new members that have recently joined the HHBA business community. Please take a look at our Members Directory or visit their website for more details about their business and how to make contact with them. Innovative Partners https://hhba.co.uk/members-directory/innovative-partners/ Payments Sussed https://hhba.co.uk/members-directory/payments-sussed/ McMillan Wealth...
South East Business Systems (SEBS) was established in 1980 with the vision of providing affordable IT support and services to SME's in the South of England from our office in Haywards Heath. Support and service are paramount to our success and we are fully aware that...
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) make up around 90% of global business; and in West Sussex 99.6% of our county's businesses are SMEs (with fewer than 250 employees). To date, the majority of climate action support initiatives have been aimed exclusively at big business. We are...
The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and cyberattacks becoming more common with 4 in 10 businesses reporting having cybersecurity breaches or attacks in the past 12 months. There are many cybersecurity solutions available to strengthen a business’s security posture, including firewalls, endpoint protection and...
If your sales team are terrified of having the phone put down on them negotiating with a prospect might seem way out of their comfort zone. The thought that their sales call could be met with rejection might be enough to prevent them from picking...
Would you like to organise or join an Emergency First Aid at Work course, First Aid for Mental Health course or even a baby and child first aid course? Katie from Andersson First Aid Training runs fun, engaging and interactive bookable and private first aid courses...
Please see below the presentation from the recent Homes England event with key details in regards to the land to be developed at Phase 1E Northern Arc, Burgess Hill. Phase 1E Employment Land Presentation to Local Businesses Following the recent meeting hosted by Homes England also below...
We have recieved the following Government updates, please read the full details below. NTE 2021/14: updates to the export control regime>> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202114-updates-to-the-export-control-regime Important information for employers>>https://hmrc.imicampaign.uk/seeemailinfull/EmailServlet?campaignkw=notrack&tid=CC04_1638981099453159471&signature=4C8196AB6E8BD605C7CD5A54EFFA5DDE Keep your clients goods moving in or out of the EU>>https://hmrc.imicampaign.uk/seeemailinfull/EmailServlet?campaignkw=notrack&tid=CC04_1638531545281215121&signature=D966F82DE77B2C8995E7647E9B5DDB1B Changes to border controls>> https://hmrc.imicampaign.uk/seeemailinfull/EmailServlet?campaignkw=notrack&tid=CC03_1638458729190052491&signature=B73C8D0E56F1F7659CF7D8846CB34F17...
Access to our exclusive directory is included with your membership. It’s your chance to tell our visitors about your business and let them know how they can get in touch with you, whilst also improving your company’s own Search Engine Rankings. Search for innovative businesses, share...
With the demand for flexible working increasing; a local coworking space can provide a great way to maintain collaboration between teams, enhance the mental wellbeing for remote workers and drive productivity by working in a professional environment. All our coworking is designed with flexibility and...
Here at HHBA we’re starting the festivities early! Our Christmas drinks on December 9th is sure to put you in the spirit with the unmissable opportunity to network with fellow business owners and make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere at Savannah Cafe Bar in...