After January 14, 2020, your business could be at risk if you use Windows 7 machines. The computers you use at work will be vulnerable to ransomware attacks and data breaches. It is estimated that 60% of companies fold within six months of a cyber...
Thank you for making me feel so welcome at my first HHBA Meeting earlier this week. After the meeting a number of members came up to me to ask my advice about valuing businesses. Also how I could help their clients. Therefore if you know anyone...
A series of recent round table discussions, involving prominent senior representatives of over 20 Sussex, Surrey and South London based businesses, has resulted in a blueprint to successful implementation of flexible working. Initiated by Emma Cleary, www.flexibilitymatters.co.uk, each discussion group contained varying sized businesses from different...
The Council has now issued its invitation to tender for event management and marketing for Open4Business 2019/20. Please see the specification below. Open4Business Specification 2019_20 Please note, while the main tender is for a large amount of work involving event planning, promotion and management, there will be...
I have been a member of the HHBA for over a year now and have found it to be a great introduction to the Haywards Heath business community and a support to my new business. The team and all the members made me feel very welcome...
Sussex First Aid Courses is dedicated to delivering First Aid Courses and Core CPD Medical Emergencies Training for Dental Teams. We offer a wide range of courses “Approved by Qualsafe Awards, an Awarding Organisation recognised by Ofqual to offer regulated qualifications". We offer a 20% discount for individual members booking on one of our...
Entering the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards is free and open to any business in the Gatwick Diamond region which of course includes Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex. Why enter? We have designed our Awards so that the process of entering is in itself worthwhile. The feedback we get shows,...
Do you want to understand how to harness the power of Social Media to grow your business? Do you wish you knew how to bit the algorithm, get more engagement on your posts and get in front of your ideal customer? If so then why not...
Bright Light Film are a local video production company that produce marketing videos. Complimentary hamper from Grape and Grain with any booking in 2019. Please mention this offer in your call/email. Clare Jones 07966 522 904 http://www.brightlightfilm.co.uk Member to Member offers >>...
Businesses and organisations of all sizes have steadily begun to recognize the importance of cybersecurity to their success. As spending and awareness of the importance of cybersecurity increases, so does the demand for intelligence about how best to spend those funds and what security leaders...
Please find a link below to the third issue of the MSDC Business Newsletter. https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/licensing-business/business-newsletter/ As part of our effort to make sure that local businesses and partners are kept up to date, the MSDC have introduced a quarterly business newsletter. The newsletter will showcase important developments across...
Senior concierge at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Philip Levy, has been shortlisted for one of the UK’s leading hospitality awards. The miaList is a celebration of the individuals who contribute to the UK’s meeting and events industry, going above and beyond to offer exceptional...
As someone who is fairly new to networking and a shy and introvert person at heart I was nervous of networking in general which meant I avoided doing so for the first 6 years of running my business. Now in my 7th year I decided...
The apparent ease with which SIM hijacking attacks are being perpetrated to get the targets’ second authentication factor for crucial accounts (online banking, cryptocurrency exchange, online wallet) must have raised some doubts about the security of multi-factor authentication (MFA) – and rightly so. What users need...
The Council has now issued its invitation to tender for event management and marketing for Open4Business 2019/20. Please see the specification below. Open4Business Specification 2019_20 Please note, while the main tender is for a large amount of work involving event planning, promotion and management, there will be...
Do you want your people to be calm, connected and productive? Then this is the competition for you! At RAW we are committed to enhancing resilience and wellbeing in the workplace. People who are resilient are happier and more productive, they experience less illness and...
Extech Cloud, an IT Support and Cloud technology company, with its headquarters based in Burgess Hill in Mid Sussex, has been crowned one of the winners in the Southern Region heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2019. Now in their 16th year, the Awards are...
Sussex IFA, Mike Oliver, principal of Mike Oliver Associates in Haywards Heath, took up the mantle of new chairman for the Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride earlier this year. As major sponsors, the team at Mike Oliver Associates are now eagerly awaiting this iconic local...
What do you mean Google are removing my star ratings from their results pages? September was a particularly busy month for Google. I know, them too. They made countless, important announcements - which I've digested and summarised as usual - which included information about not one, but...
8 years ago on 27th September, Alison Morrison became my first (brave) Franchisee. It worked out so well, we're now at eleven! One testimonial for Alison is: "In 20 years of dealing with accountants you are, without doubt, the most efficient and helpful I’ve ever...
STEPS TO SELLING YOUR BUSINESS Selling a small business is a complex venture that involves several considerations. It can require that you enlist a broker and a solicitor as you proceed. Whether you profit will depend on the reason for the sale, the timing of the...
Would you like some free top quality business cards? 250 high quality business cards, printed in full colour to one or both sides of 450gsm silk board, finished with a matt, gloss or soft touch lamination. Just pay £12.50 + VAT for the courier to deliver...
Business Brexit Awareness Boot Camps. These are FREE to all businesses. A series of awareness boot-camps across Sussex will be held in October to address the many questions businesses are asking. We’ll have on hand experts from a variety of specialist fields to answer your questions. ...
Social Media has changed more in 2019 than it has in the past 5 years and as a business owner, it can be hard to keep on top of those changes, continue to grow and learn how to move forward. At the Sussex Social, we...
In partnership with Brighton & Hove Council and 8 secondary schools across the city, Russell Martin Foundation is delighted to be opening a centre for alternative provision at the Brighton Youth Centre. This centre is for those Year 7 & 8 pupils who have found...
There is a view held by some business owners that staff do not need training in the use of fire extinguishers, that this is dangerous and should not be attempted. This is normally driven by the fear of staff becoming injured and ultimately litigation should...
Alastair Manning has recently joined us after having trained and qualified with Eastbourne's oldest firm Gaby Hardwicke before more recently working as a lawyer in Bahrain, while Andreea Rusu is starting in September as a paralegal with the aim of eventually qualifying as a solicitor...
BC have recently undertaken a business strategy of expansion and like many other businesses, the pace of this expansion has been hampered by the arranging of ongoing finance. As a result we are now pleased to announce that BC have completed on a deal with...
Long standing HHBA Members AQUAPAX (Just Drinking Water Ltd) have a video to share with members. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C4zC-LE5zA[/embed] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C4zC-LE5zA Remember, there’s a 15% discount for HHBA Members buying 8 or more cases of 500ml or 1 litre waters directly via their website: www.aquapaxwater.com - simply enter the voucher code HHBA/AQUAPAX/15...
Dear HHBA Community, Over the summer period the HHBA has continued holding its events with a very successful networking meeting at Buxted Park Hotel hosted by Stephanie Drinkwater. The weather was extremely pleasant, and we had an excellent attendance considering it was peak holiday season. We’ve also...
Oliver Lashley, of Pure Storm Digital Services, is pleased to announce that next Thursday the 26th September, he will be leading a session alongside Alvin Ittoo of Acumen Business Law, as part of their Acumen Business Academy series. The session will cover how to ensure your...
The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give...
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know more information about our Christmas Party packages and Day Delegate packages. Wakehurst Christmas Packages Wakehurst DDR Package We would like to extend an exclusive 10% discount if you book a future event with us before the end...
Get ready for Brexit with our Crawley workshop This is a practical session to help exporting businesses prepare for Brexit. When and where? Location Crawley Date 8th October 2019 Time 10:00-13:30 Why attend? The Government is accelerating Brexit preparations so that it is ready to leave the EU on 31 October. This is one of a...
We have been made aware of some grant funding being offered under a new scheme being offered by Innovate UK known as “Smart Grants”. The scheme is very similar to the Micro Business Grant Scheme and invites small businesses with a project idea to apply. Grants...
The modern-day social media landscape is constantly evolving and it can be difficult to make your business stand out against your competitors. That's why its key to ensure you are communicating with the right customer and providing relevant content that tells your story and resonates...
Operations Assistant Immediate start Initially for 6 months 21 hours per week 3 days 9-5 Salary circa £19k (fte) Reporting to the Operations and Quality Manager, you will be responsible for enabling a comprehensive programme for all Kangaroos members alongside the Activities Co-coordinator. You will also be responsible for recruitment and training...
Hotel & B&B owners, are you sure your Google My Business listing is up to date? If you manage a hotel or B&B Google My Business profile then you need to read about how you can add information about the amenities available to guests which will...
The Bureau is giving its cyber security awareness talk at The Kings Church in Burgess Hill on Wednesday 18th and 25th September from between 17.30 and 19.30 hours. Come along and learn how to keep your business, staff and reputation safe from cyber crime. Register for tickets on...
Press Start 2 Join will be hosting it's latest video-gaming event at 12:00 - 19:00, on the 26th of October at The King's Centre in Burgess Hill. 50 or so consoles, challenges, tournaments, lots of multi-player games and trophies, all on machines from the last...