Chichester College Group (CCG) has been approved as a gateway provider for the Government’s new Kickstart Scheme, helping businesses to access funding and create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds. The scheme provides the funding employers need to create new six-month job placements for...
If so, do you have a problem with your IT or is your problem really with your IT provider? Andrew Hookway explains. “From feedback that we have received from within the market place, the majority of IT providers are unsettling their clients by telling them that...
The MSDC Revenues Team wants to help your business by giving you grants you are entitled to. They are extremely helpful, understanding and knowledgeable about what you could be entitled to, and will do everything in their capacity to help you. All you need to do...
I know many of you will look back on 2020 as incredibly challenging for UK businesses. And despite the positive news on vaccinations and the signing of a Brexit trade deal, the new national lockdown from the start of 2021 will bring new challenges for...
A series of online workshops aims to give West Sussex small businesses a robust toolkit to survive – and hopefully grow - in 2021. The West Sussex Recover & Rise in 2021 programme is a series of free workshops, supported by West Sussex County Council and...
We have over 20 years of experience within the hospitality sector working in a variety of venues, organising events, managing hotels and their staff, delivering services to stadiums and designing and implementing concepts. Each project brings its own challenges to deliver excellent service and manage...
Specsavers Haywards Heath will stay open for all eye and hearing needs throughout the current national lockdown. Under current government guidance, people are allowed to leave home to attend medical appointments, including eye and hearing tests, which are considered essential healthcare services. The team at the South...
Changes have now come into effect for businesses that trade goods with Europe or represent businesses who do. Attend our webinars to find out what you need to do now to keep trading with the EU. By registering for our webinars below, or watching our videos...
HHBA invites you to join fellow members for our first networking meeting of the year on Wednesday 20th January from 4pm. We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker will be Nisanka Wickramarachchi, who will present on How to Plan for Abundance in 2021. Book...
First Recruitment Services Share with First Recruitment Services a new permanent vacancy and/or a new temporary booking before 31st January 2021 and we will give you...
What a strange year! 2020 was not without its challenges, but overall it was a positive period of growth for our business. We still achieved the majority of our objectives, including retaining our key clients, winning many new ones and developing and growing the team. Below...
Our friends at Gatwick Diamond Business are delighted to share their latest Diamond Magazine. Here is the January & February edition. Edition 6...
I am delighted to announce that Sharp Wealth Management have met the criteria to achieve Top Rated status in the 2021 Guide To Top Rated Financial Advisors. The Guide celebrates firms that are champions of transparency and providers of a brilliant client service and will be distributed...
Blogs, Factsheet, Guides & Social Media Posts Throughout 2020 The Bureau published a lot of information on its Website. There were 40 blog posts, 20 new Factsheets, 51 Guides, Reports & White Papers published, along with 54 Tweets, 54 Linked In and 34 Instagram posts. Judging from...
The transition period has ended and new rules are here. Act now to keep your business moving. The transition period has ended and the UK has left the EU customs union and single market. Following the signing of the UK – EU Free Trade Agreement, there are...
MSDC would like to hear from our business community. They have created a confidential online survey to capture your views and experiences. MSDC are committed to providing support for our local business economy and working together as we move towards recovery. Your feedback will provide important...
Happy New Year and here's to an improving 2021. In the mean time, with this unprecedented situation continuing, we are here to help with any technology, software, systems, processes, IT support, you may need. No problem or issue is too big or small; too simple or...
Specsavers Haywards Heath will be staying open for all eye and hearing needs. Under current government guidance, customers can travel to attend medical appointments, including eye and hearing tests. Research by the retailer showed that a third of people in the UK noticed a deterioration in their...
Dear HHBA Community, Without filling this article with every analogy of 2020, I’ll start by saying what a roller coaster! I’m confident that the end is in site, so much so, Sue and I have had conversations about returning to physical meetings – at some point. Not exactly...
I’m sure 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 exceptional, the majority...
I am pleased to share the latest update on the support that Coast to Capital and the Growth Hub Team are providing to businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the UK transition from the EU. New and improved Growth Hub portal...
Please be aware that we have reopened the website to receive applications for the Discretionary Grant from 15 December 2020 and this funding will close at midnight on Sunday 10 January 2021. We are looking to get payments out shortly after this payment window closes...
A domain spoofing email phishing campaign that very convincingly impersonates Microsoft and successfully tricks legacy secure email gateways has recently been spotted by Ironscales. It also led them to discover that Microsoft servers are not currently enforcing the DMARC protocol. “This is especially perplexing when considering...
Following an exceptionally challenging year for us all the Council offices at Mid Sussex DC will close from lunchtime on Thursday 24th December 2020 and reopen at 8:45am on Monday 4th January 2021. We will have a number of services available online during this time. These...
This notice gives details on the availability of SPIRE in December, while we make changes in preparation for the end of the transition period. It also outlines some additional information we will require from you, as soon as possible, on licence applications for controlled exports so...
The Brexit transition period is ending. If your business trades goods with Europe or you represent businesses who do, you’ll need to be prepared for changes that will come into effect from 1 January 2021. We understand these are challenging times, but it is important to...
The digital world comes with its dangers and threats. As you purchase a Christmas gadget for your child or for your home, you might be concerned about your child’s safety online and might want to ensure that his/her experience online is one of the best....
As a leadership coach, I have come across some truly amazing leaders. Unfortunately, these are few and far between in comparison to the plethora of weak leaders I have come across. This made me think of the factors that contribute to weak leadership, which I...
The COVID19 Additional Restrictions Discretionary Grant Scheme applies to all businesses affected and not just those closed. You would need to apply for the business grant at https://midsussex.grantapproval.co.uk/ by midnight on the 13th December. The local Guidelines are: Summary of eligibility criteria An applicant can apply despite receiving other grants although...
The Chichester College Group (CCG) is supporting local employers to create job placements for young people in Sussex. The college group is working with the Sussex Chamber of Commerce to act as a gateway organisation to help local employers access the £2billion Kickstart Scheme – a...
Pure Storm Digital Services are offering dedicated web hosting service to all NEW clients for just £60 for a whole year. We even manage the switch over from your old hosting provider – meaning no hassle for you! And as if that wasn’t all, we’re also offering...
HHBA member ABCOM received the accolade of "highly commended" in the recent Mid-Sussex Applauds event in the category "Business in the Community" for their positive contribution to benefit and enhance community life. Yann Davies, MD of ABCOM said "it is fantastic to receive this sort of...
HHBA member Bluebell Digital shares 10 things you can do right now to improve your digital marketing in 2021. Create an editorial calendar for your social media. Brainstorm your core SEO keywords and review your Website content against the list. Create content based on the...
We’re delighted to offer our ‘Social Media Maxed Out’ service for free to all Haywards Heath Business Association Members who purchase a marketing package with us before the end of January 2021. For a month we will manage all of your social media profiles, maximising each...
Mid Sussex District Council would like to highlight the message that Haywards Heath retail is once more open for business and it is safe for the return of residents and customers. The links below are relevant and can be hung in shop windows, added to letter...
As you will know we have been placed in Tier 2 – the High Category – from the 2 December 2020. We will continue to take applications for the LRSG national grant after the 1 December 2020 but further business grants will be available to...
At SEBS, we are confident that you will be satisfied with the products, services and quality of care that we provide. Our team of experienced engineers take the time to understand your business and provide you with the technology and knowledge required to help grow...
Mid Sussex District Council want to help local businesses and organisations at this challenging time and so far they have paid 341 LRSG business grants and have also to date received 87 applications for the Additional Restrictions Discretionary Grant Scheme. Please note that applications for...
New Law Journal article entitled, 'Building a cyber defence strategy for your firm'. Firms large and small continue to debate how to improve their cyber security awareness. Some through their GDPR compliance are making good progress, but few seem able or willing to grapple with the...
Enjoy a Hand Picked Christmas feast in the comfort of your own home with our take away turkey breast and all your favourite trimmings...
We welcome Shamaila Khan to The Jonathan Lea Network team as one of our new consultants. Shamaila is a specialist Consultant Business Immigration Solicitor specialising in business immigration law, assisting corporate clients in a wide range of sectors including technology, recruitment, property development, corporate intelligence, risk...
As a relative novice to open water swimming, I had never imagined that open-water swimming would actually be so different to swimming in a pool. I found it difficult to swim in a straight line. In fact, during the 2018 Serpentine 2 mile swim I...
Coast to Capital are pleased to announce that they have further funding available for eligible SMEs in the Coast to Capital LEP area. The Visitor Economy (Kickstart Tourism) and Wider Economy (Restart & Recovery SME) grant is available to help smaller businesses adapt and diversify following...
The UK transition period ends in 32 days. If your business trades with other countries from Europe or you represent a business who does, from 1 January you’ll need to be prepared for these changes. We understand these are challenging times, but it is important to...
Five experts reveal reasons why the smart working revolution must remain, with a blueprint of how to embed it. At Flexibility Matters November 13th ‘Action learning Group’, Emma Cleary, founder of recruitment agency Flexibility Matters, host, David Blackburn, Chief People Officer for the FSCS and four...
As a Growth Relationship Manager, through meaningful conversations by telephone and video/conference calls, I identify the growth needs of high growth potential businesses, utilise various diagnostic tools in order to develop a growth action plan of deliverables and facilitate introductions to specialists and mentors for...
According to the Office of National Statistics in 2019* less than half of all new businesses make it to their fourth year and I am overwhelming happy (and quite frankly relieved) to announce that as of 17th November 2020, 52eight3 will be one of the successful...
Please note that Mid Sussex DC has now approved its Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary Scheme Guidelines. Note that these guidelines have been agreed by all the seven West Sussex Councils. Attached are the Government guidelines on the Additional Restrictions Grant for your information. Please note the applications...
Are your salespeople underestimating the power of asking 'open-ended' questions? Do they sound like they are interrogating potential or existing clients? Many business leaders and sales managers know what they ‘want’ their salespeople to sound like when they are on the phone to a prospective or existing...
With the new year on the horizon, it's a good time to seek the expert advice you need about how to re-shape your business to ensure a prosperous 2021. Our free, remote, interactive workshop, led by Get Set For Growth shows you how to do that, and over the...