Finally, a piece of good news to share with our HHBA members so spread the word! A consortium of local wedding service providers have very generously got together to create for one special couple, a £30,000 wedding package to say a big thank you for all...
Mid Sussex District Council has now opened up applications for the Discretionary Grants for local businesses recently announced by the Government. They are expecting to be heavily subscribed for these grants with just £1.463m to spend in Mid Sussex. Please note that applications will close at midnight...
How has your investment portfolio fared through Covid-19? If you've seen the value of your investments fall by £50k or more during the Covid-19 crisis, what should you do about it? Many Business owners and Entrepreneurs have seen their asset values and wealth reduced dramatically over...
My photography style is natural and relaxed resulting in timeless portraits that stand the test of time. I have over ten years experience in photographing commercial portraits and families. I cover headshots for both adults and children, branding photography, events, food and product photography as...
Fresh Display have a new range of Covid-19 Communication and Safety Products to help protect and secure risk as we return to work, to include: Acrylic Screens & Desk Dividers Sanitiser Stations & Counters Free-standing Partitions Queuing Systems Banner Stands Portable Flags For details...
One day I’ll fly away… Or so the song said. The big question of course is WHEN? Travel and tourism are starting to open up, but it’s confusing trying to keep track of which borders are open to UK Citizens, or which countries require us to quarantine...
Further to the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday extending both employee and self employed grants, please see our summary of the key points here: https://www.onthespottax.co.uk/blog/entry/2020/06/01/coronavirus-grants-2-0-finding-your-exit-small-businesses Unfortunately, if you weren’t eligible before, there are no new grants, the expectation being that many businesses will start to recover as the lockdown eases. We’re...
These 8 guides cover a range of different types of work. Many businesses operate more than one type of workplace, such as an office, factory and fleet of vehicles. You may need to use more than one of these guides as you think through what...
We have to say a big thank you to Nasser from Business Pulse for the Testimonial he's recorded for us in lockdown. Testimonials like this let us know that what we're doing by keeping you informed is helping to keep local businesses informed and running as smoothly...
The Government published the updated guidelines on the discretionary grants yesterday. The major change in this update is that you are not excluded from these grants if you are also eligible for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) The new guidelines are at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/887239/Local_Authority_Discretionary_Grants_Fund_-_guidance_for_local_authorities_-_version_2.pdf. I also...
How well do the people in your team get along? Do they trust each other? Do they work collectively? Lunch and Learn with the Chichester College Group on Tuesday 2 June 12:00 - 12:45pm via Zoom to understand how to manage your team's dynamics and recognise...
The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get people back to work and customers back to the shops. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/50-million-boost-to-support-the-recovery-of-our-high-streets?utm_source=a66dbfa1-4808-44f7-94d9-56af80c1f2c2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate New £50 million fund for councils across England to prepare for the safe...
So far Mid Sussex DC has paid to nearly 1,850 local business nearly £23.5m of business grants. But many business grants are still unclaimed. The Government introduced business grants of £10,000 or £25,000 to support small businesses during the present uncertain times caused by COVID19. These...
Join our next zoom meeting and Meet the Experts : Post Lockdown Revival 28th May 9am - Your chance to ask the Experts any questions you have. Say it quietly but local businesses are starting to think about how they might re-start and part of that...
The Bureau publishes Factsheets that are free to download on a range of topics concerning our work, including Website design, Web server security, email and social media marketing, cyber security and strategies, cyber awareness training, creating strong memorable passwords, email encryption, cyber insurance, and incident...
Where innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances. £40 million of government funding to support the UK’s next generation of innovative businesses projects to benefit from the funding include virtual reality training...
The Future Fund will provide UK Government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors. The fund will be open for applications from Wednesday 20 May 2020. These convertible loans may be a suitable option for businesses that...
Welcome to the May newsletter for the Sussex route at Network Rail. Our teams continue to work at home where possible. Of course many roles in the industry are front-line and roles are not able to be undertaken remotely. Our signalling staff and teams, track workers and maintenance...
Update from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. In particular I would like to draw your attention to the free business webinars that are being offered: 'Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) business webinars: find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure' Join a free...
A new online service will be launched on 26 May for small and medium-sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees, the government announced today (19 May 2020). The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was announced at Budget as...
In a topsy-turvy world, like our current economic environment, having a clear niche is more important than ever. Network Xpress’ niche is tradeshows and so is excited to announce we are launching Sussex’s first ever virtual tradeshow and conference! On the 18th June, the West Sussex...
Please see attached some information on a new series of free webinars that the University of Brighton’s CENTRIM (Centre for Change, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management) are hosting in partnership with Coast to Capital and Business East Sussex. Attached is a flyer with some info on the...
This guidance outlines how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic. It is designed to help employers understand their legal obligations, in terms of workers who: continue to work have been placed on furlough as part of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)...
These Government Guidelines were published yesterday evening. local-authority-discretionary-grants-fund-guidance-local-government I hope to shortly advise you of the Mid Sussex/West Sussex guidelines as this is a discretionary scheme – businesses within Mid Sussex District Council can register for this grant now at www.grantapproval.co.uk ...
As a small business, we understand as much as anyone how hard the current circumstances have made running or setting up a business. That's why we are offering our brand new ‘Done-For-You' Online Overhaul service, our cost-effective and hassle-free web set up and marketing solution,...
Say it quietly but local businesses are starting to think about how they might re-start and part of that thought process will be about making their workplace, large or small, safe, flexible and resilient. David Leen from Formation, will be providing some of the answers...
This document describes the progress the UK has made to date in tackling the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and sets out the plans for moving to the next phase of its response to the virus. The strategy sets out a cautious roadmap to easing existing measures in...
Is your business ready for the 'New World' as we emerge from CV-19 lockdown? You need to revisit your business vision, purpose and strategy so you can be ready to meet the changing demands of your customers and competitors post CV-19. This is a must-attend webinar...
The government’s world-leading scheme to support the self-employed has today opened for claims – weeks ahead of schedule. Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens for applications today those eligible will receive government grant worth up to £7,500 money expected to be in bank accounts by 25...
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced. The scheme will continue to apply across all regions and sectors in the UK economy. Furloughed workers across the UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary,...
Our friends at Gatwick Diamond Business have invited all HHBA members to register and attend any of the gdb virtual events which we hope that you will find useful. We also thought you might like a link to the 2nd edition of Diamond magazine. You will be...
The Mid Sussex Wellbeing team is offering up to 6 free virtual lifestyle sessions for individuals who would like to discuss their health & wellbeing. The personalised lifestyle support could be around smoking, weight, alcohol or anything else the you would like to discuss. To sign...
During this difficult time of Covid-19 where many of us are sat at home wondering how we can help and how we can continue to help people living with dementia, why not visit the dementia friends website here and complete the online training. The more of...
Dear HHBA Community, Apologies I must firstly apologise for not publishing chair news up until now. This flu bug that is going around has taken up a little of my time. First, myself and the committee want to acknowledge the pain that SME’s have been experiencing in the...
We don't have control of adversity but we have control of how we respond to it. Who is this workshop for? Are you feeling anxious? Have you lost sleep? Do you feel suffocated, tired or breathless? Do you feel irritated? Do you feel like you are living on the edge? If the...
April was a month in which we saw an unprecedented change in how we work and communicate with our customers. Hootsuite.com reported a 46% increase in time spent on Social Media in April as people use it to look for news, stay connected and find...
Join fellow HHBA members for our inaugural zoom networking drinks event in conjunction with Tickerage Wines on 13th May from 6pm. Hear from our Chair Clare Jones. Introduce yourself and your business. Listen and watch Tickerage Wines virtual tour. Break out rooms - a chance to...
Regional law firm, Rix & Kay has launched a dedicated commercial property FAQ service to help commercial landlords and tenants deal with the many challenges presented by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Anyone can submit questions to compropFAQs@rixandkay.co.uk which are answered by a dedicated panel of...
The Government have just announced a local business grant fund scheme that may be of interest to you. Please see their website for further information. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/top-up-to-local-business-grant-funds-scheme As this announcement indicates further guidance for local authorities will be set out shortly. I promise to keep the Business Associations and...
Self-employed invited to get ready to make their claims for coronavirus (COVID-19) support. All coronavirus business support information can be found at gov.uk/business-support HMRC are beginning to contact customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). Those who are eligible will be able...
In conjunction with Get Lucidity Strategy Platform, Galloways are pleased to be able to offer our clients access to our Strategic Options to Survive and Thrive webinar series. Each webinar contains practical advice from academics and business leaders on how to develop essential strategy when dealing...
A discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme. The Business Secretary Alok Sharma and Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, Simon Clarke spoke to local authorities in England yesterday to set...
How small businesses can strike back and win the Coronavirus war...
Please see below some information on a series of webinars being run by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. In summary, the following webinars are being offered: Tuesday 5 May - Financial support for small businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19) Wednesday 6 May - COVID-19:...
Are you fed up of mediocre images on your grid? Join the online iPhone Photography for Business workshop and start to stand out from the crowd! Many of us are working hard on our social media presence during lockdown - doing our best to stay visible, but...
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop, working from home for non-key workers is no longer optional: it is compulsory. The transition to full-time home working was sudden, and for many workforces it is a new and unwelcome change. Remote working presents many logistical issues...
Google has introduced new ways for you to tell your customers how your business has adapted to COVID-19 If you run a food business & you're offering a takeaway or delivery service due to COVID-19, make sure you tell your customers. If you're a retailer and you've...
We at the HHBA are keen to support businesses where we can during these difficult times. We hope that you feel the same way too. Now more than ever our local business community needs to come together and support each other. Please consider buying from...
The new Bounce Back Loans scheme, announced by the Chancellor today, will allow businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within days. Loans will be interest free for the first 12 months, and from Monday 4 May, businesses can apply online through a short and simple form. The Government,...
Fire safety advice to businesses from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service We have robust plans in place to keep the people of West Sussex safe and this includes business owners, building managers and staff across the county. We know these are challenging times for businesses, but...