Recruiting and retaining your talent has never been so important in hospitality. A simple health check on your systems and processes can make such a difference to your business. Are you asking the right questions during the recruitment phase? How effective is your onboarding programme? What value do your...
Mid Sussex District Council has paid the final Covid-19 business support grants, now having allocated a total of £48.5 million to help local businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic. The Government has provided a range of grant schemes to help businesses cope with the challenges they faced...
Enjoy the afternoon and propel your business forward at what promises to be a highlight on the HHBA networking calendar. Book Your Ticket Here Join us on Wednesday 25th August to celebrate the summer in style, this year’s HHBA summer drinks will be held at Ridgeview Wine Estate one...
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? Here is the link for my latest blog or see below https://garymorgan.coach/blog/5-listening-techniques/ Communication According...
We are pleased to invite you to this joint Chamber event which offers networking with a difference, with attendees from Affiliated Chambers and Business Associations. This virtual networking webinar is designed to enable delegates to support each other, whilst exchanging ideas and information and meeting new...
During these challenging times, Sebs IT have just donated their old engineer’s office to computer for kids, for them to prepare equipment to go to underprivileged children. They are a great organization who are completely backed and funded by the public through donations that help them...
Our friends at Gatwick Diamond Business are delighted to share their latest Diamond Rough Cut Magazine. Please follow the link below for this edition. CLICK HERE TO READ I hope you find this edition an interesting and enjoyable read....
If you’d love to nail your advertising this Q4 now is the time to take action! Throughout August we’re offering a free mini Ads audit. (Worth over £200) for the first five HHBA members who contact us! We help businesses develop marketing solutions that get them...
We have two great offers available from First Recruitment Services. Call them 01444 417766 to book in a temp candidate by 30.09.2021 and receive 5 hours free! *This needs to be on a booking that is over 20 hours. Reduced introduction rates of 13% plus VAT...
We all need to show ourselves some love from time to time to maintain a balance of our mind, body, and soul. Once these connections are understood and nurtured, you will find a peaceful mindset. https://garymorgan.coach/blog/a-guide-to-self-love/to One thing that is important to remember first and foremost is...
Professional business IT support solutions Since 1980. When your staff gets interrupted by an IT issue, productivity plummets. They want (and deserve) a fast and reliable resource to resolve their technical issues, no matter the size of their problem. We provide your staff with unlimited direct access to...
A good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and the associated business processes are key to any business’s productivity and growth. However, small business owners sometimes despair about the long-term costs of having an off-the-shelf CRM package for their business. The CRM with a monthly package...
When a security vulnerability at IT software-maker Kaseya led to a ransomware attack that affected 800 to 1,500 businesses, it wasn’t one employee’s fault. But that’s not always the case. Ransomware, which locks down a target’s computers and data, can infect a network in a few different ways, including...
If your client’s business moves goods between the UK and countries in the EU, they’ll need to follow new customs and tax rules. Their business will be affected by the new rules if they: buy goods from an EU seller and bring them into the UK ...
We are delighted to share our Business Plan 2021-22 with you. Along with other LEPs across England, Coast to Capital has a crucial role to play in helping to support economic recovery and new business realities. As a region which has always made a significant net contribution to...
The Sussex Chamber provides a wide range of high quality training courses across the Sussex region. Training courses are ways of improving the effectiveness of your current workforce, but they are also attractive benefits for ambitious people. Full details can be found here >>https://www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk/training...
The West Sussex Retail Hub https://westsussexretailhub.co.uk/ is now live. The schedule of live Q&A events is below. Businesses can access the free online learning modules and live Q&A sessions by registering on the hub here 21st July “Measuring sales, tracking profitability” 28 July “Key steps for creating a marketing plan” 4th...
Thank you to all the HHBA members who attended the breakfast meeting on the 20th July and I hope you found my Cyber Security – Knowledge is Power talk of interest. For your reference this is a list of the URL links mentioned in...
All the hard work and training paid off last Saturday, when our wonderful director, Gilva Tisshaw donned her walking boots and completed a 26.2-mile marathon, raising money for the charity Macmillan Cancer Support. Starting at Windsor Racecourse, the Thames Towpath Mighty Hike, followed the winding river...
Making Home Working Work Factsheet 43 There seems little doubt that some sort of remote working from home will continue well beyond the end of the coronavirus crisis. In the UK, the number of employees working remotely between 2008 and 2018 increased by 25%...
It astounds me at just how many business owners and salespeople fear making phone calls. Since starting my coaching practice in 2008 I have lost count of the amount of individuals I have helped to overcome their phone fear and make effective telephone calls. Visit my...
Bennett Oakley Solicitors was founded in 1957 and have grown into an established local practice, we have offices in Burgess Hill, Brighton, Hassocks and London. Our dedicated lawyers can offer you over 200 years’ combined experience in both private client and commercial law matters. We strive...
A new business innovation project launches this week to help West Sussex enterprises innovate using expertise from the universities of Brighton and Sussex. The two-year project, Research, Innovation in Sussex Excellence (RISE), has been awarded funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), West Sussex County...
Sussex Chamber of Commerce are extremely pleased to have been appointed as a trailblazer and pilot for the Skills Accelerator programme for the Local Skills Improvement Plan for Sussex. Also, very pleased and a huge congratulations to Chichester College group who were appointed the Strategic...
West Sussex County Council has published the Draft West Sussex Transport Plan 2022-2036 (WSTP) for consultation from Friday 16th July to Friday 8th October. We are reviewing the WSTP to update the County Council’s approach to managing and investing in the transport network. The Draft...
We have recieved the following Government updates, please read the full details below. Talking points >> https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e80a58 Strategic export controls and licences - Introduction Webinar on the 27th July Let’s get back to business >> https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e7e1ab National Minimum Wage webinar – the apprentice rate and associated risks>> https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e65d5c...
As business owners, we all spin a lot of plates, and the thought of downtime over the summer will seem appealing, but it can often leave you wondering how to cram everything in!! So today, I wanted to share some tips on making sure you stay...
South East Business Systems have been providing IT solutions for 40 years. The Five key areas you should consider to improve your IT strategy would be: Passwords Data Backup Staff Training Compliance IT Strategy If you would like to know more information on these check out our blog. https://www.e-sebs.co.uk/component/content/article/45-blog/13-5-point-it-checklist?Itemid=486 If you’re looking for alternative...
We were delighted to see our members in-person at our networking drinks on Wednesday afternoon. Huge thanks to Savannah's for hosting a superb networking meeting and to our attendees for making this a truly engaging event! Here are a few pictures from the event. Lovely...
WhatsApp Messenger, or simply WhatsApp, is an American freeware program owned by Facebook, Inc. It’s a cross-platform centralised messaging and voice-over-IP service package. It allows users to send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls, share images, documents, user locations, and other content....
The construction of HS2 creates hundreds of thousands of contract opportunities for businesses of all sizes and sectors right across the country. Mims really wants to see businesses from within the Mid Sussex constituency at the front of the queue, starting with the 400,000 opportunities...
Employers can now receive £3,000 for new apprentices of any age who have an employment start date of 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. This is in addition to the £1,000 employers already receive for hiring an apprentice. Apply for the hire a new apprentice...
You can be sure that life will at times be a bending path of “potholes” which you need to navigate around. It is likely that you have been through periods of your life already, where you wondered if your luck would ever change. Then, things...
HHBA Member Tomango, share their recent case study with Window Wise. Developing a robust, long-term digital marketing strategy to dominate search results and deliver quality enquiries. How do you raise your online profile and attract more of your ideal customers in a busy marketplace? What we did Digital...
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION EMPOWER YOUR ORGANISATION A Webinar, brought to you by The Sussex Chamber & The Love Local Jobs Foundation Join us to hear from Paul Scrivens – Commercial Director – LoveLocalJobs.com / LoveLocalJobsFoundation CIC The barriers between young people and their potential have never been higher...
Time & Location 28 Oct, 09:30 – 16:30 The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR, UK About The Event This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency paediatric...
Join our breakfast meeting on Tuesday 20th July at The Balcombe Club, where there will be plenty of time to network with fellow members. Book your ticket here This is an ideal opportunity for you to introduce yourself, your business and make new connections. Meet new members that...
By the time you read this, I’ll have switched off the computer, put away my notebook and be about to start a two-week holiday, a few days at home and a few days away. This will be the first time staying somewhere away from my...
Please Join Us for the Launch of the West Sussex Retail Hub via Zoom on Monday 12th July 6pm We are delighted to announce the launch of the West Sussex Retail Hub. This is a joint initiative being delivered collectively with other Local Authorities in West Sussex...
Please find below a message from Mims Davies MP for Mid Sussex, Mims urges all small businesses to make use of this digital skill training to grow their businesses. Good Ideas Deserve To Be Found A fantastic opportunity for SME’s has arisen with Facebook which showcases and...
BACKGROUND On a construction or engineering project, a collateral warranty is often signed by the architect (professional consultant), the building contractor and a beneficiary (usually the lender). Collateral warranties are often in favour of a beneficiary and essentially provide that the consultant and building contractor have complied...
Our friends at Gatwick Diamond Business are delighted to share their latest Diamond Magazine. Please follow the link below for this edition I hope you find this it an interesting and enjoyable read...
West Sussex County Council is preparing to publish the Draft West Sussex Transport Plan 2022-2036 (WSTP) for consultation from Friday 16th July to Friday 8th October. We are reviewing the WSTP to update the County Council’s approach to managing and investing in the transport network. The...
On behalf of Mid Sussex District Council I invite you to participate, as a representative of Haywards Heath Business Association, in a Community Engagement Group (CEG) that is being established to help shape the future of the Clair Hall site. As you will be aware, Clair...
We have recieved the following Government updates, please read the full details below. Extended Loss Carry Back >> https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e62b83 Action required – upcoming deadline for furloughing employees and SEISS update>> https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e68a9e Talking Points >>https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e68c45 Motoring to mobiles – business expenses explained>> https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e5f51c Company directors and payroll>>https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2e54bb5...
Campsites are an Haywards Heath based company and moving to larger offices in the town. As a result, they are looking to dispose of the following - preferably to a good home rather than landfill. If you are interested and willing to collect please contact Martin...
Time & Location 16 Sep, 09:30 – 16:30 The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR, UK About The Event 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...
It is a great pleasure to invite you to our stoolball tournament which is taking place on 21st July at Great Walstead School. This is a fantastic opportunity to socialise, network, play stoolball and have a few drinks and some food with other local companies and...
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...
22 Jul, 09:30 – 16:00 The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR, UK About The Event 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...