On Tuesday, the Chancellor set out additional measures the Government will be implementing in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in order to minimise the economic impact. A summary of the key policies follow but do keep in mind the measures that had already been announced...
We here at Pure Storm Digital are aware that this is a difficult time for many SME's both in Sussex and nationwide, what with the recent Coronavirus outbreak you're all already more than familiar with. Now more than ever we should look to each other for...
Make a dedicated workspace which can be cleared or closed at the end of your work day. If needed, complete an online DSE check. If you don’t already have it, ask your employer for the right equipment (including intranet/server access and voip phone) to...
If your business (or someone you know) has employees who cannot work from home, and you are wondering how to get through the next few weeks without making redundancies or closing the doors, come and talk to us about your alternative options, and how to...
Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to you as the Business Unit Leader for Revenues and Benefits, with the responsibility of administering and enforcing Business Rates at Mid Sussex District Council. I know that with the coronavirus impact this is one of the most challenging times for us...
Galloways Accounting have issued a business support document which summarises the Central Government support package as at 18th March 2020. Items included are:- Statutory sick pay Business rate support and grants Business interruptions loans Delay of IR35 reforms that were due to be implemented from...
Here’s a quick summary of the sorts of practical help notified yesterday by the Chancellor, together with a reminder of some useful tax rules which may also help with your cashflow: https://www.onthespottax.co.uk/blog/entry/2020/03/17/coronavirus-loans-grants-tax-small-businesses Please do ask for our help to explain your options in further detail or to signpost...
Dear HHBA Members, I care very deeply for our Business Association and all the hard work and effort the committee and members have put in since I came to take on the chair role, so it is with sadness that as of yesterday’s Government announcement, we have...
With the situation surrounding the coronavirus and the ‘self-isolation’ advice that is being given, we don’t want you to feel isolated or alone. As a growing number of people will have to be staying in their homes or working from home, reliance on the internet,...
The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. Please read the full details here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses Advise from HHBA member Paula Tomlinson at On the Spot Accountants regarding a top...
#IWD2020 #EachforEqual #girlyswot #HHBA For International Women’s Day we asked our female members to share their experiences, observations and advice on succeeding in business. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some responses from Claire Catliff, Paula Tomlinson, Rocky Datoo, Jacqui Smith, Dr Julia...
Rishi Sunak’s first Budget as chancellor was dominated by measures aimed at helping companies and workers cope with the potential impact of the coronavirus. The expected spread of the coronavirus around the UK is likely to have a major impact on the British economy – so...
Today the winners of the Best UK Vet Award 2020 were revealed with The Mewes being named in the Top 25 vets in the UK. The practice based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex was named number 22. The awards organised by VetHelpDirect.com and running for the eighth...
The Internet, social media and the ubiquity of handheld, high-quality, affordable and personal cameras (on smartphones) has not been kind to the Fourth Estate. Journalism and newspapers have been on a downward trend since huge swathes of classified advertising headed to a more efficient and...
There is much to be happy about in the Budget, where the magic money trees are well and truly thriving! Businesses will benefit from many announcements, particularly those who trade from a property, have one or two employees, and need a new car! Business rates are abolished...
Paul from InsideOut Home & Garden Improvements Ltd is very proud to share his excitement that 2 of his local Landscaping Projects, from last year have been selected in 3 separate award categories in this Fridays APL - Association of Professional Landscaping awards to be...
Channel 4 are highlighting the importance of Gut Health and what we can do about it. Featured in the Programme is our PURIFY Programme!!! Dr Megan Rossi is behind the Programme. Dr Rossi has written several Gut Health books so it’ll be very interesting to...
Ashdown Park Hotel is set in 186 acres of woodland and is the perfect setting for your team building activities. [embed]http://https://youtu.be/OPoYtrtVoWg[/embed] Fellow HHBA members can enjoy discounted delegate rates starting from £45+VAT in April. Contact Sally for details on swaite@elitehotels.co.uk or call 01342 824988....
Cote Haywards Heath is proud to be a member of the Haywards Heath Business Association and we would like to see you all more often. HHBA members will receive a 10% discount when dinning from the a la carte menu. Please book via...
Talk to fellow HHBA member Naomi Gollow from The People Magic Company Limited if you need help or advice. Make sure your workplace is clean and hygienic; Promote regular and thorough hand-washing by everyone Provide all employees with an alcohol-based hand rub Encourage people to...
FRS has had an incredibly busy start to 2020! Whilst celebrating our 20 years of being one of the top recruiters in Sussex, Surrey & Kent, we have recently moved our Mid Sussex office and our Headquarters to luxurious new and spacious offices in the...
A free, interactive and practical guide on how to limit stress whilst building your business. A must attend for any business owner that: Wants to get their business on a solid foundation Struggling to keep on top of their business operation Are looking to scale...
In June, Handelsbanken Haywards Heath will be issuing its first quarterly e-newsletter, to inform our customers and connections in the local community of branch news and to provide banking related articles which may be of interest. Topics addressed in previous e-newsletters that other branches have...
Big news; new SERP feature spotted above the Local Pack We're all quite familiar with Google's Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) right? They do vary of course depending on the search being performed, the device being used, the searcher's location, search history and so on. Typically you expect...
International Women’s Day on the 8th March is a timely reminder that by daring to be different, women throughout history have changed our world. Self-taught scientist Mary Anning, who discovered one of the first dinosaur fossils and Marie Curie, whose scientific discoveries launched effective cures for...
In the first of a series of blogs on shoulder pain, Mid Sussex Osteopaths look at how the demands of the office can set up and maintain shoulder issues. https://www.midsussexosteopaths.co.uk/2020/03/shoulder-pain-and-working-in-an-office/...
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published guidance to Businesses and Employers in respect of the Coronavirus - Covid 19. You can download the guidance here...
The Sussex Social This 3-hour workshop is designed to help you understand your ideal client and understand how to reach them using the power of social media. We will cover: Who your ideal customer is and how to reach them. What platforms your audience is using...
After a successful Fair in 2019 with over 300 visitors, we are returning to Haywards Heath College for the 2020 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Fair on 1st April 4-7pm. If any members would like to join us to promote their apprenticeship offer to school and college leavers...
The Coast to Capital Growth Hub provides free and impartial government funded business support in Greater Brighton, West Sussex, East Surrey and Croydon which can help your ambitious and innovative business achieve growth. We do this by: challenging, encouraging and enabling strategic change connecting you to...
Welcome to the February newsletter for the Sussex route at Network Rail. So much work has been taking place - we hope you are enjoying the updates. Your feedback, as always, is appreciated. Following the major investment in 2019 on the Brighton Mainline from Three Bridges to Brighton and...
Exhibitor stands at the highly popular Mid Sussex ‘Open4Business’ expo are being snapped up by companies ahead of this popular networking event taking place on 26 March at the South of England Showground, Ardingly. Paul Noble Photographic, Borde Hill Garden Ltd, TSProfessional Sound & Light, Bio...
Trustees required for Sussex Learning Trust Sussex Learning Trust is looking for local people with an interest in business and education to join our experienced and committed Board of Trustees and help the Trust deliver world class education to its students. Sussex Learning Trust is a multi-academy...
Dear Members, We are writing to our female members on this occasion ahead of International Women's Day #IWD2020. We would like to ask for 5 women to step forward and do a short Q&A with us for publication in our newsletter about your experience as a woman...
Please do not forget about our new 'drop in session' on Wednesday 4th March. We often get new members joining the HHBA who have quite a few questions in order to get themselves up and running and making the most out of their membership. And for...
Bluebell Digital have joined HHBA and are looking forward to meeting members at the forthcoming meetings. Established in East Grinstead for 6 years, their owner Barney Durrant has nearly 20 years experience in digital marketing, having most recently worked for Google in London for 7...
At the beginning of the year we asked our candidates and some of our associates what flexible working looks like for them in 2020. Our objective was to determine whether it remains something that employees seek, and employers benefit from, and the findings reveal it...
The power of Social Media Marketing should not be underestimated. When done properly, it is an effective way to create brand awareness, showcase your business and drive sales but it can be difficult to identify relevant content, know when and what to post and to...
Turn Stress in to Energy and Results There are many reasons to feeling stressed. There are also many ways to tackle stress. In this workshop you will, • Raise your awareness on what and when your stress is triggered • Know how to press the ‘pause’ button to prevent...
The greatest gift you can give anyone this Valentine's Day is time. Your time. And what better way to spend time with someone than to spend time away, discovering new places, creating lifelong memories together. To find out more about this special Valentine's offer, or for help in...
If so, here's some great advice from Osteopath and Winter sports fanatic Adam Wilson of Mid Sussex Osteopaths. Both have great advice and simple, easy to follow routines to get you ready for the slopes...
The Sussex Social and Rebecca Downie Photography present to you the first in a series of informal lunchtime sessions to help you cut through the noise and get your business noticed. Do you find it hard to cut through the noise and get your business noticed...
Please vote for Kangaroos for the charity of the year award. This award recognises a charity, or fundraising group who have worked tirelessly to really make an impact within West Sussex. Nominations close on Sunday 16th February 2020 https://moreradio.online/…/…/06/the-west-sussex-awards-2020/...
Please join fellow HHBA members Define and The Network Exposure Group to watch England play in the Euro 2020 and have a fun, relaxed corporate evening raising funds for Rockinghorse Children's Charity! Match: England v Czech Republic Date: Tuesday 23rd June Time: 6-11pm Venue: The Amex, Brighton Ticket price: £55 Ticket...
Mims Davies our newly elected MP for Mid Sussex and Minister for Employment invites you to an evening with Wol Kolade, who is Head of Livingbridge (which owns companies with cutting edge technology to improve businesses), a non-exec director of NHS Improvement and Chair of the Private...
Service areas just got more prominent on Google. Have you assigned yours? You can see them highlighted below, prefixed by the cute little van icon. Businesses which have a bricks & mortar presence - where they welcome customers during the hours stated - can add service areas...
Have you thought about your Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)? Would you like promote your business and help your local community at the same time? Mid Sussex Voluntary Action are holding a conference on 1st April at the Meridian Hall, East Grinstead. The aim of the conference is...
15 years ago social media was in its infancy and our experience of communicating with brands and businesses was one way until we walked through the door of that business, purchased a product or phoned customer services. Traditional advertising methods were crucial to spreading the word...
Set in the heart of Cuckfield village, The Talbot has a wonderful range of Lunch, Bar & Dinner Menus & of course our traditional Sunday Lunch. Add to this our extensive Wine List, regional Ales & relaxed atmosphere & there is no better place to...
I can't believe it's over 7 years since I was an advocate for a client on Dragon's Den. My role was to prepare a viable Business Plan and present the financials to the Dragons. If you want my support and advice with a similar project,...