With the UK’s exit from the EU facing further delays, the uncertainty surrounding the negotiations is affecting the whole country, with many putting their life plans on hold until a decision is made. At Flexibility Matters, however, we believe there’s no reason to wait to get...
When it comes to your business energy strategy, procurement is the first step. Defining effective monitoring and management systems within your business stands to have a long-term effect – and this can, in turn, affect your bottom line. Most businesses can achieve between 2 and 10%...
Award-winning solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, will further strengthen their position as the leading law firm in Sussex on Tuesday (May 7th) when they complete their merger with established Crawley solicitors, Russell & Co. This merger is the fourth that the law firm will have completed in...
As a local business owner, the chance to engage with other's from the business community is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow and make connections. So why not book your place and start getting to know the many excellent companies around you! Don't miss our networking...
After the success of last year's Micro Business Grant Scheme, we are back again soon offering more. Keep your eyes peeled for the application opening date this May! What is the Micro Business Grant Scheme? Micro Business Grants are available for small businesses in Mid Sussex: Up...
If you have the initiative and experience to establish an individual giving and legacy programme then we would like to meet you. We are a growing and vibrant charity providing after school, weekend and holiday activities for young persons with learning disabilities in Mid Sussex. We want...
Erin Alexander – Soprano – On a High Note Its Magic Events are pleased to announce a performance by Award winning soprano, Erin Alexander. Erin has written a new piece of operatic theatre she will be performing in Haywards Heath, West Sussex this May for a...
Dear HHBA Community, Firstly I would like to inform you of the incredible growth that the HHBA has had in the first four months of the year. We’ve had an amazing 22 new members join since the beginning of the year. Our newest members being:- Michele Pearson...
Feel like your social strategy is leaving something to be desired? Perhaps your profiles haven't been updated in a number of months and you don't think you have the time to keep posting! Well Pure Storm are currently running a number of Business Social Media...
Jacqui Smith from the Haywards Heath Dementia Action Alliance tells us how to make our work places dementia friendly environments, where some simple changes can make a big difference. Whether at home or at work, a person’s environment will have a massive impact on their health...
It’s the Search news from last month that you don’t want to miss. Why you should be using structured data on your site, how to respond to customer testimonials and more. Although not much more, it was quite a quiet month! Read more Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
Network Xpress 15% Discount to all HHBA members who book an exhibitor stand for any Net XP event – Code: HHBAXP https://www.netxp.co.uk/ Event: West Sussex Tech Expo Expo Date: June 13th 2019 Early Bird Conference: 7.30am - 9.30am (Pre-registration required) Business Tradeshow: 10:00am – 3:00pm Venue: Upper Bognor Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1JJ Why are Exhibitions Important To...
Following our breakfast meeting this morning where the MSDC team presented a variety of grants and schemes available to local businesses, please find their contact details below for each scheme. Micro Business Grants: Holly-Jade Ryder holly-jade.ryder@midsussex.gov.uk Well-being Service and workplace MOTs: Workplace Health PHE 2018 Nick Hurly Nick.Hurley@midsussex.gov.uk Revs and Bens/Business Rates etc: Kevin...
Flexibility at Work Haywards Heath People Consultancy, Cullen Scholefield, will celebrate 33 years in business this October. Accredited with the Gold Investors in People Award three times in 2010, 2013 and 2016, Cullen Scholefield is known for playing the long game; relationships with clients and suppliers...
“Last year the Hospice held its annual Footgolf tournament, which was really successful, and not only raised almost £1,000, but was enjoyed by all who participated. So why not join us at Mid Sussex Golf Club, 5pm on Thursday 16th May for this year’s Footgolf, where...
2019/2020 Micro Business Grants are available for small businesses in Mid Sussex: To find out more and when this will be launched in May, join our breakfast meeting on Tuesday 30th April, reserve your place here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-expert-meet-the-council-find-out-about-grants-and-available-schemes-to-help-you-and-your-tickets-59701293175 Up to £2,000 is available on a 50 per...
We’ve collaborated with brilliant Brighton companies PropellerNet and Baby to Boardroom to develop an invaluable set of best practice guidelines. These are businesses that understand the benefits of flexible working and have already developed a policy that is good for their employees, their bottom line and...
We want to grow the Association, to give our members even more opportunities to connect with a wider network but we need your help to raise our profile on social media. Do you follow us, if not please click on the links below and don't forget...
6 hours FREE graphic design support when signing up for a Social Media Monitoring and Maintenance package with Pure Storm Digital Services. Sign up for one of our social media packages – minimum 3-month contract – and receive 6 free hours of graphic design support. This...
Business waste and landfills have long been a contentious issue in Britain. As Government strategises around what waste of the future will look like commercially, businesses are well advised to combine compliance with waste strategy for a futureproof approach. Not only will this have an...
Spring into action this April and reserve your place as our meetings are becoming increasingly popular. We have a number of superb events to choose from over the next couple of months. Firstly, from a business perspective join our Ask the Expert breakfast session on Tuesday...
Here at The Mewes we have recently been awarded as one of the top 25 Vets in the UK. We placed 18th in the Country thanks to our wonderful customer reviews. We would just like to take this opportunity to thank our fantastic clients for making this...
Saturday 27th April – Afternoon Tea in the Mansion £22.95 per adult / £11.95 per child Treat yourself this spring and enjoy a homemade afternoon tea served in the Elizabethan Mansion at Wakehurst. Combine it with a walk around our gardens which will be full of spring...
Hilton Sharp & Clarke, the leading Sussex accountancy practice with multiple offices across the county, has re-branded as Galloways. In the same month, the firm has also announced that it is Sussex Cricket’s new Specsavers County Championship shirt sponsor. The firm has received significant investment from...
Kangaroos Charity Golf Day Be a part of our special 25th Anniversary Celebratory Year Friday 10th, May 2019 Mid Sussex Golf Club, Spatham Lane, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8XJ The day includes shotgun start, 2-course dinner, a Grand Raffle, Auction and lots of fabulous prizes to be won as...
Whether you need to get cash into the business quickly or rapidly reduce your immediate outgoings, these tips from SMEs could be well worth considering. Entrepreneurs who have made adjustments to their business to improve their cash flow share the tweaks that made the biggest result...
Places are still available for West Sussex County Council’s fourth annual apprenticeship graduation ceremony on 20 May at The Hawth, Crawley. The graduation ceremony is open to any West Sussex resident that has completed a Higher/Degree or Advanced Apprenticeship between 1 January 2018 and 28 February...
Tisshaws family law solicitors are celebrating their 7th birthday this April 2019! The firm continues to go from strength to strength and is also celebrating the arrival of Camilla Fusco who joins them having previously practised exclusively in family law in Central London for over 30...
Easter Sunday Lunch bookings are being taken now! £21.95 per person for 3 courses. Contact directly to book: 01444 451565 ...
A new guidebook for business owners will soon be available, and the authors are members of the HHBA! ‘Growing by Design’ (due for release in early June 2019) is a great resource for any business owners who wants to learn a more effective and efficient marketing approach. Authors...
Have you always wanted to grow your own but are not sure how or where to start? Worried that your tiny plot is not big enough? I have a solution! Julia from Parkers Patch, write for Leon Restaurant and author of ' Veg on the Ledge' will...
A little later than usual, sorry we’ve been busy, it’s the Search news from last month you don’t want to miss. Read on business owners, knowledge is here. Read more Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
Your business may be able to apply for funding to pay for the training of an apprentice due to changes to the apprenticeship levy. If you would like any further information on the below please contact apprenticeships@westsussex.gov.uk. West Sussex employers can now apply to West Sussex...
Independent financial advisers, Mike Oliver Associates, have been announced as the main sponsors for this year’s Lions Club Swimarathon. The Haywards Heath IFA, which recently celebrated its 17th anniversary, will lend its support to the event for the third year running, after the 2018 Swimarathon saw...
Have you ever wondered what CBD oil can do for you? Have you considered how an organic supplement could really help with symptoms from inflammatory conditions such as MS, to sleep, stress, migraines, menopause, hormonal issues, weight loss and much more. CBD INFORMATION EVENT - HASSOCKS...
Ladies Do you want to: Be able to put yourself first without feeling guilty? Be less worried about what others think? Be more confident? Finally, take action toward your dreams? Stop procrastinating? Then you NEED to be in this challenge. Sign up here now: http://bit.ly/5daychallengeFLAC...
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ONLY - £39 per person. Standard Tickets - £45 per person To Book Your Tickets & For More Details Phone Valerie on 07766 674004 Our Charity Event includes...
On the 14th March 2019, MSDC hosted its annual Open4Business 2019 at the Harland’s Road college site, Hayward’s Heath. The event returned with a new theme, this being ‘Skills and Apprenticeships’ and featured an exhibition involving 24 businesses and partners. In addition to the exhibition, a...
Spring into action this April and reserve your place as our meetings are becoming increasingly popular. We have a number of superb events to choose from over the next couple of months. Firstly, from a business perspective join our Ask the Expert breakfast session on Tuesday...
Three of our members attended the acclaimed Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards last month and walked away winners! A hard landscaping private garden project designed by Heather Martin of Heather Martin Garden Design won GOLD, Paul Greenyer of InsideOut was the overall winner of the ‘Garden...
The East Sussex country house hotel, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, has been named the best Place to Meet at the annual Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony took place on Thursday 21 March, hosted by former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson and attended...
An interior design workshop run by local interior designer Jacqui Smith of HomeSmiths, covering: - Basic design principles - How to create your own scheme When and where? We are offering two different dates for the workshop - 8th or 15th May. The workshop will run from 9.30am to...
Smarter Business is proud to add a new service to their already-comprehensive list of business solutions. As the next step in the company’s journey to offer SME and corporate clients a full suite of services across all necessary businesses essential services, Smarter Business now provides...
Dear HHBA Community, It’s now coming up to a year since I took over the HHBA Chair role and it’s been an amazing year. The committee have been busy building membership numbers and formulating plans that best support the business community. If you want to find out...
We want to grow the Association, to give our members even more opportunities to connect with a wider network but we need your help to raise our profile on social media. Do you follow us, if not please click on the links below and don't forget...
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, part of Elite Hotels, is partnering with the Sussex Wildlife Trust to host a series of events, including a bat walk, in 2019 to celebrate the wonderful wildlife in Sussex. The partnership is part of Elite Hotels’ ‘In Residence’ series,...
Gatwick Airport has launched a competition with the Department for International Trade to give local businesses the chance to attend international trade exhibitions – helping them grow internationally and support local job creation. SMEs headquartered in Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Croydon can take part by explaining...
Earlier this month, the team at Travail Employment Group did something Yummy for Money! Red Nose Day gave us the perfect opportunity to fulfill one of our aims for this year, namely to raise money and awareness for charity. It also gave us the chance...
First Central is proud to support Be the Change, a ground-breaking, inspirational business mentoring programme aimed at teenage students who may face challenges and difficulties in school or with school life. The Sussex-based initiative focuses on happiness, confidence, hope, relationships and employability and encourages students to...
As Spring is here, it’s time for award-winning Borde Hill Garden to open its gates again to the public on 25th March and this year there is a fabulous new attraction for children to enjoy, with the addition of a new natural wood adventure playground...