The number of cyber threats to SMEs is surprisingly high, but a recent webinar highlighted the simple, low-cost tactics businesses can use to help them avoid becoming the low-hanging fruit that tempts criminals. Read the full article below. http://natwest.contentlive.co.uk/content/tips-to-staying-cyber-secure ...
Dear HHBA Community, Welcome to our final newsletter of 2018! Depending what sector your business is in, it can mean either a hectic month or a quiet month. The HHBA has gone for a quiet month with just one event – our Christmas meeting at Cote Brasserie....
Tuesday 20th November saw our people scrap the suits for the day and head over to local charity St Peters & St James Hospice, in Chailey. 8 members of their staff gave up their time to help the hospice by going through a whole range of...
Warden Park Academy have a limited number of advertising panels around the perimeter and spectator area of our Community 3G Pitch. 3G Pitch Perimeter Advertising An excellent opportunity to advertise your business at this popular venue, used seven days a week by over 20 local clubs, teams,...
As we hurtle towards the Christmas period, many people will use the festive break to reflect on what goals they’ll pursue in the New Year. Many will have heard of the SMART acronym for goal setting, but what does the A stand for? Effective goals are...
Contact us for 2019 availability on 01444 447165 or events@birchhotel.co.uk and quote HHBA19 https://www.birchhotel.co.uk/wedding-venue-haywards-heath...
The next two training workshops for the Mid Sussex District Council Independent Retailer Shop Front Grant Scheme will take place on: Tuesday 8th January 2019 in East Grinstead at the Town Council offices Tuesday 22nd January 2019 in Hurstpierpoint at the Village centre. The first event covers product...
We are able to deliver a high standard of First Aid training which is Certified through ITC. _First Aid Center Flyer (2) Course Details Various course are available: ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work ITC Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work ITC Level 3...
Following on from our extremely busy networking evening on the 19th November, I would like to share the survey results with you. Warden Park school are grateful for the views they were able to gather through the survey and the two graphs below show...
Simply Business Finance Limited, one of the South East’s leading independent commercial finance brokers and one of HHBA’s newest members, is delighted to announce that it has signed terms with a national network which means it now has access to over 200 different lenders. As such...
Are you a business in Mid Sussex? Would you be interested in receiving quarterly updates and news directly from the Planning and Economic Development team at Mid Sussex District Council? Subscribe to our newsletter now! Our Business Newsletter launches its first issue in January, providing various...
Key messages : Local accountancy business survives 10 years through the economic recession – and thrives A look back, as well as forward, from an accountant’s point of view Technology in accountancy Brexit may mean economic turmoil, but the well-run and adaptable businesses can...
Campaign highlights leaders who inspire by example and show how better business can be done On Tuesday 13 November, Grant Thornton announced the names of their 2018 campaign to celebrate leaders who excel in better business - and Smarter Business Chairman Mark Read is one of...
The seminar will cover: the value of your business and how to maximise it, whether your business is sellable, taxation issues, Entrepreneurs Relief, Brexit’s influence on the market, and the legal process of selling a business. Every attendee will be provided with a free confidential link...
Sussex IFA Mike Oliver Associates and affiliated company Oliver Standing Construction Limited have been named as official sponsors for this month’s HSBC UK Cyclo-Cross National Trophy Round 3. The firms, which have a long history of supporting local sporting events, will lend their support to this...
East Sussex hotel Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club celebrated its 25th year as a hotel with a celebratory gala dinner in October. Taking place on Saturday 27 October, ahead of the hotel’s official opening anniversary on 11 November, the gala dinner was held in Ashdown...
Why not raise some money doing something you’ve never done before? Cross an item off your bucket list with one of our 2019 challenge events! The selection of challenge events we have this year is listed below. For more information, please click on one of the links. Or...
Working capital and cash flow are the lifeblood of any business. This portfolio of articles looks at the subject from different angles, including how to instil best working practices among employees, the thorny issue of payment terms, innovative technological solutions and insights from business experts....
Ever wondered what your business is worth? Want to sell your business now or in the future? Unsettled by Brexit and want to make sure you have a business that can weather the storm? Thinking of buying a business? We have teamed up with Business Doctors and The Jonathan...
The team at Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers have been celebrating winning Broker Network’s much sought-after ‘Independent Broker Of The Year’ award. Broker Network’s Richard Pitt commented “You’ll notice the strapline of ‘Our People Make The Difference’ running through the Bennett Christmas brand … from helping...
Need some practical down to earth training that will help you increase profits and compete more effectively with the chains? Want some tailored advice on boosting sales that is free to implement? Make the most of Christmas trading and ensure New Year profitability by joining...
Basepoint Hayward Heath’s popular Networking Hub will be held on Thursday 15th November 12pm – 2pm. The event will comprise of a guest speaker followed by a light lunch and networking opportunities with local businesses. Our speaker this month will be Linda Randall, Life Change Lady. THE CLARITY...
Lindfield Bonfire Society is holding its celebration on Monday 5th November and Kangaroos is one of the causes that will benefit from their charity collections. They are desperately in need of some volunteers to join in the procession and hold a bucket to collect donations. If...
I am delighted to be able to announce that The HR Dept: Haywards Heath & Crowborough, celebrates its first birthday on 31st October. Far from being a Hallowe’en Horror, the first year of trading has been fun, informative and rewarding. I can’t wait to embark...
Horsham based, Mickel Motorsport head to the final round of the UK National Legends Championship looking to bag not only the UK title and Masters title once again, but also an entry into the Legends record books. The UK National Legends title has never been...
Why aren’t more people adopting flexible working since 2014 legislation came in to help them do just that? Well, this is a no brainer for us. Employers simply aren’t making it easy for employees to work in the way they want to. As a well-established flexible...
Leading independent hotel group Elite Hotels has been named the Best Work Experience Provider at the 2018 Springboard Awards for Excellence. The Elite Hotel Group operates four luxury four-star and five-star hotels: Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club in East Sussex, Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf &...
Looking for a Christmas party or team building event with a difference? Fun Pots, the Pottery Painting Studio, is now open late on Friday nights. Treat your team to a fun, creative night out. Our friendly team will be on hand to provide painting tips...
HHBA has received the following letter, from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, Kelly Tolhurst, this was sent to me by Nicholas Soames MP. Dear Colleague, Britain’s 5.7 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, accounting for 60% of...
Smarter Business is one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies, helping businesses secure the most comprehensive savings solutions from utilities contract management and procurement to business loans and facilities maintenance. Our mission is to help all businesses achieve cost savings, maximise efficiencies, and pursue their goals...
You will be aware that Gatwick Airport Ltd has recently launched a new Draft Master Plan to support growth of the Airport across the next 5 years and then rolling out to 15 years. The Draft Plan sets out three growth scenarios and includes detail on...
If you’re a business owner who thinks you want to work with a business coach, it might be useful to first decide whether what you need is a coach or a consultant. In other words, if you feel you need someone else’s subject matter expertise to...
Dear HHBA Community, Welcome to our monthly newsletter! Each month we provide the Haywards Heath Business community firstly with a platform to deliver local news, but also an opportunity to stay connected and read about local news. If you haven’t yet published an article then please send...
Families can get into the spooky spirit of Halloween this October half term, with an afternoon of frighteningly good tricks and treats at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club. The magnificent neo-Gothic countryside hotel will provide the perfect setting for pumpkin carving and spooktacular cake decorating...
A marvellous weekend of town twinning celebrations in @BonduesFrance celebrating 20 years of twinning including the inauguration of the Square d’@Haywards_Heath which now stands proudly next to the Town Hall in France. HHBA member Karen Platt was there to witness the unveiling of the sign for...
With the first weekend of the October engineering work complete, we wanted to provide you with a brief update on what has been achieved so far. Over the last weekend and on 08 September, we successfully executed our planned schedule of work at 21 physical locations along...
Bring your office’s energy consumption down, save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Your energy bill is an unavoidable overhead, but there are ways to make sure that you pay less for your business energy. One of the ways of doing this is to invest in energy-saving...
Community Transport Sussex is a local Charity which provides community transport to local residents who for various reasons such as health and mobility issues, are unable to access mainstream transport. With our fleet of Blue Bird buses operating across Mid-Sussex, Crawley, Horsham and East Grinstead- we...
St Peter & St James Hospice supports, empowers and cares for local people towards the end of life. We provide expert and compassionate hospice care to adults living with terminal illness in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Uckfield and the surrounding villages. All our services...
Money management is key to running a successful business. This content collection will help you forecast cash flow, pinpoint when it’s the right time to spend, and how to get paid on time. Here’s the link for the full article https://natwestbusinesshub.com/content/boost-budgeting-and-cash-flow...