Business East Sussex has launched a new Collaboration Zone; a place for businesses to work together, connect and collaborate, and network to find solutions. There are two main parts to the site. The first part of the site is the posting area, where you can see offers of help or […]
Salesforce has partnered with Enterprise Nation to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a £5,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak. To be eligible to apply you must: Have not received any other cash grant during 2020 in relation to COVID-19 from any Government Be registered […]
Guidance has been published outlining how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic. The guidance is designed to help employers understand their legal obligations, in terms of workers who continue to work and workers who have been placed on furlough as part of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention […]
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October. Furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500 a month. From the start of August, furloughed workers will be able to return to work part-time with employers being […]
In these difficult times when many of us are choosing to stay at home in line with Government guidelines, even if now slightly relaxed, there are many local businesses offering their services to help out. This is just a reminder of some local services that may be useful. Here is […]
The government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is still failing to protect businesses from across the logistics sector from financial calamity, claims leading business organisation FTA ( Freight Transport association), thanks to the failure of those implementing the scheme to speed decision-making and process applications in good time. And, […]
A selection of posters have been made available for business owners to display on their premises, including guidance on delivery and collection services, reminders for social distancing and closed due to Covid-19 messages. To access and download the posters visit here: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/community/covid-19/licensing-and-environmental-health. Emergency funding for artists and creative freelancers The £1.5m […]
The Department for Education has launched The Skills Toolkit, a free online learning platform. Course topics and content purposely cover the skills which are highly valued by employers and sought after in a wide range of jobs, from everyday maths and tools for using email and social media more effectively […]
National Careers is touring a Virtual Jobs Fair across England and will be covering the South East on Tuesday 5 May at 11am for one hour. If you are hiring, you can take part by posting your vacancy on Facebook and Twitter along with the hashtag #JobsHour.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is hosting a free webinar at 11am on Tuesday 5 May on how small businesses can access the coronavirus business support measures. The webinar will cover eligibility for small business grants, applying for a loan, tax and claiming for wages through the Coronavirus […]
Business East Sussex provides free and impartial government funded business support across the county of East Sussex. There is a wealth of support and finance options available to help your business, and the specialist team at Business East Sussex can help you identify your business needs and find relevant programmes […]
The Government has announced that a new loan scheme for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic will launch for applications on Monday 4 May. Firms will be able to access loans between £2,000 and £50,000 through a network of accredited lenders. These loans will be interest free for the […]
Funded by Lewes District Council, every business in the District has access to a free two hour 1-2-1 meeting with a qualified business advisor from Edeal, a local business support service. Their experts can help you with every aspect of starting up and running a business, ranging from business planning, […]
Here is the latest from Lewes regarding help that can be given in these difficult times:- The portal for the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund is live and accepting applications from eligible businesses who will receive £10,000 or £25,000 depending on various criteria. […]
While the government has announced various schemes aimed at helping businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19, other organisations have launched funds to support entrepreneurs, community groups, social enterprises and freelancers. Here are some that we’ve spotted: The Prince’s Trust and Natwest Enterprise Relief Fund is offering one-to-one support and grants […]
More than 800 small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic applied to Lewes District Council for a financial lifeline in the first few days of its launch. The council went live with its Covid-19 Business Grants portal last Thursday (April 9) and since then 806 business across the district have registered using the service, equating to £10.6m in grants. The Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure […]
A support scheme for the payment of £10,000 or £25,000 grants to eligible local businesses went live this morning – Thursday 9 April 2020. The Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund were announced by the Chancellor in response to the acute challenges being faced by […]
FTA, the business organisation which represents the logistics industry, has today (7 April 2020) written to government to request urgent clarity on the COVID-19 furloughing scheme, as well as other financial arrangements for businesses facing hardship and collapse as a result of the current pandemic. In a joint letter to […]
Food redistribution organisations across England will benefit from £3.25 million of government funding to help them cut food waste and redistribute surplus stock to those who need it during the coronavirus outbreak. All food redistribution businesses and charities will be encouraged to bid for grants over the coming month, including […]
o support small businesses through the coronavirus crisis, Crowdfunder is offering 100% free fundraising. Businesses can set-up a Pay it Forward campaign to pre-sell their services and diversify trading now to ensure continuous cash flow. Crowdfunder is collaborating with Enterprise Nation to provide access to free training and support to […]
Lewes District Council has faced criticism over its handling of cash grants to support local businesses affected by Coronavirus. The council announced on Wednesday that it was in the process of delivering letters to eligible businesses and these would be received by the 17th of April. The council faced a barrage […]
A full range of measures have been made available to support businesses, public services and individuals during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Businesses can find out what support is available to them and where and how they can access it by visiting www.businesssupport.gov.uk. The measures available to business announced by the Chancellor are: A Coronavirus […]
Thousands of tender plants need to be lovingly cared for while a local nursery in Newhaven is in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Family-run Tates of Sussex Garden Centres have acres of nurseries to grow plants not just for their own use but for other outlets across the county. […]
1.4 million SME businesses opened in 2019 with 1.8 million new business registrations expected by the end of 2020 1 in 7 plan to start their own business this year Claire Young co-founded School Speakers and Girls Out Loud after finishing runner-up in The Apprentice and is encouraging other business […]
38% of people don’t know when their current broadband contract runs out 21% say their bill was much higher than what they expected 30% haven’t checked their broadband bill in over 3 months When it comes to contracts and subscriptions, we often think that locking into a long-term commitment secures […]
Seaford Town Council are excited to announce that there is a vacancy within one of the West View Concession Huts. Do you have a unique, creative, environmentally friendly, sustainable business? Seaford Town Council want to hear from you! The West View Concession Beach Huts are purpose built in a prime […]
Horsham resident Hedley Woodman has been announced as the winner of Ignition – a campaign to help start-up businesses with £7,000 worth of time and resources from local industry professionals. Hedley, who is a veterinary surgeon by trade, wowed the judges with his eco-friendly alternative for the veterinary sector. He […]
Seaford Town Council is delighted to announce a brand new and exciting guide to Seaford. The official guide is launching in early 2020 and will be the only guide that is fully endorsed by Seaford Town Council. With a fresh new design and stimulating content, the new guide will […]
On Friday 8 November an auspicious gathering of past Presidents was held to launch the official commemoration of 65 years of Seaford Chamber of Commerce. Whilst the high street is currently experiencing difficult times in other small towns, Seaford’s eclectic mix of boutique and unique shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants […]
We all know what happened recently to that very popular and established travel company. Hopefully no-one is affected but do spare a thought for the staff who suddenly find themselves without a job or payment even! This rather sad notice is all that remains in the permanently locked shop in […]
SMEs DEALING IN CASH COULD BE COSTING THE UK ECONOMY UP TO £39M IN LOST CHANGE PER YEAR & 7M BUSINESS HOURS A WEEK NEARLY HALF OF SHOPPERS WOULD RATHER PAY BY CARD, YET THREE MILLION RETAILERS STILL RELY ON CASH TRANSACTIONS ALMOST TWO IN THREE BUSINESSES SAY THEIR OVERALL […]
Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics. Sally Gilson, Head of Skills at FTA, the organisation representing […]
