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Screen Scene with John Heal
13th October 2025
One Battle After Another is lean, relentless filmmaking — a war drama that trades spectacle for precision. Every frame carries purpose, every silence hums with tension. It’s not a story of glory, but of endurance — the toll of persistence carved into every decision and breath. The direction is sharp, favoring grounded realism over grandiosity. Combat … Continue reading "Screen Scene with John Heal"
County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month October 2025
13th October 2025
Ambriel English Reserve MV As we move into Autumn and towards Christmas, I start to look for more considered wines with more character and this month’s WOTM certainly delivers that for us. Background It was an absolute pleasure to visit Wendy and Charles Outhwaite, the owners of Ambriel vineyard in West Sussex, hidden behind an … Continue reading "County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month October 2025"
Sussex Business Show 2025: More Than Just Another Expo
13th October 2025
It was the morning of the Sussex Business Show at the Brighton Dome, and the bacon was sizzling in Redroaster as we all carried roller banners and boxes full of sweet treats through the Corn Exchange. I had barely opened my eyes, having gone into business for the sole purpose of avoiding early mornings…yet somehow … Continue reading "Sussex Business Show 2025: More Than Just Another Expo"
September at the Big Business Breakfast Club
13th October 2025
September’s Big Business Breakfast Club brought together more than a hundred business leaders at the Brighton i360, where the new event spaces offered stunning views of the West Pier. The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, plenty of new guests, and the familiar warmth of our BBBC community. A highlight of the morning was welcoming three … Continue reading "September at the Big Business Breakfast Club"
£10,000 Raised For Charity at The Search Seven Saloon!
13th October 2025
Thursday 2nd October saw under 200 people ride into the AMEX Stadium, in Brighton, for a Wild West-themed night of fundraising with the Search Seven posse. Just weeks after Search Seven scooped best SME in Brighton & Hove for the way they operate as a business – linked to their unwavering support and dedication to … Continue reading "£10,000 Raised For Charity at The Search Seven Saloon!"
The Hidden Balance Sheet Beneath Our Feet
13th October 2025
Why Sussex businesses can’t afford to ignore nature’s impact on profit – and how Iford Estate is turning biodiversity into real local value. When we talk about business health, we think of turnover, productivity or cashflow. But there’s another balance sheet. Often invisible but vital, it sits beneath our feet, working on assets which benefit … Continue reading "The Hidden Balance Sheet Beneath Our Feet"
Get Ready for Gatwick
13th October 2025
The county’s business shows keep growing. The Eastbourne Business Show has wrapped up, and what a debut it was. Our first expo in the town drew an impressive crowd of exhibitors, delegates and sponsors, all eager to make meaningful connections. The feedback was unanimous: Eastbourne delivered. From headline sponsor Lightning Fibre, who praised the town’s … Continue reading "Get Ready for Gatwick"
Job Done – Lessons from the Pier to Pier Charity Swim
13th October 2025
By Sam Thomas It wasn’t quite how we planned it, but then again, does life ever go exactly to plan? If the last few years have taught me anything, it’s that no matter how carefully we map things out, life will always find a way to trip us up, throw a few curveballs, and force … Continue reading "Job Done – Lessons from the Pier to Pier Charity Swim"
Cardiac Comedy Returns to Brighton
13th October 2025
Top comedians unite at Komedia to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. I’ve always loved stand-up comedy. After attending the Comedy School in 2000, I stepped onto the open mic circuit in London and later Brighton. It went surprisingly well—so well, in fact, that I now sell office furniture for a living. In 2012, … Continue reading "Cardiac Comedy Returns to Brighton"
Experience Is the New Advantage: Why AI Belongs to Those Who Know How to Question It
13th October 2025
For decades, professional advancement followed a familiar pattern: accumulate knowledge, build expertise, and leverage what you know. But generative AI has fundamentally disrupted this equation. The answers seasoned professionals spent their careers mastering are now available to anyone with a prompt. Here’s the paradox: this doesn’t diminish the value of experience. It amplifies it. The … Continue reading "Experience Is the New Advantage: Why AI Belongs to Those Who Know How to Question It"
Have you checked your tyres recently?
13th October 2025
Ever wondered how to check your tyres or what tyre tread depth even means? You’re not alone, it’s something most of us have asked at some point. But it’s important to know, because it helps keep you safe on the road. We are here to help! Let’s break down everything you need to know about … Continue reading "Have you checked your tyres recently?"
The Big Business Breakfast Club- Behind the team of Brighton’s Biggest Monthly Networking Breakfast
13th October 2025
The Big Business Breakfast Club (BBBC) is a vibrant monthly networking event that brings together local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Held over a friendly breakfast, it is known for its welcoming atmosphere and genuine sense of community. The BBBC is not about hard selling — it is about … Continue reading "The Big Business Breakfast Club- Behind the team of Brighton’s Biggest Monthly Networking Breakfast"
Sussex business leaders: here’s what you need to know
13th October 2025
The business landscape in Sussex is changing fast, from the way organisations use artificial intelligence to the way owners plan for succession and inheritance. Both areas carry opportunities and risks that leaders cannot afford to ignore. At Cripps, two of the biggest conversations we are having with clients right now are about AI governance, making … Continue reading "Sussex business leaders: here’s what you need to know"
UK Employment Law Round-Up: October 2025
13th October 2025
As we progress through October 2025, the landscape of UK employment law continues to evolve, reflecting significant changes in legislation and emerging trends in the workplace. This article provides an overview of the key developments and issues that have emerged in the realm of employment law over the past month. Legislative Updates Employment Rights Bill … Continue reading "UK Employment Law Round-Up: October 2025"
The Strategic Advantage: Why Appointing a Professional Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs Makes Sense
13th October 2025
By Tracy Rowden, Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter. In today’s increasingly complex legal and financial landscape, individuals are turning to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to safeguard their interests and ensure their affairs are managed effectively should they become unable to do so themselves. As the head of a specialist Attorney Affairs team, I have … Continue reading "The Strategic Advantage: Why Appointing a Professional Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs Makes Sense"
The Human Side of Commercial Finance
13th October 2025
As a topic for a magazine article, commercial finance could be seen as a little, let’s be honest, dry. Not necessarily- says Andy Page, Head of Commercial Finance at Seico Group. Main issues affecting the business right now have an impact on us all no matter what we do and understanding them helps us to … Continue reading "The Human Side of Commercial Finance"
FRS 102 Amendments to Fair Value Measurement: what you need to know
13th October 2025
Kristina Perry, Partner, Carpenter Box The 2024 amendments to FRS 102 (effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026) includes a new Section 2A that replaces the previous appendix on Fair Value Measurement. These updated principles for fair value measurement bring the UK standard more closely in line with IFRS 13. While many … Continue reading "FRS 102 Amendments to Fair Value Measurement: what you need to know"
Crown Wealth Consultants: Advising families with Integrity, Transparency and Expertise
13th October 2025
When Matt Sellens founded Crown Wealth Consultants in 2009, he did so with a clear vision: to offer no-nonsense, transparent, client-centred financial advice. Over the years that founding ethos has remained front and centre: the firm’s aim is to ensure that clients ‘feel assured that their financial planning has been arranged in the best possible … Continue reading "Crown Wealth Consultants: Advising families with Integrity, Transparency and Expertise"
Value Added Partner Stories
13th October 2025
We chat with with Jon Kennett, Bozboz Tell us your Story? I can’t believe it’s been over six years since I switched career path and jumped headfirst into digital. It feels like yesterday I was anxiously heading to my first client meeting – riding shotgun with a team I’d never met, blank notebook in hand. … Continue reading "Value Added Partner Stories"
The skills test: what Sussex needs devolution to deliver
13th October 2025
The shape of Sussex’s future economy won’t be defined by how many people are trained, but whether those skills translate into jobs – and whether regional leaders can finally close the gap between education and employment. In recent Sussex And The City podcast conversations, training entrepreneur Dan Wallman and FE leader Dan Shelley explore why … Continue reading "The skills test: what Sussex needs devolution to deliver"
