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County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month April 2026
26th April 2026
The Trouble with Dreams Multi Vintage 2021 Introduction to Sugrue South Downs In the UK there are few winemakers that have such a well regarded reputation as Dermot Sugrue and his wife Ana who together create the Sugrue South Downs brand. Both come from respected wine producing backgrounds with Dermot having worked in Champagne, Nyetimber … Continue reading "County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month April 2026"
The Business Leaders Wine Club
26th April 2026
On Wednesday 18th March, I was invited along to The Business Leaders Wine Club. It was a great evening and brilliant to have such a strong mix of people in the room. The March Burgundy tasting from The Business Leaders Wine Club was a really enjoyable night, with a relaxed atmosphere, great wine, cheese and … Continue reading "The Business Leaders Wine Club"
Big Business Breakfast Club – March at The Grand
26th April 2026
March’s Big Business Breakfast Club proved, once again, why over 100 business owners are willing to get up at the crack of dawn on the third Friday of every month. Set against the backdrop of Brighton’s iconic Grand Hotel, this month’s event brought together 105 attendees – with an impressive 70% being business owners – … Continue reading "Big Business Breakfast Club – March at The Grand"
The Real Reason Your Business Needs a CRM
26th April 2026
(And why the software alone won’t solve it) By Bruce Bignell, Founder of Evolve – Elite Pipedrive Partner Over the last six months I’ve sat in a lot of discovery calls. Founders, sales directors, operations leads. Different sectors, different team sizes, remarkably similar stories. Leads falling through the gaps between marketing and sales. Follow-ups that … Continue reading "The Real Reason Your Business Needs a CRM"
The AI leap Sussex businesses are quietly making
26th April 2026
Most UK businesses have AI open in a browser tab. A smaller number have moved past that, and the work is starting to look different. Here is where AI actually helps today, and what is coming next. By Gareth Kemp, AI Potential It is 10.15pm on a Sunday. A managing director in Sussex is writing … Continue reading "The AI leap Sussex businesses are quietly making"
Faces of Brighton: People, purpose and progress at Mayo Wynne Baxter
26th April 2026
Dean Orgill, chief executive, Mayo Wynne Baxter It is often the people in a place – more than the place itself – that shape how it evolves and what it becomes. As Sussex Business Times commemorates its 500th issue, it is an opportunity to reflect on the people who have shaped business life across our … Continue reading "Faces of Brighton: People, purpose and progress at Mayo Wynne Baxter"
Sussex steps up – supporting young people through the Starr Trust
26th April 2026
Across Sussex, individuals and businesses are stepping up to raise vital funds for disadvantaged young people in our community. Mark Archer conquers the 200k Mustang Trail Race in the Himalyas Retired fireman and Starr Trust cycling event team leader Mark Archer has completed his biggest challenge to date: the Mustang Trail Race, an 8-stage, high-altitude … Continue reading "Sussex steps up – supporting young people through the Starr Trust"
A Year of Change in Action: Real stories from organisations Boxless has supported over the last year
26th April 2026
At Boxless, we believe meaningful social and environmental progress does not come from one-off workshops, recycled statements or surface-level box ticking. Real change takes time, honesty, leadership and a willingness to look closely at how an organisation operates, communicates and shows up for its people, community and wider impact. That is exactly why we created … Continue reading "A Year of Change in Action: Real stories from organisations Boxless has supported over the last year"
One Family Helping Others Create Theirs
26th April 2026
How the Agora Clinic became one of Sussex’s most respected and cherished businesses Some businesses are built to be sold. Others like the Agora Clinic are built to become a legacy; a place devoted to creating families, and to endure as one. Nearly twenty years ago, Dr Carole Gilling-Smith made a decision that would shape … Continue reading "One Family Helping Others Create Theirs"
Rivervale: growing with purpose, powered by community
26th April 2026
As Sussex Business Times celebrates its 500th edition, Rivervale reflects on a journey of growth, change and community impact, and on the role SBT and County Business Clubs have played in helping share that story. A partnership built on shared values Some brands do more than report on business. They help shape the conversation around … Continue reading "Rivervale: growing with purpose, powered by community"
Connect Locally, Compete Globally, Succeed Together
26th April 2026
Sussex Chamber of Commerce – From Sussex to the World The Only Accredited Chamber in Sussex Sussex Chamber of Commerce is the only British Chamber accredited business membership organisation in Sussex & Brighton. That matters more than you might think. Accreditation isn’t a badge — it means the Chamber meets rigorous national standards set by … Continue reading "Connect Locally, Compete Globally, Succeed Together"
Brighton grows when founders grow
26th April 2026
Brighton has always backed new ideas. It attracts creative people, celebrates ideas and turns side projects into serious businesses. But growth rarely happens alone. Founders need practical support, trusted networks, and the confidence that comes from being part of a community that understands what building a business really involves. That is why NatWest Accelerator is … Continue reading "Brighton grows when founders grow"
Modernising business insurance: a Sussex success story
26th April 2026
Insurance might not strike most people as the most exciting profession, but then again, most people haven’t met Daniel Stoner and the entrepreneurial team behind base Insurance Brokers. As founder and managing director, Dan represents a new generation of insurance leaders reshaping one of the UK’s oldest industries. In just a few years, he has … Continue reading "Modernising business insurance: a Sussex success story"
Why Outdoor Events Are Taking Over
26th April 2026
There’s been a noticeable shift in the events world over the past decade. Traditional hotel ballrooms and conference suites are no longer the default choice—today’s clients are looking for something more immersive, more flexible, and more memorable. Outdoor events are stepping into that space in a big way. For corporate clients especially, the appeal is … Continue reading "Why Outdoor Events Are Taking Over"
Is Content the Antidote to AI?
26th April 2026
Why the Businesses Winning Trust Right Now Are the Ones Showing Up as Humans First By Matt Cheney | Brown Bear Studios. AI is reshaping search, automating workflows and generating content at scale. But there’s a trust recession quietly spreading through the business world and the antidote isn’t more automation … It’s you. We’re living … Continue reading "Is Content the Antidote to AI?"
Storytelling For The Next 50 Years
26th April 2026
Fifty years ago, storytelling in business looked very different. It lived in print you could hold in your hands, in gathered rooms, and in conversations. It travelled more slowly, was shaped carefully and delivered deliberately. And crucially, it was rooted in human relationships, reputation and trust built over time. Today, we are surrounded by more … Continue reading "Storytelling For The Next 50 Years"
Built on Trust: How Seico Group Has Grown Alongside SBT and the Sussex Business Community
26th April 2026
When Sussex Business Times was first published in 1975, Britain was a very different place, and the idea of a local business magazine becoming a 500-issue institution would have seemed an ambitious dream. For an SME like Seico Group, who have been partnered with SBT Magazine for four years, reaching milestones alongside SBT is especially … Continue reading "Built on Trust: How Seico Group Has Grown Alongside SBT and the Sussex Business Community"
Brighton Hive: Building Business as an Ecosystem
26th April 2026
What if the most valuable businesses of the future are not standalone companies, but ecosystems? That question sits at the heart of Brighton Hive, a multi-venture ecosystem founded by Kyriakos Baxevanis and May Chunladecha. Built over 18 years, Brighton Hive challenges the traditional notion of business as a standalone, profit-maximising entity and instead positions it … Continue reading "Brighton Hive: Building Business as an Ecosystem"
26 Years of Making the Show Go On: H2 Productions and the Power of Collaboration
26th April 2026
For over a quarter of a century, H2 Productions has been quietly and expertly turning ambitious visions into unforgettable realities. This year, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our 26th anniversary. It is a milestone that naturally prompts reflection on the journey behind us and the horizon ahead. Over the past two and a half … Continue reading "26 Years of Making the Show Go On: H2 Productions and the Power of Collaboration"
500 Issues. One Community. A Personal Reflection.
26th April 2026
There are moments in life and business where you’re invited to pause… Not to look back with nostalgia, but to reflect with perspective. This is one of those moments. 500 issues of Sussex Business Times. Half a century of stories. Thousands of businesses. Countless conversations, connections, and collaborations. And for me… nearly a decade of … Continue reading "500 Issues. One Community. A Personal Reflection."
