Activity – The Business Group

Editor wrote a new post, Full steam ahead for Eastbourne Business Show 9 months, 1 week ago

The upcoming Eastbourne Business Show is generating considerable buzz as it prepares to connect the region’s commercial and b2b landscape. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, this inaugural event will take p […]

Editor wrote a new post, Celebrating 80 Years of Powering Sussex Business 9 months, 1 week ago

In 1945, as Britain emerged from the shadow of war, a group of forward-thinking engineers and manufacturers came together to build something lasting: a united voice and community for business in Sussex. That voice […]

Editor wrote a new post, Pride: Then and Now — A Brighton-Centric Journey 9 months, 1 week ago

From the riot-scarred streets of New York City in 1969 to the rainbow-painted roads of Brighton today, Pride has evolved from a radical demand for equality to a vibrant celebration of identity, resilience, and […]

Editor wrote a new post, July’s BBBC: Legends, Laughs & Lessons at the Hilton 9 months, 1 week ago

On Friday 18th July, the Big Business Breakfast Club returned to the Doubletree by Hilton Brighton Metropole for a summer session full of inspiration, fresh faces, and quality connections.
Just shy of 100 […]

Editor wrote a new post, We Cancelled “Daddy Daycare” — and Hundreds of Families Showed Up 9 months, 1 week ago

At Dad La Soul, we like to think big. We’re a community of dads from all walks of life, creating spaces to play, talk, create, and support one another.
We’re breaking away from outdated stereotypes — the nonse […]

Editor wrote a new post, Ladies Lunch Club in Eastbourne & Brighton welcomes special guest Lulu Minns, Author of The Genius Wheel 9 months, 1 week ago

The Ladies Lunch Club returned to Eastbourne & Brighton in July attracting over 40 professional, like-minded businesswomen.
The event was a fantastic opportunity for networking, collaboration, and inspiration, […]

Editor wrote a new post, Beyond Networking: The Rise of Storytelling and Human Connection in Business 9 months, 1 week ago

Why small, intimate experiences may be the future of meaningful business relationships
“How do you measure your own success now compared to 10 years ago?”
This was one of the thought-provoking prompts posed at […]

Editor wrote a new post, Away Days & Retreats at Tottington Manor 9 months, 1 week ago

We never come up with our best ideas sat in front of a computer or in our usual environment. Typically our minds are at their most creative and agile when allowed a little more freedom
That is our offer at […]

Editor wrote a new post, AI for the Rest of Us: West Sussex Launches Government-Backed Bootcamp for Businesses That Don’t Speak Robot 9 months, 1 week ago

By the time most small businesses finish watching a YouTube tutorial on ChatGPT, it’s already out of date. The latest solution? Train someone in-house – properly, affordably, and with government support.
From law […]

Editor wrote a new post, Hassle-Free Vehicle Servicing, Right Where You Need It 9 months, 1 week ago

At Rivervale, we believe car servicing shouldn’t disrupt your day. That’s why our mobile vehicle servicing is designed to be as easy and accessible as possible for drivers across Brighton and Hove.
Whether you […]

Editor wrote a new post, University of Brighton Celebrates Milestone as 250th Local Business Leader Completes Help to Grow Programme 9 months, 1 week ago

The University of Brighton recently marked a significant milestone with the 250th business leader completing the Help to Grow: Management course—an achievement that highlights the university’s key role in sup […]

Editor wrote a new post, Cohabitation in Crisis: Why UK Law Fails Modern Relationships 9 months, 1 week ago

In today’s society, relationships are evolving—but the law has not always kept pace.
One of the most pressing examples of this is the legal treatment of cohabiting couples in the UK.
While more and more peo […]

Editor wrote a new post, How the Jonathan Lea Network Is Transforming Legal Services with AI 9 months, 1 week ago

A year into a firmwide embrace of artificial intelligence, Sussex law firm the Jonathan Lea Network (JLN) is demonstrating how thoughtful AI adoption can enhance client service, increase efficiency, and set new […]

Editor wrote a new post, The rise of Employee Ownership Trusts: a strategic succession route for UK owner managers 9 months, 1 week ago

Alistair Aird, Corporate Finance Director, Carpenter Box
Over the past decade, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have evolved from a niche exit option into one of the most compelling succession strategies […]

Editor wrote a new post, Top 7 Mortgage Myths Brokers Often Hear 9 months, 1 week ago

This month, Seico Mortgages’ expert insights debunk common myths that cause concern to homeowners…
“Will I get a better or worse interest rate if I change the term of my mortgage?”
No – the term of your mort […]

Editor wrote a new post, Soft vs. Hard Market in Professional Indemnity Insurance 9 months, 1 week ago

The professional indemnity (PI) insurance market moves in cycles, typically oscillating between soft markets and hard markets.
These cycles influence premium costs, coverage availability, and underwriting […]

Editor wrote a new post, You’re Not Unmotivated. You’re Dysregulated 9 months, 1 week ago

How understanding your nervous system — and the simple act of breathing — can help business leaders break through burnout and reconnect with clarity – By Sam Adams
A few years ago, my life completely fell apa […]

Editor wrote a new post, Value Added Partner Stories 9 months, 1 week ago

This month we chat to James Naylor of Placr Recruitment.
Tell us your story
I was born in Halifax, Yorkshire (not in the bank!). I used to have big curly hair and people would call me Shirley Temple. My mum also […]

Editor wrote a new post, Sussex And The City: from conversation to accountability — shaping devolution in practice 9 months, 1 week ago

The context:
Sussex is now entering the decisive phase of its devolution journey. After being accepted into the government’s Devolution Priority Programme in February, the full green light has now been given to c […]

Editor wrote a new post, Love Local Jobs Foundation Celebrates the Impact of the 2024/25 Dare to Dream Programme—And Calls for more Partners to Help Empower Sussex’s Young People 9 months, 1 week ago

As schools close their doors for the summer and the 2024/25 academic year draws to a close, the Love Local Jobs Foundation reflects on the successful wrap of another inspiring season of its flagship Dare to Dream […]