Activity – The Business Group

Editor wrote a new post, Planning insight 1 year, 6 months ago

Planning policy specialist Brian Mullin writes about a landmark planning appeal case.
A landmark planning appeal case for the UK Wine Industry was dismissed on 24th July. The appeal was against the decision of […]

Editor wrote a new post, Modern warfare – what to expect and how litigation has changed 1 year, 6 months ago

There is a reluctance to call litigation ‘litigation’ nowadays with many firms, including EMW, adopting ‘dispute resolution’ as the most common name used for a team of lawyers that, on the whole, attempt to initi […]

Editor wrote a new post, Dreaming of buying a property abroad? 1 year, 6 months ago

As the nights draw in after a characteristically variable and wet British summer, (the UK’s sixth wettest July on record, according to the Met Office) it’s easy to daydream about having a place in the sun to esc […]

Editor wrote a new post, Considerations when setting up an EMI scheme 1 year, 6 months ago

Enterprise Management Initiative (EMI) schemes can be a great way of recruiting, retaining and incentivising key staff. Whilst offering employee share options is particularly popular with younger entrepreneurial […]

Editor wrote a new post, Value Added Partner Spotlight 1 year, 6 months ago

For this month’s Value Added Partner Spotlight, we interview Rob Starr, of Seico Group.
Tell Us about the Seico Group story?
I started Seico the old fashioned way, sitting at the end of my bed with a Yellow P […]

Editor wrote a new post, Mayo Wynne Baxter announces Chichester merger and 12 new roles 1 year, 6 months ago

Move further expands the law firm’s local services.
Leading Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter is expanding its presence in the South East, following a merger with Chichester firm Pure Employment Law.
The union w […]

Editor wrote a new post, Identity announces partnership with Turner Prize 2023 1 year, 6 months ago

Identity, the global event agency founded in Sussex, unveils new partnership with the revered contemporary visual arts prize.
The events agency behind some of the most creative and high-profile events in the UK […]

Editor wrote a new post, Sally Gunnell becomes an Ambassador for Cancer Support UK 1 year, 6 months ago

The Olympian has undergone training to offer workplace cancer support.
Olympic champion and health and wellbeing advocate, Sally Gunnell OBE has announced that she will be supporting national cancer charity […]

Editor wrote a new post, Children’s charity recognised at The ThirdSector Awards 1 year, 6 months ago

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity had been shortlisted in the Medium Charity of the Year category.
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity received a Highly Commended accolade at the 2023 ThirdSector Awards.
The awa […]

Editor wrote a new post, CBD business expands presence with new Brighton store 1 year, 6 months ago

York-based business expands to Sussex to meet growing local demand.
HempWell, a respected provider of premium CBD products, will be opening the doors of its new Brighton store in Kensington Gardens later this […]

Editor wrote a new post, Top job for The Beacon’s former operations manager 1 year, 6 months ago

Decades of experience recognised as the Eastbourne shopping centres gears up for a busy time.
The Beacon Centre in Eastbourne has a new General Manager. Mark Powell moves from Operations Manager into the top job. […]

Editor wrote a new post, County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month September 2023 1 year, 7 months ago

Smock Alley English Sparkling Brut 2019
This month’s Wine of the Month comes from Smock Alley who are in West Sussex at West Chiltington near the village of Pulborough. It takes its name from the traditional S […]

Editor wrote a new post, How an offer to make a cake with leopard spots spawned a baking business 1 year, 7 months ago

Dean Brown, founder of start-up Baker B’s, explains how lockdown pushed him in a new creative direction.
“Dont!” I shouted to my wife as she went to throw away some perfectly good over-ripened bananas. “I’m […]

Editor wrote a new post, Brighton’s epicentre of Greek hospitality, sustainability and philanthropic ventures 1 year, 7 months ago

Nostos rolls out exciting community initiatives in Brighton and Hove.
In the vibrant heart of Brighton and Hove, you’ll find Nostos, a beacon of Greek hospitality and philanthropy that has seamlessly integrated i […]

Editor wrote a new post, Opening the door for children to meet their egg or sperm donor: a new era in fertility practice begins this year 1 year, 7 months ago

Carole Gilling-Smith explains how, later this year, 18-year-olds will be able to access identifying information about egg or sperm donors.
Should children conceived from donor eggs or donor sperm have the right […]

Editor wrote a new post, Work experience – why even the smallest of businesses can offer it 1 year, 7 months ago

Amy Lishman, Head of Member Engagement and Deputy CEO at Brighton Chamber, writes about the chamber’s recent work experience students – and why, even if your business is small, you can benefit from opening your d […]

Editor wrote a new post, Future Skills Sussex – the Local Skills Improvement Plan for Sussex 1 year, 7 months ago

Ana Christie, CEO of Sussex Chamber of Commerce, writes about the forthcoming launch of Future Skills Sussex.
As you may be aware, the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper set out an ambitious employer-led a […]

Editor wrote a new post, FareShare Sussex & Surrey choose to invest in a sustainable future with Rivervale MAXUS 1 year, 7 months ago

FareShare Sussex & Surrey is a leading regional charity committed to tackling food waste and supporting local communities by providing surplus food to local charities.
During times of economic hardship the […]

Editor wrote a new post, Love Local Jobs Foundation achieves full UK charity status 1 year, 7 months ago

The new charitable status will allow the Foundation to enhance its mission of supporting, empowering and raising the aspirations of young people across Sussex.
To herald the start of the new academic year, […]

Editor wrote a new post, Sports foundations partner up to give families a day out 1 year, 7 months ago

Sussex Cricket Foundation and Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation join together to provide free activities and games.
During August, the Sussex Cricket Foundation teamed up with the Brighton & Hove Albion […]