Activity – The Business Group

Editor wrote a new post, Mind the Gap 1 month, 3 weeks ago

What my career has taught me about women, work and the gap between potential and performance
When I was asked to contribute to this International Women’s Day special, my first reaction was hesitance. I’ve nev […]

Editor wrote a new post, Harley Street Fertility Care on Your Doorstep 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Having moved to a beautiful new, larger home in Preston Park in February 2026, London Women’s Clinic Brighton shares their vision for providing women and couples in Sussex access to world-class fertility care c […]

Editor wrote a new post, Give to Gain: Redefining Growth in a World Obsessed with More 1 month, 3 weeks ago

This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is “Give to gain”.
On first glance, it could sound like a contradiction. Because if we are honest, most of us have been trained to believe that gain comes from […]

Editor wrote a new post, Give to Gain: How supporting women in the workplace strengthens us all 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donna Holland, Chief Executive of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress women have made, but also to recognise how that progress has been ach […]

Editor wrote a new post, Breaking the Black: My Mission to Help Busy Professionals Reclaim Their Power Through Colour 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Since launching my personal styling business four months ago, I have realised I wasn’t simply starting a new career, I was stepping into a mission.
For years, I watched incredibly capable, intelligent women w […]

Editor wrote a new post, Championing Women in Tech across the South 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ceres Jenkins – Founder of Better Days Recruitment and Women in Tech Brighton and Hove Group championing Women in tech and digital across the South.
I’ve worked in tech and digital recruitment for over 10 ye […]

Editor wrote a new post, It Starts With You: Building Resilience the Real Way 1 month, 3 weeks ago

By Sam Adams
I am a Black, gay woman in business. Statistically, that doesn’t put me at the front of the starting line.
We know the data. Black women are underrepresented in senior leadership roles across the U […]

Editor wrote a new post, Twenty Years, One Firm: People, Purpose and Brighton 1 month, 3 weeks ago

By Vicky King, Plus Accounting
When I joined Plus Accounting in 2005 I was in my early twenties, answering the phone at reception and learning the rhythms of a small, busy practice. Back then we were a tight-knit […]

Editor wrote a new post, 10 Years of the City Girl Network 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ten years ago, I made a decision that changed my life and the lives of thousands of people across the country.
I decided to host a coffee meet up for women living in Brighton who were looking for friends, […]

Editor wrote a new post, International Women’s Day 2026 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celebrating Sussex women and progress
International Women’s Day is more than a date in the calendar; it is a powerful moment to recognise the achievements, resilience, and impact of women across every part of s […]

Editor wrote a new post, The woman who redefined the law 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The founder of Acumen Law did not just break the glass ceiling; she dismantled the entire building.
International Women’s Day is a celebration of resilience, but few stories embody that spirit quite like Penina S […]

Editor wrote a new post, Beyond the Bank Manager: How Commercial Brokers Are Helping SMEs Navigate Rising Costs 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rising labour costs and rents are placing real pressure on businesses across Sussex.
According to a recent Flagstone Poll, 53% of financial advisers believe labour costs will be the biggest factor influencing how […]

Editor wrote a new post, Making your pension and ISA allowances work for you 1 month, 3 weeks ago

With tax thresholds frozen and the changes from recent Budgets, many people are seeing their tax bills likely to rise each year. Even if your finances seem to be stagnating, you may still be paying more tax. […]

Editor wrote a new post, Spring Statement 2026: What businesses should be planning for now 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stuart Noakes, Partner and Head of Tax, Carpenter Box
Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously committed to limiting tax changes to one major fiscal event each year following her first Budget in October 2024. The […]

Editor wrote a new post, Why Fifty Men in a Room Talking About Mental Health Matters 1 month, 3 weeks ago

On Tuesday 10th March something quite special happened at Projects in Brighton.
More than fifty men gathered in a room to talk about mental health.
Just pause on that for a moment.
Fifty men.
Openly talking […]

Editor wrote a new post, Brighton Artist Simon David Eden Returns with Powerful Fringe 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition Addressing Brotherhood, Creativity and Male Mental Health.
As suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50, Brighton artist uses Fringe platform to spark urgent […]

Editor wrote a new post, The 5 Things Founders Need to Step Back From Their Business (and the secret 5 nobody tells you about) 1 month, 3 weeks ago

By Joel Lawton – Founder Transition Expert
Last month, we explored the constant transitions founders face both the planned ones (idea to launch, solo to team, stepping back to exit) and the unplanned disruptions […]

Editor wrote a new post, Devolution and the rural economy: what Sussex can learn from its land and people 1 month, 3 weeks ago

When people talk about devolution in Sussex, the conversation often focuses on cities, transport networks and coastal economies. But step away from the seafronts and business districts and another Sussex appears: […]

Editor wrote a new post, The Education That Is Needed To Shape The Next Generation 1 month, 3 weeks ago

By Max Marshall, Founder and Teacher of LIFE Education
Let me start by asking you a few simple questions…
What’s been more important in your life – the ability to remain calm under pressure, or the ability to […]

Editor wrote a new post, Paying it Forward to Back the Next Generation 1 month, 3 weeks ago

International Women’s Day reminds us that progress doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens when women support, guide and champion those coming behind them
Francesca White (Wyatt), Director and Owner, Porky White […]