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Editor wrote a new post, Children’s charity recognised at The ThirdSector Awards 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 […]

Editor wrote a new post, Big Business Breakfast Club to support Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation 2 years ago

The charity will benefit from the next networking event and was chosen by the breakfast’s sponsor, Pryzm.
Eight breakfast events and eight sell-outs! Why not join us for Brighton’s biggest breakfast event on Fri […]

Editor wrote a new post, Adding the WOW factor and a touch of fun to special events 2 years ago

Letters in Lights is synonymous with magic mirror photo booths and giant lights hire. Here, we speak to co-owner Alison Miskin to learn more.
Letters in Lights is passionate about helping you create the best […]

Editor wrote a new post, Webtrends Optimize is 5 years old (+18) 2 years ago

Webtrends Optimize celebrated the anniversary on the 1st August. Here, we look at its journey so far and get some insights into the future.
The milestone marked half a decade since the business separated from […]

Editor wrote a new post, Unique Hungry Wolf company delivering passionate youth theatre 2 years ago

The company was conceived, with funding from The Starr Trust, by the creative team behind the well-established The Theatre Workshop in response to the huge demand from their teenage and young-adult students to […]

Editor wrote a new post, Menopause: everything you need to know – including navigating this stage of life 2 years ago

Until recently, the menopause was a topic which had been talked about in hushed tones. Due to media exposure and celebrities such as Davina McCall opening up about their experiences, that is no longer the case. […]

Editor wrote a new post, The 2025 Switch Off – does it actually affect you? 2 years ago

You may have seen the reports that BT will be closing down its analogue phone services and switching off ISDN lines. Called The Big 2025 Switch Off, the call is to “Act Now”. But how do you know if YOUR ser […]

Editor wrote a new post, Bright ideas on the move 2 years ago

How the Brighter Business Path could support you with your bright ideas.
The most remarkable ideas often come to us in the shower.
They sneak up when we are sitting bored in traffic. They are sparked whilst […]

Editor wrote a new post, Employment law: the law and redundancies 2 years ago

Often as a result of economic performance in the economy, or more specifically in their own business, many business owners are worried about how to deal with staff. Alex Jones, Managing Director of 365 Employment […]