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Editor wrote a new post, Webtrends Optimize becomes the first Conversion Rate Optimisation platform to be B Corp™ certified 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Webtrends Optimize has become the first Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) platform to receive B Corp™ certification and joins an illustrious and exclusive community of organisations that are helping ensure b […]

Editor wrote a new post, What Block Managers Really Need from Surveyors in 2026: Lessons from the Front Line 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Exploring the shifting pressures, needs and expectations within block management.
Effective block management plays a crucial role in safeguarding residential property investments. From maintaining building […]

Editor wrote a new post, Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Leadership, Mindset & M.E.T.A Marketing 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Modern leadership is under pressure. Strategy is everywhere, tools are multiplying, and artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses operate
Yet many capable leaders still find themselves hesitating, […]

Editor wrote a new post, How Eastbourne Coaches is redefining modern coach travel 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Travel is supposed to be relaxing, but all too often it feels rushed, impersonal and complicated! The good news is that a new Sussex-based venture is quietly bringing something reassuring back into fashion: […]

Editor wrote a new post, Screen Scene with John Heal 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Marty Supreme announces itself with swagger, but what ultimately defines it is control. Beneath the bravado and kinetic energy lies a carefully calibrated character study—one that interrogates ambition, p […]

Editor wrote a new post, County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month January 2026 3 months, 3 weeks ago

So to kick off the year, I wanted to choose a special edition from one of the most well respected Champagne Houses.
The Bollinger 007 Brut Champagne is an extraordinary tribute to the timeless allure of James […]

Editor wrote a new post, Your Wardrobe Is a Language: What Yours Might Be Saying Without You Realising 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Most of us think of getting dressed as a practical task. Something we do quickly, often on autopilot, before our day begins properly. But the truth is, our clothes are constantly communicating, not just to the […]

Editor wrote a new post, 2026 – The year of the Business Show 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sussex business events calendar is already taking shape for 2026, and Mike Monk Events is once again putting business shows firmly on the map.
The Brighton & Hove Business Show returns, and there is a major […]

Editor wrote a new post, 2025 was our biggest year yet – Awards, Impact, and a Bold Vision for our 15th Birthday in 2026! 3 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 will go down as one of the most memorable years in Search Seven’s history.
From award wins and industry recognition, to a record year of fundraising and the launch of their new website and rebrand. It has s […]

Editor wrote a new post, Big Business Breakfast Club – December 2025 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The final Big Business Breakfast Club of 2025 took place on Friday 19th December at Sussex County Cricket Ground, and it was a fitting way to close out a brilliant year for the BBBC community.
December’s m […]

Editor wrote a new post, Save Your Business Money and Make Your Staff Happier with EVs in 2026 3 months, 3 weeks ago

As we step into 2026, businesses across the UK are rethinking their fleets.
Rising fuel costs, tighter emissions regulations, and smarter employee benefits mean that the way you run your company vehicles can make […]

Editor wrote a new post, Inside the Creator Economy: Insights from StarBox Accountants 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Once dismissed as a side hustle or cultural curiosity, the UK’s creator economy has become one of the most dynamic and commercially significant sectors in modern media.
What began with individuals monetising Y […]

Editor wrote a new post, The Jonathan Lea Network: Investing in the Next Generation of Legal Talent 3 months, 3 weeks ago

As rising employment costs and automation continue to reshape professional services, many firms have responded by reducing junior headcount.
The Jonathan Lea Network (JLN) has taken a more strategic view, […]

Editor wrote a new post, Looking Ahead: What Might 2026 Hold for Investors? 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The past year has been a familiar rollercoaster for markets. Equity prices have risen strongly, supported by optimism around artificial intelligence and expectations of further interest rate cuts.
At the same […]

Editor wrote a new post, Good News for Self-Employed: How Falling Mortgage Rates and Relaxed Lending Criteria Are Opening Doors in 2026 3 months, 3 weeks ago

For years, self-employed individuals have faced an uphill battle when applying for mortgages.
Stricter lending criteria, higher rates, and extensive documentation requirements have made homeownership feel out of […]

Editor wrote a new post, Legal Liability vs. Civil Liability Wordings – Why Civil Liability Provides Better Coverage (Professional Indemnity Insurance) 3 months, 3 weeks ago

When purchasing professional indemnity (PI) insurance, one of the most important distinctions to understand is the difference between legal liability and civil liability policy wordings.
These terms define how […]

Editor wrote a new post, A Year of Transformation, Growth and Impact at Plus Accounting 3 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 has been a landmark year for Plus Accounting, defined by transformation, growth and meaningful impact across the business, its people and the wider Sussex community.
From leadership transitions and company […]

Editor wrote a new post, I built a £3 million business, restructured it, then exited. Here’s what no one tells you about founder transitions 3 months, 3 weeks ago

By Joel Lawton, Founder Transition Expert
This is the first in a new monthly column for Sussex Business Times. Over the next year, I’ll be writing about the transitions most founders face but no one talks a […]

Editor wrote a new post, Devolution in Sussex: power, patience, and the problem of joining things up 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sussex likes to talk about potential. It has for decades. Coastal opportunity. Knowledge assets. Creative energy. Natural beauty. Entrepreneurial grit. And yet, for all that promise, it still behaves like a place […]

Editor wrote a new post, HERSTORY 5 Returns to Brighton for International Women’s Month 2026 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brighton’s leading Women in Business event, HERSTORY, returns on Friday 6th March 2026 for a landmark fifth edition, taking place at the iconic DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole.
Held as part of I […]