Activity – The Business Group

Editor wrote a new post, Sussex Business Show 2025: More Than Just Another Expo 4 months, 2 weeks ago

It was the morning of the Sussex Business Show at the Brighton Dome, and the bacon was sizzling in Redroaster as we all carried roller banners and boxes full of sweet treats through the Corn Exchange.
I had […]

Editor wrote a new post, September at the Big Business Breakfast Club 4 months, 2 weeks ago

September’s Big Business Breakfast Club brought together more than a hundred business leaders at the Brighton i360, where the new event spaces offered stunning views of the West Pier. The atmosphere was buzzing w […]

Editor wrote a new post, £10,000 Raised For Charity at The Search Seven Saloon! 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thursday 2nd October saw under 200 people ride into the AMEX Stadium, in Brighton, for a Wild West-themed night of fundraising with the Search Seven posse.
Just weeks after Search Seven scooped best SME in […]

Editor wrote a new post, The Hidden Balance Sheet Beneath Our Feet 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Sussex businesses can’t afford to ignore nature’s impact on profit – and how Iford Estate is turning biodiversity into real local value.
When we talk about business health, we think of turnover, pro […]

Editor wrote a new post, Get Ready for Gatwick 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The county’s business shows keep growing.
The Eastbourne Business Show has wrapped up, and what a debut it was. Our first expo in the town drew an impressive crowd of exhibitors, delegates and sponsors, all e […]

Editor wrote a new post, Job Done – Lessons from the Pier to Pier Charity Swim 4 months, 2 weeks ago

By Sam Thomas
It wasn’t quite how we planned it, but then again, does life ever go exactly to plan?
If the last few years have taught me anything, it’s that no matter how carefully we map things out, life wil […]

Editor wrote a new post, Cardiac Comedy Returns to Brighton 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top comedians unite at Komedia to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.
I’ve always loved stand-up comedy. After attending the Comedy School in 2000, I stepped onto the open mic circuit in London and l […]

Editor wrote a new post, Experience Is the New Advantage: Why AI Belongs to Those Who Know How to Question It 4 months, 2 weeks ago

For decades, professional advancement followed a familiar pattern: accumulate knowledge, build expertise, and leverage what you know. But generative AI has fundamentally disrupted this equation. The answers […]

Editor wrote a new post, Have you checked your tyres recently? 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ever wondered how to check your tyres or what tyre tread depth even means? You’re not alone, it’s something most of us have asked at some point.
But it’s important to know, because it helps keep you safe on the r […]

Editor wrote a new post, The Big Business Breakfast Club- Behind the team of Brighton’s Biggest Monthly Networking Breakfast 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Big Business Breakfast Club (BBBC) is a vibrant monthly networking event that brings together local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals to connect, collaborate, and share ideas.
Held over a […]

Editor wrote a new post, Sussex business leaders: here’s what you need to know 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The business landscape in Sussex is changing fast, from the way organisations use artificial intelligence to the way owners plan for succession and inheritance. Both areas carry opportunities and risks that […]

Editor wrote a new post, UK Employment Law Round-Up: October 2025 4 months, 2 weeks ago

As we progress through October 2025, the landscape of UK employment law continues to evolve, reflecting significant changes in legislation and emerging trends in the workplace.
This article provides an overview […]

Editor wrote a new post, The Strategic Advantage: Why Appointing a Professional Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs Makes Sense 4 months, 2 weeks ago

By Tracy Rowden, Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter.
In today’s increasingly complex legal and financial landscape, individuals are turning to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to safeguard their interests and ensure t […]

Editor wrote a new post, The Human Side of Commercial Finance 4 months, 2 weeks ago

As a topic for a magazine article, commercial finance could be seen as a little, let’s be honest, dry. Not necessarily- says Andy Page, Head of Commercial Finance at Seico Group.
Main issues affecting the b […]

Editor wrote a new post, FRS 102 Amendments to Fair Value Measurement: what you need to know 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kristina Perry, Partner, Carpenter Box
The 2024 amendments to FRS 102 (effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026) includes a new Section 2A that replaces the previous appendix on Fair Value […]

Editor wrote a new post, Crown Wealth Consultants: Advising families with Integrity, Transparency and Expertise 4 months, 2 weeks ago

When Matt Sellens founded Crown Wealth Consultants in 2009, he did so with a clear vision: to offer no-nonsense, transparent, client-centred financial advice.
Over the years that founding ethos has remained front […]

Editor wrote a new post, Value Added Partner Stories 4 months, 2 weeks ago

We chat with with Jon Kennett, Bozboz
Tell us your Story?

I can’t believe it’s been over six years since I switched career path and jumped headfirst into digital. It feels like yesterday I was anxiously hea […]

Editor wrote a new post, The skills test: what Sussex needs devolution to deliver 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The shape of Sussex’s future economy won’t be defined by how many people are trained, but whether those skills translate into jobs – and whether regional leaders can finally close the gap between education and emp […]

Editor wrote a new post, The Leadership Visibility Co. Launches: Already Empowering Founders and Leaders to Build Authentic Personal Brands 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Turning authentic visibility into impact, elevating individuals, accelerating growth, and opening doors for the next generation.
The Leadership Visibility Co. is now live and already helping CEOs, founders, and […]

Editor wrote a new post, Jane Coleman Steps Up as Chief Operating Officer at the Russell Martin Foundation 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Russell Martin Foundation (RMF) has announced Jane Coleman as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a role that marks a new chapter for both Jane and the charity.
Jane Coleman Steps Up as Chief Operating […]