The Business Group – Sussex | Site-Wide Activity https://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 29 May 2026 06:01:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.9.2 en-GB 30 hourly 2 721f0a9fdfd52ee3645b38dffce66434 Editor wrote a new post, County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month May 2026 http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32382 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:13:33 +0000 Digby Fine English Leander Pink NV Brut
Background to Digby Fine English
Founded following the 2009 harvest, Digby Fine English has established itself as one of England’s leading sparkling wine houses. Rather t […]

]]> 0 244179ab14f3574edbbcb594883f545f Editor wrote a new post, A more elevated way to position your business http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32380 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:11:48 +0000 Sussex Chamber membership offers more than access, support and connections.
It provides a carefully considered platform through which businesses can strengthen reputation, extend reach and build a more visible […]

]]> 0 d3b6d0c93b2f15ea6a50f7abea4d3e71 Editor wrote a new post, 500 Issues. Thousands of Stories. One Powerful Reminder. http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32378 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:09:56 +0000 By Sam Thomas, Chief Storyteller
On 30th April at Soho House Brighton, something very special happened.
We gathered to celebrate the 500th issue of Sussex Business Times, a milestone marking five decades of […]

]]> 0 5a3a32e6e691ee06dc26f2124316ac7b Editor wrote a new post, "I Have Never Seen Anything Like It" Nick Hewer, on the Acumen Business Convention 2026 http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32376 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:08:36 +0000 The 2026 Acumen Business Convention welcomed 300 delegates from across Sussex and beyond. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was electric with conversations flowing while ‘zebra waiters’ and ‘zebra […]

]]> 0 8fcf76461461e64b5922b3da2554ecd7 Editor wrote a new post, The Directors’ Hub http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32374 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:02:59 +0000 Peer to Peer Support for Directors, Founders and CEOs.
In contrast with networking groups, the Hub provides an opportunity for sincere dialogue, trusted relationships, and true peer to peer support among […]

]]> 0 fac61963f4b46f172db06f3022f09659 Editor wrote a new post, Alignment Over Automation: The Real Competitive Advantage in an AI-Driven World http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32372 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:56:29 +0000 By Alessandro Calzolari
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how businesses operate. Content can be generated instantly, workflows automated, and campaigns optimised in ways that were unimaginable just a few […]

]]> 0 2f3c3e4a82f12b78cd4918b2a217e787 Editor wrote a new post, What today’s buyers need to see before they commit online http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32370 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:55:02 +0000 When people buy today, they have more choice than ever and less patience for getting it wrong. – By Jon Kennett
Whether you’re comparing software providers, choosing a local service business or buying trainers […]

]]> 0 1b782e6ec9748efba796e33e55a7bec7 Editor wrote a new post, Rivervale Van Leasing: From Single Vans to Full Fleet Solutions http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32368 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:29 +0000 At Rivervale, we offer both car and van leasing to suit whatever you need. Whether you’re looking for a single van or managing a full fleet, we’re here to help make things easy.
Choosing the right commercial veh […]

]]> 0 df566c5266e7398c4ddc816091729dbc Editor wrote a new post, From AI Hype to Revenue Recovery http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32366 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:48:25 +0000 How Evolve is helping businesses protect pipeline, unlock revenue from dormant data and drive real adoption in the age of AI.
By Bruce Bignell. |  Founder, Evolve Your Business
It is good to be back on the […]

]]> 0 753c7ed459085a689ca2de84380d6fb2 Editor wrote a new post, AI, Ambition and the Future of Legal Services: How Jonathan Lea Network Is Rethinking the Modern Law Firm http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32364 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:32:33 +0000 For years, the legal profession has been warned that artificial intelligence would replace junior lawyers, shrink teams, and reduce opportunities for young people entering the industry.
At Jonathan Lea Network […]

]]> 0 44493be0092057f8d4b45567b1d41350 Editor wrote a new post, Could Your Mortgage Be Costing You More Than It Should? http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32362 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:31:17 +0000 By Rob Starr MBE, CEO at Seico Mortgages
Whether you’re a homeowner with a fixed rate deal coming to an end, or simply wondering whether you’re on the best rate available, now is the time to take stock. With the […]

]]> 0 ce5639c56266e47f908d6928cea4e8c9 Editor wrote a new post, What happens when business partners retire at different times? http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32360 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:29:44 +0000 The idea sounds simple in theory.
You and your business partner (or partners) work hard to build a successful company, sell it at the right time, and then retire together. It sounds straightforward and rewarding […]

]]> 0 822f423f906d74176b4f245456529ca7 Editor wrote a new post, Making Tax Digital: are you prepared? http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32358 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:26:34 +0000 David Crowter, Partner and Head of Private Client Services, Carpenter Box
With the new tax year now underway, many businesses and individuals are adapting to the changes introduced by Making Tax Digital (MTD). […]

]]> 0 a7183db3f07dfbb5e5272ad6f6344924 Editor wrote a new post, Would you take £15 million if it meant missing every bedtime story? http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32356 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:23:38 +0000 By Joel Lawton – Founder Transition Expert
Would you take £15 million in 10 years if it meant missing every bedtime story, every birthday, every sports day, every ordinary Tuesday evening with the people you lo […]

]]> 0 d1c43f8351d7b0024776f712588492ae Editor wrote a new post, Value Added Partner Stories http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32354 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:16:20 +0000 We chat to London Women’s Clinic (LWC)

Tell us your Story?

Established in 1985, London Women’s Clinic (LWC) is a UK fertility provider with over four decades of experience and over 40,000 families created. O […]

]]> 0 23d9d925481067f4b0f0bae8ff57208f Editor wrote a new post, Value Added Partner Stories http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32352 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:13:38 +0000 We chat to Amy Wonnacott, Founder of Lemon Drizzle.
Tell us your Story?

Lemon Drizzle was born out of a genuine love for creativity and a belief that every brand deserves to be seen. Growing up, I was always […]

]]> 0 fa47c99a79aa518d66bb6c094ec3aab8 Editor wrote a new post, Brighton & Hove’s next economy needs more confidence http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32350 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:11:06 +0000 Brighton and Hove has always had a complicated relationship with itself.
Depending on who is talking, it is either one of the most creative, entrepreneurial and culturally alive places in the country, or a city […]

]]> 0 297d65db72489a1ba825d17dc934a677 Editor wrote a new post, "Thank You to the Amazing Businesses Rallying Behind the Starr Trust" http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32348 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:09:50 +0000 This month, we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of some truly remarkable businesses and individuals across Sussex.
A very special thank you goes to Acumen Business Law, whose outstanding support has […]

]]> 0 0d39607a6f034cd3375cece23664314d Editor wrote a new post, Devil’s Dyke Distillery Celebrates Double Gold Win at The Gin Guide Awards 2026 http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32346 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:07:12 +0000 Southwick, West Sussex. Devil’s Dyke Distillery is celebrating a major international success after winning two Gold Awards at The Gin Guide Awards 2026, one of the world’s largest and most respected dedicated gin […]

]]> 0 44ddb6b7daacda69879074bec72773c2 Editor wrote a new post, Your teams are already neurodiverse. The question is how to harness it. http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32344 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:06:02 +0000 By Jess Rad, Founder, The WomenHood
This year, at the age of 43, I found out I was neurodivergent. I spent decades masking, misunderstanding, being misunderstood, burning out, and wondering why I had to work so […]

]]> 0 ba8b61577609136d093667cc4bfc76dd Editor wrote a new post, Honouring Piers Street: A Lifetime in Surveying http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32342 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:03:05 +0000 At the end of March, Sussex Surveyors marked the retirement of Partner Piers Street, who concluded an exceptional career spanning nearly six decades in the surveying profession.
Beginning his career in 1967 with […]

]]> 0 845ceaa34d1c48858a1af29ec0bcf55c Editor wrote a new post, Commercial Property Transactions: What Businesses Should Look Out For http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32340 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:02:01 +0000 For many businesses, premises are far more than simply a place to operate. Whether it is an office, retail unit, warehouse, or hospitality venue, commercial property often represents a significant financial […]

]]> 0 ecc4dd3bab58180d4b087e2c31463c40 Editor wrote a new post, The AI Shift: A Leadership Test for Every Business http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32338 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:57:08 +0000 By David Harding
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future consideration for business leaders, it is already reshaping the way organisations operate across every sector.
From professional services and […]

]]> 0 4dcefb65db75245193e1f4a549a1862c Editor wrote a new post, A hospice garden in West Sussex for bereaved parents has re-opened http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32336 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:55:19 +0000 A hospice garden in West Sussex for bereaved parents has re-opened with new facilities, thanks to a £20,000 donation from Bupa Foundation.
Stars bereavement suite is at the heart of Chestnut Tree House, the […]

]]> 0 3693087aa467861c7179ada67942d98a Editor wrote a new post, County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month April 2026 http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32308 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:35 +0000 The Trouble with Dreams Multi Vintage 2021
Introduction to Sugrue South Downs
In the UK there are few winemakers that have such a well regarded reputation as Dermot Sugrue and his wife Ana who together create […]

]]> 0 48c8a6ba1bf0435ec42572e235a1dfbf Editor wrote a new post, The Business Leaders Wine Club http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32306 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:58:29 +0000 On Wednesday 18th March, I was invited along to The Business Leaders Wine Club. It was a great evening and brilliant to have such a strong mix of people in the room.
The March Burgundy tasting from The Business […]

]]> 0 a3352b8f88eaa40fa17df582422c2a8e Editor wrote a new post, Big Business Breakfast Club - March at The Grand http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32304 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:56:54 +0000 March’s Big Business Breakfast Club proved, once again, why over 100 business owners are willing to get up at the crack of dawn on the third Friday of every month.
Set against the backdrop of Brighton’s ico […]

]]> 0 5ecc34c77ea8d4c5053df11bc2029e44 Editor wrote a new post, The Real Reason Your Business Needs a CRM http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32302 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:54:58 +0000 (And why the software alone won’t solve it)
By Bruce Bignell, Founder of Evolve – Elite Pipedrive Partner
Over the last six months I’ve sat in a lot of discovery calls. Founders, sales directors, operations […]

]]> 0 9f49962bbcdfba91b55ba0bae2f66860 Editor wrote a new post, The AI leap Sussex businesses are quietly making http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32299 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:52:20 +0000 Most UK businesses have AI open in a browser tab. A smaller number have moved past that, and the work is starting to look different. Here is where AI actually helps today, and what is coming next.
By Gareth Kemp, […]

]]> 0 6a0491f2af820cdcb8349ad40f40036b Editor wrote a new post, Faces of Brighton: People, purpose and progress at Mayo Wynne Baxter http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32297 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:48:55 +0000 Dean Orgill, chief executive, Mayo Wynne Baxter
It is often the people in a place – more than the place itself – that shape how it evolves and what it becomes.
As Sussex Business Times commemorates its 500th […]

]]> 0 6a4e589944cb26c54680e7af1516ffce Editor wrote a new post, Sussex steps up - supporting young people through the Starr Trust http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32295 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:47:34 +0000 Across Sussex, individuals and businesses are stepping up to raise vital funds for disadvantaged young people in our community.
Mark Archer conquers the 200k Mustang Trail Race in the Himalyas
Retired fireman […]

]]> 0 e799ffd16fe51d8acae22cccc0dc4175 Editor wrote a new post, A Year of Change in Action: Real stories from organisations Boxless has supported over the last year http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32293 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:45:42 +0000 At Boxless, we believe meaningful social and environmental progress does not come from one-off workshops, recycled statements or surface-level box ticking. Real change takes time, honesty, leadership and a […]

]]> 0 b02a588fb1ac0bb22325f8112db33881 Editor wrote a new post, One Family Helping Others Create Theirs http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32291 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:44:19 +0000 How the Agora Clinic became one of Sussex’s most respected and cherished businesses
Some businesses are built to be sold. Others like the Agora Clinic are built to become a legacy; a place devoted to creating […]

]]> 0 e2b98e3180b3bd6dfe530d7a9dbcfa82 Editor wrote a new post, Rivervale: growing with purpose, powered by community http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32289 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:42:24 +0000 As Sussex Business Times celebrates its 500th edition, Rivervale reflects on a journey of growth, change and community impact, and on the role SBT and County Business Clubs have played in helping share that […]

]]> 0 dc79a6ad91375e2c230d5394dfb1060e Editor wrote a new post, Connect Locally, Compete Globally, Succeed Together http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32287 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:39:18 +0000 Sussex Chamber of Commerce – From Sussex to the World
The Only Accredited Chamber in Sussex
Sussex Chamber of Commerce is the only British Chamber accredited business membership organisation in Sussex & […]

]]> 0 39648c61d91098d893292f7c16d4a1c8 Editor wrote a new post, Brighton grows when founders grow http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32285 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:37:02 +0000 Brighton has always backed new ideas. It attracts creative people, celebrates ideas and turns side projects into serious businesses.
But growth rarely happens alone. Founders need practical support, trusted […]

]]> 0 5f996df94a859be19030f7d9b5c39c57 Editor wrote a new post, Modernising business insurance: a Sussex success story http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32283 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:35:01 +0000 Insurance might not strike most people as the most exciting profession, but then again, most people haven’t met Daniel Stoner and the entrepreneurial team behind base Insurance Brokers.
As founder and managing d […]

]]> 0 19fd88f0ad2590ff570e886373388233 Editor wrote a new post, Why Outdoor Events Are Taking Over http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32281 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:32:58 +0000 There’s been a noticeable shift in the events world over the past decade. Traditional hotel ballrooms and conference suites are no longer the default choice—today’s clients are looking for something more immer […]

]]> 0 b38a60c262d7cbbc0af29e91218d82a6 Editor wrote a new post, Is Content the Antidote to AI? http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32279 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:31:33 +0000 Why the Businesses Winning Trust Right Now Are the Ones Showing Up as Humans First
By Matt Cheney | Brown Bear Studios.
AI is reshaping search, automating workflows and generating content at scale. But there’s a […]

]]> 0 54641503929f2e22d9d7ad3bde213f37 Editor wrote a new post, Storytelling For The Next 50 Years http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32277 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:30:09 +0000 Fifty years ago, storytelling in business looked very different.
It lived in print you could hold in your hands, in gathered rooms, and in conversations. It travelled more slowly, was shaped carefully and […]

]]> 0 a4c7eb1ba22ea910c46ec3c25945d9a9 Editor wrote a new post, Built on Trust: How Seico Group Has Grown Alongside SBT and the Sussex Business Community http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32275 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:28:14 +0000 When Sussex Business Times was first published in 1975, Britain was a very different place, and the idea of a local business magazine becoming a 500-issue institution would have seemed an ambitious dream.
For an […]

]]> 0 fd6911e9cd6cef2bd097c1bd6bc6e061 Editor wrote a new post, Brighton Hive: Building Business as an Ecosystem http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32273 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:27:07 +0000 What if the most valuable businesses of the future are not standalone companies, but ecosystems?
That question sits at the heart of Brighton Hive, a multi-venture ecosystem founded by Kyriakos Baxevanis and May […]

]]> 0 d2168f6fcd820f6df799b69949de87e2 Editor wrote a new post, 26 Years of Making the Show Go On: H2 Productions and the Power of Collaboration http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32271 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:25:52 +0000 For over a quarter of a century, H2 Productions has been quietly and expertly turning ambitious visions into unforgettable realities. This year, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our 26th anniversary. It is a […]

]]> 0 c02884609b167cf967d9f209f3f2a65c Editor wrote a new post, 500 Issues. One Community. A Personal Reflection. http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32269 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:22:22 +0000 There are moments in life and business where you’re invited to pause…
Not to look back with nostalgia, but to reflect with perspective.
This is one of those moments.
500 issues of Sussex Business Tim […]

]]> 0 dc50d1f737fd654d88304454e1bf3b83 Editor wrote a new post, Can you fund the retirement you want from your business? http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32267 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:18:40 +0000 Many business owners have a simple plan: build a successful company, sell it, and use the money to retire.
However, many business owners are told, “Unfortunately, the current value of your business isn’t eno […]

]]> 0 bb19ad7b8b944a406a704a227353c979 Editor wrote a new post, Understanding tax for UK expats: 2026/27 Guide http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32265 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:17:13 +0000 Nikki Martin, Associate Director, Carpenter Box
Navigating the complexities of taxation can be challenging, especially for UK expats. Whether you’re working abroad or have relocated for retirement, u […]

]]> 0 769e6fc1a54ffdab6e82763997754ac8 Editor wrote a new post, Spring is the Most Dangerous Season for a Founder in Transition http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32263 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:15:03 +0000 By Joel Lawton – The Founder Transition Expert
“As long as I bring some money in by the 18th of May, then I am ahead.”
I paused and waited. The work we’d done together meant they might just hear it themsel […]

]]> 0 1bf48888a70f515073c79db99600dc09 Editor wrote a new post, Value Added Partner Stories http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32261 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:13:06 +0000 We chat with Sea Lanes Brighton
Tell us your Story?

Sea Lanes creates National Open Water Swimming Centres that inspire safe outdoor swimming, open to everyone from first-time swimmers to elite athletes. Sea […]

]]> 0 b76914e5c12761852b8dc7baff15b0f4 Editor wrote a new post, Sussex needs businesses that don’t fit the template http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32259 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:11:30 +0000 Sussex says it wants growth. It talks about entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, sustainability and local pride. It likes the language of bold ideas and future industries. But when you listen closely to two […]

]]> 0 9a329c6e38a890f33fb38abe08a39fe2 Editor wrote a new post, Crowns Venues Announce Full Purchase Of Tottington Manor Hotel http://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=32257 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:10:34 +0000 On 17th March 2021 the Directors of Crowns Venues Ltd, Helen & Steve Pomery, Philip Fossey & Jamie Kensettacquired the keys to Tottington Manor Hotel near Henfield.
They negotiated an entry deal securing a 5 Year […]

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