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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, […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The festive season brought an outpouring of generosity from Sussex businesses, with the Starr Trust receiving incredible support that will transform the lives of disadvantaged young people across the region.
From […]

What homeowners should know before starting building works in 2026
When planning building work an extension, loft conversion, basement excavation or even the removal of a chimney breast many homeowners focus on […]