Running your company can be a complex business – developing your product or service, marketing and selling it, looking for funding options, dealing with health and safety – requiring a range of skills and knowledge. For advice on all aspects of running your business, information on organisations that can support you and opportunities to network and share best practice, click on the links below.
Brighton Chamber
A diverse membership organisation helping businesses of all sizes to evolve and thrive, access support and network.
Business East Sussex
Free, impartial business advice to help you find the right support, grow your company and make East Sussex a great place to run a business.
East Sussex County Council
Information on doing business in East Sussex ranging from support and mentoring options to useful resources and local sources of support.
Locate East Sussex
Information on a vast array of funding options for start-ups and small businesses looking to expand or relocate in East Sussex, plus advice on which ones are right for you.
Mid-Sussex
A list of useful sources of business support and advice for employers in Mid-Sussex.
Business West Sussex
Features business information and advice from West Sussex County Council, including information on how it’s supporting the local economy and signposts to other relevant organisations.
West Sussex County Council
Access links to business networks, organisations and services, both local and national as well as support for the different stages of your business – from pre-start-up to business expansion.
Centre for Ageing Better
A useful resource for employers looking for support to create a thriving workforce for people of all ages.
Coast to Capital
Free, impartial, government-funded support for Greater Brighton, West Sussex and East Surrey area featuring connections to experts, investors and funders, a peer network and advice on unlocking your business potential.
South East Local Enterprise Partnership
Offering business support, access to finance or guidance via SELEP’s local Growth Hubs to help companies grow and thrive.
Start Your Own Business
This site offers a free, interactive, step-by-step guide for start-ups covering everything from researching your market to business planning, finance and employing staff, as well as useful links to friendly business advice and key local contacts.
Sussex Chamber of Commerce
A membership organisation for local businesses small and large, offering access to business support services, financial advice, skills development and networking opportunities, and lobbying locally and nationally so employers’ views are heard.
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