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Information, Videos & Other Resources for Businesses
You can use the Coast to Capital Growth Hub portal to identify programmes and organisations that can help you with through information, videos and other resources.
Some are general and some are specific for businesses based in West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and East Surrey (Epsom and Ewell, Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley).
If you've ever dreamed of starting your own business, or if your business is still at an early stage, we can provide all the advice and guidance that you need to get that business idea going.
In line with the Government's Digital Strategy, HMRC now provides Small and Medium Enterprise education services through digital products. These educational products include e-learning packages, both live and pre-recorded webinars, bite sized tax information videos on HMRC's You Tube page as well as providing the SME Tax Widget, key messages and editorials.
New employability programme provides support for local job seekers.
New employability programme provides support for local job seekers.Close
A new programme has been launched across the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) region to support both unemployed and economically inactive local people progress to job search readiness or move into paid employment.
These 14 guides cover a range of different types of work. Many businesses operate more than one type of workplace, such as an office, factory and fleet of vehicles. You may need to use more than one of these guides as you think through what you need to do to keep people safe. Priority actions are outlined at the top of each guide.
Be the business is a not-for-profit organisation set up by the government to support SMEs. Their website is dedicated to helping small businesses make better use of technology to drive improvements in performance
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme For Large Businesses
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The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) facilitates access to finance for medium-sized and larger businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme | For SMEs and Advisors
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Primary Authority is a means for businesses to receive assured and tailored advice on meeting environmental health, trading standards or fire safety regulations through a single point of contact. This ensures start-ups get it right at the outset and enables all businesses to invest with confidence in products, practices and procedures, knowing that the resources they devote to compliance are well spent.
Primary Authority is based on legal partnerships between businesses and individual local authorities. Businesses can set up their own partnership or belong to a trade association (or other type of group) with an existing partnership.
A green energy services social enterprise, offering advice on making businesses as energy efficient as possible and project managing the installation of technology to lower a business' carbon footprint.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety. It prevents work-related death, injury and ill health. HSE is also contributing to cross-government work being coordinated by the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) to prepare the United Kingdom (UK) for exit from the EU.
HSE is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions.
These courses are designed to help you develop your current 'skills for work' and support you to achieve your future aspirations. To maximise flexibility and fit into your life they can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection.
Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a management process that helps manage the risks to the smooth running of an organisation or delivery of a service, ensuring that the business can continue in the event of a disruption.
Sussex Chamber of Commerce is one of only 52 Chambers in the UK to be accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) was established 150 years ago in 1860 and is the national body for a powerful and influential Network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK - a network that directly serves not only its member businesses but the wider business community.
Accredited Chambers of Commerce exist to make a difference to your business, through ensuring your views are heard within Government, opening new business opportunities in local, national and international markets, or providing critical business advice, services and skills development. High on the BCC's agenda is helping British business thrive, so the BCC works with Government to shape policy affecting businesses. It also focuses on key areas of activity including International Trade, Skills Development and Business Services.
Better Business Finance provides impartial information and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow; whether the business is seeking finance, or starting out or exporting abroad, BBF is here to help.
The Brighton & Hove Economic Partnership [BHEP] works with other stakeholders to devise the economic strategy for the city. It works with other partners to input into the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership [LEP] for the sub region.
Business Companion provides information for businesses and individuals that need to know about trading standards and consumer protection legislation. This service offers free, impartial legal guidance for businesses that sell goods and/or supply services to consumers.
The aim of the Business Partnership is to help you do more business locally, or to "Profit through Partnership". The Epsom & Ewell Business Partnership is all about helping our local businesses to survive and grow.
Executive short courses by University of Chichester
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University of Chichester offer an executive portfolio of vocational, practical and in-depth short courses in events management, hospitality, marketing, leadership, people management and personal development.
Established for over 50 years, Gatwick Diamond Business has been the leading voice for business and commerce in the region. Representing business, we provide a united voice to influence Local and Central Government issues. gdb is run by the members for the members. It is also financially and politically independent.
Institute of Export can offer your business a unique range of individual and business membership benefits and a world renowned suite of qualifications and training.
My Business 1st is a new free business resource for small and medium businesses in Hospitality, Tourism, Travel and Passenger Transport created by People 1st, the sector skills council for those sectors.
Prowess is the online hub for women-friendly business support, inspiration and information. Our vision is an environment where women in business can flourish; we help women and professional advisers to gain the knowledge and tools to make that possible.
With more than 4,700 businesses in the district, Tandridge District Council works hard to promote and support appropriate business developments, while maintaining the rural nature of the area.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
The University of Brighton works with businesses of all types and can help develop your business in a wide range of ways. Collaborative research and consultancy enable your business to benefit from our expertise in specialist areas, helping you to gain a competitive advantage.
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.
Commodity codes
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This video looks at how to find out the commodity code classification for your goods and why you need to use a commodity code
Controlled goods
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This video looks at the types of goods that are classed as controlled and what to do if you import or export controlled goods
H&S ABC - An easy guide to health & safety
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How to finance your business
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Invest in Brighton
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If you are looking to invest, expand or relocate your company - invest in Brighton & Hove. Why?
It's the big ideas that really make you money. There are many things that are important in business -- but it's those sparks of inspiration and creativity that make your company a success. Inspirational companies need an inspiring place to work.
Just being in Brighton changes the way you think. Creativity is in our DNA. As soon as you get here you immediately get the sense that something's different. Looking at things differently and experimenting with new ideas just comes naturally to the city. It's what we do.
So if your company is looking for its next big idea - invest in Brighton & Hove
Invest in Coastal West Sussex
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Coastal West Sussex has a diverse range of small and growing businesses and specific niches in branches of advanced engineering, tourism, food and drink and marine related activities. Its coastline and access to markets through Shoreham Port are key assets.
Invest in Rural West Sussex
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Rural West Sussex has strengths in the land-based industries and has large numbers of small engineering and professional services businesses. Its key asset is the quality of its natural environment and the South Downs National Park
Invest in Surrey
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Intelligent. Networked. Innovative. The smart choice is Surrey.
We are looking to the future. Global innovations are happening here, providing new and exclusive opportunities for business.
Surrey boasts immediate access to two international airports and great connections to London.
Invest in The Gatwick Diamond
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The Gatwick Diamond is located just 35 minutes from central London with London Gatwick Airport at its heart. Many global companies and innovative enterprises have chosen the area for their regional headquarters.
IP BASICS: What is Intellectual Property?
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Published on 27 Nov 2015
Part of the IP Basics series: A quick intro to intellectual property from the IPO.
Part of a new series of 12 short videos
Researching Your Market
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Gov.UK video on researching your market
The customs clearance process
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This video looks at the customs process you will need to go through if you are bringing in goods from overseas
Understanding intellectual property
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Understanding intellectual propertyClose
This short business support video helps you to understand the importance of Intellectual Property focussing on Trade Marks and Copyright.
Understanding your businesses' cashflow
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Understanding your businesses' cashflowClose
Gov.UK video on understanding your cashflow
Your Export Journey: Packaging and Translation
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Your Export Journey: Packaging and TranslationClose
Hear from 4 experienced exporters on how they have developed their packing for overseas markets and how they have translated important information for their overseas customers.