The Business Hothouse - Developing Leaders and ManagersClose

Developing effective leadership and management skills within your business is critical to the success of your growth strategy. This area of free support is aimed at all businesses that want to learn how to develop their team of people. At a series of free conference-style events - delivered by the University of Chichester - you will learn a range of management techniques and leadership skills. Until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, these events will be held remotely.

Peer NetworksClose

Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme for SME leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success.

Delivered locally by the Coast to Capital Growth Hub, we create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues. Through interactive action learning, we enable you to discuss your own challenges, gain and reflect on valuable feedback and implement practical solutions to overcome them.

From finance and HR to sales, marketing and more, our expert facilitators give you the flexibility to create a trusted support network that works for you, helping you to build and strengthen your business and improve its overall performance.

Budget 2021Close

Summary of main measures outlined by the Chancellor on 3 March 2021

Help to Grow: ManagementClose

Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.

Be the business | Digital Close

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

Catalyst TeamClose

Catalyst was formed to support growth and jobs by providing a flexible resource to action the to-do lists of growing companies.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK ProgrammeClose

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. 10,000 Small Businesses is funded by Goldman Sachs and the Goldman Sachs Foundation.

Enterprise NationClose

Business support for the price of two cups of coffee

Business owners have often asked us why business support can't be delivered on the same basis as cloud software and subscription movies; paid for on a monthly basis and accessed 24/7.

We've listened and acted.

You can now tap into modern business support from Enterprise Nation for only £4 per month.

Institute of Directors - SurreyClose

Here at IoD you can find the expertise and resources to reduce the burden of your workload. Whether you need up-to-date information on your competitors or one-to-one advice on board disputes.

Institute of Directors - SussexClose

Here at IoD you can find the expertise and resources to reduce the burden of your workload. Whether you need up-to-date information on your competitors or one-to-one advice on board disputes.

Invest in PeopleClose

Invest in People is a national quality standard which sets a level of good practice for improving an organisation's performance through its people.

Invest in People is based on three key principles:

1. Developing strategies to improve the performance of an organisation - PLAN
2. Taking action to improve the performance of the organisation - DO
3. Evaluation of the impact on the performance of the organisation - REVIEW

MDHUBClose

MDHUB is the premier peer to peer business growth network for Managing Directors and their Senior Board Directors in the South of England.

The Happy Start-Up SchoolClose

We run transformational programs and events for founders, leaders and teams from 1 day workshops to 3 month programs. Get in touch if you have any questions about any of the things we do or if you'd like to invite us in to speak or help bring your ideas to life.

University of BrightonClose

If you want to recruit talent, train your workforce or access expertise, we may well be able to help you. You could also collaborate with us on a joint venture, or get help with government funding.

We have a long history of working with businesses, education providers and public sector organisations. Talk to us to find out more.

University of SussexClose

The University of Sussex is a leading research university, with a worldwide reputation for innovation and inspiration.

The University of Sussex provides a range of services including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, IP, Research and placements.

Association of Business Mentors Close

The Association of Business Mentors (ABM) is the professional association working to improve and professionalise business mentoring across the UK.