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Is pottery the new yoga?

Take a look at our latest blog post exploring the benefits of pottery - not just for creating beautiful stoneware, but how it can help you to have a healthier mind too.

Business East Sussex teamed up with Star pottery to ensure that a much-loved part of the Lewes community will continue to open its doors and provide a safe space for therapeutic art for many years to come.

Find out more by taking a look at the full article below.

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Join us on 13 June for the leading B2B exhibition in Sussex. This year is bigger and better than ever with over 70 stands sold out. The Let's Do Business Group Expo, celebrating its 16th year with an all-new Innovation Zone, sponsored by East Sussex College.

Our headlining sponsors this year are leading business advisory firm, Quantuma and University of Brighton 's Green Growth Platform. Joining us on the stands, we have Team Interiors, Sussex Innovation Centre, Uckfield FM and many more!

Don't miss out - register to attend and find out more about the upcoming event below...

*Access to the exhibition and seminars are completely free. ... See more

@ The Amex Stadium, 13 June 2019 Join us at the Let’s Do Business Group Brighton Expo, the leading B2B exhibition in Sussex, featuring thought-provoking seminars, networking opportunities, and an all-new innovation zone sponsored by East Sussex College to showcase a new generation of cutting-edge ... ... See more

Sponsored by Avensure, a new Employment Law Masterclass for Directors and Business Owners will be taking place at Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club on 25 July 19.

It's FREE to attend but places are limited, so sign up today:
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"At Chestnut Tree House our goal is to provide the best quality of life for children, young people and their families, however short it may be."

Join Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for a quiz night on 18 July, upstairs at the The Italian Way in aid of Chestnut Tree House - an amazing children's hospice that cares for 300 children and young adults with life-limiting conditions.

Tickets include a welcome drink and mixed Italian platter, whilst teams of 3-6 battle it out to become the brainiest Chamber member, helping to raise valuable funds for this worthy charity.

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Our Summer Social event this year will be in aid of Chamber member, the Chestnut Tree House. We will be holding a quiz night on the evening of Thursday 18th July upstairs at The Italian Way. Our grateful thanks to Luca and Claudio for all their support. Teams of 3 – 6 can battle it out to be crown... ... See more

Digitally-focused employees are needed more than ever, across a range of sectors - from agriculture, transport and logistics to education and more.

The new Digital Skills Partnership (DSP) aims to grow innovation in businesses by skilling-up employees across the South East.

Hosted by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP), the launch of the DSP will take place on the 12 June at St Mary in the Castle, including lunch, networking, a panel session and the chance to discover what's happening in your local area.

Come along to the event to find out more about the exciting initiative and what it will bring to businesses across the South East. ... See more

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership is one of three new pilot areas working with government to establish a Digital Skills Partnership. Join us in Hastings to hear more about this exciting initiatve and what it will bring to the area. The event will commence at 1pm with lunch and networking a... ... See more

In partnership with NatWest, Let's Do Business Group are launching Her Biz, a FREE Women's Start-Up Programme, designed to break down the barriers women face when starting a business.

The programme will deliver talks from inspirational female entrepreneurs, including Sarah Jones, Director of Wilderness PR, and more.

The course will help participants to improve their confidence, create a business plan and develop their entrepreneurial skills.

On completion, the person with the most promising business plan will stand a chance to win £1000 to help fund the costs of setting up a business.

Don't miss your chance - apply now! ... See more

When it comes to having the skills to turn a start-up into a success, men and women begin on a level playing field. However, only one in five small and medium-sized businesses are being run by women, meaning men still heavily outnumber women in entrepreneurship. According to The BBC, more than 1000.... ... See more

"If you think it’s time to turn your passion into a reality, there’s no time like the present"

For our team spotlight series, we caught up with Mike Watson to found out how his background in economics is helping local businesses to scale-up and achieve growth, including the impressive Hastings-based Girls that Scuba.

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For our team spotlight series, we caught up with Mike Watson and found out how his background in economics is helping small businesses, like Hastings-based Girls That Scuba, to grow. First of all, Mike, tell us about your background and role as Business Navigator? As a Business Navigator I’m direc... ... See more

Your favourite place in the world to treasure forever.

Check out our case-study on Tom Aylwin Contour Boxes, a business which celebrates our connection to nature.

From Lake District and Mount Everest to the picturesque South-Downs, Tom Aylwin brings ordnance map surveys to life, creating a personal gift that will last a lifetime.

Where would you choose? ... See more

British designer and artisan, Tom Aylwin creates bespoke, high quality furniture. Using a background studying geology, his pieces are beautifully rich with history and are largely inspired by our connection to nature.   A combination of Tom Aylwin’s passion for geology and his skills as a fine cr... ... See more

Come and say hello to us and our sister company, Locate East Sussex at the Best4Biz conference in Uckfield!

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