4Networking Battle of Hastings Breakfast

Are you a local drink or food producer?

You're invited to a free, informal networking lunch intended to help you reach customers in hospitality, retail and wholesale, with special guests on the day including Chris Bailey, Rathfinny Tasting Room, Tony Cowling, The Cheese Man and Susannah and Craig Hewett, Eggs to Apples Farm Shop.

Sign up now: http://bit.ly/goodfood-eastsussex ... See more

“Realising these potential gains will require policies to overcome age and gender discrimination, to boost vocational education and training for all age groups, help with retraining older workers, to improve childcare provision and promote flexible working.” ... See more

Britain’s economy would receive a £250 billion boost if its labour market performed as well as that of Sweden, according to a report by PWC. Although the country has record levels of unemployment... ... See more

Business chiefs are warned to prepare for a no-deal scenario and make sure they are ready for any potential changes.

BUSINESS chiefs are on a ‘go-slow’ mentality over a no-deal preparations, a Cabinet Minister has warned. Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay says planning needs to be ramped-up as senior colleagues cont… ... See more

If you run a creative agency, you need to become familiar with some basics of IP law or risk running into legal complications with your clients.

Come along to Azrights Intellectual Property Law for Creative Agencies workshop in Hastings, delivered by entrepreneurial lawyer and founder of Azrights, Shireen Smith.

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/property-law-workshop ... See more

Have you been affected by the rising decline in bank lending to small businesses?

Find out more about alternative funding available.

Historically, small businesses have depended on traditional banks for access to funding to grow, as well as survive. When we give small businesses the power to go further, the economic output is enormous. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are vital for economic wellbeing nationwide, having c... ... See more

We are all at a team building session this afternoon and our Hastings office will be closed.

We'll be back Monday!

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Hip flasks, maintained moustaches and well-pressed trousers are a given, but what does it take to be a Chap in the modern age?

From Pimms-soaked summer events & civilised protests to star interviews from the likes of Paul Anderson of Peaky Blinders, Terry Thomas and Stephen Fry - we find out what makes the longest-serving British gentlemen's magazine, The Chap tick and explore the message behind its well-groomed exterior. ... See more

Ready to plan your dream getaway?

Look no further as The Guardian lists the best breaks and day trips around the UK made for wine & gin lovers and more!

You'll find one of our clients, Oastbrook Estate featured in the article, a hidden gem in Bodiam, East Sussex.

This beautiful vineyard offers tours & wine tasting as well as an option to stay in the luxurious Hobbit House, tailored to give its customers the idyllic English Vineyard Retreat.

If you're thinking of escaping to the countryside, you'll want to read this first... ... See more

From a stay in an English vineyard to a pub crawl by kayak, on these trips for intrepid tipplers the booze is only half the fun

Businesses in the creative, cultural and digital sectors in East Sussex are being encouraged to take advantage of a new £5.1million grants and support programme...

Check out our latest blog post, where we explore if trade shows are still important in a digital age?