It’s tempting to think of your brand as your logo, your colours and the font you use. And although these things are important, your brand is so much more than that. It’s about how you present yourself to the world and the way you communicate with your customers. It’s also the personality behind your business and the impression people get when they come across you for the first time.
Another significant set of employment law reforms arising from the Employment Rights Act is on the horizon, and expectations placed on employers are increasing. The changes are phased across late 2026 and into 2027 but preparing now will make the transition far smoother.
This mid-summer Uckfield Chamber members’ meeting was held at the beautiful Horsted Place Hotel. With glorious weather on our side, it was the perfect evening for a spot of al fresco networking on the croquet lawn.
AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Claude have gone from novelty to everyday business kit in a remarkably short time. Plenty of Uckfield firms are already using them to draft emails, summarise documents and produce first drafts, and it’s a regular talking point at Chamber networking events.
For many businesses, driving is a part of everyday life. Employees travel to customers, attend meetings, make deliveries or move between sites without giving it much thought. Yet every one of those journeys carries risk – not just for the driver, but for the business too.
In today’s always-connected business world, many leaders pride themselves on being constantly available. Emails, messages and notifications have become part of everyday life, and being busy is often worn as a badge of honour. Yet beneath that constant activity can lie something much more significant: chronic stress that has quietly become normal.
The thought of getting dressed for networking on a ferociously hot Thursday morning might have been enough to put some people off. Fortunately, the Uckfield Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast at Kings Church came with one very welcome bonus – air conditioning.
When people attend an Awards night, few appreciate that the process of selecting the finalists and ultimately, the winners on the night, started some 7-8 months previously. We are entering the ‘business end’ of the Awards season for 2026, as entries across our 15 categories closed on 12 June.
The Mayor of Uckfield reflects on what makes our town such a special place. "Uckfield's success is built on three pillars: business, volunteers, and the charitable sector", she says. "Together, they create a thriving economy, a caring community, and a town where people genuinely support one another."
Featuring more than 20 artists from across Wealden and East Sussex, the exhibition showcases a diverse collection of original paintings, photography, printmaking, textiles, ceramics and mixed media works, all available to purchase.