Did you know that there are more businesses operating in East Sussex than ever before? Between 2010 and 2020, the number of companies in the county rose from 20,000 to over 23,000 – a 15% increase in a decade! If…
As someone who has experienced the expertise of Carvills of Uckfield fitting out my whole home with bespoke curtains and blinds, not once but twice in the last 25 years, I guess I am well placed to recommend one of…
Since the introduction of their universal colour matching system in 1963, Pantone has been a key resource for graphic designers. Their standardisation of colours allows designers around the world to communicate clearly about which colours to use. Each year, Pantone…
Covid-19 Reopening and Workforce Survey 2021 As Coronavirus continues to impact the day-to-day operations of businesses across the UK, local Chambers of Commerce stand ready to support you. At the British Chambers of Commerce they've created a range of resources…
40,000 shopworkers were victims of violence in the last year according to a 2021 Crime Report from the Association of Convenience Stores. It comes as the UK’s biggest retailers, the Home Office and independent charity Crimestoppers have today rallied together…
Spotlight on Lean Organisation Management Techniques Helping your team work well together is the key to ensuring your business is efficient and effective. As ‘remote working’ has become our new normal, teamwork is more important than ever. A lean organisation…
During hard times, the natural instinct is to go into survival mode and cut back on spending wherever you can. But cutting back investment in marketing could be a big mistake. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the…
Steve Marshall, Director of LED-UK Lighting Ltd, has recently completed the 300K in 6-week challenge, organised by Bakerwell Ltd and S.E.A Building Compliance Ltd. 25 local businesses, who are members of Building Sussex Connections, an informal networking group for the…
At Simmons Gainsford we feel it is important to be aware of the tax rates and allowances for the 2021/22 UK tax year, which came into effect yesterday (6 April). Simmons Gainsford have put together a quick guide to assist…
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, recently announced a 130% Tax Credit for all business investment in both plant & machinery in the Spring Budget Did you know that LED Lighting is considered plant and machinery and therefore it is eligible for this…