“If you can laugh together, you can work together.” Robert Orben Let me tell you a true story. A busy, stressed executive confided that it was increasingly common for him to argue with his wife within minutes of walking into…
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…
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…
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), recently caught up with Chamber Treasurer, Claire Allen C.FICB to discuss her excellent work to help women in the bookkeeping profession. Practising for over 25 years, Claire is the owner of Chamber member, Team…
Heading back to normality? Uckfield Festival has been a Summer event at the centre of Uckfield life since the first one in the year 2000. During pandemic year, in 2020, of course, it had to be cancelled but the Festival…
Is your business currently enrolled (or required to be) in Making Tax Digital for VAT? If so, from April, digital links must be in place between all parts of your functional compatible software. What is a digital link? A digital…