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Screen Scene with John Heal
13th June 2025
The Phoenician Scheme is a film that walks a tightrope between classical intrigue and contemporary paranoia — less a reinvention of the espionage thriller than a meticulous excavation of its undercurrents. It trades the bombast typical of the genre for something slower-burning, more cerebral, yet never dull. Beneath its polished exterior lies a complex meditation … Continue reading "Screen Scene with John Heal"
County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month June 2025
13th June 2025
Langham Vineyard – Culver Classic Cuvée For June’s Wine of the Month, we have chosen sparkling wine along the South Coast in Dorset. I picked up a bottle of their wine after their recent Silver Medal in the well-respected IWSC competition. They specialise in making low-intervention, traditional method sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and … Continue reading "County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month June 2025"
Are we still proud to be human?
13th June 2025
By Marina Fernandez Julian. In a world of endless upgrades, smarter phones, faster systems, AI that writes, codes, diagnoses, and predicts, have we forgotten to upgrade ourselves? We change our devices, our homes, our cars. But what about our mindset? Our leadership? Our consciousness? This is the question at the heart of Leading with Soul. … Continue reading "Are we still proud to be human?"
Velvet Hove unveils stunning expansion with new menswear floor
13th June 2025
Fabulous launch party marks opening. This year saw award-winning, independent destination store Velvet in Hove undergo a dramatic transformation, doubling in size and unveiling a brand-new menswear range on the lower floor — alongside an expanded selection of its signature, carefully curated womenswear. The ambitious project was a long-held dream of founder Emma Draper, who … Continue reading "Velvet Hove unveils stunning expansion with new menswear floor"
Making dreams come true – reflections on the 2025 FirmBalls Amex Tournament
13th June 2025
By Sam Thomas. There are certain days that stay with you and Thursday, May 22, was one of them. The annual FirmBalls Amex Tournament has always been the highlight of our calendar, but this year felt even more special. Maybe it was the buzz of 160 players walking out onto the hallowed turf of the … Continue reading "Making dreams come true – reflections on the 2025 FirmBalls Amex Tournament"
Brighton & Hove Business Show attracts record turnout of visitors
13th June 2025
Event surpassed all expectations with hundreds attending the annual event at the Amex Stadium. Poor weather failed to put a damper on the 2025 Brighton & Hove Business Show. Well over 330 people attended the event as visitors on June 5, making it the most successful in the show’s history. Organiser Mike Monk overcame obstacles, … Continue reading "Brighton & Hove Business Show attracts record turnout of visitors"
Acumen Business Convention: 15 years of breaking business convention boundaries
13th June 2025
Each year, the Acumen Business Convention exceeds expectations, and the 15th anniversary proved no different. From the moment the doors opened at the Grand hotel, the energy was electric. Entrepreneurs, founders, and members of the business community arrived in style, welcomed by vintage zebra-print-clad paparazzi evoking a 1920s flair. From its beginnings of a prestigious … Continue reading "Acumen Business Convention: 15 years of breaking business convention boundaries"
Sussex Cricket Foundation hosts landmark weekend celebrating Disability Cricket
13th June 2025
Event at The 1stCentury County Ground was staged in partnership with the ECB, Lord’s Taverners and Webtrends Optimize. Sussex Cricket Foundation has showcased its continued commitment to inclusive sport with a landmark weekend of Disability Cricket at The 1st Central County Ground, in partnership with the ECB, Lord’s Taverners and Webtrends Optimize. Festivities began on … Continue reading "Sussex Cricket Foundation hosts landmark weekend celebrating Disability Cricket"
Big views, big insights and big-hearted giving at Shelter Hall
13th June 2025
A round-up from the Big Business Breakfast Club’s May meeting. On Friday, May 16, the Big Business Breakfast Club descended on Shelter Hall — our first time at this iconic seafront venue. With nearly 100 local business folk in the room, the vibes were high, the coffee was strong and the conversations flowed like a … Continue reading "Big views, big insights and big-hearted giving at Shelter Hall"
Ladies Lunch Clubs in Eastbourne another huge success with special guest Steph Kemp
13th June 2025
By Jackie Ashwood. The Ladies Lunch Clubs returned to Eastbourne in May at the Lansdowne Hotel, drawing a full house of 30 professional, like-minded businesswomen. The event was a fantastic opportunity for networking, collaboration and inspiration, all set in the elegant surroundings of one of Eastbourne’s finest venues. We were delighted to welcome Steph Kemp … Continue reading "Ladies Lunch Clubs in Eastbourne another huge success with special guest Steph Kemp"
Cricketing legend Sir Ian Botham draws 500 to The Grand for Best of British Brighton
13th June 2025
Best of British Events returned to The Grand Hotel, Brighton, last Friday for another unforgettable afternoon, welcoming over 500 guests to its flagship Brighton event. The sell-out networking event brought together local businesses, supporters, and sporting fans for a truly memorable day of entertainment, conversation, and charity fundraising. The Best of British Brighton Lunch was … Continue reading "Cricketing legend Sir Ian Botham draws 500 to The Grand for Best of British Brighton"
Why car salary sacrifice is a smart move for businesses in 2025
13th June 2025
In today’s business climate, where rising costs and talent shortages go hand in hand, companies are starting to rethink how they attract and retain great people. Offering meaningful, low-cost benefits has become more than a perk; it is now a strategic tool. One benefit that stands out to us is the car salary sacrifice scheme, … Continue reading "Why car salary sacrifice is a smart move for businesses in 2025"
Scale Up Brighton & Hove
13th June 2025
Management programme brings business leaders together to unlock potential. For eight weeks across the start of 2025, 30 of Brighton & Hove’s most ambitious business leaders joined Sussex Innovation for Scale Up Brighton & Hove, a management programme designed to unlock the potential and impact of the city’s growing organisations. Funded by Brighton & Hove … Continue reading "Scale Up Brighton & Hove"
Ensuring protection: when a deputy needs to be removed
13th June 2025
By Eloise Smith, Solicitor at Mayo Wynne Baxter. For individuals and businesses, managing the affairs of someone who lacks mental capacity is a critical responsibility. When the Court of Protection appoints a deputy to manage the property, financial affairs, or personal welfare of such an individual (referred to as ‘P’), this deputy assumes a vital … Continue reading "Ensuring protection: when a deputy needs to be removed"
Understanding UK employment law in the age of AI
13th June 2025
By Alex Jones, Managing Director of 365 Employment Law. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into the workplace, its intersection with UK employment law raises important questions and challenges. The transformative potential of AI technologies can enhance productivity and create new job opportunities, but they also pose risks related to employment rights, discrimination and … Continue reading "Understanding UK employment law in the age of AI"
5 reasons why a commercial finance broker could be key to your future success
13th June 2025
If you are looking to expand your business, or purchase a commercial property, why should you use a commercial finance broker? Andy Page, Head of Commercial Finance at Seico Group, answers the question. I hope you’re taking time out from your busy schedule to enjoy another (glorious?) summer of English sport, perhaps even getting to … Continue reading "5 reasons why a commercial finance broker could be key to your future success"
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency updates
13th June 2025
By Melissa Hardwick, Senior Manager at Carpenter Box. Changes are coming in from Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act. Here we provide a summary of the upcoming changes as well as a reminder of some that have already been introduced. Some of these changes will have a practical impact on … Continue reading "Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency updates"
You Alright Mate? Launches men’s mental health campaign – starting with three words
13th June 2025
In a world where 84 men take their own lives every week in the UK, one simple question is being posed to save lives… You alright mate? Launched under the Different Hats brand by three mates, Sam Thomas, Bud Johnston and Matt Gayler, You Alright Mate? is a bold new men’s mental health campaign designed … Continue reading "You Alright Mate? Launches men’s mental health campaign – starting with three words"
Value Added Partner Stories
13th June 2025
This month the spotlight falls on Help to Grow Brighton at the University of Brighton. We ask Dr. Adam Jones, Principal Lecturer, what Help to Grow Management is all about. Tell us the Help to Grow Management story Help to Grow Management is a government-funded programme aimed at supporting SMEs to grow. SMEs account for … Continue reading "Value Added Partner Stories"
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces 14 promotions and appointments
13th June 2025
Law firm reveals who’s who in line-up of changes across the firm, confirmed following a series of promotions and also new appointments. These consist of two Equity Partners, two Salaried Partners, one Finance Manager, five Senior Associates, one Associate, one Legal Executive, one Senior Paralegal and one Trainee Paralegal. Claire Busuttil in the Court of … Continue reading "Thomson Snell & Passmore announces 14 promotions and appointments"
