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Business sustainability
Our South Downs, a new business network created by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), aims to bring together businesses to protect the UK’s newest national park, and support them in becoming more sustainable in their practices.
Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2023
Let’s Do Business Group and Let’s Do Business Finance are nominated for two prestigious awards at the 2023 Sussex Chamber Business Awards – ‘The Rapid Riser’ Scale Up Business of the Year, and ‘The Problem Solver’ Business Diversification Award!
Her Biz March 2023 Winner
Bespoke handmade rug designer and winner of the March Her Biz business plan competition, Claire Baines aims to create unique one-of-a-kind rugs, crafted with love and care from her studio in Kent.
Green South Downs
An exciting new initiative has been launched to recognise the business community’s efforts to go green and be more sustainable.
North Essex Business Support
Let’s Do Business Group are pleased to announce they have been commissioned to provide a Business Support service in North Essex, expanding their offering to entrepreneurs looking for start-up advice.
Her Biz January 2023 Winner
With a passion for her home country’s delicacy, Lena Tykhonova aims to showcase Ukrainian culture through the diversity of its delicious food to those in the Hythe, Folkestone, and surrounding areas with her start-up business ‘Flavours of Ukraine’.
Developing a Carbon Reduction Plan
Need to create a Carbon Reduction Plan for your business, but don’t know where to start?
Multiply for Essex Businesses
The Multiply programme, a countywide campaign launched by Essex County Council, is part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up strategy, and aims to improve adult numeracy and create ‘Skills for Life’ for residents in the county.
International Women's Day 2023
On Wednesday 8th March 2023, Let’s Do Business Group and BIPC Sussex at Hastings Library hosted a one-day event to celebrate International Women's Day 2023, with the aim to teach aspiring female entrepreneurs the skills to launch their idea, and to highlight existing businesswomen in East Sussex.
Southend Business Support
Thanks to Southend-On-Sea City Council and funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, new and established businesses in the city can benefit from specialist business support as they navigate the upcoming challenging years and look forward towards growth.
Her Biz November 2022 Winner
Owner of organic skincare brand Eden Grace Organics wins £500 to jumpstart business from the NatWest funded Her Biz Start Up Business workshops
Support for Ukrainian & Arabic Refugees
On Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th February 2023 Hastings Borough Council alongside local Business Support Organisation Let’s Do Business Group and Chartered Accountants Ashdown Hurrey hosted two, 2-hour workshops specifically for Ukrainian refugees and Arabic-speaking refugees.
Embracing Equity
This year Let’s Do Business Group and BIPC Local at Hastings Library are hosting a one-day event on Wednesday 8th March to celebrate International Women's Day 2023, to teach aspiring female entrepreneurs the skills to launch their idea, and to highlight existing businesswomen in East Sussex.
Business Growth Week 2023
During a challenging economic period, where we are surrounded by stories of rising energy prices and a cost-of-living crisis, many businesses may be thinking about putting a hold on their plans for growth. Let’s Do Business Group wants to show business owners the wealth of support available to them, and how they can utilise this.
Her Biz September 2022 Winner
Owner of up-and-coming ethical clothing company Terrakah Jazzmin Kelly won £500 towards start up costs for her business through the NatWest funded Her Biz Women’s Start Up Business workshop programme.
We Raised Over £700!
We led the ‘Put a Sock In It’ campaign to generate support and donations for local charity The Snowflake Trust to help people in temporary accommodation this Christmas.
Sussex Business Awards 2022
At the Sussex Business Awards Evening held at the Grand Hotel, Brighton on Thursday, December 1st, Let’s Do Business Group was thrilled to receive a ‘highly commended’ in the Professional Service of the Year category.
National Enterprise Network Awards 2022
We are delighted to announce that Let’s Do Business Group Business Manager Emily Wright has won ‘Enterprise Support Champion of the year’ at the 2022 National Enterprise Network Awards.
My Biz July 2022 Winner
Pet lover and winner of the July My Biz business plan competition, Juliette Wills aims to help the pet owners of Bexhill ‘here and meow’ with her 1-to-1 pet sitting and dog walking service, Bexhill Pet Sitting.
We’re triple National Enterprise Network Finalists!
Let’s Do Business Group are pleased to announce we have been shortlisted for not one, not two, but three awards at the 2022 National Enterprise Network Awards.