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South East is among top 5 regions for women-led start ups
1 in 3 female entrepreneurs felt unsupported in their start up journey, a new study by Sage has found in an investigation into the landscape of women-led start ups across the country, with the South East coming in fifth place in an overall ranking of the regions. The study delves into the areas where women entrepreneurs have found their footing, the obstacles they have faced, and the support systems that have helped aid their start up journey
Her Biz May 2023 Winner
Owner of Unstoppable Girls, Sarah Gaunt, wins £500 to jumpstart her business which aims to support and inspire females with ADHD through the NatWest funded Her Biz business programme
Let’s Do Business Group awarded contract to support Newhaven Enterprise Zone with delivery of Newhaven Sites and Empty Property Fund.
Let’s Do Business Group are thrilled to announce it is working with Newhaven Enterprise Zone to deliver £150,000 worth of grant funding to businesses in Newhaven to redevelop unused land and commercial buildings, aiding businesses to unlock space for growth.
Let's Do Business Group Expands to Include Let's Do Marketing, a Marketing Consultancy and Agency.
Let's Do Business Group, an award-winning social enterprise and leading provider of business support and finance, across the South East and East of England, is proud to announce the expansion of its services with the addition of Let's Do Marketing, a specialized marketing consultancy and services agency.
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.
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.