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80% of businesses fail in their first year...
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Studies have shown that 80% of businesses fail in their first year without business support.
Why? Because in your first year of business, you don't know what you don't know, so you need trusted, impartial, up to date support and expert advice. We are proud that 90% of businesses that we work with continue to trade into their second, third and fourth years. |
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How we can help?
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Becoming self-employedIf you are a tradesperson and thinking about becoming self employed, contact us. Subject to location, we can arrange 2 hours 1-2-1 advice, a one day workshop or a full start-up programme including workshops, webinars, 1-2-1 business coaching and a dragons den to win a £2,500 cash grant to get your business started. To develop a successful business or to find funding, email us and take the first step to becoming a successful entrepreneur. |
FUNDED WORKSHOPSAccording to Natwest, 80% of businesses fail in their first year of trading if they don't receive business support. It is crucial when starting up your business you get impartial advice from experts. Our one-day workshop is designed to give you all the basics you need to run a successful business including the key guidelines to writing a good business plan, managing cash flow, marketing skills and how to meet your legal obligations. |
Social mediaSocial media is becoming increasingly important to businesses of all sizes as customers increasingly look at a business online before deciding whether to buy. Our 1-2-1 training includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. We will analyse what you are doing well, areas that need improvement and show you how to do it! And if you don’t have a social media presence, we will help get you online!
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business networkingOften it’s not what you know, it’s who you know, and 'people buy people'. Networking allows you to stand out, make an impact and build relationships. We host regular networking events to help you meet new contacts, clients and generate new business leads. |
ACCESS TO SUPPORTAre you looking for finance through loans and grants? Maybe you are looking to expand or move into the area? We work with other support agencies to get you the best advice and support available. |
LEAP SCHEMEExclusive to the residents in the Lewes District Council area, including Seaford, Newhaven, Chailey, Peacehaven and everywhere inbetween, take part in the LEAP enterprise programme for your chance to win a grant of £2,500 cash to develop your new business. |
young start-up entrepreneursIf you are aged between 18 and 30 and are you thinking about starting your own business, contact us. Subject to location, we can arrange 2 hours 1-2-1 advice, a one day workshop or a full start-up programme including workshops, webinars, 1-2-1 business coaching and a dragons den to win a £2,500 cash grant to get your business started. To develop a successful business plan and find funding, email us and take the first step to becoming a successful entrepreneur. |
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