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West Sussex Growth Hub

Contact the West Sussex Growth Hub WSCC.GrowthHub@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk

     

It's hotting up!

 

With the summer sun finally making an appearance and a heatwave rolling across West Sussex, things are hotting up and not just on the weather front!

This month, we’re seeing a surge in business energy too, with new ideas, fresh plans, and our free one-to-one support clinics already booking up fast. Whether you’re looking to streamline your operations, step up your social media game, or make sense of your finances, there’s support ready and waiting for you.

As always, we’re here to make sure local businesses like yours have what they need to grow, adapt, and thrive - whatever the temperature outside.

Grab a cold drink, find a shady spot, and catch up on the latest updates and opportunities from the West Sussex Growth Hub.

Who are we?
The West Sussex Growth Hub is a free and fully funded business support service, funded by the Department for Business and Trade. We're here to help businesses of all shapes and sizes across West Sussex start, grow, and succeed. Whether you're looking for one-to-one advice, connections to funding or specialist programmes, or simply need help figuring out your next steps, we're your go-to team for tailored, local support.

 

 

   
   

Green Growth Programme For Small Businesses

A FREE 6-Week programme for small businesses, run by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT.

Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet - it’s good for business. Join a brand new 6-week programme designed to help small businesses discover the financial benefits of becoming more sustainable.

Each week, you’ll learn from expert trainers and sustainability leaders, explore practical actions you can take right away, and hear real stories from fellow small businesses who are turning sustainability into growth.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to build on existing efforts, this programme will give you the tools and insights to succeed.

Find out more and sign up today.

 

 

   

Create South East Programme - Deadline Extended!

If you we're worried about hitting the previous application deadline for the Create South East programme, you now have until Tuesday 24th June. 

How the Create South East programme can help you: 
• Fully funded 9-month support programme (worth £10K) for creative businesses in Essex, Kent, and Sussex aiming to become investment-ready.
• 1:1 mentoring, workshops, and peer support to refine growth plans, strategy, and pitch materials.
• Access to investors and networks, with opportunities to pitch and showcase to industry-specific funders.
• Flexible time commitment and tailored to fit around the demands of running a business.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity! 

 

 

   

Horsham Business Training Programme

Horsham District Council's Business Training Programme is an exciting series of business training workshops, designed to provide skills development and enhanced opportunities for local businesses to share and learn from the latest best practice.

The programme covers a wide range of topics using a blend of online and in-person formats, and even better all course content is delivered by locally based business experts in their fields.

Click here to see the full line up.

 

 

   

What's on at The_Track - July Highlights

Take a look at some of the July highlights at The_Track this July. Bognor Regis’s inspiring co-working hub nestled right inside the railway station. Whether you're looking to upskill, network, or fine-tune your marketing, there’s something here for every forward-thinking business!

WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY | 11:00 – 12:00
AI IN 2025: CLARIFYING THE STRENGTHS AND POSSIBILITIES

Join the team for an eye-opening session led by Vince from PinPoint Networks, who’ll be unpacking the real potential of AI in your business. From saving time to unlocking new tools, this is your chance to work smarter—not harder.

Book here.

FRIDAY 18TH JULY | 10:00 – 11:45
THE BIG NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA!

Back by popular demand! Come and connect with like-minded businesses from Bognor and beyond in this energising, informal networking morning. Run in partnership with The Big Networking Extravaganza, Olly makes sure no one leaves a stranger.

Questions? Call Olly on 07824 426614
Coffee & biscuits included!
Reserve your place.

FRIDAY 25TH JULY | 10:00 – 11:30
BUILDING A MARKETING STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS

Hosted by Town Sq, this free session is ideal if you want to sharpen your marketing focus. Learn from seasoned experts how to build effective, results-driven campaigns that power growth.

Don’t miss out – spaces are limited!
Register now.

All events take place at The_Track, Station Road, Bognor Regis (inside the railway station entrance).

 

   

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