The Arun Business Partnership is your Partnership. Controlled by you, the local business leaders, the Partnership's sole reason for existence is to help you increase your trade, learning and local networks.
And, unlike other organisations, the fact that you operate in the Arun area means that you are an important part of the Partnership - there are no fees to pay, no commitments required. If you're familiar with the way the Partnership operates, then you can skip the next section. Should you be new to the area or haven't been involved in meetings or initiatives, now is your chance to see what your business has been missing.
In the beginning was the Littlehampton Business Partnership, established to bring local businesses together for the common good. After four years of productive networking and learning, the Partnership expanded to include Bognor Regis. Each side of the Partnership met separately twice a year, with joint meetings being held every six months.
In December 2006, Arundel officially joined the Partnership and the full Arun Business Partnership was born.
Facilitated by the Economic Development Team from Arun District Council, Partnership meetings have no formal structure or agenda - they deal with the issues of the moment that are important to you.
Through the Partnership, strategic links have been made with local education providers, companies and private/public sector organisations that can help you to achieve your goals. From training events to information dissemination, contact building to contract signing, the Business Partnership facilitates you building your business in the way you want and need it to grow.
Should you need any more persuading as to the veracity of the Business Partnership's worth, one local company can attest to pulling in over £750,000 worth of extra contracts just through the Partnership network - and many others will have similar success stories.
The Partnership also holds regular events to bring businesses together in a more formal 'roadshow' setting, as well as bringing them face to face with their consumers. There is no better way of networking and raising your company profile.
There are many success stories coming from the Partnerships and these ought to be publicised more - and this is one of the aims of this website, to allow you to upload your news, your successes, your stories and more. Navigate around the site to see just what it can do you for and your business!
You receive a full business listing, who you are, where you are and what you do, email and web links directly to your business, you can upload all your News, so if it’s your anniversary, you’ve won an award or if you have anything to shout about you can do so here!
We have a section for Events where you can advertise to attract local businesses to come along.
We have a Jobs Section where you can advertise all your jobs – (It’s not just businesses who use our site it’s their employees to!)
We have our Special Offers Section, now this is where you can save money by using other local businesses (i.e. your local printer may be offering a discount to get you to use them, or your local restaurant may be offered money off you next meal..) this is also where you can put up your offers to encourage people to come and spend money with you as a member all your staff get the traders card so they can save money locally too...
As an additional service we can also market your News, special offers and events on our Monthly newsletter, this goes out to nearly 3,000 businesses by email.
This is a great way to market your company nowhere else in your local area would you get this type of monthly exposure...
To become a premium member is just £10 per month or £100 for the year, this will also get you a free stand at the Business 2 Business Skills and Careers Exhibition on the 14th and 15th October at Fontwell Park Racecourse.
You get your own username and password so you can update your details yourself but we understand your busy running your own business so we offer a free member service where we call you every month to see if you have anything for the website or newsletter so WE DO THE WORK FOR YOU
The website is your tool to market your Business, becoming a premium member enables you to get involved in everything we do Free of charge and Profit through Partnership! To find out more call Melanie on 0870 1900 220
