SEEDA (South East England Development Agency) is the regional development agency. SEEDA's aim is to achieve quality of life for all, through a series of regional programmes, sub regional and local initiatives, and sectoral groups and strategies.
Information for start-up companies
Sussex Enterprise have 2,500+ paid-up member companies, and a further 2,700 companies who are members through affiliated town chambers from across the county.
Also known as Start-up Co. Information and support for small businesses.
West Sussex Economic Partnership
The West Sussex Economic Partnership is a business-led organisation bringing together private, public and voluntary sectors to help develop a modern, competitive, knowledge economy in the County.
Business Support, Information and Advice
Social Enterprise Coalition
SEC is the UK's national body for social enterprise. The voice for the sector, we support and represent the work of our members, influence national policy and promote best practice.
Prowess is a network of organisations and individuals who support the growth of women's business ownership. Their work encompasses raising awareness, sharing of best practice, advocacy and information
An innovative approach to networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring solutions that can really help your organisation succeed.
ProfitNet is a free “Learning Networks” programme with over 300 members from across Sussex, designed to help you.
The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 205,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. On the member benefits side,
The Department brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, including responsibilities for productivity, business relations, energy, competition and consumers, with the Better Regulation Executive (BRE), previously part
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and we work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
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