Business support and advice services

Support bodies and organisations

Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Council funds and supports a number of business support services so residents and businesses have access to free expert advice.

The following organisations can help you find the right advice and support to help your business:

East Sussex Growth Hub - East Sussex Growth Hub provides free and impartial government funded business support across the county of East Sussex. There is a wealth of support and finance options available to help your business, and the specialist team at East Sussex Growth Hub can help you identify your business needs and find relevant programmes or funding schemes.

Eastbourne District Enterprise Agency Ltd website - Funded by Eastbourne Borough Council, Edeal offers free confidential and impartial business advice and counselling for start-ups and established businesses. Businesses also have free access to a 1-2-1 social media training session with Ditzy Media, business start-up workshops and networking.

Newhaven Enterprise Zone website - Businesses locating to the Newhaven Enterprise Zone have access to additional benefits. These include potential for relief on business rates, simplified planning rules and dedicated support and advice.

Lewes District Business Start Up - Lewes District Business Start-up Programme - A three-part programme of support for pre-start and early-stage businesses, including community enterprises, co-operatives and other social enterprises. Funded by Lewes District Council and delivered by 'always possible'.

Universities

The local universities have dedicated business support teams who can help you access their talent, training, funding schemes and programmes including collaboration opportunities, support in growing sectors such sustainability, and peer networking.