West Sussex Growth Hub

10/12/2025

Ready to get organised? 🙌🏼

We’ve created a simple January Checklist you can download and use straight away! No fluff, no jargon, just a practical checklist to get you organised for the year ahead.

You know what to do! Drop a ✅ in the comments below for your FREE checklist.

09/12/2025

Need a little inspiration to get your festive product content up and running? 🎁✨

Don’t worry - the Growth Hub trio have got your back!

Here are some quick ideas to showcase your products this festive season! Feel free to use yourselves.

Why don’t you try just one idea today, and see how it engages your audience!

Need more tips or templates? We’ve got plenty to help you finish the year strong 💪🏼

Email the team today WSCC.growthhub@westsussex.gov.uk

08/12/2025

Before you race into the new year… pause. These 7 reflections could change everything for your business. 👇🎄

Day 8 of Bizmas is all about looking ahead with intention. Not resolutions. Not pressure. Just clarity for you.

Your next year will be shaped by the reflections you make right now. What you choose to carry forward… and what you choose to leave behind.

So take a moment with these 7 prompts and reflect.

Which one are you taking into the new year?

#2026

06/12/2025

We’re thrilled that Small Business Saturday has landed right in the middle of our 12 Days of Bizmas celebration!🎄✨

Today is all about shining a spotlight on the small businesses that keep the UK thriving.

celebrates the UK’s much-loved 5.45 million small businesses and encourages the nation to show their support - particularly by spending and shopping small. 🛍️

And it’s not just about shops and products (though we love them!), it’s also about the service providers working behind the scenes to support our homes, communities and fellow businesses.

Every enquiry, every share, every recommendation makes a difference. When you choose local, you’re supporting real people, real families, and our local economy.

Show some love today:
✨ Tag a small business you rate
✨ Leave a review
✨ Make a booking
✨ Share their page or post

Together, let’s help our UK wide and local business community shine, today and throughout Bizmas! 🎁

05/12/2025

04/12/2025

Just a quick reminder….

We know how hard it is to run a business, especially a small business when it may just be you running the show. Sometimes you can get lost in the chaos of it all, and sometimes you might just feel like you’re not doing enough.

But YOU ARE. Even just starting a business is enough. So, with our Day 4 of our 12 Days of Bizmas, we’re here to remind you of these 4 things.

Swipe to read. 💙

Take the message you need. ✨

03/12/2025

FREE PRESENTS ALREADY? 🥹 🎁

Day 3 of our 12 Days of Bizmas, and we want to share with you free resources that are already out there (and you may not know about) to help you plan for success on your business journey.

Drop a 🎁 in the comments below and we’ll drop you a DM.

Happy planning team!

02/12/2025

DAY 2 of our 12 Days of Bizmas! 🧑🏼‍🎄

Today’s mini social media challenge is all about showing off YOUR business (in a fun and festive way!).

Grab your team, get that tinsel out and snap a picture of your workspace, products or workspace and post on socials. DON’T FORGET: Tag your location! 📍

This can help:
🎄By making your business discoverable locally
🎄Attracting local customers
🎄Boosting engagement
🎄Showing your an active part of the business community in your area
🎄Improving your social media reach (algorithms LOVE posts with location tags!)

Don’t forget to tag us too, we’d love to see your festive snaps! 📸

01/12/2025

IT’S OFFICIALLY DAY 1 🎄

Today marks the 1st of December and the start of our 12 Days of Bizmas! Where we celebrate local entrepreneurs, share festive business boosters and tips, and sparkle some of our Growth Hub seasonal magic across West Sussex! ☃️

Look out for our posts over the next 12 days, as some might be useful promotion tools for your business!

Happy 1st December everyone! ✨

25/11/2025

IT’S OFFICIAL…..

We’re only 1 MONTH away from CHRISTMAS! 🎄

We’re totally aware that most businesses are already in the depths of Christmas trade! So we’re sharing some tips and reminders to help keep your business running smoothly during the festive period.

SANTAS COMING….. 🧑🏼‍🎄🧑🏼‍🎄

18/11/2025

🤖 Exploring the Future of AI 🤖

Join Mid Sussex District Council for an evening of networking, insightful talks, and collaborative discussions on what AI means for the future Mid Sussex economy.

The team will be joined by:
⭐Sophie Boulderstone, Founder and CEO, Inkie
⭐Donna Harfield, Director of Partnerships at Nescot, part of the Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology
⭐Gerry Lawrence, Regional Director at Freeman Clarke

The team of brilliant speakers will share their experience and insights of AI, its applications and how it can be used to support businesses.

There will also be roundtable idea-sharing, Q&As and a chance to network with local peers. Light refreshments will also be provided.

🗓️ 27th November, 5-7pm
📍 Mid Sussex District Council Offices, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS

Sign up using the link in the comments! 🔗

17/11/2025

IT’S GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 2025! 🌟

This years theme is “Together We Build” which basically means that none of us should do business-life alone! (Even though we know you all pretend, juggling 456 tasks at the same time, with a smile!)

This week is all about collaboration, community and leaning on the people who make the journey a bit less chaotic (👋🏼 Hey!).

Entrepreneurs, supporters, mentors, cheerleaders… we’re all part of it! Celebrating YOU. 💙

Check the comment section below for more amazing business support initiatives 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼