East Sussex Digital Growth Series
Fully funded digital skills workshops for SMEs across East Sussex. The @East Sussex Digital Growth Series is a free programme designed to help small and medium-sized businesses build confidence with essential digital tools. Running from November 2025 to March 2026, the series offers seven practical workshops delivered by @Portobello Business Centre on behalf of East […]
Export support for small businesses
Looking to grow internationally? Department for Business and Trade provides a wide range of resources to help businesses export successfully. Explore tailored guidance and tools across key areas: Key Support Topics Market Selection – Identify the best markets for your products or services. Routes to Market & Operating Overseas – Learn how to structure your […]
Innovation funding and support
Innovation drives competitiveness and long-term success. These programs from Innovate UK can help you fund and develop new ideas: Grants, loans, and competitions for R&D and scaling Innovate UK – Funding and Support Collaborate with universities to bring new technologies to market. UKRI & Knowledge Transfer Partnerships A curated list of innovation and R&D grants. […]
Essential finance and growth guide for small businesses
A resource from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Finance Hub, offering practical, jargon-free guidance to help small businesses manage their finances effectively. It includes expert resources, articles, videos, and downloadable guides. Key Topics Covered Cash Flow Management Tips and strategies to improve cash flow and strengthen financial resilience. Bookkeeping & Tax Compliance Beginner’s guide […]
Is your business ready for finance?
The Finance Readiness Checker from British Business Bank helps businesses assess how prepared they are to secure funding. By answering a few quick questions, you’ll identify key areas to improve before applying for finance—whether it’s loans, equity, or other options. Understand what lenders and investors look for Get tailored recommendations for your situation Prepare confidently […]
Are you looking for business finance?
Are you looking for business finance? The British Business Bank has built a tool that helps small businesses research finance options. Finance Finder tool is a practical guide resource where you can fill in a questionnaire about your business/ type of finance you are looking for, to then discover potential finance options. Find out more […]
