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If you're looking to be part of your local business community, grow your connections through networking, learn from experts and access business support then you're in the right place!

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Maximize your return on efforts with our vibrant and collaborative network. Access business strategy support, connect with potential opportunities, and showcase your business to the local community.

Events & Training

Join networking events to connect with like-minded individuals and build valuable connections. Access training courses for you and your employees to enhance skills and grow your business.

Support & Funding

Get impartial business advice, assistance with setting up your business, and help accessing grant funding. Build resilience with our strategic business support services.

Upcoming Events

21
Oct
training

Practical reporting & Budgeting in Xero

Practical Reporting & Budgeting in Xero Join our practical Xero Reporting & Budgeting session and learn how to transform financial data into meaningful business insights. Delivered by Laura Clark from Galloways Accounting. Whether you're a business owner, finance manager, or bookkeeper, you'll leave with practical knowledge and tools you can use immediately to improve reporting, budgeting and business performance. • Understand which reports matter and how to use them effectively • Build realistic budgets that support business growth and decision making • Analyse actual performance against budget and identify key variances • Improve cash flow planning and forecasting • Create management reports that stakeholders will actually use • Save time with efficient reporting processes and automation tools In this session we will cover: • Key management reports every business should review regularly • Creating and maintaining effective budgets in Xero • Actual vs Budget reporting and analysis • An introduction to cash flow forecasting • R eporting best practices to support informed decision making Make it practical: We encourage you to bring your laptop to the session so you can follow along and apply what you learn directly to your xero account. If there is a specific topic or issue you'd like help with please include this in the booking so we can tailor the session to attendees' needs where possible although this is not guaranteed.

Worthing College, Sanditon Way, Worthing BN14 9FD
From £45.00
23
Oct
networking

Networking Breakfast with Tom Rutland MP

Join us for a networking breakfast with fellow local businesses and hear from Tom Rutland MP, who will provide an update on key issues affecting our community and the wider national landscape . This is a valuable opportunity to gain insight into current developments, hear directly from your local MP, and connect with business leaders from across the area. With a continental breakfast, bacon & sausage baps, tea, coffee and fruit juice included, this event is the perfect opportunity to hear from your local MP, get your questions answered and connect with local businesses. This event is kindly sponsored by Briant Broadband www.briantbroadband.com

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG England
From £21.00
3
Nov
training

Power Hour: Instagram

Do you spend hours creating content only to be met with silence? Join us for a free, interactive Instagram Power Hour designed to help you make the most of your account and leave with practical ideas you can put into action straight away. We'll cover some key things that can help you rock Instagram, including: Making sure you have a top-notch profile What to post and how to come up with content ideas How to try and stop the scroll Post types and other features: what they're good for and how to use them Automations and tools A chance to ask your own Instagram-related questions This is a practical, fast-paced session packed with ideas, tips and inspiration to help you feel more confident about using Instagram for your business. And best of all? It's completely free to attend. Come along, bring your questions and power-up your Insta! Exclusive to members only! Who is it by? Rachael Dines, Shake It Up Creative Not a member? Access to these Power Hour sessions are one of the many benefits of being a member of the Chamber - for more information click here or email Heidi. Disclaimer: The notes, commentary, and comments made at or contained in this training course are personal to the Trainer and are not intended to be tailored to any particular factual situation. They are not intended to be representative of the Chambers view or opinion on any particular matter nor is the training intended to stand on its own. The Trainer and the Chamber cannot accept any responsibility for loss or consequential loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material in this training course, its accompanying notes or comments made during the training whether by the trainer or any other party whether purporting to speak on the Chamber’s behalf or otherwise. Cancellation Policy: Please note, cancellation must be made 7 days before event

Online via Teams
Free

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We're thrilled to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2026 Adur & Worthing Business Awards. Following an exceptional number of high-quality entries, our judges have had the difficult task of selecting those who have stood out across each category. Congratulations to all our finalists, who represent the very best of business in Adur and Worthing. We can't wait to celebrate with you on awards night.

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