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Regular news and updates from the Chamber, our members, local Councils and other relevant business news will be posted regularly here. 

Don't forget, as a member one of your many benefits is being able to submit your press releases and news for inclusion here as well as on either the members or business news emails and social media. Please submit to lauren@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk 


  • 05 October 2015 10:54 AM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)

    Established Law Firm Miller Parris are looking to employ a full time
    Conveyancing Legal Executive or Solicitor, to be based at their centrally
    located Worthing office.

    The ideal candidate would be experienced in all aspects of residential
    conveyancing and general property matters, and would be willing to work as
    part of a growing team. There are excellent prospects for the right
    applicant.

    To apply please email your CV with covering letter to
    MikeMetters@millerparris.co.uk

    Please also visit our website www.millerparris.co.uk

     

  • 01 October 2015 1:19 PM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)

    Are you a charity or community group that needs funding for a project?
    The Worthing and Adur fund is ready to pay out - APPLY NOW!!
    Deadline Friday 9th October

    Since 2010 Worthing and Adur Chamber has encouraged a number of local individuals and businesses to become Founder Donors of Worthing and Adur Fund. Businesses continue to donate to the fund enabling local people to manage the distribution of grants with emphasis on local small groups where a small grant can make a significant difference.

    The maximum grant is £500 and the deadline for the next round of applications is Friday 9th October 2015

    If you are unsure what to do or have questions about the grants please contact Sussex Community Foundation on 01273 409 440.

    Who can apply?

    All applicants must be not-for-profit community organisations and be working for the benefit of the people in Sussex. You do not have to be a charity but you will need to have your own bank account and be able to provide a signed copy of your constitution and accounts, a copy of a recent bank statement, estimates for proposed purchases (if applicable) and copies of relevant policies (Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Health and Safety etc).

    How to Apply: Please read the guidance notes before you apply and please note that you may only apply for one Fund at a time.

    Visit http://www.sussexgiving.org.uk/apply-for-grants/apply-now/ 
    to apply online

    Download
    the Application form here Complete the form and either e-mail to grants@sussexgiving.org.uk or send it to:  Sussex Community Foundation, 15 Western Road, Lewes BN7 1RL.

    Contact
    Sussex Community Foundation on 01273 409 440 to be sent a hard copy.

    Please note
    that for all applications a hard copy of the signed application is required together with your supporting documents (including signed copies of your constitution and accounts) by the deadline. Emailed applications should forward a hard copy of the signed declaration page by the deadline.
    On receipt of your application Sussex Community Foundation will contact you to advise when you are likely to hear the outcome.

    We are not able to fund applications from:

    • Statutory organisations or groups seeking to improve statutory assets eg. Friends or Parents groups looking for funds for playgrounds, school equipment etc.
    • Individuals – with the exception of those applying to the Paul Rooney Fund and the Westdene Fund
    • Fundraising activities which will be used to make awards to a third party    Major capital appeals
    • Projects whose wider community appeal or benefit is limited
  • 30 September 2015 10:15 AM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)

    Do you have  any Christmas events on between November & December?

    A request from Adur & Worthing Council ...

    As organisers of events in Adur & Worthing, we are writing to ask for your Christmas plans! Yes it is that time of year already. We are producing a small Christmas edition of the free What When Where Guide that gets distributed across Sussex and from our two Visitor Information Points in Worthing.

    We need all copy finalised by Monday 5th October so if we could ask that you submit your event information onto the Visit Worthing website via this link http://www.visitworthing.co.uk/whats-on/add-an-event by next Wednesday 30th September, we can then export it all from there plus highlight your events on the website at the same time. Doing this will only take a couple of minutes. 

    Please do upload images too so that these can be used in the guide. The cost of promoting your festive event this way is completely FREE so it is silly not to jump on this opportunity and make use of our marketing distribution channels. 

    Here is the Autumn edition of the What When Where guide to remind you of what we're referring to. 

    http://issuu.com/visitworthing/docs/what_where_when_autumn_2015__single/1

  • 30 September 2015 10:01 AM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)

    IS YOUR BUSINESS READY TO START AND GROW?

     

    So you’ve got a great business idea but are not sure what to do next?

    The Start & Grow programme provides a range of pre and post start support to individuals who have aspirations to start a business and the capability to make the business a success. This new programme is available to those looking to start a business, that will require start-up funding to get it off the ground and expects to employ people from its early stages.

    The support provided through Start & Grow is tailored to the individual needs of the owner and the business idea, but will include one to one support and advice, workshops and training, mentoring and help finding funding.

    Enterprise First is delivering this programme in the areas of Worthing, Eastbourne and Hastings.

    Clients will receive a tailored package of support that could include:

    • ·        One-to-one assessment with an experienced, independent business adviser who will review your business ideas and formulate the next steps
    • ·        An intensive personalised support programme, including guidance, advice and peer learning, leading to the development of a robust business plan

    • ·        Dedicated support in an application for external funding
    • ·        Ongoing support for 3 years after business start-up

    Eligibility
    – The main trading address or home address of one of the owner falls within an approved area
    – The business owner/owners will be fully engaged in the business
    – The business owner/owners expect to be trading three years after the business begins trading
    – The business will create at least one additional job
    – The business is expected to benefit from investment – either personal equity or a loan/grant

    In a nutshell we are a looking for robust enterprises with real ambitions for growth and sustainability and that are going to employ staff!

    Is this you? Is your business ready to Start and Grow?

    Contact Grant Baker on 07802 774624 or email grant.baker@enterprisefirst.co.uk or visit www.enterprisefirst.co.uk/start-grow

  • 29 September 2015 9:29 AM | Deleted user

    Workmanship that is a class above...

    CSN Homes are a property development company working throughout London and the South Coast.  They have recently completed two properties in Worthing and are now working on several more locally, including converting the Cavendish Hotel into luxury apartments.

    Quality of workmanship and finish is part of the CSN Homes ethos, and with this in mind we thought it would be good to share some of the finishes that we pride ourselves on, whether it be in luxury apartments or starter studio flats.

    In both of our recently completed properties in Rowlands Road, the fully fitted kitchens were all modern and light to appeal to our potential owners and investors.  We chose a gloss finish, white units and glass top work surfaces.

    We strip and seal floors where we can, or chose high quality hard wearing timber effect floors. Carpet is laid in bedrooms for comfort, and also we use carpet in the common parts and on stairs to keep noise levels low.

    Our Bathrooms have built in thermostatic shower fittings in stainless steel finish, stone low profile shower trays, glass shower enclosures and doors and our wet rooms have tiled floors, with a marble or stone effect.  We also ensure we fully tile our bathrooms with large, contemporary 600 x 600 tiles.

    All walls are painted throughout, usually in muted tones to present a clear canvas for the new owner, and we install quality down lighting or stainless steel directional lights. LED lighting is used where possible which is low heat and very low in power consumption.

    We take care to also install ample plug sockets, quality light switches, telephone points and aerial points linked to communal aerial and boosters and also use video entryphone systems where possible.

    Lastly our doors are the latest designer fire resistant doors with quality brushed aluminium door furniture.

    So, if you are considering one of our properties in development, rest assured that all of our properties are mindfully finished to ensure that our clients’ new investments are a cut above the rest.

    For more information please visit www.csnhomes.uk


  • 22 September 2015 12:28 PM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)

    I just wanted to thank you for your response to our request for member input on the proposed Aquarena site development.

    Unfortunately due to the small divided response received, the chamber Executive determined that we could not give a definitive response, for or against , to the planning application  in order to be  truly  representative of our membership.

    Therefore we will not be responding at the meeting this evening at the Assembly Hall at 6.30pm.

    We do appreciate your input.


  • 22 September 2015 10:43 AM | Deleted user

    #StartUpTuesday - Develop and Plan


    You have researched your market, now is time to develop and plan......

    Develop and change your idea based on what you’ve found out about your customers’ needs before investing. Deal with any problems you’ve found with your product or service, including the way you’re planning to make and sell it.
    Go back to your customers and test again.
    Keep doing this until you’re confident that they’ll be willing to pay what you’re asking, and that you’re meeting their needs.
    If there’s no real demand for your idea, think about changing it completely. Is there another product, service or market that uses your skills and resources in a different way?


    Write a business plan

    A business plan is a good way to sum up:
    the customer need you’re aiming to meet
    how your business will meet that need while making a profit
    It should clearly show the results of your customer research, and that you’re able to explain how you can turn your idea into a viable business before you invest lots of time and money.
    Your plan can also be a very helpful tool to convince other people of the value of your business. This includes potential partners and sources of funding.
    Watch a video on understanding cash flow.

    Read More here: https://www.gov.uk/starting-up-a-business/develop-and-plan

    See you next Tuesday for another #StartUpTuesday

  • 22 September 2015 10:09 AM | Deleted user

    Members and non-members are invited to attend this sociable networking opportunity and self-promote their business services and products over lunch and a couple of drinks.

     

    It’s back – and it’s bigger and better than ever before, with 26 confirmed attendees it's certainly not an event to be missed.

     

    Following our summer break, we are delighted to announce that our popular lunch club will be returning on Thursday 24th September at our stunning new venue – Random Hall (located to the north of Billingshurst on the A29 near to Slinfold Golf & Country Club).

    To celebrate our first meeting at this new location, we have invited none other than our new MP, Jeremy Quin, to be our special guest! A great opportunity for you to speak to him regarding issues you may have relevant to business.

     

    • New, spacious venue for better networking 
    • Exciting guest speaker
    • Delicious buffet lunch
    • Tea, coffee and water

     

    …and a few more surprises on the day

    The cost will be £10* which includes tea or coffee and buffet lunch. Payable on the day with any surplus being donated to our chosen charities of the year;

    The Dame Vera Lynn Trust and Chestnut Tree House. Further drinks will be available at your own discretion although jugs of water will be provided on each table.

    *Please note that there will be an additional £2 charge for each non-member to attend this popular networking opportunity.

    This is a great opportunity to meet and mix with other local business people in an informal and social setting, whilst building upon your contact list for local businesses.
     

    To confirm your attendance, in order to advise the restaurant of numbers in advance, we would appreciate you contacting the Chamber's Secretary on

    07984 959281 or by emailing secretary@billingshurstchamber.co.uk 

     



  • 21 September 2015 2:33 PM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)


    Worthing & Adur Chamber are excited to announce the launch of a new Business Hub and we need your help with a name.

    This new and exciting project is supported by Adur & Worthing Council and Northbrook College and will be located on the Northbrook College campus in Broadwater.

    We need your suggestions .... what should we call the Business Hub?


    What is a Business Hub?

    • Mixed office space, a combination of dedicated offices, open plan hot desking and a meeting room
    But our Business Hub will offer more than this. It will include:
    • Business support and training
    • Modern hi-tech premises
    • Training room facilities

    The name needs to capture the essence of the above. To boost your creativity there is a prize of a bottle of Champagne!

    Please email your suggestions to info@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk by Wednesday 23rd September

  • 18 September 2015 12:17 PM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)

    Time is running out - make sure you get your nominations in for the Adur & Worthing Business Awards 2015

    Time to embrace the success of our businesses
     
    Don't miss this years deadline
    entries close on Wednesday 23rd September


    Held at the Worthing Pavilion Theatre on Friday November 13th, this year’s awards ceremony promises to be one of celebration for all involved, as businesses successfully complete their ride on the crest of the economic wave.


    Once again, Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce members will be out in force with many hoping to receive awards before automatically going straight into the running for the Southern Business Awards in 2016. Judging will be undertaken by an independent panel of judges representing the business community.

    Categories this year include:

    •     Overall Business of the Year
    •     Start-Up
    •     Small Business
    •     Medium Business (10 to 50)
    •     Manufacturing & Construction
    •     Business Personality
    •     Lifetime Achievement
    •     Outstanding Contribution to the Community
    •     Young Achiever
    •     Large Business (50+)
    •     Green Business
    •     Innovation
    •     Retailer
    •     Customer Service
    •     Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
    •     Training & Development
    •     Place to Eat and/or Drink

    If you would like to experience winning an award and the benefits it can have on your business, or if you believe another business deserves this success then log on to www.jpsouthevents.co.uk and fill in a nomination form online. And remember this year you can only enter 3 categories so choose carefully and submit an entry for each one!!

    These are our top tips to consider when entering:

    • Read the category criteria you are entering
    • Explain why you believe you should be awarded the title of the category you are entering.
    • Explain what your company does and what it has achieved overall.
    • Describe: Your company objectives, How you achieved them, The problems you encountered, How you tackled these problems
    • Explain your core values and describe how these are reflected in your current and future vision for your business.
    • Can you demonstrate improvements in the quantity or quality of services offered during the last 12 months?
    • How does your business add value to the local community?
    • Any major contracts recently obtained, can you demonstrate evidence of turnover, growth, profit etc
    • Supporting Evidence and testimonials from Customers and suppliers, make it known you have been nominated and would appreciate your customers support. (maybe nominate them as well)

    Download our tips for entering here

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