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New support for Hastings’ aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses: Let’s Do Business Group is to deliver R.I.S.E Hastings along with other local partners


The R.I.S.E Hastings project, funded by Hastings Borough Council and the Shared Prosperity Fund from the UK Government, will be delivered by Let’s Do Business Group, Southern Housing and Education Futures Trust, and aims to help to reinvigorate the area and provide residents with new skills and support to succeed.


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South East is among top 5 regions for women-led start ups

1 in 3 female entrepreneurs felt unsupported in their start up journey, a new study by Sage has found in an investigation into the landscape of women-led start ups across the country, with the South East coming in fifth place in an overall ranking of the regions. The study delves into the areas where women entrepreneurs have found their footing, the obstacles they have faced, and the support systems that have helped aid their start up journey

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APeacefulPlace2Be

Paris from Essex overcame her hurdles and now has a clear plan for the growth of her new business APeacefulPlace2Be after reaching out to fully-funded business support service Backing Essex Business.

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Let’s Do Business Group awarded contract to support Newhaven Enterprise Zone with delivery of Newhaven Sites and Empty Property Fund.

Let’s Do Business Group are thrilled to announce it is working with Newhaven Enterprise Zone to deliver £150,000 worth of grant funding to businesses in Newhaven to redevelop unused land and commercial buildings, aiding businesses to unlock space for growth.

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Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2023

Let’s Do Business Group and Let’s Do Business Finance are nominated for two prestigious awards at the 2023 Sussex Chamber Business Awards – ‘The Rapid Riser’ Scale Up Business of the Year, and ‘The Problem Solver’ Business Diversification Award!

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Her Biz March 2023 Winner

Bespoke handmade rug designer and winner of the March Her Biz business plan competition, Claire Baines from The Mousepad aims to create unique one-of-a-kind rugs, crafted with love and care from her studio in Kent.

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Green South Downs

An exciting new initiative has been launched to recognise the business community’s efforts to go green and be more sustainable.

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Her Biz January 2023 Winner

With a passion for her home country’s delicacy, Lena Tykhonova aims to showcase Ukrainian culture through the diversity of its delicious food to those in the Hythe, Folkestone, and surrounding areas with her start-up business ‘Flavours of Ukraine’.

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Multiply for Essex Businesses

The Multiply programme, a countywide campaign launched by Essex County Council, is part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up strategy, and aims to improve adult numeracy and create ‘Skills for Life’ for residents in the county.

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