Worthing Borough Council

Worthingfirst provides help and assistance to people in the West Sussex area who are thinking about or have recently started a business. They offer free business advice on a 1 to 1 basis and workshops to help develop your business. If you need to write a business plan or want to understand how to manage the cash-flow in your business Worthingfirst can help. Regular workshops and on going support means you can get all the important information from one place.

Tel: 01903 213560
Website: www.worthingfirst.org.uk

Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS

The West Sussex Sustainable Business Partnership CIC (WSSBP) is a not-for-profit company providing environmental support to businesses and third sector organisations. The WSSBP runs UTILISE Utility Management Workshops (free to attend for West Sussex businesses) and co-ordinates the Sustainable Business Network. Through partner organisations the WSSBP is also pleased to offer Renewable Feasibility Studies and Low Carbon Audits, both free of charge to eligible SMEs.

UTILISE Workshops

UTILISE Workshops are free to attend for businesses and organisations with premises in West Sussex. In a 'jargon free' interactive day, delegates hear from experts in energy, waste and water efficiency and environmental management and create an action plan for improvements and cost savings at their premises. Topics include understanding billing and tariffs, monitoring and measuring, technologies and renewables, staff and customer involvement and environmental policy and management systems. For further information, dates and bookings, please visit: www.utilise.org.uk

Sustainable Business Network

The Sustainable Business Network links like-minded businesses interested in improving their environmental and social sustainability. Network members benefit from monthly email updates, including the latest local sustainability developments and opportunities, a place in the online Network Members Directory and invites to network events, such as the popular Sustainable Business Breakfasts. Further information, the online Network Members Directory and upcoming events can be found at: www.sustainablebusiness.org.uk

Renewable Feasibility Studies

Renewable Feasibility studies are available free of charge to SMEs. The study involves a site visit from an renewable energy expert who then produces a report detailing if your premises, business activities and energy demand is suitable for renewable technologies, such as solar panels, heat pumps or wind turbines. Contact the WSSBP for more details: www.sustainablebusiness.org.uk

Low Carbon Audits

A Low Carbon Audit examines your business' energy, waste and water consumption and makes recommendations for efficiency and cost saving improvements. The audit includes a site visit and utility analyse by a qualified auditor. Free to SMEs, contact the WSSBP: www.sustainablebusiness.org.uk

Telephone: 01444 477501
Email: info@sustainablebusiness.org.uk
Web: www.sustainablebusiness.org.uk

Business Link can help your business save time and money, by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information, to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. There are over 600 guides offering practical advice for businesses in all aspects of business.

Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you:

• manage your finances
• identify potential grant funding
• employ people
• find and keep customers
• pay the correct tax
• comply with environmental legislation
• trade internationally
• understand regulations in your sector
• find events and support near you

Tel: Call the Business Link Helpline on 0845 600 9006 for advice and support for your business
Website: www.businesslink.gov.uk

Greenacre Court, Station Road,
Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9DS

Sussex Enterprise is the largest organisation that supports and represents businesses in Sussex.
They are dedicated to helping businesses improve their competitiveness in national and international markets through the provision of a wide range of valuable Business Link business support. Membership of Sussex Enterprise can help drive your business forward with exclusive benefits and discounts on many business services.

Tel: 0845 6788867 Fax: 01444 259190
Website:  www.sussexenterprise.co.uk

Cross Lanes, Guildford,
Surrey GU1 1YA

The South East England Development Agency's (SEEDA's) mission is to work with its partners to make the South East of England a world class region, achieving sustainable development and enhanced quality of life, as measured by economic prosperity, environmental quality and social inclusion - ensuring opportunities and meaningful employment for all.

Tel: 01483 484200
Fax: 01483 484247
Email: seeda@seeda.co.uk
Website www.seeda.co.uk