CSR Startup Businesses

Brighton & Hove Business Show has had a real focus since 2008 on providing a platform for new businesses to launch, to meet hundreds of other businesses and continue business 2 business networking.

During 2011 more than 14 % of all start ups were Corporate Social Responsible firms and one of the largest growing areas of start up businesses. 26 January 2012 saw ten new businesses showcasing general mix of products and services. February 2012, Brighton & Hove Business Show will be offering 5 FREE stands to new CSR businesses that started up during 2011, or just starting now during Spring 2012, and who would like to take this unique opportunity of showcasing their products to many businesses under one roof on one day on 23 February 2012.

Simply fill in the enquiry form marking it ‘CSR’  > Enquiry Form and we will contact you further.

Latest 2012 Startup News

The new UK Start Up Business drive has been launched for 2012 – launched by The PM David Cameron, “There’s a business in everyone –  What’s the business in you?”

The ‘Business In You’ is aimed as a partnership between private enterprise and Government to highlight support for start-ups and growing businesses and encourage entrepreneurial spirit during the very important  year of 2012 where the world’s eyes will be watching the UK with such large events as The Diamond Jubilee and The London 2012 Games being staged.

2011 saw more than a 20% increase in new business startups recorded, year-on-year, and the new 2012 launch campaign is set to increase further on the 470,000 or more of the recorded businesses 2011.

The campaign helps make new business ideas happen. Whether looking to test ideas, or develop financial and planning skills, it’s aimed to give support and inspiration that new startups are looking for by using successful, real-life examples. It also provides links to key business support tools, highlighting top tools available from BusinessLink, StartUp Britain and a whole range of partners.

26 January 2012 sees more than 10 new business startups launchpad at The Brighton & Hove Business Show ‘Business Days’ expo. The  Brighton & Hove Business Show has actively encouraged startups and now has seen scores of businesses continue and grow successfully since inception, 2008.

The Queens Diamond Jubilee and The London Games 2012 Business Presentations

A series of FREE presentations being provided during Spring 2012, promoting The Queens Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 The Games – for Sussex Businesses. Brighton & Hove Business Show , one of very few Business Shows in the UK, are offering special presentations by LOCOG representation – The huge organising body behind the Olympic Games – who will be explaining how Brighton, Hove and Sussex businesses can take every opportunity to market their products and services and enjoy these unique 2012 events commencing 26 January 2012.   Read more > Brighton & Hove Business

Holiday Inn Brighton Sponsors of The Brighton Hove Sussex Business Days Events 2012

Businesses are delighted that the hotel accommodation provider to the forthcoming  London 2012 Games and Paralympic Games are the chosen host venue for Brighton & Hove Business Show Spring Business Days 2012.  Free business events commence 26 January 2012, each month though to April 2012, being staged in the conference suites at The Holiday Inn Brighton-Seafront an excellent location, easily reached by major public transport or by car journeys, with Regency car park being just 3 minutes walk away.  Businesses are reminded to bring a colleague and car share wherever possible. Register for free entrance today > Brighton & Hove Business

 

The Great Campaign at Business Days Events – 26 January 2012

The ‘GREAT’ campaign was released during September 2011 showing off what’s great about Britain – a series of posters highlighting creativity to heritage, music to shopping and more. The hope that the Olympics and Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee next year, to mark 60 years of her reign, will boost tourism, attracting an additional four million visitors, aided by a further billion pounds of free publicity.

LOCOG representatives – The huge organising body behind the Olympic Games – will be explaining how the campaign and Brighton, Hove and Sussex businesses can take every opportunity to market their products and services during this important year.  Just one of  a series of FREE  presentations being provided 26 January 2012 along with other marketing opportunities and topics promoting London 2012 Read More > Seminars and Workshops page

Captains of Industry consider The 2012 Olympics a benefit to business

The ‘Captains of Industry’ survey conducted yearly indicate that a quarter of Captains of Industry (25%) think the Olympic Games will benefit their business, with less than one in ten (8%) saying the Games will have a detrimental effect. Of those who say the games will prove to be a benefit, over half (52%) think there will be an increase in consumer demand/ spending and one in five (20%) think they will raise the morale of the British people.

Captains with company Headquarters in London are even more positive, with just under a third (31%) saying the Games will be beneficial compared to 19% with HQs based outside of London. However, three quarters (75%) of those with HQs outside of London think the Games will have no effect, compared to just over half (58%) with HQs in London. Respondents are Chairman, CEO, MD/COO, FD or other board directors and conducted during the fourth quarter by Ipsos MORI.

Brighton, Hove Sussex Businesses can additionally benefit from up-to-the-minute business presentations from LOCOG – The huge organising body behind the Olympics Games - at the forthcoming Spring ‘Business Days’ being held monthly at The Holiday Inn Brighton, the first date 26 January 2012. Learn how your business can benefit from The London Games 2012. FREE to businesses to attend. Read more information from the ‘Seminars and Workshops’ page

The Intellectual Property Office

We are delighted to welcome back the Intellectual Property Office to Business Days 26 January 2012 due to business demand from the region.

Experienced hard copy or online infringements or don’t know the difference between trademarks, copyright, patents?

If your business missed the opportunity during 2011, to attend the free Autumn presentation, at The Brighton & Hove Business Show, register today to attend this latest, up-to-the minute, FREE business presentation staged at The Holiday Inn Brighton, 26 January 2012.

Spend the day in good company with scores of other Sussex based  SME’s  businesses exhibiting and networking at The Business Days Events – whilst learning more about The Intellectual Property Office  – simply a must for the NewMedia and Digital industry across Sussex @The_IPO  Registration is required online > Brighton & Hove Business

 

 

The Federation of Small Businesses Brighton & Hove

Key Business Sponsors 2012 – The Federation of Small Business – Brighton & Hove City  The Federation have been keen supporters of all Business Shows since 2008 and has grown their membership through the regular events. The Federation decided to sponsor the Show 2011 and has recently confirmd their contined sponsorship for 2012.  The Federation find that the events have good footfall and as a result 100′s of businesses attend and the FSB stand, either existing members with questions or non-members wanting to join and enjoy the many benefits of membership. Read more > Brighton & Hove Business Days 

Picture left to  right  The FSB stand team: James Harvey, Lord Brett McLean, Trevor Freeman,

3 More Centres confirmed as Olympic Legacy

Just 200 days until the start of  the largest event the UK has ever staged – The London Olympic Games 2012 - Three more sites confirmed for Legacy - The Aquatics Centre hopes 800,000 people a year will make use of its facilities after the games. The handball arena will become London’s third largest site for concerts, shows, exhibitions and sport events and The observation tower, the 115m (377ft) AccelorMittal Orbit, expects to attract up to a million visitors a year – all announced as The Cabinet are expected to meet on site today marking the 200 days to the start. The Olympics will run from 27 July to 12 August and the Paralympics from 29 August to 9 September.

Hear more about this and tendering, jobs at The Games, Torch Relay, The Legacy at Business Days Events 2012 when representatives from  LOCOG – the huge organising body behind the Olympic Games – visit 26 January 2012 providing FREE presentations at The Holiday Inn Brighton seafront. Read more > Brighton & Hove Business Show

Business Networking Groups

There’s a selection of business networking groups, support groups and clubs that operate across Brighton & Hove. The Brighton & Hove Business Days Event 26 January 2012 at The Holiday Inn will be hosting 4 clubs including Key Sponsors, The Federation of Small Businesses – Brighton & Hove Branch  – City Business Club -  BNI City Chapter  -  Hove Business Association – Read more > Brighton & Hove Business Days