How we can help you
Business support
Find out about our support for SMEs in East Sussex to start, grow or relocate to the county.
East Sussex great place to invest. It is home to some of the brightest start-ups and leading brands and offers the most affordable commercial property available in the South East.
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Financial support is available to help SMEs in East Sussex to grow. We deliver the East Sussex Invest economic development programme on behalf of East Sussex County Council.
We will help you to access the right funding in the form of grants and business loans to help your business thrive. Even if you've been turned down by your bank, we can help, and because we're publicly funded our help is free, impartial and confidential.
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East Sussex has some of the best quality and the most affordable property in the South East. We'll help you find the best industrial units, office space or coworking available in East Sussex.
Use our property search tool or get in touch for the latest updates on new developments. We will help you to find suitable business premises to rent or buy.
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Learn MoreCovid-19 Support
Access the information you need
The Government has set out a package of emergency measures to support businesses in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19.
In these challenging times, we have collated information that will help to keep you informed to what support is available to your business, subject to changing regulations and scheme deadlines.
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Funding
We help you grow
We help with business funding for a wide range of industries. Over £5.8 million has been delivered to companies through East Sussex Invest Grants and Loans Programme. If you’re looking to start or grow a business in East Sussex and you can’t access the funds you need, then talk to our team today.
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Property
Spaces like no other
The right location and premises can be critical to attracting customers and employees. We work with commercial agents, developers and planning authorities to advise companies looking to grow their business and expand in East Sussex or move to the county.
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Transport
We’re well connected
The whole of East Sussex is located less than two hours from London in the heart in the South East. The north of the county just an hour. This ensures easy access to key transport routes including Dover, the Channel Tunnel, Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow, the M25 motorway and the nearest port to London, Newhaven.
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Connectivity
Super fast
Super fast Internet connectivity is higher than the European Average at 95.7%. With Fibre Optic connection applied throughout the county, you will be sure to keep your productivity at a high. For more information on our connectivity then please get in touch with our team today.
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Support
With you every step of the way
Our experienced team offer 12 hours of business support and access to funding to new or existing businesses seeking to grow within the county. Our service is confidential, impartial and because we are fully funded, completely free of charge.
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Explore East Sussex
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With a population of just over half a million, East Sussex covers an area of 1,725 square kilometres (660 square miles) and includes the boroughs of Eastbourne and Hastings, and districts of Lewes, Rother and Wealden.
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