An organisation designed to help small businesses flourish has celebrated its 20th anniversary.

The Enterprise Agency Brighton, Hove and Lewes marked the occasion with an enormous birthday cake at its quarterly networking evening.

More than 50 business owners turned out to congratulate the agency, which has a reputation as one of the most dynamic in Britain.

Training co-ordinator Sarah Jones said: "Word of mouth is central to the success and survival of any business and networking allows small businesses to begin to establish themselves.

"It is also offers the opportunity to meet others in a similar position and profit from each other's knowledge and experience."

Amanda Walling of Let Them Eat Cake, which made the birthday cake, said: "It's great to meet so many others running their own business."

The next networking evening will be at the Belgrave Hotel, Brighton seafront, on October 28.

For details, call Sarah at the agency on 01273 666800.

Tuesday August 10, 2004