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Retirement age backed

3:20pm Friday 3rd October 2008

The decision not to axe Britain’s compulsory retirement rules has been welcomed by business leaders.

Parker: Proud of our prestige

Geoffrey Parker, left, and plant manager Tim Iamb bury the time capsule to mark the company's 120th anniversary

3:20pm Friday 3rd October 2008

The great-grandsons of George Safford Parker praised the people of Newhaven as they marked the 120th anniversary of the pen that made his name.

Beauty on a budget

Jacquie Stewart's Lemonburst company will be selling their wares at a depot in Kemp Town

3:21pm Thursday 2nd October 2008

Cutting back on your shopping budget does not have to come at the expense of the planet, according to a new eco-friendly business.

The real impact of inflation revealed

3:16pm Thursday 2nd October 2008

Inflation for small businesses is more than double the headline figure published by the Government, it has been claimed.

Scoring a winner in music learning

Peter George has invented a new system of writing music

3:52pm Wednesday 17th September 2008

A musician has invented a more user-friendly way to write music.

Computer games jobs loss shock

3:49pm Wednesday 17th September 2008

Staff at a computer games company which received £1 million to expand are facing redundancy.

Lush offers sharks a helping hand

Lush 'pirates' Sadie Doherty, Ria Bradburn, Lydia Malle, Jessica Faulkes and Sam Jones

3:36pm Friday 12th September 2008

Shop staff are getting into a lather over their latest product, shark fin soap.

French design comes to Brighton

Raymonde Joscelyne already runs two stores

3:27pm Friday 12th September 2008

Top French design company Ligne Roset has arrived in Brighton. The spectacular new showroom next to the Jubilee Library opened its doors for business on Saturday.

Business students learn in natural Habitat

Alison Blackman-Smith and Alex Whiteing with Matt Bristow, centre, Habitat Brighton's store manager

4:43pm Tuesday 9th September 2008

College students have been given a first-hand opportunity to learn about business.

Lewes Pound great value with 10% off

4:35pm Tuesday 9th September 2008

Businesses in a town will today launch an initiative to strengthen their economy.

Business: MUM's the word for ideas

Made Up Media directors and founders lestyn George, Gavin Newsham, Rik Sellers and Danny Crouch

4:43pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

A team of four mates are among the freshest faces in the highly competitive world of digital publishing. In just a few months, their fledgling business has enjoyed great success, producing interesting, innovative websites for sports fans and bespoke electronic magazines for big name brands.

£8.8m deal bucks trend

4:41pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

The downward trend in the commercial property market is being bucked in Brighton with news that a huge office complex has changed hands in a multimillion- pound deal.

£1.35m grant for virtual reality suit

4:41pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

An animation company has been awarded a massive grant to develop technology that could change the way we play computer games.

Doggy 'creche' for busy owners

4:39pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

Dog owners worried about leaving their pets home alone are getting a helping paw from a new “creche” for pampered pooches.

Agencies compete for PRide awards

4:37pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

PR firms from across Sussex are preparing to go into battle to be named top dogs of their profession.

Firms told to sign up for rate relief

12:10pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

Firms are missing out on a money-saving scheme that could prove pivotal during the economic slowdown.

The art of Brighton business space

Children's illustrator Penny Dann at Annex Studios

3:28pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

A new report reveals just how important the creative community is to the economy of Brighton and Hove. Business is booming but big concerns are being raised over a lack of accommodation.

Hove mobile phone firm accused of 'dirty tricks'

3:14pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

A mobile phone dealership has been accused of using “dirty tricks” to obtain information from its rivals.

Airport owner 'will improve the passenger experience'

12:24pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

The under-fire owner of Britain’s biggest airports yesterday announced the completion of a £13 billion refinancing package.

Number of people out of work is rising

10:11am Friday 15th August 2008

The number of people claiming jobseeker’s allowance has risen in parts of Sussex.


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