The countdown to Christmas has begun and already we have seen the festive madness take over in other parts to the country.

While Black Friday was marred by mayhem, Small Business Saturday is set to be an altogether more civilised affair.

With some 300 independent retailers in the city centre alone, there could not be a better place to celebrate small businesses.

1. High Street Heroes have been singled out for praise in a piece of pop-art by Sgt Pepper artist Sir Peter Blake. Find out which three Brighton retailers made an appearance.

2. A chef is taking sustainability to the next level with his aim to ship coffee and chocolate from South America to Brighton via sail-power. Silo’s Douglas McMaster explains all.

3. Drones are being touted as the must-have adult Christmas present this year. But hobbyists could be putting themselves and others at risk, professional operators have warned.

4. Some 500 enterprises have been founded off the back of a new business start-up benefit. Find out more on here.

5. Motivation to start a business can come from many different places – even abuse, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. Read fitness instructor Zuzana’s story here.