A new opportunity for businesses has been announced in a bid to encourage growth and sustainability.

West Sussex County Council has launched the West Sussex Growth Hub.  It offers a free business support service, including triage, diagnostics and signposting as well as one-to-one and intensive support options.

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West Sussex has a vibrant and diverse economy with more than 36,000 businesses, nearly 90 per cent of who have fewer than ten employees. 

One business owner helped by the West Sussex Growth Hub said: “I recently had the opportunity to meet with a business account manager from the growth hub. During our meeting, we delved into critical aspects of our business including cash flow and our strategic plans for the next 12 months."

County council leader Councillor Paul Marshall said: “We are delighted to welcome the growth hub team to the council and encourage West Sussex businesses of all sizes to get in touch with the team to discuss their ambitions.

“One of the key priorities in our council plan is for a sustainable and prosperous economy, which is key to the future wellbeing of the county, and we are committed to supporting businesses as the engine of our economic growth.”