New business support pilot coming to East Sussex high streets

East Sussex County Council will be piloting a new business support in Eastbourne high street.

An East Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “Your high street. Your business.

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East Sussex County Council to pilot business support in Eastbourne

“A new business support pilot is bringing free, practical one-to-one support directly to independent businesses in selected East Sussex high streets in:

“- Rye

“- Seaford

“- Newhaven

“- Mayfield

“- Eastbourne Old Town

“Businesses can receive tailored advice and a clear action plan focused on their priorities. Support may include increasing sales, improving customer loyalty, marketing, pricing, profitability and making better use of retail space.

“The outreach team will be visiting businesses directly, so look out for the team in your local high street.

“Find out more or register your interest - search online for 'ESCC Growth Hub programmes' and look under Business Support Programmes for the high streets pilot.

“This programme is funded by HM Government, East Sussex County Council and the East Sussex Growth Hub. It is managed by East Sussex County Council and delivered by Smarter Society.”

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