Prepare your business for climate change

If you’re a small or medium sized business you might be eligible for support and funding to improve your energy efficiency.  The project is also for companies in the low carbon sector.

To find out more there is a free launch event on Thursday 6 October in Ashford which will also provide a chance to network with other businesses and meet senior project staff.  To book visit the EventBrite page.

Otherwise visit Low Carbon Across The South East (LoCASE) website to check out eligibility and to see how your business could access grant funding up to £10k, receive free training, and innovation and research and development support.

Flexible leases for Pacific House

Companies can now get top quality new offices on ultra-flexible terms in a move to address the Brexit market.

Developer Sea Change Sussex has introduced a three-month notice period in its leases which can be served by occupiers at any time.

To read the full story visit the Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park website.

The next Pro-actions seminar at Pacific House on 20 September is on Business Planning. Book your place here.

Trading Overseas

The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) South East International Trade Team supports small to medium businesses in the South East of England to develop their international sales.

They help first time or experienced exporters enter new markets.

On average, firms helped by UKTI, 90% of which are small and medium-sized, go on to win additional sales of £100,000 within 18 months.

Call 0330 3000 012 or visit the UKTI South East website to see how they can help you succeed in world markets.