This page contains the following information about business Key Projects in Hastings:
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The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) received funds from the European Commission's South East Programme of Innovative Actions (SEPIA) and created Hastings' The Broadband Centre. The overall aim is to grow new and existing businesses through the use of IT, broadband and the internet. Staff at the centre work with small businesses on a 1-2-1 basis to allow them to exploit the technology - helping them cut back on administration costs and develop new channels to market.
The centre does not sell anything but gives free and impartial advice. An initial meeting is held to discover more about your business. Following this, your personalised e-business consultation report is written up. During a second meeting the team will discuss the content in detail with you, as the owner or manager of a local business, deal with the subsequent questions which will arise and explain the proposed solution. You can then choose from a list of recommended suppliers, to help them implement the way forward.
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The Sustainable Business and Innovation project, part of the South East Programme of Innovative Actions is geared to:
This is all in line with the UK Sustainable Development Strategy which highlights a range of sustainable procurement, product design and innovation issues.
This project will provide free intensive support for businesses that develop or deliver sustainable technologies, products or services. To assist your business we can offer an initial analysis which we can use to tailor an action plan designed to meet your specific needs. The action plan can be drawn up to cover a range of issues from the development of an environmental management system to a tailored marketing strategy.
Please Contact Us if you are interested in finding out more about the programme of free business support.
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Profitnet is an innovative knowledge management programme which incorporates a variety of tools and techniques to give owners and managers of small and medium sized companies in Hastings a practical approach to growing their business.
The programme gets businesses, operating in similar environments, to work together in establishing solutions to individual problems. As the programme involves practical learning tailored to the needs of participants, it not only provides psychological support but also fosters ideas for new products or services and improves management skills and staff motivation.
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The new Creative Media Centre is located in Hastings Town Centre. It offers accommodation and business support for small but potentially high growth companies in the 'Creative Media' sector. The centre has been designed to reflect the special needs of this sector based upon its specific characteristics:
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This page last updated: 28/02/2006