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Portobello Business Centre  |  East Sussex County Council  |  Funded by UK Government

East Sussex Digital Growth Series


Empowering East Sussex Businesses to Grow Digitally

Portobello Business Centre is partnering with East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Growth Hub to deliver a fully funded series of practical workshops designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) make the most of digital tools.

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Whether you’re looking to attract more customers, save time through automation, or strengthen your online security, these workshops will help you take your next confident steps in the digital world.

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📅 Running from December 2025 to March 2026


🏢 In-person sessions across Eastbourne, Hastings, Uckfield, Lewes and Bexhill

💻 Free to attend for SMEs in East Sussex

 

Secure your spot today and unlock the tools to attract customers, save time and stay secure in 2026 and beyond!

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East Sussex County Council Digital Workshops

AI & Automation Made Practical for Small Business. Bexhill.

18 February 2026

Simple ways AI can lighten your workload and help your business run smoother.

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Stand Out on Google: Optimising Your Business Profile. Lewes.

26 February 2026

Make Google work for your local business - starting with your Business Profile.

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Make Your Website Work Harder: Essentials for SMEs. Uckfield.

4 March 2026

Turn your website into a tool that brings you customers, not headaches.

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Create Scroll-Stopping Content for Web, Social & Emails. EVENING EVENT. Lewes.

10 March 2026

Simple tools and smart tips to make your content look professional on a budget.

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Business, Marketing & Finance Data Made Easy. Uckfield.

11 March 2026

Cut through the noise: simple data that actually helps your business grow.

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Stand Out on Google: Optimising Your Business Profile. ONLINE

12 March 2026

Make Google work for your local business - starting with your Business Profile.

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Cyber Safety Basics: Protect Yourself, Clients & Devices. Uckfield.

18 March 2026

Simple steps to keep your business, your data and your customers safe online.

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AI & Automation Made Practical for Small Business. EVENING EVENT. Uckfield.

25 March 2026

Simple ways AI can lighten your workload and help your business run smoother.

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How to Win Customers in a Digital World. Eastbourne - SOLD OUT

3 December 2025

This practical one-hour session will explore how digital tools, customer habits and AI are reshaping the way small businesses operate.

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AI & Automation Made Practical for Small Business. FINISHED

15 January 2026

Simple ways AI can lighten your workload and help your business run smoother.

Book Workshop

Business, Marketing & Finance Data Made Easy. FINISHED

20 January 2026

Cut through the noise: simple data that actually helps your business grow.

Book Workshop

Create Scroll-Stopping Content for Web, Social & Emails. FINISHED

28 January 2026

Simple tools and smart tips to make your content look professional on a budget.

Book Workshop

Cyber Safety Basics: Protect Yourself, Clients & Devices. FINISHED

27 January 2026

Simple steps to keep your business, your data and your customers safe online.

Book Workshop

Make Your Website Work Harder: Essentials for SMEs. FINISHED

4 February 2026

Turn your website into a tool that brings you customers, not headaches.

Book Workshop

Stand Out on Google: Optimising Your Business Profile. FINISHED.

10 February 2026

Make Google work for your local business - starting with your Business Profile.

Book Workshop

Create Scroll-Stopping Content for Web, Social & Emails. FINISHED.

12 February 2026

Simple tools and smart tips to make your content look professional on a budget.

Book Workshop

About This Programme

This East Sussex Digital Growth Series is part of the county’s business growth and digital skills initiative, funded through the East Sussex Growth Hub and the UK Government.

It’s designed to give local SMEs the tools and confidence to compete and grow in an increasingly digital marketplace.

About Portobello Business Centre

Portobello Business Centre has been helping entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed for over 30 years. Our trainers are experienced business advisers and digital specialists who deliver hands-on, jargon-free learning.

Our workshops combine practical advice, real-world examples, and simple steps you can take immediately to strengthen your business online.

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