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

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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.

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.

📅 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!

East Sussex County Council Digital Workshops

How to Win Customers in a Digital World. Eastbourne - 3rd December.

How to Win Customers in a Digital World. Eastbourne - 3rd December.

TASTER

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

AI & Automation Made Practical for Small Business. 15th January - Eastbourne.

AI & Automation Made Practical for Small Business. 15th January - Eastbourne.

BUSINESS AND PROCESSES

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

Business, Marketing & Finance Data Made Easy. 20th January - Eastbourne.

Business, Marketing & Finance Data Made Easy. 20th January - Eastbourne.

BUSINESS AND PROCESSES

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

Cyber Safety Basics: Protect Yourself, Clients & Devices. 27th January - Hastings.

Cyber Safety Basics: Protect Yourself, Clients & Devices. 27th January - Hastings.

SECURITY

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

Create Scroll-Stopping Content for Web, Social & Emails. 28th January - Uckfield.

Create Scroll-Stopping Content for Web, Social & Emails. 28th January - Uckfield.

MARKETING

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

Make Your Website Work Harder: Essentials for SMEs. 4th February - Lewes.

Make Your Website Work Harder: Essentials for SMEs. 4th February - Lewes.

MARKETING

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

Stand Out on Google: Optimising Your Business Profile. 10th February - Bexhill

MARKETING

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

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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