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Sussex has always been a place of enterprise and ingenuity. From family-run businesses and independent professionals to innovators working at the cutting edge of their fields, this is a county where people create things carefully, purposefully and often with a great sense of connection to Sussex. At the same time, Sussex has long been associated with wellbeing (just ask George IV), its landscapes, pace of life and communities offering something increasingly rare: space to breathe and recover.
Our dynamic new Business and Health pages bring these two strands together. They are designed to showcase the people, organisations and ideas shaping modern Sussex, while also providing clear, thoughtful information for those living, working and running businesses here.
Showcasing Sussex business
First and foremost, these pages shine a spotlight on Sussex businesses, not simply what they do, but how and why they do it. We will be featuring established companies, growing enterprises and purpose-led start-ups from across the county. Some will be well known; others quietly brilliant. What they share is a commitment to quality and integrity.
Our business coverage includes in-depth interviews with founders, directors and entrepreneurs, behind-the-scenes features that reveal how businesses really operate, and case studies that explore growth, adaptation and resilience. We also introduce emerging businesses to watch, giving readers insight into the evolving commercial landscape of Sussex. In short, the Business pages are about context, story and substance, helping readers understand the people behind the businesses that shape Sussex life.
Practical insight for Sussex businesses
Alongside storytelling, the Business pages are designed to be useful. Running a business brings complexity, particularly in areas such as law, finance, property, employment and regulation. Through clear, accessible articles written with and by trusted professionals, we provide guidance that helps business owners understand the landscape they are operating in and make informed decisions.
Topics range from networking and marketing to accounting and strategic planning. The emphasis is always on clarity and relevance, intelligent, grounded insight that respects the reader’s time.
This quarter’s focus: growth
The launch of our Business and Health pages coincides with a quarterly edition themed around growth. Within the Business section, we explore growth from multiple angles. We feature start-ups and early-stage businesses, sharing honest reflections on what it really means to build something from the ground up, including the lessons learned along the way. These are not polished success stories, but practical, reflective pieces that will resonate with anyone navigating the realities of business life.
We also turn our attention to networking, approaching it not as a numbers game but as a meaningful part of building relationships, confidence and opportunity within Sussex’s business community. These features consider how connections are formed locally, what makes them effective, and how to network in a way that feels authentic rather than forced.
This quarter also sees the launch of The Sussex Scroll, curated by social media experts By Jove Media. This forward-looking column highlights emerging trends, digital shifts, businesses and voices to watch, and the movements shaping how Sussex is seen and experienced online.
Alongside this, our Marketing Clinic offers clear, practical guidance for business owners looking to sharpen their messaging, visibility and strategy. Led by our own marketing guru and best-selling author, together with Sussex Exclusive’s commissioning editor Dee Blick, this section provides expert insight grounded in real-world experience, and this month, Dee tackles the important subject of not underselling. —
Rounding out the Business pages this quarter are interviews with Sussex business owners and professionals, alongside carefully chosen business book reviews for those looking to challenge their thinking, spark ideas and invest time in reading that genuinely adds value.
Health in Sussex
Health is not a single subject, and it is not confined to illness or treatment. It is shaped by environment, access to services, lifestyle, community and mindset. Sussex, with its mix of coast, countryside and towns, offers a distinctive health landscape, and our new Health pages reflect that breadth. We will explore what health means in Sussex and how it is supported across the county, from healthcare providers and specialist clinics to wellbeing initiatives and preventative approaches.
This quarter’s Health section includes a round-up of health and wellbeing in Sussex, offering context on what is available and how care is delivered in practice. We also shine a spotlight on a new home sauna opportunity, reflecting growing interest in recovery, preventative health and everyday wellbeing, and highlighting how Sussex continues to embrace innovative approaches alongside its traditional strengths.
As with all Sussex Exclusive content, health coverage is approached with care and responsibility, focusing on informed choice, context and excellence rather than claims or quick fixes.
Where business and health meet
There is an important overlap between these two areas. Many Sussex businesses operate in health, wellbeing and care, while others increasingly recognise how health, physical and mental, underpins leadership, productivity and long-term sustainability. So, where relevant, we’ll explore themes such as workplace wellbeing, resilience, balance and the role of environment and culture in building successful businesses.
A considered, Sussex-led approach
Whether you live and work in Sussex or are a business owner, professional, healthcare provider or simply curious about how Sussex works and thrives, they are designed to inform, inspire and support. This is a new chapter for Sussex Exclusive, one that reflects the depth, intelligence and care of the county itself.
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