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Businesses Invited to Access Free Expert Support and Growth Opportunities This Autumn

Brighton & Hove businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of a series of free expert-led webinars offering practical advice on business growth, international trade, digital skills and workplace changes.

Delivered through the Business Academy at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade, the programme offers business owners and leaders access to specialist guidance designed to help them grow, improve productivity and explore new market opportunities.

The autumn programme covers a wide range of topics, from building effective leadership and strengthening workplace culture to preparing for upcoming Employment Rights Act changes. Businesses can also gain insights into expanding overseas, with sessions focused on opportunities in Spain, Germany, India, the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council markets.

A dedicated digital skills session will explore how organisations can successfully adopt artificial intelligence, helping teams collaborate more effectively and maximise the potential benefits of AI in the workplace.

Upcoming sessions include:

  • Building your first board
  • Great culture, better results: How psychological safety boosts productivity and performance
  • Employment Rights Act changes: October 2026 implementation and the road to 2027
  • Unlocking the Spanish market
  • Secure and resilient infrastructure opportunities in the Gulf
  • UK-India animal health and livestock technology opportunities
  • Marketing your online business
  • Unlock Germany: A practical guide for UK businesses
  • Winning in India: Choosing the right entry model and partners
  • US tax made simple
  • AI adoption in practice: Making it work in your team

Businesses that register for a live event will also be able to access a recording through their business.gov account for up to four weeks if they are unable to attend on the day.

For more information and to register for upcoming events, businesses can visit the Business Academy through the Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade.