Stay Smart, Grow Strong

Stay Smart, Grow Strong is a fully funded business support programme for sole traders, micro businesses and small businesses across East Sussex, including Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother and Wealden.

The programme is commissioned by East Sussex Growth Hub and delivered by Freedom Works. The current series runs from May to July 2026 and combines expert-led workshops, real-world advice and peer support across sales, marketing, finance and growth planning.

For SussexDigital readers, it is relevant where a small digital, creative or independent business needs a structured reset, templates, resource packs and friendly external challenge without committing to a heavy accelerator or paid advisory programme.