Contents SBT Issue 365
SBT
ISSUE 365
No.1
for bus ines in Sussex s
Why You Should be Driving a Jaguar XKR-S
SUSSEX BUSINESS TIMES
Page 28
Toasting Success
How to twist a commercial bankers arm
Why putting quality over quantity helps Nyetimber survive bad times
(and when you shouldn’t even bother trying) Page 36
Page 14
17 Business Gifts They’ll Love Page 9
THE EMPLOYMENT LAWS You Need to Know Page 41
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Sussex Business Times Managing Director/Publisher: Lee Mansfield lee@lifemediagroup.co.uk Commercial Director: Simon Skinner simon@lifemediagroup.co.uk Commercial Business Manager: Luke Mould luke@lifemediagroup.co.uk Editor: Paul Beasley paul@lifemediagroup.co.uk Editorial Assistant: Laura Knight laura@lifemediagroup.co.uk Sales Executive Leanne McConnell leanne@lifemediagroup.co.uk Design: Harriet Weston harriet@lifemediagroup.co.uk Media Director Linda Grace linda@lifemediagroup.co.uk Accounts: Clare Fermor/Amelia Wellings clare@lifemediagroup.co.uk amelia@lifemediagroup.co.uk Published by LMG SE LTD Park View House 19 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3YD 01323 411 601 Printed by Gemini Press, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6NZ All material in this publication is strictly copyright and all rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. The views expressed in Sussex Business Times Magazine do not necessarily represent the view of Life Media Group LTD. Every care is taken in compiling the contents but the publishers of Sussex Business Times Magazine assume no responsibility for any damage, loss or injury arising from the participation in any offers, competitions or advertisement contained within Sussex Business Times Magazine. All prices featured in Sussex Business Times Magazine are correct at the time of going to press. Copyright Life Media Group LTD 2012 ©
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Welcome Tis the season to be jolly, so we bring you stories about sparkling wine and gold rings – as well as a triple-helping of business expertise
Spending It! Sensational stocking fillers for the discerning businessperson
Nyetimber SBT discovers the secrets of the vineyard at the vanguard of the county’s sparkling wine boom.
Plan Ahead for Pension Perfection We analyse the government’s pension auto-enrolment plans from all angles, and tell you exactly what you need to know to comply in style
Star cars Maarten Hoffman test drives the Jaguar XKR and the Kia Sportage to see if they’re the business
Interest Rate Lows and Highs Commercial banker Robert Clare provides his insider view on interest rates and explains what you need to do to secure funding
Employing the right approach SBT talks to Acas, small business owner Stuart Stokes and Morrisons Solicitors to find out how human resource pitfalls can be avoided
Bennett Griffin Explains Employment law expert Peter Bennett summaries some key regulatory changes in this sponsored editorial
SBT Q&A Our sponsored section of expert insights covers a wide range of essential business matters
Made in Sussex We learn how Doug Newman of Gold Arts has launched and expanded his jewellery and pawnbroking businesses through thick and thin
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