CHAMBER TRAINING ACADEMY
Expert Hour: The Small Business Guide To Finding & Keeping The Right People

This expert session is designed for small business owners who do not have an HR or recruitment team and want a simple, practical approach to hiring well. Many small businesses learn recruitment through trial and error which often leads to wasted time, frustration and the wrong people joining the team. This workshop breaks it all down into clear, human and manageable steps.

What we will cover:
In this 1.5 hour session we will look at:

• How to define what you actually need before you advertise
• How to write an advert that attracts the right people
• How to shortlist effectively without spending hours reading CVs
• How to run a simple but revealing interview that shows whether the person will be a good fit
• How to avoid the most common mistakes that cost small businesses time and money
• How to keep good people once you’ve found them

Everything is designed with small businesses in mind. No jargon, no complicated models, just clear tools and examples you can use straight away.

Who it is for:
Small business owners, founders, managers and anyone who is responsible for hiring or people decisions but does not have formal recruitment training.

What people will walk away with:
• A simple step by step roadmap for their next hire
• Practical templates and questions they can use immediately
• More confidence in assessing people fairly and consistently
• Clarity on what “good” looks like when hiring in a small business
• A better understanding of how to keep the right people once they join

Expert:  Sam Pewsey, People Finding Consultancy 
"Hi, I’m Sam, and I’m the recruitment consultant behind People Finding Consultancy. I find the right people for the right roles, taking the stress out of recruitment and freeing you up to focus on running your business. With more than 20 years of experience, I’ve immersed myself in every aspect of the recruitment and employment process and have worked with organisations of all sizes, from sole traders to blue-chip companies. People Finding Consultancy isn’t a recruitment agency; I don’t have a list of people to sell you. I work in partnership with you to understand your needs – the role, your company values, your industry – then find you the right person who will add long-term value to your business. My superpower is matching people’s skillsets to roles where they can flourish. From job advert creation right through to final-stage interviews, you can entrust the entire process to me."

Disclaimer: The notes, commentary, and comments made at or contained in this training course are personal to the Trainer and are not intended to be tailored to any particular factual situation. They are not intended to be representative of the Chambers view or opinion on any particular matter nor is the training intended to stand on its own. The Trainer and the Chamber cannot accept any responsibility for loss or consequential loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a  result of the material in this training course, its accompanying notes or comments made during the training whether by the trainer or any other party whether purporting to speak on the Chamber’s behalf or otherwise.

CHAMBER TRAINING ACADEMY
Expert Hour: The Employment Rights Act 2025 – What you need to know

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will pave the way for what the Government describes as 'the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation'. It will start to have a significant and wide-ranging impact on organisations as early as April 2026 – and now is the time to understand what will be changing and when.  

With many aspects of the Act still to be confirmed and implementation dates frequently changing we would encourage you to join Harry Sherrard, Principal of Sherrards Employment Law Solicitors, for an hour long webinar on Tuesday 24^th March  to get an update on all aspects of The Act and for the opportunity to ask questions on any of the following important changes during the session;

Topics to be covered will include;

• Unfair Dismissal Rights
• Shortened probationary periods
• Ending Fire and Rehire
• Trade Union News
• Family Leave and Anti-Discrimination
• Protection against Harassment
• Implementation of the Fair Work Agency
• Collective Redundancy Consultation
• Increased Tribunal Time Limits

Expert:  Harry Sherrard, Principal of Sherrards Employment Law Solicitors
Sherrards is a leading specialist employment law firm and is a member of the Worthing and Adur Chamber. They provide employment law advisory services, HR consultancy and employment related training from their office in Sussex. They have specialist employment lawyers and legal consultants, and are recommended by the Legal 500 and Chambers, the leading directories of the legal profession, as a provider of employment law advice. Sherrards’ national client base includes organisations in the private, public, and voluntary sectors.

Disclaimer: The notes, commentary, and comments made at or contained in this training course are personal to the Trainer and are not intended to be tailored to any particular factual situation. They are not intended to be representative of the Chambers view or opinion on any particular matter nor is the training intended to stand on its own. The Trainer and the Chamber cannot accept any responsibility for loss or consequential loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a  result of the material in this training course, its accompanying notes or comments made during the training whether by the trainer or any other party whether purporting to speak on the Chamber’s behalf or otherwise.

CHAMBER TRAINING ACADEMY
Annual Goal Setting Workshop - Free for Chamber Members!

Join us for a dynamic 3-hour workshop designed to help you set clear, actionable goals that align with your business vision. Whether you're refining your long-term strategy or just need help getting started, this interactive session will give you the tools, frameworks, and confidence to move forward with purpose.

• Explore the difference between short-, mid-, and long-term goals
• Learn how to craft SMART goals and understand OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) vs. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Identify common roadblocks and how to overcome them
• Break your goals into a 90-day action plan with peer support

With hands-on exercises like creating a Business Vision Board, the SMART Goal Challenge, and working with an accountability partner, you'll leave with a solid plan—and the motivation to see it through.

Open to all Chamber members – reserve your spot now and make your next business year your best one yet!

Who is it by?

The workshop will be led by Paul Dallibar, Director of Gordian Solutions Ltd.

Disclaimer: The notes, commentary, and comments made at or contained in this training course are personal to the Trainer and are not intended to be tailored to any particular factual situation. They are not intended to be representative of the Chambers view or opinion on any particular matter nor is the training intended to stand on its own. The Trainer and the Chamber cannot accept any responsibility for loss or consequential loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a  result of the material in this training course, its accompanying notes or comments made during the training whether by the trainer or any other party whether purporting to speak on the Chamber’s behalf or otherwise.

Cancellation Policy: Please note, cancellation must be made 7 days before event

CHAMBER TRAINING ACADEMY
Masterclass: Finance for the Non-Finance Professional 

Course details:  The course will aim to breakdown and explain the various aspects of accountancy in business for the non financial person. More often than not business owners are shown a set of company accounts or management accounts and don’t understand what they are looking at let alone, what they are signing off on. We will go through the various key aspects including the Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Management Accounts, Budgets and Cashflows. The aim will be simplify things and explain the terminology so that you feel more comfortable looking at figures.

Who is it for: Business owners and anyone involved in the financial side of running a business.   

What will I get out of it? By the end of the seminar you will have a clear understanding of financial statements and hopefully some useful tips to make things easier for you moving forward. You will also get a chance to ask any questions that you may have, no matter how trivial you think it may be. The chances are if you are thinking it, someone else is as well. Feel free to submit any specific items you want covered before the event and we will incorporate it for you.

Who is it by: Laura Clark from Galloways Accounting in Worthing. Laura has worked in accountancy for 13 years after having completed her degree in Accountancy and Finance. Laura is a fully qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds her practicing certificate which allows her to fully manage her portfolio of clients.    

Disclaimer: The notes, commentary, and comments made at or contained in this training course are personal to the Trainer and are not intended to be tailored to any particular factual situation. They are not intended to be representative of the Chambers view or opinion on any particular matter nor is the training intended to stand on its own. The Trainer and the Chamber cannot accept any responsibility for loss or consequential loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a  result of the material in this training course, its accompanying notes or comments made during the training whether by the trainer or any other party whether purporting to speak on the Chamber’s behalf or otherwise.

Cancellation Policy: Please note, cancellation must be made 7 days before event