LEAP News
All of the breaking LEAP stories in one place. We share the latest news about the Business Start-up Programme, our Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme and our ongoing business support.
The Patchwork Cat opens in Newhaven
by Stephen Holt | Aug 13, 2018
Saturday was the purrrrrfect day for Sara Williams as the Patchwork Cat opened for its first day of trading.
LEAP 2018 Winner Announced
by Stephen Holt | Jul 27, 2018
Last Thursday (19 of July) the LEAP Entrepreneur of the Year was announced at a glittering ceremony at the Amex Stadium during the Lewes Business Awards.
LEAP Entrepreneur 2018 – The Runner Up
by Sandra Walker | Jul 27, 2018
Our Runner Up - Brett Wheldon of Solseed Landscapes
LEAPing at Network B2B
by Stephen Holt | Jul 26, 2018
EDEAL Business Development Manager Steve Holt attended the first B2B networking event today (Thursday 26th of July) to talk about the business support offered by LEAP.
Business Start-Up Workshops: Dates Announced
by Stephen Holt | May 18, 2018
Fully funded by Lewes District Council - start up workshops taking place in Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven
Pink Puffs – Buy it Now!
by Stephen Holt | May 2, 2018
LEAP 2017 candidate Sarah Alam receives an order for over £25,000!
LEAP Finance Seminar – forecasting for the future
by Nicola Webster | Apr 14, 2018
The recent Finance workshop enabled the LEAP candidates to grasp an understanding of what financial records they need to keep. Basic tips and examples were shared, and candidates even got to complete a cash flow forecast of their own.
LEAP Law Seminar – a review
by Nicola Webster | Mar 31, 2018
During the Law seminar our clients digest information on the different legal company structures to enable them to make the decision of whether to set up as a sole trader, a limited company or a social enterprise.
LEAPing into a new business start
by Jim Hine | Jan 23, 2018
Future entrepreneurs from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in this years LEAP (Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform) for business support and their chance to win £2,500 cash.
2017 LEAP Winner Announced
by Jim Hine | Mar 15, 2017
The winner of the LEAP Entrepreneur of the Year was announced last night, Thursday 13 July, at a glittering awards ceremony at Lewes Town Hall.
Latest Events
- Leadership and Management Workshop for Business Leaders based in the Lewes District 22nd Feb
- LEAP Start up Programme – Virtual Workshop in 2 parts on 9th and 10th Feb 2022
- Kickstarting a Social Enterprise – Virtual Workshop for Lewes District residents – 27th January 2022
- LEAP Start up Programme – One day Business Start up Workshop in Lewes on 17th Jan 2022
- Two-part Online Business Start-up Workshop on 26th and 27th January