How can we help?
When you want to bring your ground-breaking idea to market you want to get ahead in the most effective way possible. At the Enterprise Hub Network it's our job to get you further, faster.
The aim of the East Sussex Enterprise Hub is to help provide the creative and technology-driven environment necessary to encourage innovation and ideas. If we succeed in our ambitions then we will see more businesses relocating to East Sussex and we will help accelerate a growth in the employment prospects for our vibrant region that encourages innovation, creativity and technological excellence.
We want to encourage businesses to develop new ideas by helping them to develop their creative and knowledge-based talents. We can help provide the infrastructure required to support them, with access to help, advice as well as potential routes to obtain grants and funding to support their ideas. We also facilitate a network of like-minded companies and individuals who are motivated by working with like-minded peers.
Strong foundations...
The Enterprise Hub Network is built upon a set of unique differentiators. They are what makes us different and they are the 'reason to buy' for our clients.
While 'competitors' may boast one or the other of these attributes, it is the combination of all four that makes the Enterprise Hub Network unique in its sector.
A distinctive, focused offer...
- we have the ability to 'cherry-pick' clients;
- low cost because we are government-backed;
- easier and quicker than others in the sector;
- multi-specialised;
- depth as well as breadth;
- impartial, rather than profit driven.
Strong internal belief...
- complementary skills;
- wealth of commercial experience;
- individual talents with collective strength;
- pride and passion.
A 'premium' target market...
- motivated and focused;
- pioneering, original ideas;
- spirited and charismatic;
- match-fit;
- attractive to partners;
- see the bigger picture.
An approach that resonates...
- genuine relationships;
- tailored to clients' needs;
- empathy and motivation;
- value-added experience;
- more time spent with clients;
- 'looking deeper';
- start to finish, for as long as we can add value.
The brand model
Our essence
What sums us up. The core message or nugget that we want all our customers to know about us.
"Turning knowledge into enterprise"
Our vision and mission
Working with the people and ideas with the greatest commercial potential delivers true wealth creation...
...so we will provide specialist, personalised and professional support, free - to help the new wealth creators of the South East accelerate their success.
Our values
The four key factors that are integral to our success at the Enterprise Hub Network. They characterise our unique approach, how we think, feel, and behave. They help us to achieve our vision and mission...
Joined-up
- working together;
- a coherent and integrated service;
- productive connections;
- efficient and effective access for clients;
- sharing knowledge, learning and ideas.
Close
- staying close to clients, local markets, and regional and local partners;
- building strong, trusting relationships;
- accessible, committed and dedicated in the way we work;
- at hand when clients need us;
- human and empathetic;
- flexing and adapting to different needs;
- open and non-judgemental.
Catalytic
- truly transformative, steering clients towards their destination;
- evolving and building ideas and skills;
- shaping clients' thinking but encouraging ownership;
- challenging and questioning, focusing on long-term impact;
- taking time, coaching and advising.
Expert
- adding value through experience, know-how and professionalism;
- drawing on experts within the network for specialised knowledge and advice;
- sharp, proactive and responsive, thinking laterally to solve problems.
Our personality...
...is 'what we are like' - how we want to be seen by everybody who we come into contact with. It is about mood, tone and style. It guides how we communicate, and the visual and verbal associations we want to build which are...
- confident, encouraging and upbeat;
- open and non-judgemental;
- friendly, warm and welcoming;
- practical, straightforward and plain speaking;
- premium and professional;
- knowledgeable and expert;
- engaging, honest, not afraid to challenge;
- on your side.
Our target market
We focus on entrepreneurial individuals or organisations with original, distinctive and pioneering ideas with the potential for high yield and scaleable growth, nationally and internationally.
Whatever the market, it must be a concept with the potential for first mover advantage. The idea is unique or differentiated in some way. Though it's not just the idea that's important - the person or organisation with the opportunity also needs to fulfil some critical criteria to increase the chances that we can work together successfully.
We look for people who are...
- motivated and committed;
- smart;
- tenacious;
- flexible;
- open to new ideas.
Our Portfolio members are ready for scaleable growth and one-on-one commercialisation support.