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August Brighton Business Show | Working in the Arts industry
Every month we feature some of the inspiring businesses we work with on Radio Reverb’s Brighton Business Show, sharing their stories, tips and insights. In this months ‘Brighton Business Show. Lisa Moore interviewed local business owner Elizabeth Ockford who owns a...
The fastest growing ‘small businesses’…
This year the word ‘Small Business’ seems to have become prominent. During the pandemic, many small businesses have evidently been struggling after being forced to close their doors or stop their services. However the news is not all bad, as a huge amount of...
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How to get your wedding & events business bouncing back!
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for many events. It's been a tough year for businesses within the wedding and events industry, but with restrictions now easing and events back on the cards the sector should see a BIG boom! If you’re a professional within the...
Are you a Friday-Ad businesses advertiser? Exciting changes are underway!
It's now even easier to promote your business! Free services ads will now stay live forever to save you the bother of renewing them! (This change was made on the 24th June). We understand how busy local businesses are now that restrictions are being fully lifted, so...
Some great staycation ideas for summer 2021!
Are too many restrictions stopping you from travelling abroad this year? Or perhaps you just haven't had enough time to organise a holiday. Don't worry! Many of us are in the same boat! So... we’ve come up with a list of some great staycation ideas that will...
WIN an Ooni Fyra Pizza Oven Worth £250!
Our summer so far might not have lived up to quite the sun-filled heights of freedom we dreamt of during winter lockdowns. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have the taste of summer at home. In recent years, many of us have never spent so much time at home and in our...
July Brighton Business Show in partnership with Friday-Ad!
PROMOTING - SUPPORTING - INSPIRING LOCAL BUSINESS Every month we feature some of the inspiring businesses we work with on Radio Reverb's Brighton Business Show, sharing their stories, tips and insights. Every third Sunday of the month local business owners Lisa...
It’s wedding season! June’s Brighton Business Show
The fascinating stories of two Sussex based ‘one man band’ wedding businesses.. An LGBT Wedding Planner and a Celebrant. Were in June and were all expecting that the lockdown would come to an end. But it's not quite over.. Not fully lifting, what does that mean? All...
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Meet the man who turned his hobby into a business!
Friday-Ad advertiser David Murdoch owns ‘Revamped Lamps’, a small Brighton based business which prides itself on bringing new life and light into forgotten and once loved second hand items. David, who started the business in 2015 tells us how he has been creating...
Great Beer Gardens in Brighton & Hove
With pubs having been allowed to open outside in England from 12 April, we’d like to share some of our favourite alfresco boozers for the people of Brighton & Hove to try... 1. The Connaught Large South facing gardenIf you’re looking for a visit in the more...
Mothers Day ideas in Sussex to #supportlocal businesses!
Mothers Day is drawing in and takes place on the 14th March in 2021. If you're looking to treat a mum to something special this year, we thought why not support some local businesses at the same time. So, if you live in and around Sussex, here are some great...
Step aside John Lewis! This local Christmas ad will capture your heart..
Friday-Ad advertiser and local barber shop in Sussex decided to create spin off John Lewis’s 2018 Christmas advert . We think they may have overshadowed them along with all the other big dogs too! Who needs a fancy budget when you've got the creativity and...
Our charitable partner Furniture Now! is set to reopen its doors to the public on Monday 15th June!
As the UK government begins to lift lockdown restrictions on the retail sector, Furniture Now (our charity partner) is set to reopen its stores on June 15th! Have you had a lockdown clearout and have items that are too good to throw away? Book a furniture or...
Friday-Ad Headquarters Moves To Brighton!
Friday Media Group, which started with our flagship brand ‘The Friday-Ad’, is celebrating a defining moment in its history as we move to our new headquarters to Brighton in 2021.Chris and Liz Kidger started the Friday Ad in 1974 little did they know that nearly...
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