Are you running a small business or launching a start-up in East Sussex?

If so, you already know how competitive the local business scene can be. The good news is, with the right support and clear direction, your business can succeed. Chris Dowling is a trusted business consultant in East Sussex, with over four decades of first-hand business experience, bringing practical knowledge, insight and proven strategies to the table.

As a business advisor in East Sussex, he has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and company owners across the region, from family-run firms to ambitious start-ups – helping them achieve meaningful growth and success. Read more about Chris’s background.

A range of support to help your business progress

Sounding board and trusted advisor

Running a business can often feel isolating. When there’s no one to discuss ideas or challenges with, it’s easy to lose perspective. As your advisor for small business in East Sussex, Chris acts as the perfect sounding board. It’s about having a critical friend who helps you refine ideas, avoid common pitfalls, and make confident decisions that move your business forward.

Business planning

Every successful business starts with a strong, realistic plan. Chris will help you build a clear, achievable business plan and strategy, no matter what stage of growth your business is at. You might be growing an established company or starting from scratch, Chris’s hands-on approach makes sure you have a practical roadmap to success.

Marketing and sales

For a business to grow successfully, it needs effective marketing and strong sales. Chris supports you in developing focused, measurable marketing and sales strategies that deliver results. From planning to implementation, he’ll help you attract customers, increase revenue, and strengthen your market position.

Financial management

Understanding your numbers is the cornerstone of controlling and shaping your business. Chris provides guidance on financial planning, cost management and cash flow – key elements that help you make informed decisions that improve profitability and stability.

Strategic planning

Long-term success needs many things, but a clear strategic direction is the most important. Together, you’ll define your vision, explore new opportunities and create an actionable plan to achieve sustainable growth. As a seasoned business consultant in East Sussex, Chris is there to make sure your strategy is both realistic and ambitious.

Personal development

Running a business challenges you as a leader as much as it does your company. Drawing from his own extensive experience, Chris helps business owners build confidence, sharpen their leadership skills and tackle obstacles head-on. With tailored advice for small businesses in Sussex, he supports both your professional and personal development.

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Business advisor and mentor in East Sussex

Based in Uckfield, Chris works with businesses throughout the East Sussex region, providing local insight and guidance that really makes a difference. He understands the unique opportunities and challenges faced by companies in the area, including locations such as:

  • Rye
  • Hastings
  • Bexhill
  • Eastbourne
  • Seaford
  • Newhaven
  • Peacehaven

Whether you need help developing a new business plan or support implementing one, Chris offers practical, results-focused solutions tailored to your business needs.

Hastings

From the cafes in Old Town to small businesses in St Leonards-on-Sea, Chris has advised a wide range of Hastings businesses. Each receives bespoke support designed to help them grow and succeed in their local market.

Eastbourne

In Eastbourne, Chris works with businesses across the seafront, Meads Village, and Sovereign Harbour. His strategic input helps local enterprises strengthen their operations and make the most of Eastbourne’s vibrant business landscape.

Bexhill

From boutique stores on Western Road to service providers in Little Common, Chris has supported many Bexhill business owners in boosting performance and planning for sustainable growth.
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Why Chris Dowling?
  • Personal service from the start.

  • Tap into a lifetime of frontline business experience and knowledge.

  • Initial DISCOVERY consultation – free of charge and no obligation.

  • Gain confidence to deal with business challenges and opportunities.

  • Avoid the negatives pitfalls -focus on the positives.

  • Agree and implement proven solutions to make your business more efficient and profitable.

  • Get straight to the point and move forward.

  • Benefit from his extensive network of trusted associates.