St Leonards on Sea Business Association, The SBA

An established Association working for you

In the past, and currently the SBA has brought the influence of St Leonards businesses into focus, starting on Parking issues, and moving into other areas of concern. More can be seen here.

But as times change, and trading conditions grow harder…

In the future the SBA plans to positively advance the attractions of St Leonards, leading to greater recognition, larger footfall and increased trading opportunities.

SOME OF THE THINGS WE ARE THINKING OF:

Do you have any ideas? Any comments on these ideas? Leave a comment here.

St Leonards on Sea Business Association, The SBA, needs YOU!

To do this and more The SBA needs members who can share their expertise, give help with their experience and donate a little time.
This could be you.

But, WIIFM? What’s In It For ME?

The best question to ask, and one we all do ask.
What is in it for You?

• Using group power you help influence the council and other bodies to make St Leonards a better place. This helps your business, and everybody else’s.
• You meet and network with other local business, which always helps trade.
• You have your input into plans to increase footfall and trade.
• The SBA offers save you, (and possibly make you) money.
• You feel warm and cuddly by giving back to the community.

We’re Thinking about…

How to improve the business climate

Times are not easy in retail, to use typical Brit understatement. So we need to up our game, and together we can. What is needed is a series of good, (workable, affordable) ideas which will help us all. So, starting the ball rolling, here are some ideas:

We’re thinking about..

Monthly meetings with guest speakers to give expert views, which we then discuss and network.
What do you think?

We’re thinking about..

A general overall marketing plan to increase visitor footfall in St Leonards as a Destination Shopping Area
What do you think?

We’re thinking about..

A website to promote all the businesses and their websites in St Leonards, like The Norman Road site which gets 1000+ visits a week and brings visitors who spend time and money.
What do you think?

Please use the comments below to add any ideas, add (positive) comments on the ideas shown, and lets get going…