thebestof Eastbourne

5/5 based on 572 reviews
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I have been a member of thebestof Eastbourne for more than seven years and have seen the positive impact David brings to our local business community. He is always creating opportunities, offering support, and helping people make meaningful connections.
It is a welcoming community of reliable businesses built on genuine recommendations. David is friendly, professional, and consistently involved in local charities, community events, and the growth of businesses across the town.
I am very happy to recommend thebestof Eastbourne to anyone who cares about our town and wants to get more out of what Eastbourne has to offer. I am also very happy to refer David and the businesses within this group.
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I’ve been so impressed with The Best of Eastbourne! It’s a fantastic platform for discovering great local businesses, events, and community updates. You can see how much effort goes into supporting the town and helping small businesses shine. The recommendations are reliable, and I’ve found some amazing local companies I wouldn’t have known about otherwise. Highly recommend the Best of Eastbourne to anyone who loves Eastbourne and wants to make the most of what our area has to offer! David is very friendly, professional and goes out of his way to help businesses grow. Very happy to refer David and local businesses with this group 5 stars from us.
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I thoroughly enjoyed it hank you and of course made some connections .
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David has been the most wonderful man to Steve & I!! His support and knowledge has been invaluable!! If you are thinking about going with The Best Of Eastbourne… GO FOR IT!!
You and your business will benefit greatly 🥰
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What can I say! David has opened up so many more possibilities with his understanding of people, places and marketing.
I am delighted!
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Discovering thebestof Eastbourne was a game changer. As someone new to Eastbourne and to the UK, their support has been invaluable for running my company Nika Pet Food. Highly recommended for anyone running a local business.
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A friendly free networking event for business owners in Eastbourne to build local relationships. The venue is great at The Foundry. Good coffee too. Would highly recommend.
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I really enjoyed The Best of Eastbourne networking event and met some inspiring local entrepreneurs from a wide range of business sectors. Thanks to Dave for being the perfect host too.
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I recently joined thebestof Eastbourne and have been so impressed with the help and guidance that David has given to me and my business. From SEO to blogs, to networking, and so much more. The memberships are well worth the investment.
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As we are always busy operationally, sometimes you need a bit of help. David has been working with us for nearly a year and anyone time I’ve want help he has always stepped up. In the last few days we had issues setting up our ‘Google my
Business’ and he managed to get it verified and sort it out. We have now had our first review today 😊
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A great place to find out what's on, where to go, what to see, and to learn about our town’s heroes
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The presentation really brought AI to life—from the early drafts to the polished final slides, seeing the journey between David and Tess was incredible. The little human touches, like the branded mugs, and their natural interaction made it feel genuinely inspiring. It’s given me a huge lift to explore my own AI more seriously—and I’m excited to start building that same kind of relationship. I'd 100% recommend this kind of workshop to any business owner. Having an AI assistant that works in the background, knows everything, and helps you stay on track? It’s priceless.
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This was the most useful meeting I've been to in the last 12 months, and I've been to a lot of meetings. Thank you, David.
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A huge thank you to David Ruddle from The Best of Eastbourne for his brilliant support of Build & Thrive events.
David has been a fantastic promoter, connector, and influencer, helping to spread the word and bring the local business community together. His enthusiasm and dedication to championing Eastbourne businesses is truly commendable.
Not only did David help promote the event, but he also attended and generously shared first-class advice on how local businesses can get noticed and stand out from the crowd. His insights were invaluable, and his passion for supporting others was evident in every conversation.
We’re incredibly grateful for his ongoing support and the impact he makes in the Eastbourne business community. Thank you, David!
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Reply from David Ruddle:
Thank you so much for your kind words, supporting events that benefit the business community of Eastbourne are always high on out agenda to support. Looking forward to the next Build and Thrive :)
I recently had the pleasure of attending their Business Boost Event, it exceeded all my expectations! From start to finish, the event was thoughtfully organised and provided a friendly experience for local professionals.
The speaker session was relevant, insightful, and packed with actionable advice. It was evident that the speaker was an expert in her field, and her willingness to share her knowledge made the experience all the more enriching, and if that wasn't enough, the event offered plenty of opportunities for informal networking over refreshments.
Overall, the Best of Eastbourne Business Boost Networking Event is a must-attend for anyone looking to grow their network, gain new perspectives, and stay connected to the local business community.
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I attended the recent Best of Eastbourne and I am so glad I did. The new venue is excellent. I was made very welcome by all the participants as well as David and the presentation by Gordon’s of Office Easy was very interesting and informative.
I received a lot of support and ideas for my business which, following some difficult months lifted my spirits and it has given me back my va va voom. I now have a clear plan of action for moving forward. Thank you.
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Really helpful and a great source of information for Eastbourne folk or vistors
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Being a member of the Best of has been nothing but good news for our business. David works diligently on our behalf and the others members are supportive and in the main refer work to each other .

We’ve been members for many years as owner of Recruitment South East Ltd and that won’t change we value it so
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David's help and support at thebestofeastbourne is incredible. Can't recommend him enough :)
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Reply from David Ruddle:
Love helping to promote the RHT :)
I've always said what, or who, David doesn't know about Eastbourne ... whenever anyone asks if I know someone that can.... I always point them here. A happy smiley face just waiting to be painted again 🤭
Keep up the good work
(Why are there only 5 stars??) ☺️
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Reply from David Ruddle:
5 Stars is "10 stars" as we have the .5 option ;)
David, thank you for organising the Academy Workshop.
As always, it was packed with relevant and useful information!
I look forward to the next one.
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David organised a amazing networking event at The Foundry. I met many local business owners, everyone was very kind and friendly.
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My golly where do I begin!
When I first joined the best of I was concerned I'd feel out of place and way out of my depths, but this would never be my fate with the wonderful, smart and supportive David.
When ever I've had a query or challenge, David has helped me make sense of things and find solutions. David is also so great with ideas, with expansive thinking and new perspectives.
I'm delighted to be part of the best of because I feel I finding my way with it and enjoying new benefits and opportunities all the time.
I'm feeling rather inspired. Thank you David x
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Reply from David Ruddle:
Thank you for your kind words JoJo, every business is on a unique journey and it is my privilege to be able to join in these exciting times.
Radio DGH Eastbourne’s very own Hospital Radio Station at the Eastbourne District General Hospital.
Thank you David, The recent Radio DGH Facebook Live presenting the What’s On information presented by The Best of Eastbourne was a phenomenal success.
The number of views has surpassed all expectations. Radio DGH has never had so many views. From the Radio DGH team. Thank you so much.
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Reply from David Ruddle:
I am so pleased that you were able to take on board my idea and make full use of the technology available to you to reach a wider audience :)
Thank you to David, I emailed him on Friday afternoon requesting help and he emailed me back with a small action plan and blog idea before the weekend. Fast forward to this morning the blog is live and it is great with the thanks of David’s help. No matter what you need David has a very fast response time which is great and so helpful.
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Reply from David Ruddle:
I have always tried to be there when it matters most. I am pleased my ideas were able to inspire you with new possibilities.
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