Community
Business is not purely about profit. All of us at Bees Homes are passionate about the people we work for, the places we do business in and the environment we inhabit. We believe in supporting good causes, by deeds as well as resources, and in being seen as approachable, friendly, informed, proactive and most importantly, ethical.
This page shows some of the work we get up to when we are not providing: Home Consultation; Interior Solution; Tailored Marketing; Negotiation; and Sale Management.
Stop Press Dec 2024
Thanks to a number of wonderful clients who nominated us, at the annual Business Awards ceremony held in Eastbourne, Bees Homes won the “Outstanding Professional Services” award for 2024.
In selecting us the judges noted the excellence of our brochures and presentation. Here’s Marlene and Sandi with the award.
In May 2024 we celebrated our 7th anniversary. Here’s how it was reported in “BourneFree” by the Chamber of Commerce. 
We are delighted when the work we do is recognised. And very proud to have been nominated by clients and shortlisted for the prestigious “Outstanding Professional Service” award in November 2023. Here is an article about us that appeared in a recent edition of Sussex Express:
12 Days of Christmas campaign
Our community matters and local traders and businesses are at its heart. Which is why we are getting out and about showcasing 12 amazing Sussex businesses beginning Wednesday 1st December. As Ana says, “Our aim is to encourage people to support their local...
Sharing knowledge with fellow business owners
One of the biggest challenges facing businesses today is how to represent what they do to the people who might use them. It's no longer sufficient to just put an ad in the local newspaper, a magazine or sponsor a school fete. Or send emails and / or a mail shot. The...
Great people, great businesses and a great response: “12 days of Christmas” Campaign
Covid-19 has cast a huge shadow over the local business community many of whom fell outside of the range of governmental support packages. So, instead of honouring unsung heroes this Christmas, we wanted to help promote our fellow businesses and raise awareness of...
12 days of Christmas: support local campaign
For the past 3 years, Bees Homes has run a Christmas campaign to recognise the contributions people make to their local community. This year has been like no other due to the impact of Covid-19; while support has been forthcoming for individuals and larger businesses,...
Coping with Covid 19: local insights (part II)
Three hugely enjoyable chats with local businesses to discuss how they coped with Covid 19. Catch their insights on how to prosper.
Coping with Covid 19: local insights (part I)
This is a snapshot of the first three interviews Bees Homes conducted with local businesses about their response to Covid-19.
Organising Eastbourne’s crisis response: #rallyroundeastbourne
It's been a tough time for so many people and organisations. And if the predictions are correct it's set to get a whole lot worse before it gets better. During our daily exercise walks we've seen permanent closure notices go up in many local shop windows and know of...
Pride of Eastbourne 2019: deserving winners
A generous community When Bees Homes launched this year's campaign with Fizz on Foot we had no idea that local businesses would contribute so many donations that we'd have enough for five hampers. It was just as well since the 10 nominations we received were very...
Pride of Eastbourne 2019
Making Christmas a happy one. In Christmas 2017 & 2018 Bees Homes asked people to recognise those who had gone the extra mile for others. They presented hampers to 3 people chosen for their good deeds that year. This “Pride of Eastbourne” campaign has become so...