BOOK NOW FOR THE AGILE BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2018
Places can now be booked for the 2018 Agile Business Conference which will be looking at the challenges to be overcome in Creating Generation Agile. The Agile Business Conference is the longest running Agile conference in the world and brings…
SECOND TERM OF OFFICE FOR SELEP CHAIRMAN
The Chairman of the South East Local Enterprise Partnership Christian Brodie is to extend his term of office for a further two years. The move was agreed by SELEP’s Strategic Board at its latest meeting and will see Christian continue…
TWIG GROUP TO PRESENT ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AT CONSTRUCTION EXPO
Twig Group, a Kent based company offering ecological contracting, grounds maintenance and solar farm maintenance services, will be hosting a panel discussion on avoiding unnecessary ecological pitfalls, at this year’s Construction Expo held at Kent Event Centre, Detling, Kent on…
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS INVITED TO SEE THEIR FUTURE
Small businesses are invited to look into their digital future at the south east’s largest B2B event on 11 May at the Kent Event Centre. Kent Vision Live, sponsored by FSB, will host more than 350 exhibitors and welcome more…
HUGE EU FUNDING PROGRAMME LAUNCHES IN SOUTHEAST
One of the UK’s biggest EU funding programmes was launched today by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP) to boost business growth and jobs across East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend and Thurrock. Today’s launch is the result…
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CORPORATE DIRECTOR BECOMES CERTIFIED SME BUSINESS COACH
An accomplished Regional Director of a multinational brand has stepped back from the corporate world to support and coach small and medium sized businesses in Kent. Steve Wheeler had worked for various companies within BT Group for 24 years, the…
KIMS HOSPITAL WINS TOP INDUSTRY PRIZE
The £95m Kent Institute of Medicine & Surgery (KIMS) in Maidstone has taken the top prize at the national 2014 Building Better Healthcare Awards. The award for Best Acute Hospital development was presented to London-based David Morley Architects who designed…
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FIVE TIPS FOR WRITING BETTER BUSINESS REPORTS
You might find writing business reports challenging, laborious, out of your comfort zone. However, if you have done one of these professional Excel Training Courses then a job such being a PA there is a fair chance that you’ll have…
A CONCISE GUIDE TO SETTING UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Setting up your own business is a complicated task. However, the rewards if you’re successful can be immense and there is plenty of information and advice on hand to help. If you want to be your own boss and think…
HERMITAGE COURT IS SUPERIOR CHOICE
Following growing demand for its care and support services, Superior Care is moving its Maidstone office to Hermitage Court, the business park near Barming and close to Junction 5 of the M20. The Whitstable-based company has agreed a 10 year…
PROMOTE COLLABORATION IN YOUR OFFICE
In today’s modern office environments, taking time to promote a collaborative workforce is becoming an increasingly crucial component to achieving a successful business. Encouraging co-operation in the workplace can help to lift everyone’s spirits and boost team morale which will…
TOP TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT BUSINESS PREMISES
Getting the location of your business premises right is critical. There is a lot to consider when making this very important decision. Get it wrong and it can end up affecting your bottom line and the speed at which you…
KENT SCIENCE PARK BUCKS TRENDS WITH PIONEERING FEMALE SCIENTISTS
A recent report by the Commons Select Science and Technology Committee has found that women are significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at a professional level. At Kent Science Park (KSP), this is not the case. Over…
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IS INTERNET EXPLORER NO LONGER SAFE FOR BUSINESSES?
Recent reports have warned businesses to avoid using Internet Explorer – at least until Microsoft fix a bug that is leaving millions vulnerable to hackers. Whilst this problem will affect individuals as well as companies, the wealth of business data…
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY UPTURN EVIDENT AT EAST MALLING
Proof positive news about the upturn has emerged from East Malling Trust, after it announced 90 per cent of the commercial property space on its estate, near Maidstone, is now occupied. Working with the team at Smiths Gore, based at…
THE BENEFITS OF FLEXIBLE OFFICE SPACE FOR START-UPS
If you’re starting up a business in London, then access to the right office space will be one of your primary considerations, particularly if you are customer-facing in any way or have strategic reasons for being in the city. For…
BENCHMARK YOUR BUSINESS TO PREVENT STAFF EXODUS
Bosses in the south east are being told to prepare themselves for an impending job exodus as dissatisfied staff seek work elsewhere. Research conducted by Investors in People has revealed almost half of British workers (47%) are considering moving jobs…
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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Kent Savers Credit Union is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the first credit union in Britain. Credit unions have been putting their members first and providing them with the financial services they need since 1964. There are now nearly 400…
CUSTOMER SERVICE TIPS FOR ANY BUSINESS
Customer Service Tips for Any Business No matter what line of business you are in, whether you offer a professional cleaning service in Newcastle or a car hire firm in New Romney, one of the most important things to get…
HUNDREDS OF MAIDSTONE JOBS AT RISK
Maidstone Borough Council’s Planning Committee’s decision to reject plans to develop Waterside Park, near Junction 8 of the M20, has put nearly 500 local jobs at risk of leaving the area, according to one of the companies hoping to relocate…
