ZERO CARBON SOLUTION LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
House builder Caplin Homes and renewable energy technology supplier Newform Energy have joined forces to launch a new limited company, offering a solar solution to zero carbon house building. The Zero Carbon Solution will provide an affordable out-of-the-box energy system…
BUSINESS SECRETARY BEATS THE DRUM FOR UK BUSINESS IN THE UAE
Kent business aims to unlock export potential Business Secretary Vince Cable has paid his first visit as Business Secretary to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to boost trade with the region and encourage more inward investment into the UK. The…
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ARDO EXPANDS COLD STORAGE OPERATION
Work has begun on a £4 million project to expand Ardo UK’s state-of-the-art cold store at Charing. The frozen fruit and vegetable specialist is increasing the size of the facility by more than 20 percent, taking overall storage capacity from…
QUARTET OF DEALS TO START THE YEAR
The Corporate Team at Kent’s largest law firm is celebrating a successful start to 2014 with the completion of four mergers and acquisitions transactions. Cripps Harries Hall, which incorporates Vertex Law, completed these for clients across sectors as diverse as…
QUANTUM PR SETS THE STANDARD
Quantum Public Relations’ industry expertise has been reconfirmed following an in-depth, independent audit covering eight core business areas. The full service agency, which specialises in corporate, planning and public sector communications, underwent the Consultancy Management Standard assessment – the kitemark…
GLOBAL SUCCESS FOR SEVENOAKS COMPANY
Sevenoaks-based Trans Global Projects Ltd is one of the country’s fastest growing private companies according to a respected survey. Trans Global Projects has made it into the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 league table, which ranks Britain’s private companies…
TELEPHONY FRAUD
How was it that a company in Harrogate managed to ring up a telephone bill of £25,000 over the New Year weekend, when the office was shut down? And how did two offices in Guernsey manage to make £28,000 worth…
VISIT KENT’S NEW TRADE WEBSITE PROVIDES PERFECT TOOLS FOR TOUR AND GROUP TRAVEL ORGANISERS
Visit Kent, has launched a new trade website specifically designed to help tour operators and group travel organisers plan trips to the Garden of England. The multi-platform website, www.visitkent.co.uk/trade, provides all the essential information about group-friendly places to visit, and…
KENT’S THE ANSWER FOR STRUGGLING TECH CITY BUSINESSES, SAYS LOCATE IN KENT
Kent is the perfect solution for companies experiencing skills shortages and funding issues in London’s Tech City, according to Locate in Kent, the county’s investment promotion agency. The Tech City Futures Report, compiled by GfK in conjunction with Grant Thornton…
EAST KENT COLLEGE JOINS FORCES TO PROVIDE WELDING TRAINING
Engineering companies in Kent will have access to more skilled trainees after East Kent College announced a partnership with one of the world’s leading power generator manufacturers. By joining forces with Cummins Power Generation Kent (CPGK) and local recruitment firm…
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GUARANTEE SCHEME GIVES GROWTH OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE VITAL BUSINESS FINANCE
Geert Struyven, partner at national audit, tax and advisory firm Crowe Clark Whitehill believes extending the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme would unlock significant and sustainable business growth, after the latest lending figures were released. Bank lending to small and…
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DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR SOUTH EAST TAX CHEATS
A two-pronged attack on tax cheats in Kent and the South East has been launched by HM Revenue and Customs, DSH Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors has warned. Two taskforces have been briefed to target the transport industry and individuals…
