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Kent homeowners urged to act now to avoid 'scary' mortgage payments
28 September 2022Homeowners are being urged to act now to prevent their monthly mortgage costs rocketing ahead of more predicted increases in interest rates.
Entrepreneurs hub is officially unveiled
07 June 2022It's already helped 100 entrepreneurs since it opened - now the ribbon has been officially cut on a business hub for start-ups.
6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022
24 January 2022With the cost of living soaring how is it best to raise the subject of a pay rise so that you can take home a little more money each month?
Firms told 'It is crucial we act now' over climate
20 September 2021A business figure has told Kent's firms to act now to help ease the climate crisis and build a brighter tomorrow.
New students risk being the target for tax scams
14 September 2021Students looking for part-time jobs risk falling victim to tax scams, warns HMRC, as hundreds of thousands get ready to head off to university.
Parents could claim £500 Covid payment if children are isolating
29 June 2021Parents of pupils, being sent home to isolate after coming into contact with coronavirus, could be entitled to a £500 one-off support payment.
Pandemic drives big drop in carbon emissions
09 April 2021Latest research has revealed the big drop in carbon emissions across the South East - changes which could forever change the way we shop and travel.
Webinar to help businesses reopen after lockdown
30 March 2021The county council is to host a webinar next week to help businesses safely welcome back staff and customers.
Don't fall foul of self-assessment deadline changes
28 January 2021A leading business advisor is warning self-assessment tax payments are still expected by January 31 - despite the deadline extension for returns.
Free service to help SMEs bounce back
22 January 2021One of the county's leading business organisations has reignited a scheme to help SMEs plot a path to success during 2021.
Will theatre be left without 'magic' and 'wonder' under cash-saving council plans?
18 November 2020Fears have been raised over what could be lost when a council seizes back control of a beloved theatre to save money amidst the pandemic.
Webinar to help boost 2021 trade
12 November 2020An online event takes place next month ahead of the second phase of a major, free, support programme for businesses.
High street changes under summit spotlight
27 October 2020Changes to Kent's high streets, accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, will be among the topics discussed at the Kent and Medway Business Summit.
Recovery service's 300 hours of free support
22 October 2020SMEs have been taking advantage of a service to help them tackle the challenges and opportunities of the Covid crisis.
Pastures new for up-cycling business
03 September 2020A flourishing up-cycling business has grown so much it has been able to move out from a communal start-up hub for fledgling firms
Help for manufacturing returning after lockdown
09 June 2020A organisation representing manufacturing businesses has released support packages to help firms returning to production.
Firms urged to review fire safety
04 June 2020As workplaces reopen as lockdown measures are eased, employers are being urged to review their fire safety.
'We can’t protect every job and business... but we'll stand behind everyone'
29 May 2020Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed how the government's furlough scheme will be phased out by this autumn.
Firms urged to claim for sick pay funding
29 May 2020The government website for SMEs to claim back money under the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live.
How a contract clause could prevent cash-flow crisis
28 May 2020Law firm advises businesses to consider adding a clause in order to reclaim goods if not fully paid for.
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