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Paper cuts dent once flourishing industry
30 March 2015Trevor Sturgess recalls happy times during the heady days for a paper mill and gives his thoughts on the chancellor's final budget before polling day
Got to bed with an inspirational read
07 January 2015When it comes to advice, it may be worth picking up a couple of books written by local people who know a thing or two about how to make a wad of cash
No accident I got these calls
06 January 2015When it comes to persistent phone calls, Jo James has had her fill after two years of attempts to get her to claim for crash injuries she didn't have
Why small is the new big
03 December 2014A campaign has been launched to highlight the five key areas the next Government should focus on, so small businesses can continue to thrive and grow
How broker can guide the way
28 November 2014The process of arranging a new mortgage or re-mortgaging is up there with a trip to the dentist in terms of attractiveness
Keeping you in the loop
27 November 2014From social media, to memories of a wing walk, life with the Kent branch of the IOD can be very varied!
Education is the best long-term tool to boost living standards
26 November 2014Why we need to invest in productivity, skills and education to make the best of Britain’s talents
Why we must fight our corner
25 November 2014Kent could lose out on government funding to northern cities in the run up to the next election unless it makes a stronger case for support.
We must be proud of our farming heritage
25 November 2014A career in agriculture or horticulture offers so much more than traditional labour-based roles, anything from veterinary, biotechnology to genetics
Recognising shrouded genius of computer whizz Turing is overdue
24 November 2014Benedict Cumberbatch may be a familiar face but the name Alan Turing is not although a new college has been named after the mathematician
Perfect start for our first Expo
30 October 2014The Kent branch of the Institute of Directors is celebrating the success of its first expo event
Potential is at home and abroad
29 October 2014Despite having taken a knock during the recession, our manufacturers have bounced back, and are helping to build a strong industrial base
Financial confidence growing
28 October 2014Businesses are continuing to drive the economic recovery forward despite a number of international and domestic challenges
It's not easy being green...
27 October 2014The concept of a garden city heralds big business opportunities but what does a garden city really mean?
'The Government should just let us get on with it'
25 September 2014Outgoing Federation of Small Businesses chairman Roger House fires a parting shot at 'interfering' politicians as he prepares to step down.
Be wary of rates that lure you in
01 September 2014With interest rates so low at the moment, it’s too easy to fall into the trap of introductory offers when looking at where to save your cash.
If you want a fund come and get it…
29 August 2014Access to finance has been the top complaint from Kent businesses. Things have improved over time but the issue regularly rears its ugly head.
Speeding up broadband for business
28 August 2014The residential market may be seeing the benefits of high-speed broadband, but this is often not the case for the business community.
A handy hub or two is so helpful
27 August 2014Want high speed wifi, tea and coffee, somewhere for a first-class professional network environment? Then the IoD's Hubs have the solution..
Colleges are thinking like a business – with chutzpa!
26 August 2014When business and education combine it's a lesson in experience for all concerned... and hopefully all for the better
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Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison
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‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’
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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’
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‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt
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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’
