10 steps to ensuring a healthy cashflow for your Kent business

28th November 2016

We frequently hear that the linchpin of the national economy is small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). At the beginning of 2016, there were 5.5 million businesses in the private sector, accounting for 60 per cent of all private sector workers. The majority of these businesses are SMEs but the survival rate isn’t favourable. The chance of a start up business lasting more than five years is less than 50%, while a significant number don’t even last six months. Read More

2017 beckons – time to update your business plan?

16th November 2016

As another year winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on your recent business successes – and consider what you’d like to achieve in the coming twelve to fifteen months. Time to revisit that business plan… Read More

Regeneration in Margate

25th October 2016

It may surprise some readers that Margate in Kent saw the sharpest increase in house prices outside of the capital in 2015. With high growth continuing into 2016, what is causing this once declining seaside town to rise from the ashes in such a dramatic way? Read More

Five reasons to base your business in Kent

19th October 2016

Nestled in the heart of South East England, Kent is often referred to as the ‘garden of England’ because of its rich and varied natural beauty. The idyllic countryside belies the county’s importance to the UK economy and a thriving business community. Read More

Heseltine launches growth commission for North Kent

26th September 2016

Focus on the economic potential of the Thames Estuary has intensified recently with the launch of the Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission, which is to be headed by former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine. The promise is that the commission will put in place a process that will “unleash growth for decades to come”. Read More

Binbury Park set to create jobs in Kent

20th September 2016

Quinn Estates has announced details on its plans to develop the largest country park in Kent, at Binbury Park, off the A249. Read More

A guide to big business in Kent

5th September 2016

Kent punches far above its weight when it comes to contributing to the UK’s economy. Its relatively small population of 1.7m produces somewhere in the region of £18bn worth of goods and services and it’s home to some of the UK’s biggest companies. Kent business also covers and amazingly diverse number of industry sectors from […] Read More

Kent businesses will rise to the challenges of Brexit

2nd September 2016

It’s something I’ve avoided but the I think it’s time we talk about Brexit. I don’t doubt that you’re all sick of hearing about it by now and just about every blog and new site in the country has something to say about it. Nonetheless it’s not going away and I want to discuss the […] Read More

Ebbsfleet Garden City to be revealed in September

26th July 2016

So what is the state of play at Ebbsfleet Garden City? The reports are somewhat contradictory and some say the project has stalled. However, there have been recent signs that things may be on the move again. Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) is the organisation that has the power to grant planning permission and it has given […] Read More

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Tips for new small business owners

20th June 2016

You’ve thought about this long and hard, considered all the pros and cons, and finally decided: It’s time to start the business you’ve always dreamed of. No doubt you are nervous and probably don’t know where to start. Starting your own business is not easy – it’s no use lying about it. But you probably want to make a success of it, which is why you’re here. Read More

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