More than two thirds of Kent businesses (72%) believe that a downturn in the UK economy would have a negative impact on their business, but 33% of those anticipating worsening conditions do not have a business plan that would prepare them to ride out a downturn

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Kent Science Park has announced a series of development proposals, which would see a further £25m invested at the park near Sittingbourne in Swale over the next five years and create 500 jobs. The proposals include a new Arrivals Centre, for which a planning application has just been lodged with Swale Borough Council, plus the

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There is no doubt that the recent tougher financial and economical climate has painted a gloomy picture for some businesses, which are struggling to cope with rising costs, an economic downturn and a reduction in available credit

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In a bid to safeguard the important work of Edenbridge’s Community Warden, house-builder Regalpoint is urging businesses and organisations connected with the West Kent town to dig deep into their pockets.
For more than five years, Alex Stephen has been Edenbridge’s eyes and ears on the streets in his role as Community Warden. His duties include [...]

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The days of dodgy traders setting up bogus closing down sales in shops or pulling off prize draw scams should be over, thanks to new legislation designed to protect consumers and businesses. Business Link is encouraging bosses across Kent to brush up on their knowledge of new rules so they don’t fall foul of the [...]

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The credit crunch may be starting to bite, but the CBI South East is getting ready to welcome more than 500 of the region’s most influential business people to dinner. On Thursday 12th June, the CBI will host its Regional Annual Dinner at the Copthorne Effingham Park, near Gatwick

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Clydesdale Bank has officially launched its dedicated Thames Gateway team, designed to provide financial expertise for businesses in the area stretching from Dartford in the west, through Medway and into Swale in the east. More than a hundred guests joined the new Thames Gateway team at a launch party held at Clydesdale Bank’s Financial Solutions [...]

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Many people in the Thanet area are holding their breath, as a decision is expected soon as to whether the China Gateway project will be coming to Manston Business Park. This exiting new project would create 3,000 new jobs in the Thanet area and would open some time next year. It seems that we should [...]

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