by Emma Liddiard, chairman of the Institute of Directors Kent branch, managing director and mum

by Jo James, chief executive of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce

by Roger House, Federation of Small Business chairman, Kent and Medway region

by Malcolm Hyde, regional director of the CBI South East

by Pat Crawford of Hadlow College, near Tonbridge

Insurance specialist Danny Cooper responds to consultant Martin Roche's warning of the dire consequence for the UK if it leaves the EU

Consultant Martin Roche warns of the huge economic upheaval if the UK quits the EU

Rural commentator Pat Crawford spells out the recruitment challenge facing farming and horticulture

Jo James, chief executive of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, sees signs of optimism at county's business show of the year

Emma Liddiard, new chairman of Kent Institute of Directors, hails KLM's flights from Manston to Amsterdam

Roger House, chairman of the Kent and Medway branch of the Federation of Small Businesses, speaks out

Estate agent Denise Barnes has revealed the nightmare world she entered when selling her business.

Malcolm Hyde of CBI South East says flights from Manston to Amsterdam underline importance of exports

Melanie Scott, chairman, Chartered Institute of Marketing, on the importance of creating the story.

Patrick Barrow, co-founder of Kent PR agency Reputation Communications and former BBC News press manager, on the aftermath of the Savile scandal