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'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'

'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'

30 September 2021

A leading business organisation warns of an 'autumn storm' of challenges to the county's small firms.

Sustainable future tops summit agenda

Sustainable future tops summit agenda

23 September 2021

One of the county's leading business events will be back for a fifth year in January - with green issues on the agenda.

'Cash-flow crisis' warning as supply chain problems add up

'Cash-flow crisis' warning as supply chain problems add up

21 September 2021

Firms in the county are being urged to act now to prevent pinch points as margins are squeezed due to increased costs.

Jobless figures tumble across the county

Jobless figures tumble across the county

14 September 2021

There has been another drop in those claiming Universal Credit - but will the end of furlough bring back-to-back falls to an end?

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Kent bus drivers could strike over pay amid staff shortages

Kent bus drivers could strike over pay amid staff shortages

02 September 2021

Hundreds of Stagecoach bus drivers across Kent could strike over pay at the same time as services are being cancelled because of staff shortages.

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Confidence up, but concerns remain

Confidence up, but concerns remain

01 September 2021

The latest survey reveals firms are feeling increasingly confident for the future - but there are still hurdles to overcome.

Jobless figures start to stabilise as vacancies soar

Jobless figures start to stabilise as vacancies soar

17 August 2021

The latest figures reveal those claiming benefits is down for July in the county - but it has risen slightly in some areas.

SMEs' confidence grows despite challenges

SMEs' confidence grows despite challenges

10 August 2021

Latest research reveals there is a growing optimism among SMEs for the year ahead despite recent turbulence.

'Don't miss out on apprentices support'

'Don't miss out on apprentices support'

09 August 2021

A leading business organisation has urged SMEs not to miss the deadline for a support scheme to help them hire apprentices.

Bin strikes could continue until October

Bin strikes could continue until October

03 August 2021

Union leaders have warned strikes by refuse workers could continue until October without council intervention.

'Vigilante' litter pickers only solution for mounting problem

'Vigilante' litter pickers only solution for mounting problem

21 July 2021

A businessman is calling on companies to step up to tackle the problem of littering in Kent by adopting their own areas to keep tidy.

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Covid's £100m headache for county's finances

Covid's £100m headache for county's finances

15 July 2021

The continuing costs of dealing with the impact of the pandemic could leave County Council facing a budget black hole of more than £100 million, its finance chiefs have warned.

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Jobless figures continue to fall

Jobless figures continue to fall

15 July 2021

across the county are continuing to fall as the economy continues to slowly improve after a year of .

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Want to start your own business?

Want to start your own business?

14 July 2021

A free online pop-up training school will be giving budding entrepreneurs the practical skills they need to get their own business off the ground.

Jobs boost - but warning over skills shortage

Jobs boost - but warning over skills shortage

13 July 2021

A survey has revealed the majority of firms in the county plan to hire staff this year - but there are warnings over a skills shortage.

Visitor economy grants available

Visitor economy grants available

05 July 2021

Firms in the tourism sector hit by the pandemic can apply for a new grant of up to £3,000.

Borough has survived Covid pressures with a £1.22m surplus

Borough has survived Covid pressures with a £1.22m surplus

05 July 2021

Councillors have found themselves with money to spare despite Covid, thanks to generous Government support.

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DIY big brand food firm keeps growing

DIY big brand food firm keeps growing

29 June 2021

A company set up a year ago to help restaurants through the lockdown is marking its first anniversary.

How to fight back against cybercrime

How to fight back against cybercrime

18 June 2021

A major new initiative to tackle online crime will be officially launched during a free online forum later this month.

'We don't need work from home law'

'We don't need work from home law'

17 June 2021

A leading business figure has hit out at claims a law could be passed to allow staff to work from home - even after restrictions are lifted.

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