Your new-look Kent Business section is free with the KM this week. It's essential reading for keeping up with the county's business scene and seeing how firms are coping with the economic downturn.

It's not all doom and gloom, though. There are stories of how companies are surviving and even prospering with hard work, sound decision-making and innovation.

Business secretary Lord Mandelson writes exclusively on what he is doing to support the region's economy, while business editor Trevor Sturgess gives his assessment of how the recession is impacting 'on the ground'.

There are also details of how companies can celebrate their successes in the KM Group-sponsored Kent Excellence in Business Awards.

Don't miss your copy this week.