Kent businesses to boost sustainability with grants and expert training
Businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with a new sustainability training programme called Growing Green.
New licensees sought for community pub in Wilmington
Shepherd Neame’s Orange Tree pub in Wilmington, a village on the outskirts of Dartford, Kent, is set to undergo a major refurbishment, and a unique opportunity is on offer to run it.
Folkestone’s Leas Lift appoints community engagement manager
As restoration work at Folkestone’s Leas Lift is set to begin, the charity has appointed a community engagement manager to ensure local people are kept informed and feel part of the efforts to reopen the iconic lift.
Thomson Snell & Passmore advises JR Pet Products on its sale to AlphaPet Ventures
AlphaPet Ventures, a European digital brand platform for premium pet food, has acquired UK-based JR Pet Products, a leading premium dog treat brand, with the shareholders of JR advised by Kent law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore on the transaction.
Employers in the South East ‘unprepared’ as real-time benefits-in-kind reporting looms
South East employers have less than 15 months to prepare for compulsory HMRC reporting on payroll expenses and benefits-in-kind. Joanna Gander, associate director at accountancy and advisory firm Azets, warns that it is going to cause a serious administrative headache as many are “unprepared”.
Kent businesses to boost sustainability with grants and expert training
Businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with a new sustainability training programme called Growing Green.
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New licensees sought for community pub in Wilmington
Shepherd Neame’s Orange Tree pub in Wilmington, a village on the outskirts of Dartford, Kent, is set to undergo a major refurbishment, and a unique opportunity is on offer to run it.
Read More
Folkestone’s Leas Lift appoints community engagement manager
As restoration work at Folkestone’s Leas Lift is set to begin, the charity has appointed a community engagement manager to ensure local people are kept informed and feel part of the efforts to reopen the iconic lift.
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Thomson Snell & Passmore advises JR Pet Products on its sale to AlphaPet Ventures
AlphaPet Ventures, a European digital brand platform for premium pet food, has acquired UK-based JR Pet Products, a leading premium dog treat brand, with the shareholders of JR advised by Kent law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore on the transaction.
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Employers in the South East ‘unprepared’ as real-time benefits-in-kind reporting looms
South East employers have less than 15 months to prepare for compulsory HMRC reporting on payroll expenses and benefits-in-kind. Joanna Gander, associate director at accountancy and advisory firm Azets, warns that it is going to cause a serious administrative headache as many are “unprepared”.
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Assetz Capital expands London and South East focus
Scott Pamflett, relationship director at SME property finance lender Assetz Capital for London & South East, is extending his focus to development finance and residential refurbishment markets.
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Wates Developments submits proposals for new homes in Ashtead, Surrey
Wates Developments and its Vistry Group partners have submitted outline plans to Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) for up to 270 new homes in Ashtead, Surrey.
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ViFi Roadshow arrives in Brighton
The ViFi Business Finance Roadshow is set to begin in Brighton, offering an insightful workshop designed to help local business owners better understand their financials and improve profitability.
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Seminar to offer Kent employers insights on important new rights for workers
In February, Kent employers will be offered valuable insights and practical guidance on navigating significant changes to employment law.
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Trainees rise to partner status at Carpenter Box
Two accountants who began their careers as trainees at Carpenter Box will join as new partners in 2025 at the rapidly expanding South East and Sussex-based firm.
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Haven Young Creatives receives £5k funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone
An arts charity in Newhaven which provides free drama workshops for children and young people has received nearly £5,000 from Newhaven Enterprise Zone’s Community Fund to employ an early years artist.
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Barratt David Wilson Kent reveals over £24m contribution to Kent
Barratt David Wilson Kent has published its 2024 Socio-Economic report, revealing that, in 2024, the housebuilder contributed a total of £24.4 million to benefit local communities across Kent.
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Who is sitting around your table?
Running a business has its ups and downs, as all business owners know, and sometimes all the planning in the world and the best ideas can have to be changed due to factors outside of your control.
Preparation is pre-requisite for positive planning
The government is talking a lot about ‘growth’ and has at last recognised the shortcomings in the nation’s planning system. Much is made of how poorly our planning system works, but what can businesses do to tip the odds in their favour?
A Budget for growth?
The rows over the government’s recent Budget continue to rumble on, and for businesses in the South East, the impact is still being assessed.
End-of-year reflections
As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on a year that began with significant challenges but has ended on a note of progress, resilience and growth.
Celebrating progress
As we reflect on the progress of the Sussex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), we’re excited to share the positive strides that have been made in shaping a more skilled, resilient workforce for our region.
More challenges ahead for our businesses
Businesses were disappointed in the recent Budget announcements. Whilst there were no direct hits on personal taxation, some of the actions will certainly have a knock-on effect.