Information, advice and support are available for new and existing businesses in West Kent.
This includes...
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Starting a new business
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Maintaining and developing an existing business
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Finding suitable premises within the area
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Finding businesses in the area
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Putting you in touch with appropriate authorities e.g. Trading Standards
The first port of call for business support is Business Link Kent and for premises the initial point of contact is Locate in Kent.
Business Link Kent
Business Link Kent provides the information, advice and support needed to start a new business or maintain and grow and existing one. Business Link Kent can put you in touch with a range of expertise from across the private, public and voluntary sectors. Support includes:
For more information go to: www.businesslinkkent.com
Locate in Kent
Locate in Kent provides a free, confidential relocation service. This includes supplying information about potential sites and properties, undertaking location-specific research and providing local knowledge.
West Kent offers a range of business and industrial parks, including Kings Hill and Priory Park, both situated close to the M20. Locate in Kent experiences strong demand for sites and premises in West Kent.
For more information click here...
Commercial property prices and wage levels are highly competitive relative to London and other parts of the South East
An online property search is available here...
Rural Business - Grant Support
The West Kent Partnership has successfully secured Leader funding for West Kent which offers an exciting new source of funding for farmers, growers, foresters and rural communities to help secure a sustainable future for rural West Kent.
Funding is available under the Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013 (RDPE). A Local Action Group for West Kent has been established to lead on the implementation of the programme.
Click here for more information about funding from West Kent Leader.