COVID-19 Bounce Back Loan Repayment Period Extended Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Government has announced changes to the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) available to small businesses in the UK that will give companies longer to repay what they have borrowed. Around [...] More details
Internationalisation Fund Open for Businesses in England Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The purpose of the Internationalisation Fund is to assist 7,600 SME’s nationally to improve international trade performance through co-investment in an approved activity. The Fund is supported by the European [...] More details
KEI Launches Recovery Innovation Fund For Businesses Monday, January 11, 2021
Kent’s Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (KEI) department has launched its Recovery Innovation Fund which aims to support businesses to innovate and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic, by facilitating knowledge exchange [...] More details
Apply for the Gravesham Discretionary Grant Scheme (ARG) Friday, December 11, 2020
If your business has fallen through the cracks of financial support, please look at the Gravesham discretionary grant scheme (ARG) which is providing £500 grants to any business severely impacted [...] More details
Extension To The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – Get Ready to Claim From This Week Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance is now available on GOV.UK. To check if you’re eligible and to get ready to claim from this week, go to GOV.UK [...] More details
ECMT International Road Haulage Permits – Changes Due to Brexit Wednesday, November 4, 2020
European Conference of Minsters of Transport (ECMT) permits allow you to transport most types of goods (or drive an empty vehicle) through ECMT member countries, which include most EU countries [...] More details
#SheMeansBusiness: a collection of inspiring, insightful and real stories from women who mean business Wednesday, September 9, 2020
We are excited to announce this upcoming virtual event on 15th September 2020, 12:00 - The #SheMeansBusiness Sessions. The event follows what's been challenging times for all, including those in business. The event is [...] More details
Newly Launched ‘Export Support Series’ Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Department for International Trade South East of England and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)’s South East Gateway to Trade project, has recently launched a comprehensive programme of virtual events. [...] More details
Kickstart Employment Scheme is now live Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Kickstart Scheme has gone live and employers can claim a grant for employing young people currently on Universal Credit. The claims need to be submitted for a minimum of 30 vacancies [...] More details
SEISS-mic support for business continues! Monday, September 7, 2020
Self-employed business people in Kent are being urged to check their eligibility for a Government grant worth up to £6,570. Launched by the Government in August, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme [...] More details