It may sound like an obvious one, you probably have to do it at work on a regular basis, but how often do you change you personal login details? We recommend changing your passwords around at least every few months. Try not to use personal data such as DOB, try to use different passwords for each account and get creative! Swap letters for numbers, use capitals and break things up with the odd ? or *. We also recommend you always log out of websites rather than just close the page down. It's better to be safe than sorry!
When starting out its easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything yourself. Its worth thinking of the time you spend on a job, especially one you dont enjoy - maybe time would be better spent on the job you do enjoy and set up business to do.
When starting out its easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything yourself. Its worth thinking of the time you spend on a job, especially one you dont enjoy - maybe time would be better spent on the job you do enjoy and set up business to do.
Many people forget to consider their mobile audience when building a website. The popularity of smart phones has given your customers easier online access to your business, and it is becoming a growing point of purchase that shouldn't be neglected,
Surprise you potential customer. Whether it is making the effort to go and see them in person, or simply responding to an email the moment it arrives with you, personal touces with differentiate you from your competition.
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Action with Communities in Rural Kent
Provide direct advice and support to community organisations. Stimulate community action, particularly voluntary action, and encourage good practice. Develop and manage demonstration projects. Provide professional support and advice to key service providers. Raise awareness of rural issues and influence decision makers. |
http://www.ruralkent.org.uk |
01303 813 790
Business Link
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information. It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you. |
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk |
0845 600 9 006
Federation of Small Business Kent and Medway
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000 members across 33 regions. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. Regional office: Allington Library, Castle Road, Allington, Kent, ME16 0PU |
http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01622 688134
In Kent Info
In Kent Info - the website directory for the county of Kent. FREE listings for UK Community Websites or NON-profit websites. |
http://www.inkent.info |
Kent Business Directory
A new online local business directory specifacally for Kent businesses. info@kentbusinessdirectory.co.uk |
http://www.kentbusinessdirectory.co.uk/ |
0800 9177 892
Kent Channel Chamber of Commerce
Shepway Business Centre, Shearway Business Park, Folkestone CT19 4RH. E-mail: info@channelchamber.org.uk |
http://www.channelchamber.co.uk |
01303 270022
Kent EBP
EBP Kent provides individually designed services for schools, colleges and employers. The aims are to enrich the curriculum, actively engage employers in the development of their future workforce and equip young people with a better understanding of personal skills and their future choices. admin.ekebp@kentinnovation.co.uk |
http://www.ebpkent.co.uk |
01843 609 310
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce- Ashford
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce is the ultimate business network in Kent. Covering an area of Kent including Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells, the Chamber is perfectly positioned to promote enterprise in Kent. info@kentinvictachamber.co.uk |
http://www.kentinvictachamber.co.uk |
01233 503 838
Kent Thameside Regeneration Partnership
The Kent Thameside Regeneration Partnership brings together public sector agencies and private sector bodies to provide a strategic framework for regeneration. info@kent-thameside.co.uk |
http://www.kent-thameside.co.uk |
01474 338 800
Learning and Skills Council - Kent and Medway
The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England???s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard. |
http://www.lsc.gov.uk |
0845 019 4152
Locate in Kent
Find out how Kent can help your business expand in or relocate to Kent and Medway. Its free corporate relocation service includes providing business grants assistance and commercial property searches. Locate in Kent has helped more than 560 companies move to or expand in the county and create over 23,800 new jobs. Why not join them? Business grants are available across Kent and Medway under the Grant for Business Investment (GBI) and Grant for Research and Development schemes. |
http://www.locateinkent.com |
01732 520 700
Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB)
ORB is a business membership organisation for businesses that want to stand out from the crowd: for businesses that believe ethics and values are important; for businesses that consider people and the environment in their business decisions. Being a member of ORB, using the Responsible Business Member logo and having an entry in the Responsible Business Directory is a great way to market your business and is an asset to any qualifying business. jill@orbuk.org |
http://www.orbuk.org.uk |
01702 468387
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