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If you run a business in Maidstone
or if you are thinking of setting up a new business
in Maidstone we hope that you will find this site
both interesting and useful.
It has been designed to help you find
local firms and business support organisations who
will be happy to give you friendly advice as well
as provide the services that you may need.
Local
Firms
Although
there are plenty of online business directories,
it can sometimes be quite difficult to find LOCAL
companies who are genuinely keen to support you.
For example if you are based in Maidstone, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Maidstone who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Maidstone Business
Advice & Support | Maidstone
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Maidstone
Design | Maidstone
Networking Clubs | Maidstone
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Maidstone
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL business information
and useful contacts in these Maidstone business
pages, but we have also created an extensive library
of general business information to help give your
business the best chance of success. The answers
to 100's of the most frequently asked business questions
can be found, including:
Q. Starting A New Business - What
are the key considerations before I start?
Q. Starting A New Business - Should
I buy an existing business?
Q. Running A Small Business - Why
is it important to have a business plan?
Q. Running A Small Business - What
is marketing?
Q. Small Business Funding - How
can I raise start up capital?
See the Start
Your Own Business home page for a full list
of subjects covered.
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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.
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http://www.ruralkent.org.uk |
01303 813 790 |
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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.
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http://www.businesslink.gov.uk |
0845 600 9 006 |
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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
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01622 688134 |
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In Kent Info
In Kent Info - the website directory for the county of Kent. FREE listings for UK Community Websites or NON-profit websites.
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http://www.inkent.info |
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Kent Channel Chamber of Commerce.
Shepway Business Centre, Shearway Business Park, Folkestone CT19 4RH. E-mail: info@channelchamber.org.uk
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http://www.channelchamber.co.uk |
01303 270022 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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http://www.lsc.gov.uk |
0845 019 4152 |
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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.
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http://www.locateinkent.com |
01732 520 700 |
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Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce.
Medway Business Point, Stirling House, Rochester Quay, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4NH. E-mail: enquiry@tgcoc.co.uk
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http://www.tgcoc.co.uk |
01634 311411 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Maidstone, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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