News Archive
21st December 2007
 Chambers 2008 Business Excellence Awards
Has your business achieved great things this year? - dont keep it a secret. Get the recognition you deserve by entering the 2008 Awards.
14th December 2007
 London 2012 Business Opportunity
We are pleased to inform you of our new "Bidding For Gold" events. These new courses have been designed to give you the practical knowledge that you need to win suitable work for your business.
14th December 2007
 As a leader in your business are you fit for the future?
For nearly 20 years, Common Purpose has been running leadership development programmes internationally, and has a community of some 20,000 graduates in the UK and abroad. We have now developed another programme, Common Purpose InsideOUT, for areas close to London.
11th December 2007
 Kent Business Awards Open For Business
A sell out launch at Oakwood House announced that the Kent Business Awards is now open for entries for 2008. Hosted by ITV Meridian presenter, Jeff Moody, the networking event attracted an excellent mix from the Kent business elite, keen to showcase their companies and a win a presitigious trophy.
8th December 2007
 Kent Business Awards Open For Business
Sign up to Succeed
CanterLille an Interreg3A micro project paid for two C4B Olympic Group members and one Canterbury City Council Officer to attend Sign up to Succeed an Olympic Delivery Association event sponsored by SEEDA and CCCI Lille, held in France on the 18th December 2007.
7th December 2007
Leadership Grants
Skills South East has a new grant available for leadership development. They are offering up to £1,200.00 pounds (excl VAT) for management and leadership development work.
5th December 2007
A Christmas Wish
Morecambe and Wise on telly instead of "reality" shows, snow on Christmas morning and every child to get their puppy - just a couple of the suggestions from The Insurance Manager for a Happier Christmas.
28th November 2007
 Future Skills in the Spotlight
Changes in education and their likely impact on employers were reviewed by local businesses at a recent 'Future Skills' breakfast briefing organised by C4B (Canterbury4Business) and Kent Works.
20th November 2007
Lakesview Enterprise Centre Opens For Business
The new Lakesview Enterprise Centre in Hersden, with 14 units available for start up and fledgling businesses to rent, officially opens this Friday (23 November).
14th November 2007
Hot dates for business in 2008
The programme for the city council's popular March Business Month in 2008 has been unveiled. 'Building Blocks for Business' - the theme for next year - features a series of events across the district organised by the council's Local Economy Team....
10th November 2007
 Agreement benefits small businesses
Canterbury City Council and Canterbury Christ Church University have put pen to paper on an agreement to support small businesses in the district....
7th November 2007
 Canterbury - Simply Inspirational
Local retailers are urged to take advantage of a new online opportunity via the Council's tourism website...
6th November 2007
 Fitzgerald Jewellers Champagne Cocktail Party
4-9pm Wednesday 28 November 2007 at the Abode Hotel Canterbury
25th October 2007
 C4B membership hits 200 mark
Membership of C4B (Canterbury4Business) topped the 200 mark this month when Canterbury-based 'green' marketing firm the Integrity Agency Ltd signed up as an associate...
3rd October 2007
 Innovation Centre at University of Kent
Planning go-ahead for £5.5m new Innovation Centre on University of Kent's Canterbury campus.
24th September 2007
 A new way for your business to be part of Kent's heritage
If your business is looking for an inspiring way to link with the Kent community, why not get involved in one of the most exciting heritage projects in the country that's taking place in our very own county?
21st September 2007
 A new Rotary Breakfast Club
A new Rotary breakfast club for the businessmen and women of Canterbury and surrounding areas kicked off on Tuesday with an official launch at the Abbots Barton Hotel.
20th September 2007
 Slivers-of-Time Working briefing
Slivers-of-Time is a new, innovative way of tackling worklessness at a local level...
19th September 2007
 Manual Handling Techniques – Training Programmes for Women
In conjunction with the HSE European Week for Safety and Health at Work (Lighten the Load), Sorted Consultants is planning a series of 1/2 day training programmes, especially for women...
17th September 2007
 Business for Breakfast Kent - Drumming up Success
Business for Breakfast Kent was launched in Canterbury at the end of February in 2007 and offers local businessmen and women an effective, and in most cases, complementary networking forum for people who are serious about growing their business.
10th September 2007
Christmas is coming so live life locally…
Following on from the success of the Tour de Fun supplement earlier this year, we are producing the first Christmas supplement to be published in District Life...
17th August 2007
 DENNE HILL IS JUST THE BUSINESSES
The Denne Hill Business Centre in Womenswold, near Canterbury, is celebrating after attracting a new tenant - US company, Solace Pharmaceuticals.
7th August 2007
Construction Commitment Roadshow rolls into the South East 22nd November
As part of a national tour, the Olympic Delivery Authority and its Delivery Partner CLM will be visiting the South East on November 22nd to explore supply chain opportunities with local businesses of all sizes involved.
6th August 2007
 Shape the Future
Help shape our future and the future of the next generation of leaders. Trustees required - Two positions available.
31th July 2007
HELP FOR FLOOD HIT BUSINESSES
Grants of up to £2,500 are being made available to help Kent businesses recover from the recent floods.
25th July 2007
New on-line business skills and training resource for Canterbury district employers
Over 50 local businesses attended the launch of C4B's new on-line business skills and training register, held at Hall Place, Harbledown.
19th July 2007
Environment Awards for Kent Business 2007
Large or small businesses, regardless of sector, can enter to compete for the honour of becoming Kent Environment Business of the Year. The overall winner is selected from the ten Award winners chosen by the judges as the top examples of best practice, commitment, or positive impact in 2007.
17th July 2007
 Business Leaders 3
Business Leaders is a programme that has proved to be very successful in helping develop staff at senior management level - the Business Leaders.
4th July 2007
 Does your Organisation employ staff members age 50 or over?
If so, ReGROW which is funded by the European Social Fund and the Learning Skills Council, enables employers to up-skill their employees age 50 and over at absolutely no charge.
3rd July 2007
C4B launches mentoring scheme for business
C4B (Canterbury4Business) is launching a mentoring scheme to support the business community in the Canterbury district.
3rd July 2007
New on-line skills and training resource for Canterbury district employers
C4B (Canterbury4Business) is launching a new skills and training resource for businesses in the Canterbury district on 18 July.
2nd July 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY MAKES A HOME IN KENT
Brightwater Environmental, a new start-up business specialising in water and energy saving solutions, has set up in Kent.
29th June 2007
 Give quit smoking help at work, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recently issued advice on the support smokers should be offered in their workplace to help them quit smoking...
28th June 2007
SUSTAINABILITY AWARENESS DRIVE
A drive to raise awareness and understanding among SMEs of the benefits of sustainable business practices is being coordinated by South East Business Link Providers (BLPs) and SEEDA.
7th June 2007
 Boost for business as Kent hosts innovation showcase
Small and Medium sized businesses in Kent and across the world will benefit from a fresh focus on innovation and the links to big business when the EBN Congress 2007 comes to Canterbury, 20-22 June.
31th May 2007
 Enterprise Gateway - East Kent
You are warmly invited to a meeting of the New network for creative industry start-up businesses
23th May 2007
 B2B 2007 - FREE ADMISSION
- Meet new contacts
- Source Services
- Promote your business
26th June '07 10am - 5pm Ashford International Hotel, Simone Weil Avenue, Ashford
15th May 2007
 Learning Showcase - Local Training for Local Business
Kent's Premier Education and Skills Business Networking Event.
03rd May 2007
2007 EBN Congress
We would like to invite you to attend the 2007 EBN Congress which is taking place in Canterbury from 20-22 June.
19th April 2007
 HMRC announces tax amnesty for overseas account holders
On April 17 HMRC announced a tax disclosure amnesty that will enable most people with overseas accounts that are connected in any way with unpaid tax to “come clean†and suffer a penalty of only 10% of the tax at stake rather than the more usual penalty which can be as much 100% - interest will be payable as usual.
18th April 2007
Improving profile and profitability through digital media
The Essential 5s series of business workshops at the University of Kent continues on Tuesday 24 April with Improving profile and profitability through digital media.
5th April 2007
 Jason Dodd: A New Perspective sponsored by Barclays - May exhibition 4th May-31st May.
Modern art collides head on with traditional materials at the forthcoming exhibition at Hall Place (Christ Church) this May with former automotive man-turned professional photographer Jason Dodd's fourth exhibition of photography.
30th March 2007
 PRAISE FOR WORK WITH SMALL BUSINESSES
Canterbury City Council has been praised for the quality of its procurement practices with small businesses.
21th March 2007
 The Business Link “Look Before You Leap”
The Business Link “Look Before You Leap” programme to assist local people start up their own business is delivered in this area by Technology Enterprise Kent.
19th March 2007
 Trade Force 2007
Could your company benefit from developing a trading relationship with the United States? If so, join Trade Force and explore the opportunity this summer.
05th March 2007
 Free Event to Support Local Business
Canterbury City Council's Local Economy team is holding another series of free business events throughout March.
22nd February 2007
 New eTendering Service for Olympic Contracts
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has launched a new eTendering and planning service to help businesses compete for up to 2,000 Games contracts.
07th February 2007
 Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR)
Introduced by the Government in April 2005, SBRR gives eligible businesses with rateable values of below 5,000 the potential to get 50% rate relief on their liability.
03th February 2007
 Profit in America - Free Business Workshop
Would you like to profit in America? If your company would like to know more about doing business in the USA, then this exclusive Kent County Council supported workshop is for you.
read the full article
01st February 2007
 The University of Kent Celebrates 10 Years of Knowledge Transfer
Partnership Success
You may ask, what are Knowledge Transfer Partnerships? Well they appear to be the government’s best kept secret, yet for those in the know, the benefits are huge. You could receive up to £24,000 a year to help develop and grow your business.
05th December 2006
Kent Invicta Chamber Business Excellence Awards 2007 - Celebrating Business Excellence in 2007
Business in the areas of Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone & Malling are being invited to enter the Kent Invicta Chamber Business Awards 2007...
02th December 2006
New Online Property Service for Business
Canterbury City Council's Local Economy Team has launched a free online property service which offers businesses and investors a quick and easy way to view commercial property for sale in the Canterbury district...
30th November 2006
New Creatif - Shaken but not stirred!!
New creative hit the French shores of Boulougne last Thursday to promote their services to our French neighbours. The creative trio which consists of Martin Jewiss (MPJ Design), John Sims (Picture This) & Jason Dodd (Jason Dodd Photography) hit the Net Day business exhibition in another of their eye catching displays...
28th November 2006
STUDENTS RECEIVE BUSINESS ADVICE
Business students at Canterbury Christ Church University have been hearing how the city council can help start-up businesses in the district....
27th November 2006
United front ask Eurostar to reconsider Ashford Services
The Ashford and Folkestone MPs, accompanied by representatives from Kent County Council, Ashford Borough Council, Shepway District Council and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) had a second meeting yesterday with Richard Brown, Chief Executive of Eurostar, to discuss the future pattern of Eurostar services to and from Ashford...
16th November 2006
Get a Taste for East Kent Business
Free workshops to give you practical help and advice about starting a business in East Kent. Come and get your questions answered about finance, legal issues, marketing and starting a business from home...
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACES NOW
Call 07866 146464 or email stephanie.ekeg@yahoo.com
28th October 2006
Funded Access to New Technologies
The Department of Electronics at the University of Kent is hosting a free half day workshop...
27th October 2006
Do you need cash for your business idea?
Dragon's Den gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their proposals to a panel of the UK's most successful business people read more.
27th October 2006
LAND REQUIRED FOR TOUR DE FRANCE ACCOMMODATION
The city council is asking landowners who would be willing to use their land as a temporary caravan or camping site during the Tour de France...
25th October 2006
Have you ever thought about changing your life or trying something new?
Why not come and meet women who have, and find out from them how working for themselves has changed their lives?
24th October 2006
Whitstable Harbour - Appointment of an independent board member
Can you help to shape the future of Whitstable Harbour? Whitstable Harbour lies at the heart of the attractive north Kent town of Whitstable, overlooking the Thames Estuary. The Harbour Board.... Read the full article..
19 October 2006
FROM WESTMINSTER TO WHITSTABLE
What makes a coastal town successful? That is one of the questions being asked by a select committee of MPs visiting Whitstable today read more
2nd October 2006
THE GOVERNMENT'S BEST KEPT SECRET
Receive up to £24k per annum from the government to develop a real competitive advantage.
The DTI has supported UK companies for over 30 years through a funding programme that supports businesses looking to address and solve strategic issues
1st October 2006
ECONOMIC SURVEY SEEKS VIEWS
C4B (Canterbury 4 Business) and Canterbury City Council’s Local Economy team are undertaking a joint survey of businesses in Canterbury district to establish economic health and trends in the area.
A 16-point questionnaire has been sent to 3,500 organisations,
28th September 2006
ACCOUNTANTS PRAISE KENT SCHOOLS
Award-winning Kent accountants Reeves & Neylan have paid tribute to the standard of local schools by once again sourcing their entire new trainee intake from the county.
One trainee will be employed at Reeves & Neylan’s office at London Bridge - the first time the London branch has taken on a school-leaver.
4th September 2006
COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Canterbury City Council has shown its commitment to small businesses by signing up to the national small business-friendly concordat. Small businesses offer a number of benefits.
They respond quickly and flexibly to customer needs, are a source of innovations and ideas, offer cash savings, improved quality and effectiveness, and are frequently close at hand.
24th July 2006
ACCOUNTANTS HELP SAVE THE RHINO
Staff from a Kent firm of accountants joined runners and riders for an annual charity event that raises money for Africa's endangered black rhino.
The Rhino Challenge is organised by Howletts and Port Lympne animal parks, which are home to the largest captive breeding herd of black rhino outside Africa. There are fewer than 3,000 left in the wild...
21st July 2006
CREATIVE LEADERS OFFERS FREE TRAINING COURSES
Creative Leaders is a jointly funded project from the European Social Fund and the University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone & Rochester.
A range of FREE training and events is available to support Creative Industries and those interested in a creative approach in developing high level management skills with 2006 dates...
19th July 2006
FREE TAX ADVICE FROM KENT FIRM
Hot on the heels of their national tax awards success, Kent chartered accountants Reeves & Neylan are offering people FREE advice on how to pay less tax.
They've published a handy practical guide in conjunction with the publisher Tax Briefs that gives taxpayers dozens of tips for keeping more of what they make.
13th July 2006
C4B LAUNCHES ONLINE FORUM FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Canterbury for Business (C4B) has launched an online forum at www.canterbury4business.co.uk to enable local businesses to discuss their views and ideas about doing business in the Canterbury District.
Speaking at the launch event, held at Barretts Jaguar showroom at Westgate, Paul Barrett, chairman of C4B, said: "C4B represents...
30th June 2006
NEW ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIPS
New Entrepreneur Scholarships is a government-funded project and aims to encourage new businesses and social enterprises from the less fortunate areas in the country to develop into successful enterprises. In the South East Region, selected areas have been specified from which to recruit people with good ideas and the drive to turn their proposals into worthwhile businesses.
14th June 2006
ESSENTIAL 5's
The University of Kent is promoting their Essential 5 Workshops. So far interest has been fantastic with businesses being able to learn how to create a Podcast to the fundamentals of a successful strategic marketing campaign. These workshops run between four and six hours and aim to give individuals five things to take back to their business and implement.
GIVE THE ENVIRONMENT A LIFT ? SHARE YOUR CAR
Drivers in Kent are being urged to do themselves a favour and help the environment by sharing cars.
You can save money, help reduce congestion and carbon dioxide emissions and avoid parking problems by signing up to Kent County Council?s initiative, kentcarshare.
5th June 2006
DES TAKES ON MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE
Kent accountant Des Sudworth is never one to turn down a challenge and this weekend he'll be testing his endurance and stamina to the limit.
Des, who works at Reeves & Neylan in Canterbury, is taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge...
2nd June 2006
OPENING DOORS TO ENTERPRISE
New help is now available to anyone in Canterbury, Dover and Thanet wanting to be their own boss with the launch of the East Kent Enterprise Gateway and the appointment of its first Director.
Dorothy Thom, has been selected to head the Enterprise Gateway...
28th May 2006
BUSINESS EVENTS DRAW BIG ATTENDANCE
Last month?s free business events organised by the city council were very successful, with more than 240 people attending.
The three conferences ? business skills, opportunities surrounding the 2012 Olympics and winning public sector business ? took place at...
6th April 2006
HAVE YOU TRIED CARSHARING YET?
?We carshare on two days a week from Sevenoaks to Maidstone ? we find it an easy and effective way to save on petrol and parking and play our part in reducing the number of cars on the road?
Ros and Greg are two of the many people who have discovered the benefits of car sharing through the Kentcarshare scheme.
Over 1,400 are now members of Kentcarshare since the...
CITY CENTRE ARRIVAL FOR COACH VISITORS
For the first time, coaches bringing visitors to Canterbury are now able to drop off and pick up their passengers in the very heart of the city.
MARLOWE REDEVELOPMENT GIVEN THE GO AHEAD
The Marlowe Theatre is being transformed into a theatre of national importance following City Councillors? agreement to progress to the next stage of a £23 million redevelopment project.
ACCOUNTANTS SPONSOR FESTIVAL TALKS
As part of the annual Canterbury Festival, speakers ranging from a contemporary author to a battle-hardened Army Officer gave presentations.
RECYCLING
Businesses - it's time to recycle!
FREE ADVICE FROM NATIONAL TAX EXPERTS Award-winning Kent accountants Reeves & Neylan are generously offering free tax advice to businesses next month, with a series of half-day technical updates planned.
|