Business Support and Advice

If you are setting up a business, looking to expand your business or simply need impartial advice and support on business matters, then you have come to the right place.

Feel free to use the questions below to put you in the right direction.

Are you trying to find out if there are any grants available to help you expand your business? Find out more on our Grants and Loans pages.

Do you want to start up your own business? Find out more from Business Link Kent and the Shepway Business Centre.

Are you interested in finding out how the Chamber of Commerce can help your business? Find out more by visiting the Channel Chamber of Commerce.

Do you run a business in the Creative Industries or are you thinking of setting one up? If you need support and advice contact the Creative Industries Business Advice Service (CIBAS) on 08457 226655.

Are you a farmer interested in farm diversification projects? The web-based Farm Diversification Toolkit, endorsed by the NFU and the CLA, provides a range of help and advice.

Are you a farmer, land-holder or land-based small business in the Kent Downs AONB? If you need free advice and support find out more about the Kent Downs Rural Advice Service.

Are you are retailier in a rural area?  Kent Action for Rural Retailers is a partnership of village shop owners, Action with Communities in Rural Kent, Kent County Council, Business Support Kent and Produced in Kent.  This initiative provides dedicated business advice to help village shops adapt to changing market conditions and promotes specialist networking events to promote best practice and share new ideas.

Do you run a business in the manufacturing sector? If you need advice then contact the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)

Do the above questions not point you in the right direction? Contact us and we will try and help with your query.