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Paper cuts dent once flourishing industry

Paper cuts dent once flourishing industry

30 March 2015

Trevor Sturgess recalls happy times during the heady days for a paper mill and gives his thoughts on the chancellor's final budget before polling day

Got to bed with an inspirational read

Got to bed with an inspirational read

07 January 2015

When it comes to advice, it may be worth picking up a couple of books written by local people who know a thing or two about how to make a wad of cash

No accident I got these calls

No accident I got these calls

06 January 2015

When it comes to persistent phone calls, Jo James has had her fill after two years of attempts to get her to claim for crash injuries she didn't have

Why small is the new big

Why small is the new big

03 December 2014

A campaign has been launched to highlight the five key areas the next Government should focus on, so small businesses can continue to thrive and grow

How broker can guide the way

 How broker can guide the way

28 November 2014

The process of arranging a new mortgage or re-mortgaging is up there with a trip to the dentist in terms of attractiveness

Keeping you in the loop

Keeping you in the loop

27 November 2014

From social media, to memories of a wing walk, life with the Kent branch of the IOD can be very varied!

Education is the best long-term tool to boost living standards

Education is the best long-term tool to boost living standards

26 November 2014

Why we need to invest in productivity, skills and education to make the best of Britain’s talents

Why we must fight our corner

Why we must fight our corner

25 November 2014

Kent could lose out on government funding to northern cities in the run up to the next election unless it makes a stronger case for support.

We must be proud of our farming heritage

We must be proud of our farming heritage

25 November 2014

A career in agriculture or horticulture offers so much more than traditional labour-based roles, anything from veterinary, biotechnology to genetics

Recognising shrouded genius of computer whizz Turing is overdue

Recognising shrouded genius of computer whizz Turing is overdue

24 November 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch may be a familiar face but the name Alan Turing is not although a new college has been named after the mathematician

Perfect start for our first Expo

 Perfect start for our first Expo

30 October 2014

The Kent branch of the Institute of Directors is celebrating the success of its first expo event

Potential is at home and abroad

 Potential is at home and abroad

29 October 2014

Despite having taken a knock during the recession, our manufacturers have bounced back, and are helping to build a strong industrial base

Financial confidence growing

 Financial confidence growing

28 October 2014

Businesses are continuing to drive the economic recovery forward despite a number of international and domestic challenges

It's not easy being green...

It's not easy being green...

27 October 2014

The concept of a garden city heralds big business opportunities but what does a garden city really mean?

'The Government should just let us get on with it'

'The Government should just let us get on with it'

25 September 2014

Outgoing Federation of Small Businesses chairman Roger House fires a parting shot at 'interfering' politicians as he prepares to step down.

Be wary of rates that lure you in

 Be wary of rates that lure you in

01 September 2014

With interest rates so low at the moment, it’s too easy to fall into the trap of introductory offers when looking at where to save your cash.

If you want a fund come and get it…

 If you want a fund come and get it…

29 August 2014

Access to finance has been the top complaint from Kent businesses. Things have improved over time but the issue regularly rears its ugly head.

Speeding up broadband for business

 Speeding up broadband for business

28 August 2014

The residential market may be seeing the benefits of high-speed broadband, but this is often not the case for the business community.

A handy hub or two is so helpful

 A handy hub or two is so helpful

27 August 2014

Want high speed wifi, tea and coffee, somewhere for a first-class professional network environment? Then the IoD's Hubs have the solution..

Colleges are thinking like a business – with chutzpa!

 Colleges are thinking like a business – with chutzpa!

26 August 2014

When business and education combine it's a lesson in experience for all concerned... and hopefully all for the better

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