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Are house prices now cooling off?

 Are house prices now cooling off?

06 August 2014

Concerns the UK property market may be at risk of overheating prompted the Bank of England governor to announce measures to limit 'risky mortgages''

A splash of inspiration

A splash of inspiration

05 August 2014

How an IoD breakfast at the Kent County Show left the Kent branch chairman grabbing her camera phone for a selfie...

County town must stop saying ‘no’ to everything

County town must stop saying ‘no’ to everything

04 August 2014

Why the county town of Kent must stopping say 'no' to new opportunities which will eventually go elsewhere.

Worries of backdating holiday pay

 Worries of backdating holiday pay

01 August 2014

Businesses may not be able to put their feet up when it comes to calculating holiday pay after a recent European Court of Justice ruling

High interest level in Banks

High interest level in Banks

31 July 2014

At this year's Kent B2B exhibition the keynote speaker certainlyheld everyone's interest... almost like young girls at a certain boy band's concert...

IT security is crucial to small businesses

IT security is crucial to small businesses

15 July 2014

There are thousands out there who have little or no idea about what they should do when it comes to computer security and it could cost us all dear

Sunshine, castles and alpacas - business as usual!

Sunshine, castles and alpacas - business as usual!

14 July 2014

Happy farmers, beautiful castles and family-based businesses - it's been a busy time for the chairman of the Institute of Directors' Kent branch

Failing to meet need for houses

Failing to meet need for houses

11 July 2014

From businesses to charities, and from Whitstable to Westminster, there is a clear consensus that we need to be building more homes

Once bitten, twice the belief

Once bitten, twice the belief

10 July 2014

Despite the hope and belief for England's chances at the World Cup, a bit of positive thinking could take us a long way - may be even help the economy

Energising the debate on power

Energising the debate on power

18 June 2014

Power is the lifeblood of any Kent business, so what happens when the utility provider fails to deliver?

How IoD role was on track for danger

How IoD role was on track for danger

17 June 2014

The chairman of the IoD Kent Branch was hoping to share ideas during the quarterly South Region meeting but a gunman put paid to that...

Diversity in the workforce is essential

Diversity in the workforce is essential

16 June 2014

The number of women on the boards of both FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies has increased but few are in key executive positions.

Seize the chance for change

 Seize the chance for change

13 June 2014

What does it mean for Kent businesses now UKIP have received the majority in the European parliament seats?

Let down and appalled over airport handling

Let down and appalled over airport handling

12 June 2014

The attitude of Manston airport's owners and advisers has achieved what the Luftwaffe failed to do by downing the airfield.

Shock and store: shoppers vent fury and sadness at M&S closure plan

Shock and store: shoppers vent fury and sadness at M&S closure plan

02 June 2014

"A disgrace, ridiculous and so sad" - this was the reaction to the news that Marks and Spencer intends to leave Gravesend after 101 years.

Honesty is in all of our interests

Honesty is in all of our interests

10 May 2014

For the figures to add up to good times for businesses, the economy needs to grow and keep growing.

Member perks not restricted to work

Member perks not restricted to work

09 May 2014

Free use of airport executive lounges is just one of the perks of being an Institute of Directors member.

Financial jams slow recovery

Financial jams slow recovery

08 May 2014

50 super-rich firms have a £600bn cash pile and hoarding such a huge sum could stall global recovery. So where does this leave the small businesses?

Keep investing in key assets

Keep investing in key assets

07 May 2014

When it comes to selling Kent the key phrase is 'well connected'.

A flourish of limbs as well as of lambs

 A flourish of limbs as well as of lambs

11 April 2014

With spring finally sprung, the Institute of Directors Kent branch looks at new beginnings...

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