Business Support Resources
Practical resources to help you run your business:
Choose Canterbury
Choose Canterbury is the district’s official investment and inward investment platform, showcasing the region as a world-class destination to live, work, and do business by providing information on commercial property, sector opportunities, and business incentives across Canterbury, Whitstable, and Herne Bay.
Kent and Medway Business Fund (KMBF) Small Business Boost
The KMBF Small Business Boost provides 0% interest loans between £26,000 and £99,000 to support start-ups and early-stage businesses in Kent and Medway with the capital needed to drive growth, improve productivity, and develop new products or services.
Kent and Medway Business Fund (KMBF) Standard Loans
The Kent and Medway Business Fund Standard Loans offer 0% interest funding between £100,000 and £600,000 for established small and medium-sized businesses looking to scale, innovate, and create sustainable jobs within the region.
Connect to Work
Connect to Work is a voluntary employment support programme that provides tailored assistance to help residents across Kent and Medway overcome barriers to employment, such as health conditions or disabilities, to find and sustain meaningful, paid work.
Skills Bootcamps
Kent Adult Education Skills Bootcamps provide free, flexible training and guaranteed job interviews for adults and employers looking to gain high-demand skills, retrain, or upskill in key industry sectors across Kent and Medway.
Kent and Medway Growth Hub
The Kent and Medway Growth Hub provides free access to business support, expert advice, and funding information for local enterprises looking to start, sustain, or grow their business.
The Business Companion
The Business Companion provides free information for businesses and individuals that need to know about Trading Standards and consumer protection legislation.
Companies House
Companies House is the official UK agency that incorporates, and dissolves limited companies, and registers company information for public access. Find out how to get free details about a UK company, such as registered address, directors, accounts, and insolvency information. You can also set up email alerts to monitor company updates.
If you are an employer
Sign up for the HMRC Employers Bi-monthly Bulletin to keep fully informed.
The Small Business Commissioner (OSBC)
The Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) is an independent public body set up to tackle overdue payment and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector. On their website you will discover very useful tools to help create contracts and credit control tips , along with an overdue payment interest calculator.
National Cyber Security Centre
If you would like any more information on cyber security, head over to www.ncsc.gov.uk for more free advice and guidance. Including useful downloads and bitesize training on cyber security to comply with UK GDPR requirements for ongoing training.
Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
Whether you are a sole trader or a SME you are required by the Data Protection Act of 2018 to process personal data safely and to comply with UK GDPR. The ICO is an invaluable resource as the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations […]
