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One hour of extra small business productivity worth £7bn to economy
Business
On average, UK bosses spend 51 hours a week working – but only get five hours of sleep each night
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Experts and entrepreneurs offered chance to run own IT franchise
Business
Vodafone is looking for more than 300 franchise partners across the nation
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Experts and entrepreneurs offered chance to run own IT franchise
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Vodafone is looking for more than 300 franchise partners across the nation
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Small businesses face cliff edge when fund ends in 2025
Business
The fund finances local regeneration and early-stage local businesses alongside helping start-ups and creating jobs
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Law firm named top hirer in new analysis
Business
Codex Edge research analyses law firms, lawyers, practice areas and specialisms using real-time legal data
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Vodafone offering small business customers saving of up to £514 on broadband
Business
There is also free installation and zero upfront costs
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Amount Tunbridge Wells council paid for Royal Victoria Place shopping centre as it plans changes
Tunbridge Wells
The council paid a lot less for the leasehold than the previous owner six years ago
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Only 1 in 5 SMEs have a plan in case of cyberattack
Business
Experts expect to see an increase in attacks
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'Act now' warning over new EU border checks at Dover and Folkestone amid fears of 15 hour queues
Dover
People from outside the EU will have to register their fingerprints and a photograph alongside their passport
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Vodafone VOXI rolls out AI chatbot to deal with customer service requests
Business
The system will be tested before being fully deployed
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SMEs could be missing out on up to £8.6bn per year in savings
Business
The report highlights how the accelerated roll-out of new standalone 5G could boost productivity
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Map shows all the Kent banks set to close this year
Your Money
Fears have been raised that more banks will be earmarked for closure and some communities could left without access to a bank, free ATMs or a banking hub
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The inspiring new Kent ecotherapy sessions to transform mental health and wellbeing
Business
Jamie Flaherty, from Folkestone, has launched a brilliant new service Wild Wisdom Ecotherapy
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8 shops in Kent at risk and thousands of jobs as The Body Shops falls into administration
Business
The high street chain has branches in Canterbury, Thanet, Maidstone, Gillingham, Tunbridge Wells, Bluewater and Ashford
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'Heartbreak' as iconic magic bar on Kent coast closes suddenly
Broadstairs
Houdini’s Magic Bar has confirmed that its original venue is now closing after seven years in business
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Recruitment mistakes in tech sector holding back businesses
Business
Nearly half of candidates impress at interview stage, but underperform once in the role
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Quarter of business owners not optimistic about succeeding in 2024
Business
Rising costs, economic volatility and technological challenges were given as the main three reasons
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Third of people want to start a business in 2024
Business
The most popular sectors to start-up in are arts and crafts, food and drink and services like virtual assistants or marketing
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30% of workforce is looking for a new job, study shows
Business
The stat includes almost half of people who moved jobs in the past year
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190 Kent pubs could be 'at risk' over chain's refinancing bid, union warns
Tunbridge Wells
Stonegate owns a number of pubs in the county but GMB has raised fears over its parent company's refinancing bid
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How this AI creative suite could help small businesses in the UK scale in 2024
Technology
Get ahead of the January sales slump with the help of AI
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ULEZ is damaging businesses on Kent border where owners say drivers are afraid to turn left
ULEZ
KentLive went back to Crayford months after the introduction of the ULEZ scheme to speak to business owners about its impact
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Creative recruitment agency works exclusively with disabled talent
Business
Disparity is particularly evident in creative roles
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Steven Bartlett launches campaign to spread digital skills
Business
Analysis reveals failure of SMEs could blow a £50billion hole in the UK economy
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Man in hospital after van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near Hythe
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Police and ambulance crews were called to the A20 Ashford Road this morning (April 25)
Villagers protest over 2,000-homes plan in Canterbury
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More than a hundred protestors got together to criticise plans for a "new settlement" which, they believe, will "destroy" three villages
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There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sick leave
Urgent police appeal to find missing Gravesend teenager, 17
Gravesend
Mark Ives was last seen on Tuesday night
Traffic & Travel
102 Kent stations will see no trains on May strike day as people told to 'only travel if absolutely necessary'
Southeastern has confirmed it will only be able to run a very limited service on Tuesday, May 7
Villagers protest over 2,000-homes plan in Canterbury
Canterbury
More than a hundred protestors got together to criticise plans for a "new settlement" which, they believe, will "destroy" three villages
Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood becomes a superhero while filming
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The GBBO star was filming a TV commercial for Compare The Market
Man in hospital after van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near Hythe
Folkestone
Police and ambulance crews were called to the A20 Ashford Road this morning (April 25)
Van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near M20 junction for Hythe - recap
A20
Heavy traffic built as the A20 Ashford Road was closed in both directions
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A20
Van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near M20 junction for Hythe - recap
Heavy traffic built as the A20 Ashford Road was closed in both directions
Man in hospital after van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near Hythe
Folkestone
Police and ambulance crews were called to the A20 Ashford Road this morning (April 25)
Villagers protest over 2,000-homes plan in Canterbury
Canterbury
More than a hundred protestors got together to criticise plans for a "new settlement" which, they believe, will "destroy" three villages
All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about
Cost Of Living
There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sick leave
The lesser-known Kent gardens dubbed a 'magical oasis' that are perfect for a weekend spring walk
Folkestone
These stunning gardens have a fascinating history dating back around 100 years
Best of Kent
The tiny Kent village where Joanna Lumley once lived with a 'hidden gem' museum and stunning gardens
Visitors to Rolvenden can also visit an historic church and a Grade II-listed windmill
102 Kent stations will see no trains on May strike day as people told to 'only travel if absolutely necessary'
Traffic & Travel
Southeastern has confirmed it will only be able to run a very limited service on Tuesday, May 7
Villagers protest over 2,000-homes plan in Canterbury
Canterbury
More than a hundred protestors got together to criticise plans for a "new settlement" which, they believe, will "destroy" three villages
Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood becomes a superhero while filming
Paul Hollywood
The GBBO star was filming a TV commercial for Compare The Market
Man in hospital after van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near Hythe
Folkestone
Police and ambulance crews were called to the A20 Ashford Road this morning (April 25)