Archive for the ‘Kent Business News’ category

What links Central Pie Shop In Sittingbourne, Lord Sugar And Qype?

Who says you need to read to be Lord Sugar’s Apprentice? A mispronunciation of Qype this week inspired a winning idea for Tom Pellereau, one of the final four candidates in the BBC’s Apprentice. Qype, which stands for Quality and Hype, is actually pronounced Kwipe, but the missing vowel proved tricky for Lord Sugar’s would-be [...]

Kingswood to Host UK&I Launch of ArborCamp

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is set to launch the first ArborCamp for the UK & Ireland at the 3rd annual Arb & Forestry Event, 15th & 16th July 2011. Originally founded in Australia, ArborCamp aims to educate and distribute knowledge on the newest safe-working practices in a relaxing and enjoyable environment. Both formal [...]

Kent & London Business Show Is A Big Hit For It’s Exhibitors

Marriott Hotel Bexleyheath was the place to be on Friday 8th July. Now in it’s third year Kent and London Business Show is the largest business show in North Kent. KBTV’s cameras were there to cover the action. Click above to hear what the exhibitors had to say about the event. News Shopper is the [...]

Just4Safety talks to Kent Business TV

Kent Business TV recently spoke to Colin Norgate from Just4Safety at the recent Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Business Show. Click above to watch our film. Just4Safety Just4Safety is an independent, NEBOSH accredited Health & Safety Consultant and Consultancy service designed to provide practical, common sense advice and training on Health & Safety Management to [...]

36 per cent of UK consumers believe companies are using ‘inflation’ as an excuse to increase their profits

            New research commissioned by Gocompare.com shows that a ‘trust gap’ is developing between companies and cash strapped UK consumers. Key findings of the research include: 36% of Brits think companies use ‘inflation’ as an excuse to push up prices 50% think the Government should do more to control fuel [...]

Door2Tour.com launches Queen’s Diamond Jubilee coach package

Larkfield based, Door2Tour.com, the website tour consolidator, has announced the launch of its coach holiday packages to coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, following on from the success of the Royal Wedding. The Royal Wedding and films like ‘The Kings Speech’ has certainly encouraged Brits to enjoy all things Royal-related, whether it be through [...]

myTsafe- An Ultra-Secure Online Document Store.

Gulliver Immink from Kent based myTsafe talked to the Kent Business TV video crew recently in Ashford. Click above to watch his film. Keeping your information safe. Over half a million British tourists either lose, or have their passport stolen, while holidaying abroad each year, the result is over 1.7 million days of delayed return [...]

2 Seas Trade Project is launched to help Kent businesses

Steve Samson, European Policy and Projects Officer from Kent County Council explains how the project works . Click above to watch his film. 2 Seas Trade Project Kent businesses are being offered expert advice and support to start trading in mainland Europe to boost their business growth. The UK Launch of the EU Interreg funded [...]

Denne are to build 40 sustainable and affordable homes in Hove.

Sittingbourne based Denne are to build 40 sustainable and affordable homes in the coastal town of Hove, East Sussex on behalf of Southern Housing Group. Southern Housing Group, one of country’s largest housing associations, which owns and manages over 25,000 properties for more than 66,000 residents, awarded the contract to Denne following an OJEU tender [...]

Whitstable Harbour Board Seeks Two New Members

Canterbury City Council is looking for two independent minded people with appropriate expertise to serve on the Whitstable Harbour Board. They will join six city councillors and one other independent member in being responsible for providing strategic direction for the harbour and implementing its strategy for the future. Applicants must have an interest in public [...]