One area of commercial life that seems to flourish, almost regardless of the prevailing economic climate, is business awards schemes. There seems to be an award for almost every business […]

Many business owner-managers tend to view their accountants as providers of annual accounts, and maybe monthly management figures as well. However David Meredith, senior partner in Tenterden-based accountants Busbys, says […]

Effective communication directly benefits the business bottom line, customer loyalty, shareholder value, sales, staff engagement and motivation. Or, as employment consultant John Kirkham explained to WBG members: “Tune in and […]

Customers are customers. People want goods and services and go out and buy them. It was ever thus. Nothing changes. Right? Wrong. There’s a lot of research going on into […]

An unexpected result of the recovering economy is that instead of buying a new house, many homeowners are deciding to stay put and extend their existing property. And that, says […]

If a picture paints a thousand words, then imagine what a video can do…… Wealden Business Group member Brian Russell of BRD Associates has launched a new video-blogging service for clients. […]

As another year passes, and most business owners review their hopes, fears and budgets for the next 12 months, their thoughts inevitably turn to their personal finances. In particular, the need to […]

Whisper it quietly in France, but there is a growing opinion among local foodies that Kent now offers better restaurants with more creative chefs, and superior markets selling higher quality […]

The latest official figures continue to show that the economy is on an upward curve. Business lending is on the rise, retailers like Argos and Homebase are reporting chirpy sales […]

Bill Fox, managing director of the Kent Business Academy, made a presentation to WBG earlier this month in which he outlined his secrets to business success – and a remarkable […]