Order, order! Wealden business group visits The Houses of Parliament New laws affecting businesses are announced almost daily, so 20 members and guests of the Wealden Business Group visited the […]
Back a winner at the Wealden Business Group Charity Race night
The Wealden Business Group will be on to a winner on Saturday, 21st November when they stage a Race Night at the Little Silver Hotel, Tenterden in aid of their […]
Why a good business reputation is more important than ever
A good business reputation has never been more highly valued, PR consultant Richard Harvey recently told members of Wealden Business Group. He summarised some of the key points from the […]
Visitors Day
Thanks to everyone who came to the Wealden Business Group Open Day. Terrific success!
How the business community can become dementia friends
With an ever-ageing population, dementia has now reached the top of the agenda with the medical profession, politicians and the pharmaceutical industry, all urgently seeking new treatments and hope for thousands […]
Pension payouts could come with a nasty tax sting
While many business owner-managers over the age of 55 will have welcomed the new pension freedoms, Wealden Business Group member Martin Tickner of Financial Choices warns that the newly-liberalised regime […]
Quotable quotes – Inspiration for business owners
It’s become a bit of a tradition that at the end of each Wealden Business Group networking breakfast, the chairman delivers a short, inspiring quote from a famous (and sometimes […]
The eight attributes of a great manager, according to Google
According to internet giant Google, there are eight key attributes to being a great manager. Aimee O’Malley, who heads up Google’s People Development in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, […]
Business awards – are they worth it?
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 […]
Why a good accountant should advise “from cradle to grave”
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 […]