You know that cyber security is *the* hot topic in the world of IT. You have implemented a range of protection measures – anti-spam, anti-virus, multi factor authentication – you know the drill. You have undertaken cyber awareness training and are constantly vigilant...

CooperBurnett LLP Solicitor, Imogen Fleur from its Commercial Property team, has been voted in as President of the Kent Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) for a second year. This time around, she is joined on the committee by Paralegal, Joshua Hayes, who has the role of IT...

The conclusion of the 2023/24 tax year prompts us to reflect on some of the notable developments in the fiscal landscape. This past year has been marked by ongoing efforts to recover from the economic impact of the global pandemic. Inflation has emerged as a...

Green Business Grant Scheme Grants of up to £8000 to cover up to 40% of costs for green businesses Grants of up to £5000 to cover up to 40% of costs for other businesses in reducing their carbon footprint This scheme is available in both the Tonbridge and Malling...

Have you noticed a new option cropping up recently on your familiar login screens?  Alongside the usual username and password prompts, you may have an invitation to use Single Sign On. What is Single Sign On? Basically, it is what it says on the tin.  It is one...

‘Tis the season to be vigilant. While many businesses and individuals have been getting ready for Christmas parties, swapping Secret Santa presents and preparing for the festive break, cyber criminals are readying themselves for one of their busiest times in the year....

Suzanne winning the Quiz at the Chamber Christmas LunchChristmas won’t be Christmas without any presents according to Jo March in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Which traditions are sacrosanct to your Christmas?  Delicious food, excellent company, carol concerts or...

This time last year you were kind enough to make The Lewis Project your chosen Charity at your Christmas Lunch to help us realise our ambitious project of producing an album. We set up a Just Giving campaign page to raise £3000, the chamber was one of the first to...

Leading Southeast law firm Warners Solicitors has been awarded the prestigious Deal of the Year Award 2023 by the Kent Corporate Finance Alliance (KCFA). These awards recognise the best deals completed by KCFA members during 2023. The firm was commended for its role...

Boosting and improving your business performance through strategy formulation, coaching, mentoring and regular proactive support. As business leaders contend with many external factors and operational challenges, they may not always be able to focus on strategy. This...

Have you ever thought about applying for a breastfeeding friendly grant? Breast Feeding Grants: This grant fund is to support communities to encourage and support breastfeeding through breastfeeding friendly premises or venues. Kent businesses and organisations...

What could be more adorable than a fluffy bundle of energy and licks – aka a puppy?  Surely the perfect family Christmas present?  But what made perfect sense on 25th December can quickly grow into an overwhelming responsibility. Animal rescue kennels become inundated...

As Jeremy Hunt stepped up to the dispatch box for his second Autumn Statement as Chancellor of the Exchequer, the nation’s attention was firmly fixed on potential tax cuts. Last autumn, the Chancellor used his fiscal speech to brace the UK for a “storm” of tax rises....

Chamber member Tandem Catering have won the Wedding WOW Factor Award! Congratulations to Carl, Katie, Carolyn and the wider team The wedding industry gathered last night to celebrate & Tandem came home with their award which they are very pleased with. Judges...

Have you ever seen the Punch cartoon “Test Your Gullibility?” A very complacent gentleman is walking up to a quiz machine with his arm outstretched ready to place his penny in the slot.  The machine has an illuminated banner “Test Your Gullibility” with an enormous...

If you are attending Third Thursdays next week at The Oaks Specialist College - the team from Office Angels will be happy to collect calendars at the meeting. 

The Tunbridge Wells-based law firm, CooperBurnett LLP, is delighted to announce that Natalie Lai, who joined its Corporate and Commercial team earlier this year, has successfully passed her SQE examination and is now qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales, in...