Business Support Centre - help and advice for business

Business opportunities with Kent County Council

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Find out more about the opportunities for business with KCC.

Want to start or expand a business in the districts of Canterbury, Dover, Shepway or Thanet but don't have the capital? The Expansion East Kent scheme may be able to help.

A similar scheme is available for business looking to invest in Dartford, Gravesham, Medway, Swale and Thurrock. Find out more about the TIGER fund.

Grants and advice for business

View our partners advice and support services: 

Read the guides:

Search for grants, loans and awards:

Find out more about grant opportunities and advice for business.

International Trade & Export

View our Kent International Business page for information and details of support available for Kent companies wishing to explore overseas trade and exporting as a route to growth.

Business continuity

Prepare for major incidents and their effects on your business

Local economic statistics

Read our assessment of the local economy and examine the latest economic and labour market statistics:

Find out more about our work to regenerate Kent’s economy.

Backing Kent Business

This Business Support Centre and the business help and advice provided here are part of the Backing Kent Business initiative supported by Kent County Council and our local partners.   

You can find out more about our Backing Kent Business campaign in the following documents:

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