Business In Maidstone

19/06/2026

🌲Your Eco-Tip of the month🌲

June 25th is ‘World Decarbonisation Day’, and there is no better time to reflect on your businesses’ carbon output. Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels is the single largest driver of human-caused climate change.

Whilst this day is aimed at fossil fuel industry leads and policy makers, our actions matter.
There are plenty of ways to support decarbonisation projects - switching to a renewable energy tariff, tracking emissions through Scopes 1, 2 and 3, and prioritising energy efficiency.

Join the millions of businesses committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Why not try this carbon auditing tool in your workplace today 👇

https://www.neutralcarbonzone.com/landing/free-carbon-accounting-calculator-uk?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21865198456&gbraid=0AAAAA-Zaog2jMfqwPJ8o2vC7QUf-4M4BO&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SCjZQwx9Qnbrywb6u4ub6sw7sAz1vLDsL35-b_CDpXnDU0e5FWH71EaAnf3EALw_wcB

19/06/2026

⚠️ Tip of the Month for Online Shoppers ⚠️

Be alert to unusual activity on your retail accounts after a rise in criminals accessing online shopping accounts using stolen passwords. Fraudsters are targeting well-known retailers and using compromised accounts to place ‘click & collect’ orders for expensive goods.

🔐 Stay protected by:
✅ Using strong, unique passwords (try 3 random words)
✅ Enabling 2-step verification (2SV)
✅ Avoiding saving payment details on retailer accounts
✅ Changing passwords immediately if you spot suspicious activity
If you think you’ve been affected, contact your bank immediately via 📞 159 and report it to Report Fraud.

19/06/2026

Coming up on Tuesday!

You've dipped your toes into AI - now it's time to dive in!

AI that actually works 💻🤖

How to move beyond basic AI tools and build workflows that save time and cut costs. Hosted by Joe Bennett of The Wix Guys

Online event🌐

Sign up here 👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989819431484?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/06/2026

The Kent and Medway Business Fund want to help you create jobs.

If you have fewer then 250 employees and want to expand your workforce, you could qualify for a 0% interest loan

Find out more👉 www.kmbf.co.uk

18/06/2026

📣 Have your say on rural business in Maidstone!

Maidstone Borough Council has committed £500,000 to support a thriving, fair, and resilient rural economy 🌱

Exploring initiatives like:
✅ Business support for local companies
✅ Skills & training opportunities for employers and residents

💬 If you run a rural business, your insight is vital to shaping this programme.

👉 Take a few minutes to complete the survey:
https://letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/rural-business-survey-2026

Let’s help build a stronger rural economy together 💼🌾

Maidstone Borough Council has allocated £500,000 to ‘Explore and invest in project/s that create the conditions for people, and communities to thrive and support a fair, resilient and inclusive local rural economy’. This includes exploring Business Support interventions

18/06/2026

Join us in celebrating 11 years of The Business Terrace🎉

For over a decade, we've supported over 1,200 local businesses with everything from one-on-one support to furnished office spaces. This networking event is a great chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and local businesses in a relaxed setting.

Thursday 9th July

Free to attend👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-business-terrace-11th-anniversary-networker-tickets-1990848608781?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

16/06/2026

💡 Thinking about starting your own business? Ready for Biz returns this July via Zoom!

Join this inspiring 3-part start-up programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas and hobbies into successful businesses.

📅 Workshops (9:30am–12:30pm):
✅ 16 July – Business ideas & planning
✅ 23 July – Financials & funding
✅ 30 July – Marketing, social media & getting started

Delivered by Let's Do Business Group , the programme includes expert-led training, business templates, practical tools, and tailored guidance to help you launch with confidence.

💻 Online via Zoom
💷 Pay-what-you-can (suggested donation £50)
📌 Open to pre-starts and businesses less than 12 months old
⏰ Applications close: Monday 13 July
Hundreds of entrepreneurs have already taken part — will you be next? 🚀

16/06/2026

Small Business Summer is a brand-new careers campaign brought to you by Amazing Apprenticeships and supported by the Edge Foundation.

It will support young people to increase their awareness of small businesses in their local community, and to understand the unique benefits of being an apprentice in a smaller organisation.

Amazing Apprenticeships

👉https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/small-business-summer-employers/

15/06/2026

The Taste of Kent Awards are back for 2026 - and this year marking a landmark 20th anniversary in style.

TOKA is the longest-running and most prestigious food and drink awards in the South East. Since 2006, they've celebrated the producers, growers, retailers, chefs and hospitality businesses that make Kent's food and drink scene truly extraordinary. And in 2026, we want to celebrate more of them than ever.

Enter here▶️https://tasteofkentawards.co.uk/awards