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ENGAGING WITH ENTERPRISE
workshop experiences to develop business skills (target date 2009).

TEST TRADING
minimum income during period of testing viability (target date late 2008).

INCUBATORS WITH BUSINESS
SUPPORT
business administration support for incubator units
(target date late 2008).

GOING 4 GROWTH
practical advice for developing existing small businesses
(target date late 2008).
Plus
opportunity for Interest Subsidy for Going 4 Growth participants.

BUSINESS ANGELS' DINNER
understanding of investment and meeting with possible investors (target date late 2008).

SHOP WINDOW
promotional/marketing opportunities
(target date Autumn 2008).

Our Mission statement
Ensuring young people of Kent get the support they need to be successful in starting and growing
a business, so contributing to the overall
success of Kent.

www.kentfoundation.org
offers support for young people who want to find out more about being their own boss.

Our Offer
Currently designing our services and opportunities to help young people (over 18) to start up in business, and provide pre-start up support
for young people (over 17).

The Kent Foundation will:

listen and respond to young people;
offer appropriate services to young entrepreneurs looking to start or grow an existing business;
select partners who understand business and value young people of Kent; and
be open to the strategic influences of Kent such as the Thames Gateway, Ashford's Future, 2012 Olympics, High Speed Rail Link and developing airports in the county.

Kent is a great place to start a business
Check out some inspiring stories from Kent’s young entrepreneurs CLICK HERE

Check out where you can find business advice and information CLICK HERE

Contact Us
If you would like advice in the meantime, there are three ways two contact us:
email: kent.foundation@kent.gov.uk
Phone: 01622 694341
Address: Room B.45, Sessions House, County Road, .................Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ

We are adding to the site all the time, so come back soon and
see whats new!