Inspiring Stories
Rome Wasn't Built In A Day!
Thanks to professional help, business advice and most of all financial help from Kent Foundation Christina-K managed to start and successfully grow her business. Read more »
We did it...so can you!
Kate and her brother Tom I started Podplus Shop and Clinic in May of 2005 at The Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford. Tom is an experienced Podiatrist and Kate was newly out of university after studying business. Read more »
It's A Good Sign!
Kent Foundation provided the money I needed to buy equipment for my business. I started in spare room, then a workshop in my back garden and now I am renting my own business unit.
Advice & help from Business Mentor going into it with no experience or knowledge; good to know there was always support available especially in the early daysThe Best Move was renting my own work unit...... added a new dimension to the business, this means I have somewhere to go and can separate business from personal life Read more »
Identify What Your Customers Want!
Laura reached a point where her business needed to expand. She wanted to invest in new marketing and PR to help generate larger orders. Read more »
Starring role at film festival (KM article)
Finding out about the Kent Foundation from a friend, Sam and Anthony from West Kent asked how they could get help putting together a Film and Media Festival in Tunbridge Wells. They met with the Foundation's director for an exploratory meeting where Sam and Anthony simply asked for an opportunity to discuss a few ideas. Read more »
Royal Hair & Beauty
Supported by The Kent Foundation, the county's largest youth charity, Deborah launched her business venture Royal Hair & Beauty in February 2007. Read more »