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Potential Funding & Support

There are several websites detailing opportunities for applying for funding. Detailed below is a selection of these along with information on where to sign up to get all the latest funding newsletters.

Business Advisory Service

A tourism business advisory service is available through Visit Kent, helping new starters and existing businesses in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The advice includes marketing ideas, operational advice and quality accreditation for accommodation providers. For more details see the Visit Kent website.

Free business recovery support from Locate in Kent

Locate in Kent recently launched the Future Forward service, a free business recovery programme. It is delivered by a team of expert advisors who will guide your organisation towards a plan for future success. Qualifying businesses will receive 12 hours of free consultancy to build resilience, carve out new opportunities and take on the challenges that you may now be facing.

Locate in Kent will work with your company to review key aspects of your business operations including:

  • Understanding the market opportunities for your business
  • Digitisation of your business to increase profitability and streamline processes
  • Defining your financial plan and making the most of funding opportunities

This programme is eligible for small and medium sized enterprises based in Kent and Medway.

To sign up visit locateinkent.com/future-forward or email enquiries@locateinkent.com.