Many small enterprises lack access to affordable, high-quality training that could significantly improve their operations and sustainability. This project seeks to bridge this gap, providing essential skills to drive economic resilience and growth in Gravesham.
There is also an opportunity for a small business grant for residents and businesses in the Gravesham area who could use a little help with their growth.
Our 1-1 support with The Kent Foundation gave me confidence in the business and to make decisions that positively impacted our revenue
Without the Kent Foundation I wouldn’t know about 60% of what I needed to about running my business! I would highly recommend them, they have been amazing!
I've been supported by The Kent Foundation for a long time and they've always been able to help me when I've been stuck in business. Having access to a mentor is a must!
The Kent Foundation helped me get access to a grant that gave me my first boost to start and grow my business. One year later, they're still supporting me.
Through talking to businesses and fledgling entrepreneurs, Gravesham Council’s economic development team joined forces with The Kent Foundation, to design a new service that allows us to meet the needs of local people looking for support for entrepreneurs, social enterprises and micro businesses. Grow in Gravesham is a flexible service which supports residents, tenants, high street and home-based businesses through to those in business units and freelancers or those in co-working spaces.
For over a decade, the Gravesham Business Network has brought together new and established businesses to encourage collaboration and a welcoming environment for enterprise. The Gravesham Business Network hope you find the mentoring and other assistance helpful and look forward to meeting you at one of their local networking events. Please add your details here
Workshop
Improving financial management, cash flow strategies, and cost control
Tuesday 6th May
10:00-12:00
Online
Workshop
Financing Property/Business Premises
Thursday 29th May
14:00-16:00
Online
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Data Protection & Legal Essentials
Monday 16th June
12.00-14.00
Online
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Understanding legal Structures - Social Enterprise/CIC/Charity and Business
Friday 27th June
10.00-12.00
Online
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Business Strategy: Enhancing business planning skills
Monday 7th July
10.00-12.00
Online
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Digital automation of processes & using AI effectively
Tuesday 16th September
14.00-16.00
Online
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Access to Finance
Friday 26th September
10.00-12.00
Online
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Selling online & social media
Thursday 16th October
17.00-19.00
Online
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Selling B2B
Friday 14th November
12.00-14.00
Online
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Retail & Consumer Sales
Monday 12th January 2026
17.00-19.00
Online
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Strengthening market presence and growth strategies
Wednesday 11th February 2026
12.00-14.00
Online
Workshop
Doing Business with Government - Access to Public Procurement
Tuesday 10th March 2026
14.00-16.00
Online