1-1 BUSINESS SUPPORT

Running a business comes with constant challenges—whether it’s scaling up, refining your strategy, or managing day-to-day operations. 1-1 business support gives you tailored advice, expert insights, and a clear action plan to help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals faster.

Instead of generic solutions, you get guidance specific to your industry, challenges, and ambitions—saving you time, money, and stress. Whether you're a startup or an established business, personalised support can be the key to unlocking your next level of success.

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What To Expect

Initial Assessment

The session will start by identifying and clarifying the specific challenges or areas where your business needs support

A Trained Mentor

You and your mentor will work together to define clear, achievable goals and objectives

Bespoke GuidAnce

You'll collaboratively develop a plan of action, outlining the steps needed to achieve your aspirations, using relevant resources, tools, or networks.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Our 1-1 support with The Kent Foundation gave me confidence in the business and to make decisions that positively impacted our revenue

Karl

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!

Sophie

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!

Joe

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.

Jake

ABOUT US

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