Government figures suggest 20 per cent of energy used by all organisations is wasted, so it is crucially important to raise their environmental performance and reduce waste to save money.
This is especially important given new regulations such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Carbon Reduction Commitment which penalise poor energy performers.
For SMEs needing short term trade finance to take advantage of export opportunities, the Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD) will develop a £1 billion guarantee scheme on a risk share basis with banks.
Cllr John Wright is putting together some business surgeries in Swale to enable local employers address any issues they may have.
Swale Borough Council officers from units such as environmental health, licensing, planning, economic development and Kent Highways will attend.
Medway Council's Conservatives want new and existing businesses in Medway to grow and is doing what we can to support local firms so they can beat the Credit Crunch. A six-point pledge has been launched outlining what help is available to local companies.
The Government has introduced a service designed to help businesses who are experiencing temporary tax flow difficulties and are struggling to pay the money that they owe to HMRC on time. HMRC already offers a system that means tax payments can be spread over a timetable that is affordable.
Rolling Stones-inspired road names are to be used in the third phase of The Bridge development in Dartford, where Mick Jagger and Keith Richards grew up.