AI Thief

Wednesday 26th March 2025

AI – MASTER THIEF By Jamie Dobson, founder of Container Solutions and author of ‘The Cloud Native Attitude’ Imagine writing a book and putting it out into the world for people to enjoy. But then someone takes the book, blends it with another similar story, and then sells it, makes a movie of it, and…

BusinessNetworkingShow

Linda Cloke and John Turner Linda has been a business owner for many years and has worked in various business sectors including hospitality, construction, retail, media, events and professional services. Linda is passionate about business and keen to assist startups and SMEs develop and grow their business through networking.Synergy Networking Events launched in October 2024…

Coachability

Thursday 20th March 2025

Don’t work with a coach who doesn’t have a coach By Clare Norman, author of ‘Cultivating Coachability’ Coaching isn’t always the intervention that will meet your need. But if you have established that it is and if you are ready to do the hard work of thinking with a coach at your side, vet them…

Poetry

How poetry can play a key role in business By Aine O’Neill, Toastmasters International How do you keep everyone motivated? How do you let your team members know that they are truly appreciated? Providing competitive salaries, pension benefits and attractive perks are answers that spring to mind. But, when you delve a little deeper into…

Levelling Up

Monday 17th March 2025

How small start-ups can level the playing field against established competitors Starting a small business is both exciting and daunting. While the entrepreneurial spirit may drive you to take the leap of faith, the reality is that you may be entering a market that has already attracted some large competitors. It can be intimidating to…

Connections

Friday 14th March 2025

Connections that every business leader should make By Paul Hargreaves, author, speaker and CEO of Cotswold Fayre and Flourish Whether it is with potential clients or existing customers, with investors and financial partners or suppliers and vendors, with colleagues and peers or industry leaders and mentors, connections are crucial for every business. Growth and revenue…

Podcast Essentials

Podcasting Essentials New to podcasting but want to share your content with the world ? Fruitworks Podcast Studio offers the Podcasting Essentials Package Audio podcasting is great because it’s easy to produce, flexible for listeners, and allows for a personal connection with your audience, making it a cost-effective and engaging way to share stories, information…

Hampers

Wednesday 12th March 2025

Thoughtful gifts can boost your business By Cathy Catto, Founder of Top Hampers  The workplace is evolving, and with it comes a growing recognition that employees need more than just a pay cheque. They need support for their well-being to navigate increasing demands on their time and energy.  Recent research underscores this. A report by…

Cybercrime Services

Sunday 9th March 2025

Cybercrime-as-a-Service The Rise of ‘Cybercrime-as-a-Service’ – Why Hackers Can Now Target You for £50 There was a time when hacking required skill. Now, it just requires a credit card. Welcome to the Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) economy, where anyone—yes, anyone—can rent hacking tools, ransomware, and phishing kits for less than the price of a takeaway. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Criminals buy pre-made ransomware software and…

Calendar

Tuesday 4th March 2025

Here you will find regularly updated lists, details and booking information links for a range of events, workshops, seminars and other business activities Tonbridge Networking  Meet us at Fuggles Beer Cafe on Thursday 20th March for Third Thursday Networking in Tonbridge. This event is sponsored by the Chambers’ newest Business Partner CHS Networks. CHS Networks is not just our…

Cyber Attack

Monday 24th February 2025

Cyber Attack Really Cost The True Cost of Complacency: How Much Will a Cyber Attack Really Cost Your Business? Most UK businesses think a cyber attack will “never happen to them.” Then it does. And when it does, the cost isn’t just a fine or a ransom payment—it’s your business, your reputation, your future. 60%…

Telco

Thursday 20th February 2025

FROM TELCO TO TECH-CO By Doug Makishima, Mobile Ecosystem Forum Traditionally, a telecommunications company focused on network infrastructure, spectrum management, and ensuring reliable communication services. They provided connectivity services—mobile, broadband, and fixed-line communications—with revenue streams largely dependent on subscriptions and usage-based models. But Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are now evolving beyond that traditional role, moving…

Diamond Singles

Wednesday 19th February 2025

The Diamond Singles Show where your presenters Noreen and Julie will be discussing the excitement, fun and perils of single life. Hear about the intense world of dating, online vs the real deal, in the flesh, and where to meet other singles. Listen in to tips and tricks and hear guest speakers share their own…

Blocking Happiness

Friday 14th February 2025

WHAT’S BLOCKING YOUR HAPPINESS (AND HOW TO REMOVE IT)  By Stephen Bruyant-Langer, author of ‘The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive’ Happiness as an emotion is inherently transient. It is a fleeting feeling rather than a sustainable state. Having spent decades working with high-achieving individuals, I’ve observed that dissatisfaction often stems not…

Cloud

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CLOUD NATIVE By Jamie Dobson, founder of Container Solutions and author of The Cloud Native Attitude At software conferences or tech meetups, the term ‘Cloud Native’ is thrown around like confetti. Along with it comes an avalanche of buzzwords: containers, orchestration, microservices. But what does it all really mean for your…