Local Charity

Friday 25th April 2025

  The difference between local and national charities: Where is your money going? The charity sector can be very confusing. A charity may be doing something similar to another one, but they are operating separately due to more specialisation or being area specific. In recent years some large charities have merged to give them a…

Active Listening

Thursday 24th April 2025

Active listening – the key to leadership and learning By Aaron Day, Toastmasters International  When we think of great communicators, great leaders and, more importantly, great friends, they often demonstrate wonderful listening skills. They are interested in your stories; they say the right things (and ask the right questions) that help build and curate wonderful conversations; they…

Diamond Singles

Wednesday 23rd April 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…

BusinessNetworkingShow

Linda Cloke 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 to provide businesses…

Para Legal Regs

Wednesday 16th April 2025

CONSUMERS SHOULD THINK ABOUT PARALEGAL REGULATION By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) In the UK, paralegals are not subject to mandatory regulation under a single statutory framework. Solicitors are statutorily regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA), but there is no enabling statute within the UK Legal System giving the power to…

Tax 2025

Friday 11th April 2025

Tax changes taking effect in the 2025/26 tax year: what you need to know March 31, 2025 Several changes to UK tax regulations were announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. Some of them took effect immediately, while others kick-in from 6 April 2025.  The next two years will bring more changes which are worth keeping…

SME SEO

Why SEO Is Crucial for Small Businesses in Kent: Unlocking Digital Growth in 2025 In today’s hyper-connected world, your business is more than just a shopfront, office, or service—it’s a brand, a story, and a digital entity. For small businesses in Kent, standing out in a sea of competitors means more than just offering quality…

Cyber Resilience

Thursday 3rd April 2025

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What Kent Businesses Must Know—and How to Prepare The UK Government’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill signals a new era of accountability, readiness, and proactive defence in cyber space. Designed to protect the nation’s critical services and digital economy, this legislation will have a direct impact…

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…

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…