Overview

Trying to keep up with social media but not really seeing results from it?

You’re not the only one.

If you’re running a business and feel like you should be posting more… but don’t really know what’s working (or why it’s not), this workshop is for you.

Kent & Medway Growth Hub are hosting a practical session on organic social media marketing, designed for busy SME owners who want to get better results without social media taking over their day.

Led by Thom Cakebread from Cakeshop Media (who works with businesses every day to turn content into real enquiries), you’ll learn:

-How to get your posts seen without paying for ads
-What actually makes people engage with your content
-What works across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn
-How to make social media feel simpler and more manageable
-How to build visibility that genuinely supports your business

No fluff. No theory overload.

Location: St Mary’s Church, Dover and online

Click here to book your place. 

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Overview 

Curious about AI but not sure how it fits in your business?

Join our AI for Business Growth workshop, a practical, straight-talking session for business owners who want to:

Understand where AI can genuinely add value
Explore a few real-world ways to work smarter and save time
Get clear, actionable ideas without the jargon
Gain confidence to make AI work for your business

The guest speaker, John Speed from Heliocentrix Limited, will share practical examples and guidance to help you think differently about how AI could support your day-to-day operations and future growth.

Town Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells
28^th April 10am-12pm

Whether you’re just starting with AI or want a fresh perspective, this session will help you move forward confidently and strategically.

Click here for further information and to book your place.

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Overview

Ready to grow your personal brand and make a real impact online?

Join our Influencer Workshop, available online or in person in Ashford, Kent, and learn what it truly takes to become a successful content creator in today’s digital world.

Guest Speaker: Ciara Attwell – My Fussy Eater
Ciara has built a thriving Instagram and TikTok presence, inspiring parents with practical, delicious mealtime ideas, and she’s sharing exactly how she did it.

You’ll learn:
How to build and grow your audience
How to work with (not against) the algorithm
How to create content with purpose and impact

This hands-on session provided by Kent & Medway Growth Hub is perfect for aspiring influencers, business owners, and anyone looking to grow their online presence with confidence.

Online & In Person (Ashford, Kent)
25^th February
In person ticket https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978404202226?aff=oddtdtcreator
Online ticket https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978405665603?aff=oddtdtcreator

Location for attending in person:

Coachworks Ashford, Dover Place, Ashford TN23 1HU

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Are you ready to Take Your Business to the Next Level?

Join Kent & Medway Growth Hub for an empowering Unlock Growth with Powerful SEO Workshop, presented by Matthew Dorrington from Tootle Works, designed to help you grow your visibility, attract the right customers, and build long-term success online.

What you’ll learn:

How to optimise your website for better search rankings
Simple, actionable SEO strategies you can implement right away
Insider tips to boost your digital presence
How SEO can fuel rapid growth for new and existing businesses

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your current strategy, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to elevate your business through smart, effective SEO.

Don’t miss out on this chance to strengthen your digital footprint and get your business seen!

Click here for more details and to book your place

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• Introducing fresh talent and ideas to your business by recruiting new staff & upskilling current staff
• Align training to your business requirements
• Boost staff loyalty, motivation & help with staff retention

Apprenticeships can last between 8 months and 5 years and starts when the apprentice signs their apprenticeship agreement.

Click here for further details and for access to some useful website links

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Connect to Work is a voluntary employment support programme launched by the UK Government as part of the Get Britain Working Strategy. It’s designed to help people who face barriers to employment – such as health conditions, disabilities, or long-term unemployment – find and stay in meaningful work.

Whether someone is unemployed or at risk of leaving their job, the programme offers up to 12 months of personalised, one-to-one support.

Connect to Work helps people succeed, on their terms. From vocational profiling and job matching to in-work support and career development, Connect to Work focuses on what matters to each individual, and works closely with employers to create inclusive opportunities. Connect to Work is…..

•Is a voluntary programme supporting people into work and helping them stay in work
•Is for individuals with long-term health conditions, disabilities, and other barriers
•Provides up to 12 months of personalised, one-to-one support
•Offers support for both job seekers and those at risk of leaving work
•Incorporates two nationally recognised models: IPS and SEQF
•Integrates with health, care, and community services
•Is free for participants, employers, or referrers
•Helps people build confidence, skills, and independence
•Creates inclusive workplaces and stronger communities
•Works in partnership with local organisations to reach people who need help the most

Who is Eligible:

People with disabilities or long-term health conditions
•Offenders/ex-offenders
•Carers/ex-carers
•Homeless people
•Armed Forces veterans/current AF personnel
•People with drug or alcohol dependencies/history of dependency presenting a barrier to employment
•Care experienced young people/care leavers
•Refugees (resettled Afghans/people on the Ukrainian scheme)
•Victims/survivors of domestic abuse
•Young people involved in or at risk of serious violence
•Victims of modern slavery

Click on the link below for further details:

Connect to Work Brochure

You can also click on this link: www.kent.gov.uk/connecttowork

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Overview

Brought to you by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Business Bites are a series of short webinars on topics relevant to your company irrespective of your size or industry. This sessions guest speaker will be Kate Sneeuwjagt – Mark Kamin & Associates

This webinar is designed to completely change how you think about performance, so you can consistently perform at a high level—no matter what challenges you face.

The session will be delivered online via zoom. Click here for further details and to book your place. 

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What you will learn

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Feedback from a previous workshop ‘I found the course really useful, and will certainly  be in touch for more support in the future’

Bookkeeping Essentials – Making it all add up 

Morning workshop for up to 10 people takes place 1100am – 1230pm

Suitable for start-ups including side hustles, sole traders, and partnerships.

Join us for expert guidance on how to put the basics in place, not just for the HMRC, but most importantly to keep your business on track. Time allocated for Q & A.

Click here to book your place 

Costings & Budget Management Simplified 

Afternoon workshop for up to 10 people 130pm – 300pm

Suitable for start ups and those looking to expand into new markets

Investigate costings and how to calculate your profits using our free template to  enable  you to make informed  business decisions, simply and quickly . Plenty of time for Q & A.

Click here to book your place

These sessions are free for anyone living or working on the Romney Marsh and postcode areas listed above. They include 1 to 1 business advice service, with no limit to amount of support.

For more information email Darrienne, Romney Marsh Business Support Manager ,  businesssupport@rmbh.uk or visit www.romneymarshbusinesshub.co.uk

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Growing Green is Kent & Medway Growth Hub’s sustainability training programme for horticultural and plant-based food and drink businesses in Kent and Medway. Participants are eligible to apply for a small grant of up to £7,000 to achieve their sustainability goals.

Join the online briefing session to discover what is involved and how to apply.

About Growing Green 

Tailored support to help you move towards net zero carbon emissions, find value from your waste materials, or help reduce your inputs and resources.

The flexible training will take place over three months, you will then be invited to apply for a small grant to help you achieve your net zero goals.

• Innovation grant of up to £7k
• Accredited training and professional qualification
• Environmental sustainability assessment
• Personalised action plan
• Networking and events.

Click here for further details and to apply

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