South East Business

📢 The December/January edition is out now 📢 As we wrap up 2024 and welcome 2025, our cover story is one you won’t want to miss. We had the privilege of sitting down with Doug Bannister, chief executive of the Port of Dover. In an exclusive interview, he shared his ambitious vision for the Port, highlighting key initiatives such as sustainability milestones and digital transformation. Elsewhere in Kent, Panattoni Park (Panattoni UK) is making headlines with its transformative projects in Aylesford and Sittingbourne, which are setting a new standard for logistics hubs. For an in-depth look, check out our ‘Project Showcase’ feature on page 28. This issue’s ‘Functional Business feature’ takes a deep dive into marketing. We spoke to industry experts from Pillory Barn, Maxim, Fabrick, SHARP Relations, Oak Creative Design, Sharp Minds Communications and The Marketing Associates, who shared actionable insights on how to make your business stand out in today’s competitive market. On behalf of everyone at South East Business and Tandem Media, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Enjoy your well-earned break and let’s look forward to a successful 2025! ✨ Read the Dec/Jan digital edition here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eNNmKJck #business #SouthEastBusiness #entrepreneurship #SMEs

Flude Property Consultants, an independent firm of chartered surveyors in the South East, has successfully let a prime retail unit at 73-75 North Road, Lancing. https://lnkd.in/eaGJ25_y #business #SouthEastBusiness #property #commercialproperty #WestSussex #retail

The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme saw a 9% rise in loan volumes in 2024 compared to the previous calendar year, suggesting a continued entrepreneurial drive in the UK. https://lnkd.in/eehMaWMg #business #SouthEastBusiness #startups #entrepreneurship #loans

The University of Brighton and Restaurants Brighton have teamed up for a sustainability workshop to help local restaurants reduce their environmental impact and share sustainability success. https://lnkd.in/erYuj4db #business #SouthEastBusiness #Brighton #restaurants #sustainability #hospitality

Over 50 new houses, currently under construction in East Sussex, will now be fully net-zero carbon thanks to an increased sustainability specification. https://lnkd.in/em38iaJA #business #SouthEastBusiness #construction #housebuilding #sustainability #netzero

South East law firm Furley Page Solicitors is planning a year of celebratory and charitable events to commemorate its 300-year anniversary. https://lnkd.in/et9azCrU #business #SouthEastBusiness #Kent #legalsupport

Businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with a new sustainability training programme called Growing Green, delivered by Growing Kent & Medway in partnership with Low Carbon Kent. https://lnkd.in/dYeKsnup #business #SouthEastBusiness #Kent #Medway #sustainability

Shepherd Neame Ltd’s Orange Tree pub in Wilmington, a village on the outskirts of Dartford, Kent, is set to undergo a major refurbishment, and a unique opportunity is on offer to run it. https://lnkd.in/dkUcZQb7 #business #SouthEastBusiness #licensees #pubs #hospitality #Kent

AlphaPet Ventures GmbH, a European digital brand platform for premium pet food, has acquired UK-based JR PET PRODUCTS LTD, a leading premium dog treat brand, with the shareholders of JR advised by Kent law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore on the transaction. https://lnkd.in/eE5PNVDG #business #SouthEastBusiness #legal #legalsupport #acquisitions

South East employers have less than 15 months to prepare for compulsory HMRC reporting on payroll expenses and benefits-in-kind. Joanna Gander, associate director at accountancy and advisory firm Azets, warns that it is going to cause a serious administrative headache as many are “unprepared”. https://lnkd.in/ePqzuWvT #business #SouthEastBusiness #payroll #HMRC