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What’s a cookie?   Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s computer by their web browser, which allow a website to recognise a user’s device and remember their activity. This in turn facilitates (for example) storing site preferences and shopping basket contents, and authentication of a user’s details. What legislation? The European Union…

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We would be delighted if you could join us at our “Developing global strategies” seminar on Tuesday 15 May, from 10.00am to 1.00pm. This event is free of charge and will take place at Kent Science Park, near to Sittingbourne. This seminar is for SMEs who currently trade internationally, or that have international aspirations, and…

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Olympics Apathy

Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Are you busy looking for opportunities to leave the country during the summer or are you planning your days at the Games? Everyone I meet seems to be in denial that the world will be focused on us in the next few months. Personally, I think there are still opportunities to be had, namely advertising boards…

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Are you overwhelmed with social media posts?

Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

There’s just not enough time in the day to attend to what your business needs and all the communications platforms which are vying for attention: Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Linkedin – they are all fantastic at getting the word across to new and potential customers but the amount of time needed to make a significant…

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Photography at Gravesend Wedding Fair – April 15 2012

Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Bresser Photography & Digital Media will exhibit at the upcoming wedding fair at Gravesend Old Town Hall (GOTH) on April 15 2012. With details of all wedding session packages and a special offer for anyone booking their wedding before the end of May this year, Bresser Photography will show some of its portfolio of weddings…

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Recruitment Genius Wins Prestigious Onrec Awards

Posted on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Online Recruitment specialist, RecruitmentGenius.com has been congratulated for its innovative flat fee recruitment model, after winning two prestigious business awards at the Onrec awards 2012 ceremony last night. RecruitmentGenius.com walked away victorious with ‘Best use of Online Recruitment by a Recruitment Agency’ and ‘Innovative Online Marketing’ awards, from a glittering black tie event, held at…

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Best Western Manor Hotel Gravesend

Posted on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

I would like to introduce the Best Western Manor Hotel to the Chamber we are your newest member. We are a 63 Bedroom hotel situated in Gravesend with a Restaurant,Function suites that cater for up to 175 for dinner and 200 for conferences. We are close to Ebbsfleet and offer a park and stay package…

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Social Media – Friend or Foe?

Posted on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

SOCIAL MEDIA – FRIEND OR FOE? There is no doubt, that social media and social networking are here to stay, so whether the thought of “blogging” or “tweeting”, excites you or fills you with dread it is something that all businesses, large and small should consider incorporating into their business strategies.  Social media is no…

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How to keep safe from fraud:

Posted on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

“Your personal information is valuable, so, protect it.” This is the key message from the recently launched campaign by the National Fraud Authority, Telecommunications UK Fraud Forum (TUFF) and Financial Fraud Action UK. The campaign, ‘The Devil’s in Your Details’ has been commissioned in order to raise awareness of the growing threats of fraud in…

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Vote for Superfast Broadband funding

Posted on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Make Kent Quicker – Vote for Superfast broadband funding now Better broadband is important for businesses, education and communities.  To help make Kent quicker, tell us you want better broadband.  To cast your vote click here