Thinking Business August 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of Thinking Business. It has been an interesting summer so far with a change of leadership in Number 10 and ongoing pressures relating to inflation and supply issues.
The long queues of traffic outside ports like Folkestone and Dover have been frustrating for families and companies alike. Probably not something local businesses and communities in Kent wanted or expected to see in Summer 2022.
On a more positive note, at least businesses are finally enjoying a summer without lockdown restrictions.
After a pandemic-ravaged few years, companies across numerous sectors can now forward plan with greater certainty. In this issue we look at how companies might need to adapt as the rules on international trade change.
Trading in a new territory brings with it challenges as well as opportunities and we explain how the British Chambers of Commerce can play an important role. Each Chamber knows its local economy inside out and can provide the advice, training, support and encouragement needed for any firm looking to export.
We also look at how Artificial Intelligence can be used to measure the effectiveness of a building’s design. Clearly showing how a building has delivered on a number of levels not only reassures those who have been handed the keys; but also provides crucial feedback to the design and build team on efficiency and the net zero drive.
Jo James, Chief Executive
Kent Invicta Chamber Commerce
