Folkestone & Hythe Businesses - free training and financial support

Training and information events that are featured on the Folkestone Works website, many of which can be enrolled on totally free of charge….

Virtual Business Networking (9^th November 10:30am - 12:00) FREE online networking event

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce have partnered with Furley Page Solicitors to bring you virtual business networking. Each event will be an eclectic mix of conversation topics. Click here for further details

Business Planning: How to write a business plan (11^th November 2021 10:00am - 2:00pm) FREE online course

WSX Enterprise invites you to join their free webinar on how to write a business plan. Business planning is a necessary exercise, both when starting and wanting to grow your business successfully and more effectively. Attracting funding or target new markets will only succeed when a robust business plan is in place. Click here for further details

Grants for Growth: Applying for invest for funding (17^th November 10:00am - 2:00pm) FREE online session

WSX Enterprise invites you to join their Grants for Growth free webinar. The aim of this event is to provide an in-depth understanding of WSX's grant process and to show you how to write a compelling grant bid. Whilst many people are working from home in these uncertain times, many small businesses are devoting time to plan for recovery and to think about future plans. If you are looking at your future strategy to bring around business growth, then this webinar is for you. Click here for further details

Are you a hospitality business seeking development opportunities for your hospitality staff?

If so, look no further as Folkestone College can help! At Folkestone College, a level 2 Professional Cookery course is being offered to upskill hospitality staff. Run by established industry professionals, this course develops key skills, such as general cookery and kitchen skills, and the basics of running a kitchen environment. If you have staff members who you feel could benefit from this training, then Folkestone College would be delighted to hear from you! Click here for further details

For more details on further courses, events, and potential funding opportunities for your business, visit Folkestone Works, which is frequently updated.