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This week's edition is a bit different. We would usually send you a round-up of Kent business news and events, but today I want to show you what we've been building for the last few months, because it’s now LIVE!
We’ve now launched the Kent Business Community, a new platform built to help Kent businesses get found, build a stronger online presence and gain more visibility across the county.
And don’t miss our exclusive launch day offer at the bottom of this email just for subscribers of the Kent Business Newsletter!
When someone needs an accountant, videographer or IT support in Kent, the way they search is changing. They are still using Google, but they are also asking AI tools like ChatGPT for recommendations. Many local business websites are not yet built for that shift.
That is one of the reasons we have launched Kent Business Community.
It’s been built from the ground up to help Kent businesses strengthen their online presence, create clearer signals for search engines and AI tools, and appear alongside other trusted local businesses across Kent.
This isn’t about adding your name to another anonymous online directory and hoping for the best. It’s about giving your business a clear, well-presented and AI-optimised profile that shows people what you do, why they should trust you and how to contact you.
We already have a strong mix of approved businesses that wanted to join before we even launched the Kent Business Community, including IT, marketing, HR, finance, wellbeing, networking and home services businesses!
And to give customers extra peace of mind and confidence, every single business included on the Kent Business Community platform goes through a verification process before being approved, so visitors know they are viewing real, checked local businesses in Kent that they can trust to get the job done.
Click through to explore the live profiles of our Founding Members below and see how your own business could appear on the platform…
Munio IT
Award-winning IT support and cyber security specialists providing proactive protection, managed services and rapid helpdesk support for local businesses.
Rootes Wealth Management
We are an independent financial advice firm based in Tonbridge, helping individuals and families make confident decisions about their money.
Krakin Networks
We run evening business networking events in Canterbury that connect local businesses and support community causes.
Thermax Air Conditioning & Ventilation
Air conditioning installation, maintenance and repair for homes, businesses and education settings across Kent and the South East.
Twister Marketing
Websites and digital marketing for Kent businesses that need clearer messaging, stronger visibility and more enquiries.
Re-Shaping Minds
Support for people who want to reshape unwanted thoughts, habits and emotional patterns through a structured therapeutic approach.
Discover Whitstable
We’re Whitstable’s independent visitor guide for things to do, food, events, shops and practical trip planning.
Gill Pont - Utility Warehouse Partner
I help you bundle your essential services into one easy package - saving you money and time.
Highway Business Services
Highway Business Services helps organisations get more from technology with practical support, clear advice and dependable service.
Michelle Sandys HR Consultant
At Michelle Sandys HR Consultant, I help small businesses across Kent with practical, experienced HR support that is tailored to their needs.
Va Va Voom Videos
We provide professional videography and video production in Kent, helping businesses grow with outstanding content.
Bay Branded Merch
We supply branded merchandise, workwear, print and display products for businesses across Kent that want to look more professional and more visible.
Michelles Counselling and Training
I provide confidential, integrative counselling, clinical supervision and counselling training for adults, children, young people and professionals.
Head & Heart Messaging | Hayley Hickmott-Maurice, Copywriter
I help health, wellness and social impact businesses get noticed, trusted and chosen by the right people. Not just once, but for the long term.
Business Help UK Ltd (BHUK Group)
We are a long-established UK accountancy and business advisory firm specialising in helping entrepreneurs move beyond basic compliance and into structured, long-term wealth creation while moving seamlessly into the digitalised world.
Utility Warehouse - Katherine Davis
We help households simplify their essential services by bringing energy, broadband, mobile and insurance together in one place through Utility Warehouse.
Emma Youell Design Ltd
Animation, video editing and filmed content for businesses that want clear, creative and professionally produced visual content.
Refine Local
We help local businesses grow online with paid ads, local SEO, Google Business Profile support and analytics.
Scented Sky
At Scented Sky, we offer a wide range of dōTERRA essential oils, wellness products and online classes to help people build a more natural approach to everyday health and wellbeing.
Want your business to be seen by more people in Kent?
There are three ways to join the Kent Business Community, depending on how much visibility you want.
➡️ Basic Membership - Free Business Profile
A simple free listing so your business can be found on the Kent Business Community site.
➡️ Standard Membership - Professional Business Profile
A more detailed profile, written and structured to help strengthen your online presence and improve visibility in Google and AI search.
➡️ Premium Membership - Business Profile + Newsletter and Social Promotion
This is the recommended option if you want your business to stand out.
With Premium, we build your enhanced business profile for you and promote your business across the Kent Business Newsletter and our social channels. It gives you more visibility, and puts your business in front of a local Kent business audience from day one.
No writing. No setup. No extra work from you. We create the profile and help get your business seen.
The Kent Business Community is now live.
If you run a business in Kent, this is your chance to get an enhanced Premium Membership for the cost of a Standard Membership!
The first 12 businesses to join using code NEWSLETTER will get £55 off a Premium Membership today.
Get your premium business profile, improve your online visibility, and be part of a new platform built to showcase Kent businesses. And don’t forget you get added promotion through the Kent Business Newsletter, with dedicated business spotlight features and more!
There are only 12 launch discounts available.
Go to the Kent Business Community platform and claim yours before they’re gone.
Having a great business is not always enough on its own. You also need to be visible, easy to trust, and easy to find when people are searching.
That is exactly why we built the Kent Business Community.
It gives Kent businesses a clearer, more structured and optimised online profile, with space to show who they are, what they do, where they operate, and why people should choose them.
And with the way people search changing quickly, having a trusted and well-built online presence is becoming even more important.
Take a look at the businesses already live, explore their profiles, and join today.
If you would like your business to be included, visit KentBusinessCommunity.co.uk or reply to this email with any questions.
That’s it for this special launch edition. The usual Kent business news round-up returns next week.
Speak soon
Lee & the Kent Business Newsletter Team
P.S. If you know a Kent business owner who should be in the next wave of members, forward this to them. The strength of a community comes from who's in it.
