Recover, Pivot and Scale

About the Programme

A 12 month, 80% funded* programme of support for a maximum of 40 businesses in Kent and Medway that have the capacity and ambition to grow.

The programme has 3 to 4 places for each local authority so act now to ensure your place.

Eligible businesses will need to,

be located in Kent and Medway
have been trading for at least 3 years
employ 5+ staff
a turnover of at least £100,000
have the capacity and ambition to grow.

In return you will receive up to 24 hours of intensive business coaching over a 12 month period plus 6 peer group sessions.

Previous programme participants benefited from increased growth including:

Creation of 218 Jobs
Helping them access 83 new local supply chain providers
Creating a total of £9,094,846 of turnover growth
Assisting access to £2,011,381 of investment

* A contribution of £50 (plus VAT) per month is payable quarterly in advance. Please note that you are ineligible to take part if your received support from the previous KCC funded Enhanced Business Support programme.

The Opportunity to take your business from good to great with the support of an experienced highly successfully growth coach.
Unlimited access to a localised team of experts specifically chosen to help you address and overcome the key barriers to growth including international trade, finance, HR, property and legal.
Grant funding application support to enable you to access the appropriate local, regional and national government funding schemes.
Exclusive membership to a network of like-minded business owners enabling you to share common challenges, best practices and collaboration opportunities.
A unique platform to promote, showcase and celebrate your business success locally, regionally and internationally.

Who's behind the programme?

The programme is funded by Kent County Council as part of its continued commitment to developing the economic prosperity across the area. The programme is delivered by Kent and Medway Growth Hub.

Selected businesses will receive part-funded consultancy support during the course of a year, access to free business growth tools, help to access funded and part-funded local expertise.

Your appointed consultant can clarify the details of the programme and the expectations of both Kent County Council and yourself, prior to joining the programme.