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There are a number of organisations including Business Link South East, Business Support Kent CiC and Locate in Kent, as well as several membership-led organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses, Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce and the Institute of Directors; all of whom offer different types of support and advice to businesses in Kent Thameside.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is also key for Kent Thameside businesses. BIS is building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed.

	BIS brings all of the levers of the economy together in one place. Policy areas – from skills and higher education to innovation and science to business and trade – can all help to drive growth and promote an open global economy. Phone 020 7215 5000 Enquiries http://www.bis.gov.uk/contact/other-enquiries
	Locate in Kent offers a free, confidential corporate relocation service providing information on office and industrial sites and properties in the area, location specific research, local knowledge and specialist contacts in order to make your move to, or expansion within the county as easy and seamless as possible. Phone +44 (0)1732 520700 Fax +44 (0)1732 520701 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

	Business Support Kent is a Community Interest Company which offers business insight, European partnering, enterprise expertise and leads on support for businesses in Kent to maximise on opportunities from the London 2012 games. Phone 08457 22 66 55 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Business Link South East can help with starting a new business, running an existing business and with advice on business issues, challenges or opportunities. Phone 0845 600 9 006 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce offers networking opportunities, social events, support and advice regarding international trade documentation, training, room hire and business start-up packs. Phone 01634 311411 Fax 01634 311450
	The FSB is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it has 213,000 members across 194 branches. Phone 01622 688134 Fax 01622 761126 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	The IoD represents senior level professionals and provide members with a return on investment, improving cost efficiency with exclusive benefits including highly regarded professional development training programmes. Phone 0207 766 8866 Fax 0207 766 8833 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it