We’ve created a platform that supports and helps local businesses to grow.
The council has developed a business advice network that offers impartial business advice to companies of all sizes and sectors.
The business advice is supported by Medway Council and can help guide local businesses to find solutions best suited to their own needs.
Medway’s business advice offer
Medway has a thriving business environment. It's home to a range of businesses that drive local employment and generate economic activity.
We believe in offering the right infrastructure to support businesses and can advise about business creation and generating sustainable growth.
Medway Council provides resources for businesses including:
- free business planning advice
- help to access funding in the form of grants and loans
- help finding the perfect place for your business in Medway
- support recruiting staff and apprentices.
Find out more about business support schemes offered.
You can also get advice about setting up your business and licensing your business from GOV.UK.
Other business advice services
| Scheme | Details |
Eligibility |
Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2-1 Business Support | A programme provided by us with support from Intelligent Linking and facilitation from Dragon Coworking and Ascend Coworking. It offers |
Any business at any development stage. |
July 2025 |
| Kent and Medway Growth Hub Business Support |
A programme provided by Kent and Medway Growth Hub. It offers general business advice to any age or type of business Contact informationEmail: business@kentandmedwaygrowthhub.org.uk |
Can beA business from any sector or business type. |
March 2025 |
| Business Support and Mentoring |
The Kent Foundation offers free business mentoring and support for young entrepreneurs and business owners in Kent and Medway. Contact informationEmail: hello@kentfoundation.org |
For more information visit the Kent Foundation website. | No end date |
| Prince's Trust support for 18 to 30-year-olds starting a business |
A programme provided by The Prince's Trust with start-up support and mentoring for young people aged 18 to 30 years. Contact informationPhone: 0800 842 842
|
For the eligibility criteria, visit The Princes Trust website. | July 2027 |
| Low Carbon Services |
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce (KICC) has worked with more than 250 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across Kent and Medway to develop an affordable, accessible and tailored Net Zero Audit. £575 + VAT for members (£675 + VAT for non-members). Contact informationEmail: info@kentinvictachamber.co.uk |
For more information, visit the KICC website. |
No end date. |
|
Business Advice, Mentoring and Coaching - Kent and Medway Growth Hub |
Provides several advice-based programmes, support and advice which can be filtered to specific business needs. | Any business (varies). | Varies. |
|
Business Finance Finder - Kent and Medway Growth Hub |
Sign up to receive direction on appropriate funding sources. |
Must be an SME. | No end date. |
Contact us
You can keep up to date with our latest business news, events and advice by completing our business contact form.
To find out more about how Medway Council can help your business email businessandskills@medway.gov.uk.
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