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has some of the best, unspoilt natural and contribute to the local economy, 
Sevenoaks is recognised countryside in Britain. Increasing Sevenoaks District Council worksnumbers of start-up businesses are closely with Business Link to offeras an area where choosing to set up in such rural information, practical advice and
entrepreneurship and locations. Alongside low costs, support. Business Link is an impartial, businesses in the Sevenoaks area publicly funded support organisation, business innovation benefit from almost blanket charged with helping local businesses broadband coverage. to develop and grow. Business Link 
thrive and is home 
advisers can help businesses at any to many small For businesses looking to locate in stage of their development, from Sevenoaks, there is a healthy supply start-ups to more established 
and medium of modern office units with around businesses seeking help with specific sized enterprises 40 available at any one time. Industrial issues (see Case Study). 
space is also in good supply with 
some 20 units available at most times 
during the year. 

Building links 

In order to encourage business, make Tel. 01732 227000 
a difference to business performance www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/business 

CASE STUDY 
Bright Sparks 
Sevenoaks-based company Blue Spark has been developing content managed websites 
for the last 10 years, winning customers over with websites that are easy to use and cost 
effective. With a diverse customer base of local Kent companies, large multi-nationals and 
international customers, they believe they have benefited from the advice and knowledge that Business Link can offer. 
After having attended Business Link events such as ÒThe Complete Business Advice DayÓ, 
ÒGrowing A Creative BusinessÓ and ÒMaximising Your Exhibition WorkshopÓ, Blue Spark decided to take advantage of the face-to-face Business Adviser service. 
Director Shona Macmillan said, "Running a business can take up all your attention and it's 
easy to become immersed in day to day tasks, so it's really helpful to get a knowledgeable outsider's viewpoint. We have really appreciated the frank and honest advice of our 
Business Link adviser, who has helped us to identify a clear vision and key priorities for 
our business and to focus on an action plan for implementing thoseÓ. 
Tel. 0845 600 9 006 
www.businesslink.gov.uk/southeast