Business Stories

Vineta Forstmane tells us why passion, creativity and sustainability is helping business to bloom at Vinetta Flower Gallery.

Creating products that make her clients feel confident is the key to beauty brand OPretty’s success, says founder Natalie Opara.

Emma Broom’s love of English wine and the corporate world inspired her luxury wine tasting & vineyard experiences business, Opulence.

Support from The Business Terrace was a revelation for Mel Adams when setting up her second business, Incredible Thinks Ltd.

Penny Reidy tells us how support from Let’s Do Business helped put her business Ringle Rainbow Day Nursery on the map in Maidstone.

We hear how funding from the KMBF loan scheme helped Cheran Friedman open her newest bakery in Royal Star Arcade.

Ajav Davis set up Craft Brewed coffee shop as a unique spot for those looking for an alternative to a pub for an evening drink.

Support from The Business Terrace is helping Honeydell Estate Agents’ Tracey Cardy and Jackie Dockerill make all the right moves.

Chris Lyle joined as Maidstone’s Business Advisor in May 2021, when businesses were facing more than the usual challenges.