Phoebe Oldrey is a local designer who runs Smartstyle Interiors. Here she tells Eileen Leahy about her unique, holistic approach to helping clients create their dream home… Why and when did you start your career as an interior designer? Interior Design wasn’t my first calling, I originally trained and sporadically worked as an actor. I…
In her column for this month, Gemma Farina, founder of the award-winning independent human resources agency GFHR Consulting, discusses what April 2025’s Employment Law changes mean for your business and looks at how Neurodivergent Employees can be supported in the workplace… As we head into the new financial year, UK employers need to be ready…
In just five years Jess Gibson of the TN card has turned a simple idea on how we can all support local businesses, into one of the area’s most successful, inspiring and influential initiatives which boasts thousands of members and an ever-growing community. Here Jess tells Eileen Leahy more about the myriad benefits of being…
Becky Moran is one of the most influential property entrepreneurs in Tunbridge Wells. Here the founder of TN Lettings, and the recently launched TN Sales, tells Eileen Leahy about the exciting expansion of her business – and why a bespoke approach always works… “I’m really excited to share my news with you,” smiles Becky Moran…
Sammy Forway of Abode Well Design and Build tells Eileen Leahy about his bespoke building business which creates the most stunning, sustainable and aesthetically-driven outdoor spaces, which include alfresco kitchens, gyms, pergolas, swimming pools and spas… Since Covid, our outdoor spaces have become somewhere so much more than just a garden. For many they are…
Over the past 15 years Forbes Financial has steadily grown to become one of the area’s most successful businesses specialising in – as its name suggests – financial planning. Here its founder Matthew Forbes tells Eileen Leahy more about the bespoke services the firm offers for individuals, families, entrepreneurs and companies… Located in the charmingly…
Businesses can now benefit from a powerful new collaboration between JJL Media, publishers of Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine – renowned for its wide reach and reputation – and Boostkit, a powerful all-in-one marketing and business management platform. This alliance streamlines marketing across digital and offline channels saving you time, money, and hassle. Three Reasons This…
JE Bennett Law is an industry-leading firm based in Tunbridge Wells which specialises in Court of Protection cases but is also growing exponentially into other areas of the law, specifically those involving related private client services.’. Eileen Leahy talks to its co-founder and Managing Partner Jane Bennett and some of her senior team about this unique…
With a new year comes new challenges, opportunities and goals – especially in our corporate, retail, financial, property and hospitality sectors. We asked some of our trusted leading business experts for their thoughts on everything from what the repercussions of Labour’s first budget under Sir Keir Starmer will have on the future economy as well…
By Richard Moore Tunbridge Wells businessman Brian Whiting owns and operates four popular gastro pubs in the area – all of which have collectively been hit with a post-budget bill for £160,000. That’s the extra money he will have to find to meet additional costs piled on the hospitality sector, and others, by Chancellor Rachel…
